Daily editionMonday, September 7th, 2026
Good morning, East Ridge.
The 5AM East Ridge Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of September.
Community
The Exotic Pet Expo at Camp Jordan (held Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6) attracted animal lovers with a display of unusual pets and local vendors.
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CARTA (the local transit group) received a $25M grant to fund self-driving shuttles in the Scenic City, and residents shared optimistic views about the project and its potential to improve local travel.
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Economy
Gas prices in East Ridge have risen recently amid global supply challenges + local motorists are advised to use an online fuel finder tool for the best rates.
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Sports
Running back Journey Wyche returned from injury Saturday night at Finley Stadium, rushing 12 times for 113 yards, including a 43-yard run that led a key drive despite a 24-9 loss to Tennessee Tech.
His strong comeback boosted team confidence as the Mocs plan their next contest.
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