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Derrick Davis Returning to Coach Polk Co Football Team
Derrick Davis is going home. The veteran high school football coach is returning to serve as the head coach at his high school alma mater in Polk Co. Davis served…
Baylor's Harris English Tied For Second at Travelers Championship
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Xander Schauffele shot his second straight 7-under 63 on Friday to take a five-stroke lead in the Travelers Championship. The Olympic champion shot a 31 on the front nine at TPC River Highlands with four birdies,…
Dodgers Beat Braves 4-1 in Freeman's Return to Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — Trea Turner had three hits, including a home run, Freddie Freeman reached base three times in his emotional return to Atlanta and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1 on Friday night. Julio Urías (5-6) handed…
CFC Women Lose Home Finale 6-0 to Nashville Rhythm
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC women dropped their home finale at Fort Finley on Friday night falling 6-0 to the Nashville Rhythm. Peyton DePriest was unstoppable for Nashville scoring four goals on…
TBI adds Marion County escapee to Most Wanted List
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The elusive Johnny Lewis Payne has now made the TBI's Most Wanted List. The 48 year old has a history of escaping from prison. The Bridgeport native was serving 20 years in Alabama for receiving stolen…
Protests tonight over Supreme Court ruling on abortion
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Protesters hit the streets, parks and even the Supreme Court on Friday to show their displeasure with the ruling overturning Roe V. Wade on abortions. Here in Chattanooga, a few…
Weather Update: Friday Night's Forecast - June 24th, 2022
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Still Hot And Dry For Friday, But Some Pleasant Changes Are On The Way! Friday Night: Some more clouds will move in Friday night with a late shower or two possible, and lows in the low 70s.…
2022 Fireworks shows in our area
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Two years ago we had the pandemic, then last year we had a fireworks shortage. But this year, it looks like just about all of the Fireworks shows are back. SATURDAY JUNE 25 New Salem, GA Rainsville…
Chattanooga protest to Wade Vs. Wade being overturned
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A few hundred people from the Tennessee Valley area and North Georgia protested against Roe VS Wade being overturned. Chants of we will fight rang out throughout Coolidge park as they say even bough they expected Roe…
Reaction to Roe Vs. Wade being overturned
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) "It’s been a precedent for a long time and I think it’s kind of crazy how quickly everything happens since Texas," said Elliot. Jill Zemmour says she was surprised…
Former Braves Star Freddie Freeman Gets Emotional During His Return To Atlanta
Atlanta-(WDEF-TV) Former Braves star Freddie Freeman returned to Atlanta for the first time since leaving in the off-season. Freeman may wearing Dodger Blue now, but his heart still bleeds for the Braves. News 12's Angela Moryan joins us live from…
What Does Tennessee's Trigger Law Do?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- With Roe vs Wade overturned, the "Human Life Protection Act" has been triggered in Tennessee, outlawing most abortions. The law prevents abortion at any point between fertilization and birth, with…
No tuition hike for UT university system
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approved a budget on Friday that holds the line on tuition for the second time in the last 3 years. “Rising inflation is hitting our students and families particularly…
Action and Reaction to Supreme Court abortion ruling
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - The Supreme Court ruling today striking down Roe V. Wade has spawned immediate action and protest here at home. The ruling sends the abortion issue back to the states. In a nutshell, Tennessee has a triggering…
$108 Million in Additional Funding Approved For Neyland Stadium Upgrades
(utsports.com) The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees on Friday approved Tennessee Athletics' request to adjust the scope and budget of the ongoing Neyland Stadium renovations project, originally approved in 2017. Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White and his leadership team conducted…
Vols Kennedy Chandler Goes in Second Round of NBA Draft to Memphis Grizzlies
(utsports.com) Tennessee point guard Kennedy Chandler was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 38th pick in the NBA Draft Thursday, and his rights were immediately acquired his hometown Memphis Grizzlies. Six Vols have now heard their names called in…
Health Dept. now has Covid shots for 6 months to 4 year olds
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department will begin administering the new Covid shots for young children next weekd. They have Pfizer Covid-19 shots for ages 6 months to 4 years old. They will have them at all Health…
More To The Story: Cherokee leader's nephew
