Good morning, East Ridge.

Candy’s Creek Cherokee Elementary’s custodian Ronald Harrison Jr.—also a local artist— was gifted a new truck by the school community after his old vehicle broke down.

The surprise helps him continue inspiring students with his art.

Bob Martin, the kitchen manager at Erlanger Park, turned Lookouts game leftovers into meals for people in need — he donated food to the Chattanooga Homeless Coalition and his neighbors, earning a $500 Pay It Forward Award on Sept.

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On Tuesday, UTC Chancellor Dr. Lori Mann Bruce delivered her State of University address during the 140th birthday and shared plans to expand opportunities.

Celebrations continue with Thursday fireworks; Parking Lot 7 and parts of Douglas Street and Mocs Alumni Drive will be closed from noon to 9:00 p.m.

Bluff Trail on Lookout Mountain is temporarily closed after park officials received reports of aggressive wildlife (the closure is between the Cravens House Trail and the staircase below Point Park).

Hikers are urged to avoid the area until it reopens.

TBI warns shoppers that some herbal products sold as 'Cat's Claw' may contain MGM-15 (a form of kratom) which is illegal since July 1, and urges store owners to verify product contents to avoid risks.

Parkridge Valley Hospital named Paul Smith as its new chief executive officer.

Smith brings over 30 years of healthcare experience (including his recent work at Covenant Healthcare Peninsula Hospital in Knoxville) and plans to expand behavioral care for the community.