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East Hamilton Soccer Beats Soddy Daisy 5-0 in Region Semifinals
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The East Hamilton girls soccer team beat Soddy Daisy 5-0 in the region semifinals Tuesday evening at East Hamilton High School.
Assistant Scott Cochran Returns to Georgia Staff After Dealing With Health Issues
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Assistant football coach Scott Cochran has returned to No. 1 Georgia’s staff in an off-field capacity after being away from the team for the first seven games for health reasons. Coach Kirby Smart says Cochran will…
Cody Bellinger 8th Inning Homer Leads Dodgers Rally Over Atlanta
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cody Bellinger keeps erasing a forgettable regular season, with his latest big swing putting the Los Angeles Dodgers right back in the NL Championship Series. Bellinger hit a tying, three-run homer and Mookie Betts then lined an…
Mocs Devonnsha Maxwell Turning Into Sack Monster
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs defensive lineman Devonnsha Maxwell put on a show against ETSU. Dude racked up a school record five sacks. Maxwell is now tied for first in the nation with ten…
Vols Fielding Young and Talented Basketball Team
The college basketball season is just around the corner, and the Tennessee Vols expect to be among the nation's top teams. Tennessee was picked 18th in the AP preseason poll that came out…
Mom's vow of silence with family til they learn sign language for her daughter
BENTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - A local mom has gained a national following for insisting her family use sign language. Ashleigh Hill of Polk County has taken a vow of silence with her…
Woman extricated from 2 vehicle crash in Soddy Daisy
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A viewer caught video of a wreck in downtown Soddy Daisy this evening. It happened on Dayton Pike and Mountain Road in front of the Dollar General around 5…
TVFCU grant giving away for small businesses
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - In a continuation of the start-up week, five small businesses made their pitch to receive grants to make this business pitch a reality. The five businesses were Champion Christian Learning Academy, Chatt Taste Food Tours, Lil…
Tennessee Redistricting meeting
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- "No obviously not every comment, not every recommendation will be followed. But if we don’t provide them with the best knowledge that we have we can expect them to do their job well," said Debby Gould. Teresa…
Weather Update: Tuesday Night's Forecast - October 19th, 2021
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Typical October Weather Continues! Becoming air through the nighttime. Not as chilly overnight with lows in the mid to upper 40's. Some patchy fog by morning around the waterways! Mostly sunny and warmer Wednesday with highs…
Athens' police chief fired, city manager suspended
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) - The city of Athens, Tennessee, is experiencing some major shakeups in their city's government. "This had been a matter that had been an issue for a while." On Friday,…
Rebecca Stern announces bid to return to the bench
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Former Judge Rebecca Stern announces her plans to return to the courtroom. She will run to replace Judge Don Poole for Hamilton County Criminal Court. Judge Poole is retiring. Stern retired, herself, in 2015. She had fought…
Steam Logistics expanding in Chattanooga creating 400 new jobs
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tennessee officials announce that Steam Logistics will expand their operation in downtown Chattanooga. They say the $6.8 million investment will bring more than 400 new jobs to the city. The company will take over the old John…
Bradley County Commission approves Essential Employee Bonuses
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - On Monday, the Bradley County Commission approved a $21 million plan to distribute funds they received from the government. A chunk of that $21 million is going right…
Golden Apple Award: Jennifer French, Alpine Crest Elementary
RED BANK, TN (WDEF) - Jennifer French is passionate about getting her young students at Alpine Crest Elementary off on the right foot in Math and Science, but she also has an…
58 year old woman shot in her yard
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A woman was shot in her yard Monday evening in East Chattanooga, but police don't believe she was the intended target. It happened in a neighborhood on Emma Kate Drive in Eastdale around 5:30. The 58 year…
Court: U. of North Carolina can consider race in admissions
A federal judge has ruled that North Carolina’s flagship public university can continue to consider race as a factor in its undergraduate admissions.
