Municipal Court Docket April 21
The following individuals are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, April 21. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Amy Barbee – Assault (4), Disorderly (2), Assault on Police. Lonnie Boyd – Possession Fentanyl with Intent, Possession Marijuana...
Stolen Mountain Cove Farms Sign Recovered; Investigation Ongoing
Authorities in Walker County say a historic sign stolen from Mountain Cove Farms has been recovered, more than a year after it disappeared. According to Sheriff Steve Wilson, detectives acting on an anonymous tip located the iconic Mountain Cove Farms sign on March 23, 2026, inside the crawl space of a rental home in Chickamauga.
Three Lee University alumni named principals of Cleveland City Schools
Three Lee University graduates have been named principals of Cleveland City Schools. Donald Benton will lead E.L. Ross Elementary School, Dr. Alicia Kahrs will serve at Arnold Memorial School, and Dr. Joe Parker will head Blythe-Bower Elementary School, effective this fall. “All of us in the college of education were...
Crime Victims’ Rights Week Proclamation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Family Justice Center hosted an event Thursday afternoon inside its auditorium and atrium as part of Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The event provided information about victims’ legal rights, local resources, and ways to get help or support someone else. Topics...
Chattanooga Burger Week 2026 breaks records, crowns winners, gives back to community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga didn’t just eat burgers this week, it crushed records while doing it. Chattanooga Burger Week 2026 has wrapped up with record-breaking numbers, as organizers announced winners and highlighted the event’s impact on the local community. Tens of thousands of attendees visited 45 participating...
Law and Order April 17
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-003459 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Road – Suspicious Activity – A resident of Florida was trespassed from the hotel properties after staff observed her incorrectly parked in a parking stall. According to the staff, when they asked about her reasons for being on the property, she became agitated and abrasive toward them and refused to...
Water main break near Hwy 153 repaired, but Dayton Blvd closures will last through...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A major water main break near where Dayton Boulevard merges onto Highway 153 has been repaired, according to the Hixson Utility District. The utility is now working to restore water service to nearby homes. Part of the road will remain closed through the weekend due to...
Pipe burst floods Walker County government building, offices closed Friday
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — Water filled parts of a Walker County government building overnight, forcing several offices to close Friday. County officials tell us a pipe burst at the Local Government Services building on Highway 95 in Rock Spring, flooding multiple offices and public areas. The building houses the...
Public Works driver honored for rescuing a woman from a wreck
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The city of Chattanooga is honoring an employee who rescued a woman from a crash. Jermaine Blackstock drove up on an overturned vehicle on East 3rd Street. He was the first person on the scene. A woman was trapped inside. He broke the rear window and...
Hamilton County School Board Rejects Proposed New Public Charter School
The Empowerment Academy is one of three public charter schools proposed this year by an organization of the same name, with two others planned for Memphis and Nashville.
