Daily editionFriday, September 4th, 2026
Good morning, East Ridge.
The 5AM East Ridge Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of September.
Community
Local 3 is welcoming Kinley Beshers to the Storm Alert Weather Team and assigning Logan Dubel the weekend anchor role while he leads a new investigative reporting unit; Dubel starts on Sept. 5 (Beshers will debut later this month) to serve viewers in the Tennessee Valley.
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Economy
TVA is increasing power capacity to support new data center construction in the Tennessee Valley, which is expected to create blue-collar jobs & spur long-term economic growth.
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Health
Chattanooga FC partners with Children's Hospital at Erlanger for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month — honoring young patients like Timmy, who will join training and the Sept. 13 home match against Atlanta United 2 at Finley Stadium as families are celebrated.
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Sports
Tyner Middle and Red Bank will face off tonight at 7:30 p.m. with Hamilton County Schools enforcing updated safety protocols — including metal detector screenings and a clear bag policy — after last year’s incidents.
Tyner also requires spectators to show valid ID and have adult supervision for minors.
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East Ridge senior Jerl Young made an immediate impact by scoring 10 touchdowns and over 450 yards in two games with the Pioneers.
The running back aims to guide his team to a Region 3-4A championship as they pursue a record-breaking season under Coach Chad Barger.
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