Daily editionThursday, September 24th, 2026
Good morning, East Ridge.
The 5AM East Ridge Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of September.
Community
Oddstory Brewing Co. will host a Yappy Hour event on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Greenhouse on 336 E. M. L. King Blvd in Chattanooga to benefit the Humane Educational Society and will donate $1 per pint sold while offering adoptable dogs and volunteer information.
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Education
Yesterday, a broken thermometer at Dalewood Middle School triggered a hazmat response at 1300 Shallowford Road and sent 14 students and 2 teachers to a hospital as a precaution—officials later confirmed the thermometer was alcohol-based and no one was harmed.
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Hamilton County Schools are implementing the Tennessee QuantumWorks pilot in 13 schools (covering grades K-12) today with teachers who have already completed training.
The program, funded by the TN Department of Labor and Workforce Development, will gather feedback before it expands.
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Health
Blood Assurance is hosting '9 to 5' blood donation event on Friday, Sept. 25 to honor Dolly Parton.
Donors at local centers or mobile drives will receive an exclusive T-shirt featuring Parton’s quote (We can’t save the world, but we can save the world we live in) while supplies last.
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Sports
The UTC women's basketball team began tip-off practice ahead of the 2026-27 season six weeks away, led by third-year head coach Deandra Schirmer and relying on junior Izzy McPherson (who started 21 games last season after missing part of her freshman year due to injury) to boost their lineup.
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UTC edge rusher Jestin Gilmore logged 1.5 sacks and forced a fumble recently in a 41-7 win over Wofford at Finley Stadium after five seasons with the Mocs & said he is ready for further challenges.
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