Daily editionMonday, September 14th, 2026
Good morning, East Ridge.
The 5AM East Ridge Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of September.
Culture
Andie Bost of The Local Dive Retail acquired the iconic 'Home Run' train from the old Lookouts' stadium just before the site was demolished.
The historic piece — a cherished reminder for local baseball fans — will be on display to honor community memories.
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Education
Chattanooga area colleges reported record enrollment increases for fall with UTC’s graduate enrollment rising 5+ percent to 1,749, Dalton State College earning national ranking recognition, and Tennessee Wesleyan University along with Lee University in Cleveland reporting historic gains.
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Sports
UTC's transfers Kevin Lalin and Ashton Schumann each gained 98 yards in a 22 to 17 loss to Eastern Kentucky at Joe Kidd Stadium (UTC home).
They accounted for 65 percent of overall offense with 523 of 810 yards combined as Southern Conference play begins.
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