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Daily editionThursday, October 22nd, 2026

Good morning, East Ridge.

The 5AM East Ridge Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.

Community

  1. Funeral arrangements for Dennis Haskins, known as Principal Belding on Saved by the Bell, have been announced.

    Visitation is on Nov. 12, 4–8 p.m. at East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home in East Ridge and a Mass on Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.

    Local 3 NewsRead more

Culture

  1. A memorial mass for 'Saved by the Bell' star Dennis Haskins — beloved by locals — is scheduled in November in east ridge, with visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 12 and a mass at 11 a.m. on Nov. 13 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

    NewsChannel 9Read more

Government

  1. Chattanooga police and 10 other local first responder agencies conducted two active shooter training scenarios at the Tennessee Aquarium on Wednesday morning; the drill was part of an ongoing emergency preparedness effort that allowed employees to practice protocols in the River Journey building.

    Chattanooga Times Free PressRead more

  2. A local man said the city mowed down his three-year native plant garden meant to support wildlife after a neighbor filed a complaint about property upkeep.

    City officials explained his appeal was lost in a system error, so the enforcement action proceeded without a fine.

    NewsChannel 9Read more

Health

  1. Hamilton County EMS is adding new LIFEPAK 35 monitors to its fleet to boost emergency care.

    The upgraded monitors feature a high definition touch screen, advanced cardiac monitoring, and CPR technology + improved connectivity to aid quick response times.

    NewsChannel 9Read more

  2. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Residents can drop off unused, unwanted and expired medications at designated sites across the Tennessee Valley (for example, the local Walgreens at 5301 Ringgold Rd).

    Local 3 NewsRead more

Sports

  1. UTC senior Kam Baah-Slay, who had waited three seasons for his chance (and is emerging as a playmaker), recorded an interception in the Oct. 10 game against Samford.

    Chattanooga Times Free PressRead more