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Daily editionSaturday, October 17th, 2026

Good morning, East Ridge.

The 5AM East Ridge Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of October.

Health

  1. The Hamilton County Health Department is offering free flu shots on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the YMCA on Dodds Avenue in Chattanooga and the Samaritan Center on Lee Highway in Ooltewah (with clinics opening at 9am and 9:30am).

    Local 3 NewsRead more

Sports

  1. UTC softball head coach Donald Pickett (former assistant to Frank Reed) plans to keep local prep talent in Chattanooga and boost homegrown players.

    He took over this offseason and will use his pride in his alma mater to build a strong team.

    Chattanooga Times Free PressRead more

  2. McCallie School's football team lost its fifth straight game Friday night at Spears Stadium — this marked its first defeat to Knox Catholic in their match-ups.

    Chattanooga Times Free PressRead more

East Ridge Local News – Saturday, October 17th, 2026 – Tennessee News