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The United States Government is releasing five new quarters this year. Honoring five American women. Five women who've made a difference in our country. One of them…
Health Dept. now has Covid shots for 6 months to 4 year olds
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department will begin administering the new Covid shots for young children next weekd. They have Pfizer Covid-19 shots for ages 6 months to 4 years old. They will have them at all Health…
Young woman charged with weekend shooting at Southside parking lot
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting that took place early Sunday morning on Rossville Avenue near the Chattanooga Choo Choo. 23-year-old Shadericka Williams is charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault and…
From The Archives: 1988 Heat & Drought
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On Tuesday, the temperature hit 99 degrees. Patrick tells us that's the hottest day we've seen since 2019. So is it unusual for temperatures to get…
Someone set a Hixson Pike traffic camera on fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Investigators are trying to figure out who set a traffic camera on fire in Hixson. Firefighters were called to 2627 Hixson Pike early Tuesday morning around 2:30 AM. The camera that recorded drivers' speeds was burning on…
Lookout Mountain Club breaks ground on restoration project
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Georgia (WDEF) -- With summer now in full swing, it's time to work on that golf swing. You don't golf in the mountains at the Lookout Mountain Club -- you golf on them. Originally constructed four years before…
Police arrest suspect for homicide of man left in a car
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have made an arrest in the death of a man whose body was found Monday morning. The body of 48 year old Samuel Moore, Jr. was found in a car around 7 AM at the…
More To The Story: Zoo Camp
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Summer zoo camp has been a staple at the Chattanooga Zoo for some 25 years. For the months of June and July! A group of kids come…
Volunteers collect over 6 thousand pounds of trash from lake
SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Chickamauga Lake Cleanup Weekend landed 6,526 pounds of trash. It is a two part cleanup series hosted by Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful and presented by iSustain. A total of 17 volunteers hit the…
New Food City supermarket opens in East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- "It's a great day for East Ridge." That was the message from Mayor Brian Williams who believes a new Food City will soon lead to even more…
The Ooltewah Club Gets a Makeover Even Turning First Hole Into a Par Three
Ooltewah, TN-(WDEF-TV) Renovations have been the name of the game for golf courses over the last few years, and the Ooltewah Club is the latest to get a makeover. General…
Riverfront Nights announces summer dates
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Riverfront Nights concert series is back for the summer. The free concerts are Saturday night at the Riverfront throughout July and August. The show starts at 7PM. Here is this year's schedule of performers: JULY 2…
Chattanooga Area Food Bank receives $1M donation
The Chattanooga Area Food Bank has received their largest donation ever. (more…)
Chattanooga airport begins expansion of terminal
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Pardon their mess! The Chattanooga Airport has kicked off construction of Phase Two of their 20 year master plan to expand service. The terminal expansion includes new space and renovating…
Police charge suspect in Friday's police incident
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have charged a suspect for the Brainerd incident Friday night in which one officer was injured. Police were responding to a call when several suspects fled in vehicles. They say an occupant of one of…
Police investigate two women shot in Southside parking lot
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating the shooting of two women in a Southside parking lot off of Main Street over the weekend. It happened around 1 AM early Sunday…
Charles H Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center honors Juneteenth
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-In honor of Juneteenth, the Charles H Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center and Unity Group of Chattanooga partnered up to provide special guide tours to show the history of blacks in the United state military. the…
WRES working on woods fire
Waldens Ridge Emergency Service was on the scene of a woods fire in the Forrest Park area and there were since around 5 am. in a Facebook post WRES says windy conditions and rough terrain are making it more difficult…
Busy weekend for Chattanooga Fire Department as pets perish in a fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Fire Department had a busy 24 hours, including two house fires. On Saturday at 5:18 PM, crews were called to the 300 block of S Parkdale Avenue for reports of a home on fire. On arrival,…
