Daily editionSaturday, October 10th, 2026
Good morning, East Ridge.
The 5AM East Ridge Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of October.
Community
Doing What We Can Homeless Outreach moved into a larger building on Brainerd Road, where it now offers free meals, clothing, hygiene products, and medical care and faces a 60 percent increase in demand as it seeks more volunteers (four hours per week minimum).
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Education
Colin and Kate Neal, talented students at Ridgeland High School, showcase unique musical and storytelling talents that highlight the school’s tight-knit community spirit.
They say their shared love for creative expression helps build connections among classmates (reflecting Ridgeland's inclusive culture).
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Sports
UTC coach Rusty Wright said his team is playing to its strengths by relying on a top-10 defense (279.8 yards allowed per game) and a strong running attack, with the Mocs set to face Samford at 1 p.m. Saturday at Finley Stadium after last week's loss at East Tennessee State.
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High school football entered week 8 yesterday as local schools competed with updated scores released for teams including those from East Ridge and nearby counties.
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Silverdale Baptist rallied with a late touchdown run by Jackson Deitch to secure a 24-20 win against Boyd Buchanan last night in a TSSAA matchup.
Coaches praised the team's focus as the Seahawks now prepare for back-to-back region games next week.
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East Ridge football defeated Signal Mountain 40-29 on Friday night as senior Jerl Young scored four touchdowns.
Coach Chad Barger praised his team’s hard work and said the Pioneers are on pace to break their single-season scoring record.
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