Potential of mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - "There was not any vote taken about mixing and matching," said N.C. State/public health scientist Dr. Julie Swann. The official guidance is to get the…
More To The Story: Senior workouts
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's a daily workout class at the Morning Pointe Senior Living facility on Shallowford Road. A good number of seniors taking part, to include Clyde Edwards.…
Are we finally rounding the corner on the pandemic?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths all on the decline, could the Delta variant surge finally be coming to an end? Dr. Jay Sizemore certainly thinks so. "I…
Woman extricated from 2 vehicle crash in Soddy Daisy
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A viewer caught video of a wreck in downtown Soddy Daisy this evening. It happened on Dayton Pike and Mountain Road in front of the Dollar General around 5…
Tennessee Redistricting meeting
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- "No obviously not every comment, not every recommendation will be followed. But if we don’t provide them with the best knowledge that we have we can expect them to do their job well," said Debby Gould. Teresa…
Rebecca Stern announces bid to return to the bench
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Former Judge Rebecca Stern announces her plans to return to the courtroom. She will run to replace Judge Don Poole for Hamilton County Criminal Court. Judge Poole is retiring. Stern retired, herself, in 2015. She had fought…
Golden Apple Award: Jennifer French, Alpine Crest Elementary
RED BANK, TN (WDEF) - Jennifer French is passionate about getting her young students at Alpine Crest Elementary off on the right foot in Math and Science, but she also has an…
Potential of mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - "There was not any vote taken about mixing and matching," said N.C. State/public health scientist Dr. Julie Swann. The official guidance is to get the…
More To The Story: Senior workouts
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's a daily workout class at the Morning Pointe Senior Living facility on Shallowford Road. A good number of seniors taking part, to include Clyde Edwards.…
Are we finally rounding the corner on the pandemic?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths all on the decline, could the Delta variant surge finally be coming to an end? Dr. Jay Sizemore certainly thinks so. "I…
What's Right With Our Schools: Reach One Teach One
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - It's never too late to make a positive change in your community. After serving more than 7 years behind bars, Reginald Yearby has dedicated his life to…
Startup Week Chattanooga Begins
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Chattanooga startup week focuses on celebrating entrepreneurship and innovations. The 5-day event offers multiple opportunities for entrepreneurs to learn more about how to grow their businesses. The 5-day event is…
Chattanooga State 'Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week'
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Chattanooga State kick-started their Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week today. Each day they will focus on a different challenge. Today, Chatt State volunteers were at the Chattanooga Area Food…
Amazon hiring 150,000 seasonal employees
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Are you in need of a job this holiday season? Amazon is hiring. Amazon is hiring 150,000 employees for the upcoming holiday season with more than 3,000 of those 150,000 jobs being in Tennessee Several different types…
26 Million visitors for the Tennessee Aquarium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Aquarium celebrated a huge milestone today. They welcomed their 26-millionth guest to visit since the doors of the River Journey building opened on May 1, 1992. The Suttle Family from Bowling Green, Kentucky got the…
Chattanooga Firefighter for a day shows what firefighters do to save lives
16 people including City officials got first hand experience at battle challenges firefighters often face. These included putting out fire, searching a smoke filled building looking for people needing to be saved.
Community Haven hosts Justice rally for Grove Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It's been 4 weeks since the tragic shooting on Grove Street where 7 women were shot and 2 were killed. Today, The Community Haven and other community leaders went to the Westside Softball Fields to rally for…
Local Shoplifting and the Pandemic-Driven Economic Crisis
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - "A lot of times, they're stealing food simply to feed themselves, to feed their kids," says Hamilton County Public Defender Boyd Patterson. A Publix in Chattanooga tells News 12 a man stole…
Gearing pleads guilty to murder of Asst. Police Chief's brother
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - A suspect pleaded guilty on Friday in connection to a murder in Ooltewah from 2018. Gary McPherson was killed at his home on School Street on July 23, 2018.…
The Phantom - a safety containment unit to put a stop to school shooting
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Gun violence continues to rise throughout the country so in response, an Ooltewah and Nashville family are teaming up to resolve school and business shootings with a brand new invention…
Tennessee Wildfire Season is here
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It's fall and leaves are changing and falling. That means that you might have some yard work that needs to be done. Well, today's the day, it's the first day of…
Caucus of Black Elected Officials
Some local leaders are starting a caucus of black elected officials. They held a town hall meeting Thursday night to talk about their plans.
