GOLDEN APPLE: Karen Strain from Marion County High School
Karen Strain finds ways to make Science captivating. That's so her students learn while having fun.
Mackenzie Johnson
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GOLDEN APPLE: Michelle Akers from McConnell Elementary
The atmosphere inside Michelle Akers' classroom resembles a campground at Chester Frost Park. Akers uses creative experiences, like reading tents, to keep her students engaged.
Etowah Shooting Suspect A Person Of Interest In Robertson County Fire
A suspect ends up in the hospital after being involved in a shooting with police last night in McMinn County.
JOE FRUGAL: Best Buy Video Game Cyber Sale
Best Buy has 30 video games across different platforms on sale today for $14.99.
Amazon Talks About Cyber Monday; Drones
Cyber Monday is in full swing. That means millions of people are firing up their web browsers and looking for the best online deals. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl got a behind the scenes look at how Amazon is fairing on one of the biggest shopping days of the year.
New Apps Make Black Friday Shopping Easier
Relax, you can shop a little easier on Black Friday knowing there are apps for that.
More Than 2,000 Children Still Without Christmas Presents
While you're out shopping on Black Friday, the Salvation Army wants to remind you that there are thousands of children in our area still need Christmas presents.
Walker County Authorities Investigate Early Morning Shooting
Walker County authorities investigate an early morning shooting on Cottage Crest Court in Chickamauga.
JOE FRUGAL: 30% Off, Plus Free Shipping on Levis Jeans
Need jeans? Levi's Pre-Black Friday sale online offers your favorite styles at 30% off with free shipping.
JOE FRUGAL: Kohls Black Friday Sale is now Live
Keep an eye out online for your favorite stores to jump the gun with their Black Friday sales... like, Kohls, for example.
Every Available State Trooper in Chattanooga Works this Holiday
The Tennessee Highway Patrol plans to hold its largest safety and enforcement campaign in more than two decades.
JOE FRUGAL: Fox Connect DVD & Blu-Ray Sale, Titles Up To 90% Off
Fox Connect, the online store for 20th Century Fox films and TV shows on Blu-Ray and DVD launched it's Black Friday sale already.
Meningitis Concerns in the Tennessee Valley
Cases of meningitis are popping up on a weekly basis now from the east coast to the west coast, and it's prompting health officials here in the Tennessee Valley to take notice. One of the most recent cases centers around a Georgia Tech student. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl takes a look at the disease and the possibility of an outbreak at UTC.
Baylor Girls Soccer Coach Busted in Prostitution Sting
Another local coach has gotten into some legal trouble.
Fire at Jaycee Towers Sends Elderly Man to the Hospital; Displaces Four
A cigarette may be to blame for an apartment fire in Chattanooga that injured one person and displaced four others.
JOE FRUGAL: Walmart Matches Competitors’ Best Black Friday Deals This Morning!
This morning (11/22) at 8am, Wal-mart will start price matching some Black Friday deals from Toys R Us, Best Buy, and Target.
JOE FRUGAL: Best Buy 20% Off Coupon for Appliances In Store & Online
Don't want to brave the crowds on Thanksgiving or Black Friday to purchase a new appliance? Best Buy offers a coupon to save 20% off appliances in store and online.
Cleveland Police Say Stolen Gun Was Found In Hands of Convicted Felon
A shots fired call in Cleveland leads the arrest of a convicted felon.
DeKalb County Corrections Officer Accused of Stealing From Inmate
A DeKalb County corrections officer finds himself in trouble with the law.
Fire Destroys Lawn Mower Repair Shop in Chattanooga
A fire gutted the inside of Tidmore's Lawn Mower Repair Shop on Dodds Avenue and forced them to relocate.
White Supremacist Serial Killer Joseph Paul Franklin Executed
White supremacist serial killer Joseph Paul Franklin has been put to death in Missouri.
JOE FRUGAL: 60 Sirius XM Channels Unlocked November 20 to December 3
If your car radio features Sirius-Xm, but you don't subscribe, flip over and try it out today.
Second Marion County Football Coach Charged With Vandalism
Another Marion County football coach finds himself in trouble with the law.
JOE FRUGAL: Create Your Own Thanksgiving Weekend Sale at Ace Hardware
Create your own sale Thanksgiving weekend at Ace Hardware with special printable coupons.
Chattanooga Police Investigate Shooting on 15th Avenue near Dodds Avenue
A shooting sends a man to the hospital with serious injuries.
Knitting Mill Antiques Damaged in Weekend Storm
Knitting Mill Antiques on Chattanooga's North Shore is open for business despite being damaged by Sunday night's storms.
Bond Issued For Cleveland Murder Suspect
A Cleveland man accused of murdering his wife stood before a judge today.
JOE FRUGAL: Save $10 on $50 in Food at Target This Week
Pick up a Target circular this week, because it contains a high-dollar coupon.
Local Experts Weigh In On Deer Stand Dangers
More than one third of all deer stand hunters will fall from a stand at some point in their lives. That's according to the North Georgia Health District. So, with the deer hunting season upon us, they want to remind everyone the dangers that come along with this challenging sport.
JOE FRUGAL: FREE Food at Sonic and Discounted Pizza at Dominos
Today's Joe Frugal deal features two quick dinner deals for tonight.
Public Could Decide Partner Benefits in Chattanooga
A petition is being drafted right now by a group that wants the public to decide partner benefits in Chattanooga.
JOE FRUGAL: Buy One, Share One on Holiday Beverages at Starbucks
You can get BOGO holiday beverages at Starbucks through the weekend during special hours.
Conflicting Stories in Fatal Catoosa County Burglary Attempt
For the first time we hear a different story about what happened during a Catoosa County burglary. It left a 17-year-old dead, and two other teens charged with burglary. The homeowner fired his gun after he found the teens snooping around his property, but family members tell us he did not have to pull the trigger. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl has the latest developments.
JOE FRUGAL: Free Seattle's Best Coffee for People Working on Black Friday
If you'll be working on Black Friday, Seattle's Best Coffee wants to treat you to a cup of Joe.
Possible Motive Explained in the Fatal Shooting of a 17-year-old Catoosa Co. Boy
We have new information on the shooting death of a 17-year-old Catoosa County boy. We first broke the story Monday night. A home invasion on Post Oak Road turned into a fatal shooting. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl takes us through the series of events that led the homeowner to pull the trigger. It's our top local story.
JOE FRUGAL: Save $3 on Rolaids Liquid Antacid
How do you spell relief? How about a deal on Rolaids before Thanksgiving?
JOE FRUGAL: Veterans Day 2013 Discounts & Freebies Roundup
Veterans will have their pick today when it comes to where to eat today, as over 70 restaurants will honor Veterans Day with special discounts and freebies.
JOE FRUGAL: Free Tickets for Vets, Police, Fire to UTC Mocs Game Saturday
UTC's big match-up against Wofford Saturday also doubles as Military Appreciation Day.
Joe Frugal: GameStop Puts Google Nexus 7 Tablet on Clearance for $99 (YMMV)
Looking for a great tablet at an affordable price? GameStop just put the first generation Google Nexus 7 tablet on clearance for $99.
Rossville Daycare Evacuated After Nearby Building Catches Fire
A Rossville daycare was evacuated Wednesday afternoon after a fire broke out in a nearby building. No one was injured, but parents say it was a scary situation at Lakeview Ministries. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl shows us how this evacuation unfolded and what workers say could have caused the fire.