Two females shot near Station Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-On June 19, 2022, Chattanooga Police responded to a call of a person shot. The following are the preliminary facts of the investigation: Police working the area overheard a loud argument coming from a parking lot adjacent to Station…
Person Shot on Retro Hughes Road
Hamilton County, TN – On June 18, 2022 at approximately 10:30 pm, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 2900 block of Retro Hughes Road for the report of a person shot. Upon arrival, preliminary information from the scene…
No Tuition hike at Chattanooga State/Cleveland State
TENNESSEE (WDEF) - In a year of rampant inflation, it is not hitting Tennessee's tech and two year colleges. The Tennessee Board of Regents voted on Friday to hold the line on tuition next year at Chattanooga State, Cleveland State…
Officer Involved Shooting in Bradley County Leaves Man Dead
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man is dead in Bradley County after an officer involved shooting early Thursday morning. (more…)
Cleveland Police arrest 2 suspects for auto break-ins
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police arrest two suspects after a rash of auto break-ins at an apartment complex. It began with calls around 3:40 AM on Thursday about several males breaking into the vehicles parked at Brookes Edge Apartments…
Cleveland Police Department helps pilot new mental health co-responder program
The Cleveland Police Department has been chosen as a part of pilot program that has allowed them to hire their first mental-health co-responder (more…)
Low bond controversy for school threat suspect
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Public concern over a man arrested for making violent threats has prompted law enforcement to take further steps against him. Cleveland Police got a tip on Thursday that Tyler Durham was threats of mass violence on…
Lee University develops a gender and sexuality policy
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (AP) - A private Christian university has drafted a policy that would strictly limit what students can say about gender and sexuality on campus. A leaked draft says students at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, would not be…
Flea Market Fire blamed on too many extension cords
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County Fire Investigators have determined that the cause of the blaze that destroyed the Flea Land Flea Market over the weekend was electrical. They say the Flea Market…
Flea market in Highway 64 total loss
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)-The flea market on highway 64 in Cleveland is a complete loss after a fire this afternoon and 10 firefighters needed to be treated for heat exhaustion due to the extreme heat Bradley County EMA spokesperson Adam Lewis…
United Christian Academy employee charged with statutory rape of a student
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - An employee at United Christian Academy has been charged with statutory rape. Bradley County investigators say there was a sexual encounter between 29 year old Amber Paige Green and a student this week off campus. The…
Protesters show for hearing in juvenile dog abuse case
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - last week, there was a preliminary hearing for two juvenile suspects in the alleged beating and subsequent shooting of a stray dog here in Bradley County. That preliminary hearing…
"Justice for Angel:" Show of support by Bradley County for abused dog while teenage suspects are in court
CLEVELAND (WDEF) - Last week, there was a preliminary hearing for two juvenile suspects in the alleged beating and subsequent shooting of a stray dog in Bradley County. That preliminary hearing was delayed until today, and, just like last week,…
Will juveniles charged with dog beating be tried as adults?
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The District Attorney General for Bradley County is addressing an issue brought up by the public in a gruesome dog abuse case. Two 16 year olds were charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals over a video…
PETA urges empathy programs in schools after Bradley County dog abuse video
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The national group PETA is asking the Bradley County schools to take action after the video surfaced of a teen beating a dog to death with a stick. Two juveniles have actually been arrested in the…
Detectives charge wife with fatally shooting husband
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County investigators have charged a wife with shooting her husband Sunday night. Britany M. Taylor called 911 around 10:30 to report that she had shot him during a disagreement at their home on Old Parksville…
Shooting Reported in Bradley County Late Sunday Night
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Bradley County's Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting late Sunday evening just outside of Cleveland. (more…)
Suspect charged in Charleston holdup
CHARLESTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County investigators have charged a suspect in a violent holdup Thursday of a gas station. It happened at the BP fuel station on Hiwassee Street in Charleston around 1 PM. The Sheriff says a man…
Support Angela and Boys and Girls Club at Dancing with the Stars!