Austin Garrett announces run for Hamilton County Sheriff
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Chief Deputy Austin Garrett has made it official. He will run to become Hamilton County Sheriff as a Republican candidate in next May's primary. Garrett hopes to replace the man who hired him, Sheriff Jim…
Bradley County Commission approves Essential Employee Bonuses
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - On Monday, the Bradley County Commission approved a $21 million plan to distribute funds they received from the government. A chunk of that $21 million is going right…
Bradley County SPCA starts capital campaign for a new facility-here's how to help
The SPCA of Bradley County and the Community Foundation of Cleveland and Bradley County are asking for the public's help with funding a new facility.
TDOT breaks ground on SR-60 project in Bradley County
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - TDOT and local officials held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning to signify the beginning of a long-awaited project in Bradley County. State Route 60, better…
More To The Story: Isaiah 117 home
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - In tonight's installment of More To The Story, Dave Staley shows us more about a house ribbon cutting coming up this weekend. It's a new…
Weather in the Classroom Visits Black Fox Elementary
Weather in the Classroom made a visit to Black Fox Elementary in Cleveland this morning. Meteorologist Bekah Birdsall had lots of fun teaching the third grade class about…
Mental disturbance call leads to 71-year-old Cleveland man's shooting death
Thursday morning, Cleveland police shot and killed an armed man on Springhill Drive after responding to a 911 call officials say his wife made. Three officers responded to what officials are calling a mental disturbance call.
Cleveland Police searching for Robbery Suspect
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - The Cleveland Police Department is asking for the public’s help with a robbery that happened this week. October 4th Cavalier Finance on Keith Street was robbed. Police…
Local Lawmaker pushing for more aggressive laws for assaulting K9 Officers
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - A Bradley County K9 officer that was shot in the line of duty could soon have a law named after him. …
Cleveland Police Hosts Breakfast To Kick Off National Faith and Blue Weekend
The Chaplain Corps of the Cleveland Police Department held a free breakfast at a local Chick-Fil-A this morning as part of the National Faith and Blue Weekend kicking off.
TBI investigating Cleveland fatal shooting
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into a fatal deadly shooting that happened in Cleveland Thursday morning.
UPDATE: Cleveland Police Officers Involved in Fatal Shooting
Three Cleveland Police Officers were involved in a fatal shooting Thursday morning, according to the department.
Bradley County Commissioners vote unanimously against President Biden's vaccine mandate
First District Bradley County Commissioner Mike Hughes made a motion for Bradley County to oppose President Biden’s vaccine mandate.
God’s Pit Crew building home destroyed by 2020 Easter Sunday tornados
A Christian nonprofit is rebuilding a house in Cleveland that was destroyed during the Easter tornadoes in 2020.
Renovating the historic Tipton-Fillauer house in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - One of the most historic homes in our area is getting a renovation. And the state of Tennessee is helping with the project. It's all…
K9 Joker goes home to recover from shooting
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Joker, the Bradley County K9 officer critically wounded in an incident last week is going home. After being shot multiple times, Joker successfully underwent an MRI and CT scan. Doctors determined the best option was to send…
Suspects in Auto Burglaries and Police Dog shooting go to court
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Six juveniles accused in the shooting of a Bradley County police dog and of several auto burglaries appeared in a courtroom for the first time on Friday. They were arraigned in Bradley County. The judge ordered…
6 suspects charged in police dog shooting and auto burglaries
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Investigators have charged 6 juveniles with auto burglaries and the shooting of a K-9 officer on Wednesday. The crimes and chase happened in Cleveland, while the suspects were…
More To The Story: Foundation House Ministries
Foundation House Ministries is all about helping mothers or pregnant women but the founder of the group says there's a need for even more services.
K9 Shot Multiple Times, Survives Emergency Surgery
BRADLEY COUNTY, TN (WDEF) - "A lot of the K9 handlers view their dogs, their partners, as their child," says Sergeant Evie West with the Cleveland Police…
Bradley County Sheriff K-9 Shot By Auto Burglary Suspects
Bradley County Sheriff’s K9 “Joker” is fighting for his life after being shot multiple times early Wednesday morning.
Reward climbs in Dalton Flag Vandalism case
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - We told you how Dalton Police are looking for suspects who took and vandalized flags at a September 11th display at the courthouse. Now, due to an anonymous donation, they are offering a $1,000 reward. The…
Dalton Arson Suspect Arrest
A Calhoun woman is being charged with arson in connection to a fire in Dalton.
