Good morning, East Ridge.

The Junior League of Chattanooga is hosting Picnic with a Purpose at Coolidge Park Walker Pavilion on Thursday, Sept.

17, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Families are invited to join kid-friendly games and bring a Ronald McDonald House wishlist item to pack the food pantry.

Soddy Daisy Middle School unveiled the Cal Ripken Sr. STEM Center, giving students hands-on experience with coding and robotics.

TVA & the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation partnered to launch the center, which builds early STEM skills for future careers.

FEMA awarded EPB more than $3.3 million to repair its power system damaged by severe winter storms (part of a nearly $15 million recovery effort for Tennessee).

The repairs will help clear debris and restore electrical service in the impacted areas.

Hamilton County 911 dispatchers lined Amnicola Highway with encouraging signs as part of a suicide prevention effort—Dispatcher Jamarcus Williams organized the project on Tuesday and urged those facing mental health challenges to call or text 988 for help.

Hamilton, Catoosa, and Walker County health departments inspected food service establishments twice yearly to assign a 100-point score for the week ending Sept.

8 — scores do not include on-the-spot adjustments, so failing establishments are scheduled for reinspections.

A reader suggests trying muffins with salsa to savor the final summer peaches and tomatoes.

Locals can find fresh produce at nearby grocers (or farmers markets) before the season ends.