East Ridge News

McClinton left before deputies arrived, but he was arrested the following day at a motel in East Ridge after his description was publicized in the media.

The City of East Ridge will hold its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 21.

A vacant home caught fire early Wednesday morning, causing $85,000 in damage. The call came in around 2:00 about the fire at 4158 East Ridge Dr.

Firefighters worked aggressively both inside and out to stop the spread of the fire.

Submitted by Amy Katcher on November 16, 2009 - 6:29pm. One of Hamilton County's best known politicians is calling it a career.

The area will be decorated with lights and holiday decor, and local groups such as the Kiwanis Club will be selling hot chocolate and other goodies.

Curtis Adams, one of Hamilton County's most colorful politicians over the last two decades, said Monday he will not seek re-election to the County Commission in the election next year.

Because of the nature of the investigation no cause of death has been released. Investigators estimated that the body had been there two or three days before being discovered.

What should Tennessee do about Highway 64?: Submitted by Nordia Epps on November 13, 2009 - 5:17pm. Crime Two East Ridge Middle School students get charged with having weapons on campus.

A former student at East Ridge High School who was charged with assault when police say he inappropriately touched three 17-year-old girls will not got to jail and have record expunged if he stays out of trouble.

What should Tennessee do about Highway 64? Build a four lane bypass away from the river, over the mountains, and leave the current road alone.

A volunteer cheerleader coach at East Ridge High School has been charged with statutory rape in a case involving a student.

'We are thrilled to keep a local product home,' added Shulman who is entering his sixth season.

He was represented by attorney Dee Hobbs. In other action, Mr. Whitson said a workshop is tentatively set for Jan.

A volunteer cheerleader coach at East Ridge High School was charged with raping a 15-year-old male student who attended the school, officials said.

Officials said the student victim was not a cheerleader. Both incidents occurred off campus beginning in the month of July, it was stated.

People continue to get Oxycontin fixes by hopping from doctor to doctor to pick up supplies of the prescription painkiller.

The Hamilton County Sheriffa s Office has added two names to the a oe12 Most Wanteda list due to several arrests that have been made in the last week.

Submitted by Kristen Johnson on November 8, 2009 - 10:08pm. The family of a man shot and killed by East Ridge Police held a march and candlelight vigil in his honor Sunday.

Samuel James, 53, of Rossville, Ga. was killed early Saturday morning when his motorcycle crashed in East Ridge.