Unemployment rate in Dalton falls to lowest in 11 years
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Throughout the Tennessee Valley and North Georgia, the economy seems to be on the rebound. Chattanooga's unemployment last month was the lowest in 18 months, while the jobless rate in…
Plea Deal for fatal shooting in Dalton
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - There was no doubt that Devon Raphael Wheeler fired the gun that killed Rashad Goldston. But just how guilty was he? Wheeler entered a guilty plea on Friday to Voluntary Manslaughter and Aggravated Assault, instead of…
86 year old woman dies in Dalton Fire
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Investigators do not suspect foul play in a deadly fire Sunday in Dalton. Firefighters were called to a home at 1011 Riverbend Road around 5:45. They found the body of 86 year old Ida bonds in…
Dalton looking for suspects who vandalized flags on 9/11
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dalton Police Department is offering a $1,000 reward for the arrest of vandalism suspects who hit a September 11th flag display. They say both American flags and POW flags were stolen and damaged. They were…
Vaccination Rates in North Georgia slowly increasing
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - The delta variant surge has continued to push through our country, wreaking havoc on our local hospitals and taking the lives of many. But has this surge caused…
Dalton now offering monoclonal antibody treatment to inmates
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The City of Dalton is now offering free monoclonal antibody therapy to inmates at the Whitfield County Correctional Center who are COVID positive. The therapy drug is called REGEN-COV. It has received…
Free COVID Treatment in Dalton Brings in Patients From All Over Region
DALTON (WDEF) - "This one lady said she saw it on Tik Tok," says nurse Terresa Adams about the large crowds they have coming in for the free COVID treatment being offered in Dalton. COVID patients from many miles away…
Update: Third teen involved in fatal crash dies
Update:DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- The Georgia State Patrol says that 19-year-old Kathryn Beasley succumbed to her injuries last night. GSP is still investigating the crash. We will keep you updated as we learn more. DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- The Georgia State Patrol says…
Dalton teacher and coach mourned after dying from Covid
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Friends and family are mourning tonight from the loss of a longtime teacher and assistant football coach at Dalton's Hammond Creek Middle School. 51 year old Sean Hammond died on Monday night from COVID-19. His wife…
Catoosa County Schools announce 3 week class change
Plus status of other northwest Georgia schools
Dalton's Monoclonal antibody treatment
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- "78 Covid patients are hospitalized and 91% of those people are unvaccinated. 15 of those are on ventilators which is 95%," said Bruce Frazier. Monoclonal antibody treatment will soon be available for treating covid…
Facebook post says Whitfield County Covid rate higher than Fulton County
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Is the city of Dalton safer than Atlanta when it comes to COVID-19? According to the city's Facebook post, the answer is no and the numbers may surprise you. In a recent Facebook post from the…
Whitfield County Schools will require masks on Tuesday
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Whitfield County Schools will begin requiring students to wear masks when social distancing is not possible. The new policy begins tomorrow, Tuesday, August 24. Parents can opt their children out by filling out a form you…
Dalton man charged with Casler-Tyrrell murder.
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Investigators have now charged one man with murder in the death of a missing man from Adairsville. And also two others for helping to conceal the death. Last week, a family member reported that David Casler-Tyrrell…
Mask defiance in Tennessee, mask emergency in some north Georgia schools
Dade County moving to virtual classes in middle and high schools beginning Wednesday for the rest of the week.
Dalton leaders declare state of emergency over Covid
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The city council of Dalton declared a state of emergency in tonight's meeting over rising Covid cases. The Mayor's declaration allows fire and police to provide personnel to assist Hamilton Medical Center. People with EMT training…
Unknown chemical left at abandoned chicken houses
ROCK SPRING, Georgia (WDEF) - Local officials have called in state and federal help to determine just what has been found at the site of some abandoned chicken houses. Barrels of unknown chemicals were found at 15687 Alabama Highway, southeast…
North Georgia School Districts may test drinking water for lead
NORTHWEST, GA (WDEF) - As students begin to return to the classroom, several North Georgia school districts are deciding whether they will take part in the Clean Water for Georgia Kids program that will cover the cost of…
