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Daily editionFriday, September 11th, 2026

Good morning, East Ridge.

The 5AM East Ridge Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of September.

Government

  1. Eight Hamilton County 9-1-1 telecommunicators were honored at a Board meeting for lifesaving work that saved 13 lives so far in 2026 — including supervisors, veteran operators and trainees.

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Health

  1. Darlene Smith has used her battle with breast cancer to urge more research funding and support for clinical trials.

    She will travel to Washington soon to advocate the Clinical Trial Modernization Act (targeting patient cost support) and drive new initiatives for cancer care.

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  2. Health inspectors in the Tennessee Valley reported multiple food safety violations this week, including fly activity in a restaurant kitchen and improperly cooled day-old chicken, which led to 36 lbs of food being discarded & raised concerns over proper storage practices.

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  3. The 12th Annual Love Without Reason Run for Love 5k and 10k will take place this weekend to raise funds for children with craniofacial conditions.

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Sports

  1. Chattanooga Lookouts season at Erlanger Park ended with record attendance nearing 300,000+ fans and a celebration of the new ballpark's success.

    The park will host UT baseball games and community events in November while staff plan improvements for next season.

    NewsChannel 9Read more

  2. Four prep football games in the Chattanooga area are scheduled for tonight during the fourth week of the 2026 season.

    Teams from TSSAA and GHSA will compete at various local fields, providing an exciting look at community sports action.

    Chattanooga Times Free PressRead more

  3. After a rout of Furman that revealed early penalties and miscommunication, Tennessee Volunteers will work on fundamentals ahead of Saturday night’s game against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium (kickoff at 7 p.m.) as coach Heupel emphasizes discipline.

    Chattanooga Times Free PressRead more

  4. Linebacker Kristian Ozane led UTC with eight tackles and an interception at Finley Stadium last Saturday against Tennessee Tech despite the loss.

    The senior transfer credited focused practice and a clear playbook for his improved performance.

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