WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - School starts in Walker county on Thursday. We spoke with Ridgeland High's first female principal about her first year leading the school. Besides that accomplishment, Karen Hughes was also in the school's first graduating class in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County's new school superintendent just started his job. And tomorrow, we'll get a chance to sit down with him. Dr. Bryan Johnson takes over a school district facing a number of issues. They include failing schools,…
A Cleveland toddler's antics have gained national attention.
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Thanks to the Whitfield Education Foundation and their sponsors, several schools in Whitfield County are now the proud recipients of grants. More than 50 thousand dollars were given to educators and their schools. This is…
The debate on whether or not to build a bridge from Soddy Daisy to Harrison resurfaced.
The Bradley County Sheriff's Office says he was wanted for Theft over $2,500, Felony Evading Arrest, and Alteration of a Vehicle Tag.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The reopening of DuPont Parkway is underway after Chattanooga police closed the section of the highway Tuesday afternoon. Both Amnicola Highway and SR 153 entry and exit ramps were temporarily closed while first responders assisted a…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Mayor Andy Berke's new budget for the city will include a tax freeze for seniors. If passed, it would freeze the rate of property taxes as a hedge against any future tax increases. The mayor will unveil…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee bride was arrested hours after saying "I do" when authorities say she pointed a gun at her groom. Murfreesboro police Sgt. Kyle Evans told WTVF-TV on Monday that 25-year-old Kate Elizabeth Prichard was still…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Attorneys involved with a Tennessee fatal school bus crash lawsuit want to restrict access to more court documents related to the case after a victim's mother posted two documents online. Local media reported on Tuesday that…
Walker will also offer planetarium shows for the public before Eclipse Day.
about $20 for at 150,000 house.
prisoners used peanut butter to change the numbers above a door
Duncan's district used to stretch into Bradley County and other parts of our area before being redrawn to Loudon & Blount counties
Walker County is in massive debt. Officials say it will take years to fix, but a plan is in the works.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- When it comes to viewing the eclipse, safety is paramount.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga State and Marion County are working together to bring post-secondary opportunities to high school students. Today, the superintendent of Marion County schools and Chattanooga State's President signed the Memorandum of Understanding between the two systems. The…
They were imprisoned on charges ranging from attempted murder to disorderly conduct.
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Walker County officials are making sure people are properly signed up for their Hyper Reach Community Alert system. The system provides phone and email notifications to the public during emergencies or issues that concern the public.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Scenic city has seen multiple tragedies with kids left in hot cars and now lawmakers are urging car manufacturers to do more to prevent the tragedies. Yes, this piece of legislation would require cars to be…
Hamilton County, TN – Last week, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office was notified that Ooltewah High School and Wallace Smith Elementary School sustained vandalism to their athletic fields when a subject in a red truck drove on the fields and caused damage. …
Students at Ridgeland High School are learning about possible careers in the film and video business.
"A woman seeking abortion care is as capable of making decisions as any other patient."
Five people were hurt in wreck, but none seriously.