News 12's Angela Moryan is putting on her dancing shoes and will be one of the featured dancers for Dancing with the Stars in Cleveland Friday. Support the Boys…
Cleveland High announces aviation program for students
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland High School students will be able to take flight next fall. School officials announce they will offer an aviation program called Tango Flight beginning in August. They will learn multiple engineering concepts with an emphasis…
Andy Ledford charged with business robbery
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff's Office has charged Andy Ledford with a burglary early Tuesday morning. A business owner contract the department around 4 AM that his surveillance system alerted him that a man was going through…
Two teens charged with fatal beating of dog caught on video
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The investigation started Tuesday with several complaints to Cleveland Police about a graphic video when a young man kills a dog with a large stick. Bradley County and Cleveland investigators found it happened in the southern…
Dalton business owner pleads guilty to dumping hazardous waste
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - A northwest Georgia businessman has pleaded guilty to dumping barrels of hazardous waste in our region. Amin Ali owned Goldstar Investment Group LLC, 7 Days Property Management Inc., and Rock Springs Farming LLC, which included property…
Contreras gets 2 life sentences for rape and kidnapping of ex-girlfriend
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A judge has sentenced 28 year old Ryan Andrew Contreras to a pair of life sentences, one without parole. He was convicted in February of the abduction and rape of his ex-girlfriend with whom he had…
Low turnout in Northwest Georgia for primary run-off elections
Virginia, Alabama and Georgia held elections Tuesday. Virginia has statewide primaries, while Georgia and Alabama have runoffs. In Georgia, four Republican congressional races had runoffs. But, the two biggest races are the Democratic contests…
Whitfield County EMA hold first Place of Worship Safety seminar
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- The Whitfield County Emergency Management Agency provided it’s first Place of Worship Safety seminar, to help people in crisis situations. Emergency Management Coordinator, Christina Byrd, says Welcome Hill Baptist Church reached out…
New Whitfield County animal shelter opens
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) -- Whitfield County's new animal shelter finally held its grand opening earlier this evening. Diane Franklin, the shelter's director, says the new facility now provides 1,800 square feet. They were previously working with roughly 500. Jevin Jensen,…
74 year old convicted of largest meth seizure agents have ever seen
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - A jury has convicted a 74 year old man with trafficking meth in northwest Georgia. Investigators with the Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force testified that this was the most meth they had ever seized at one…
Dalton's Municipal Court is moving locations
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The City of Dalton is moving their Municipal Court to a bigger space. On July 18th, the court moves out of City Hall. The new home is at the second-floor lecture hall at the Convention Center.…
Big land deal lands 470 news jobs in Whitfield County
DALTON (WDEF) - Back in 1986, Timbuk 3 released a song called "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades." It's 36 years later, and Whitfield County is subscribing to that mantra, now that…
US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wins GOP primary in Georgia
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has defeated five Republican challengers in a Georgia primary that tested conservative voters’ tolerance of her divisive politics. Greene advances…
Here Are the The Republicans Challenging Marjorie Taylor Greene on Election Day
Dalton, Ga. -- On Tuesday, Georgia will hold it's primary elections. In District 14, which includes Whitfield County, Representative Marjorie Taylor Green will be defending her seat against several COP challengers. Chief…
More To The Story with Staley: Drug Court
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - We have lots of people inside a big room in Dalton. Listening to a judge. But everybody is happy. Some are emotional. They have good reason. Edwards…
Can you identify suspects in an Ulta perfume shoplifing case
UPDATE: Dalton Police say they have now identified the suspect. ________ DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police are looking for a woman accused of shoplifting $3000 worth of cologne and perfume at a store. They say the thefts actually…
Rabid skunk confirmed in Whitfield County
(ED NOTE: The name of the Road has been updated by Police to Tilton Road) DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Health officials confirm that a rabid skunk was killed in southeast Whitfield County a week ago. A resident says…
Study ranks Dalton as second best city for remote workers
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The real estate website ownerly.com ranks Dalton as the second-best city in America for remote workers. The ranking considers both the quality and cost of broadband internet, cost of living, and safety among other factors. Dalton…
USA Patriots overcoming struggles
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- USA Patriots formally know as the wounded warriors amputee softball team flew in from all around the country to compete in the The Sgt. Chris McDonald Warrior Classic They also…
Miracle League back after COVID-19 pause
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- The Miracle League is back on the diamond out in Dalton after missing the last two years due to the pandemic. The miracle league ball field had…
Dalton murder suspect arrested in Chattanooga
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police have made an arrest in a murder from a week ago. 62 year old Kenneth Townsend was shot to death at his apartment on Selvidge Street around 3 AM on March 31st. …
Dalton Police identify shooting victim
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police are now releasing the name of the man killed Thursday morning in a shooting. 62-year old Kenneth Ray Townsend was shot in an apartment on Selvidge Street just before 3 AM. He…
Firefighters battling blaze at Whitfield County plant
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Whitfield County Fire Department has been battling a blaze at a local plant The fire began at Asset Recycling on Cross Plains Boulevard off of Highway 41,…
Dalton honors two first responders who saved lives
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dalton Public Safety Commission paid tribute to a pair of city first responders at this morning's meeting. The Dalton Fire Department recognized Matt Asbell as the Firefighter of the Year. Fire Chief Todd Pangle said…
