Furnace Explosion Leaves At Least Ten People Needing Medical Treatment
At least ten people were injured after a metal furnace exploded in Chattanooga. It happened just after 7 this morning at Designed Alloys in Alton Park.
Shooting Victim Keoshia Ford Heads Back to School
Keoshia Ford heads back to school, a year and a half after she was shot in the head by a Chattanooga gang member. Ford was at block party on Bennett Avenue when a group of gang members fired into the crowd. Ford, an innocent bystander, still has the bullet lodged behind her ear. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl takes a look at far she's come, and what her family thinks about the city's new gang initiative.
JOE FRUGAL: Krystal Burgers for $0.25 Tonight from 7pm-11pm
Krystal celebrates its 81st birthday today by rolling back the price of its little burgers from 7pm to 11pm.
Shots Fired Inside Chattanooga Bank; Suspects Wanted
Chattanooga police are looking for two bold bank robbers Wednesday night. We're told one suspect walked into the First Tennessee Bank on East Brainerd Road and fired several shots. One employee was hit and taken to Erlanger Medical Center. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl takes a look at how this robbery unfolded.
JOE FRUGAL: Get $5 in Gas Cash with Specially Marked WB Movies
You've heard of dinner and a movie? Well, how about a fill-up and a flick?
JOE FRUGAL: Amazon Increases Free Shipping Minimum Order from $25 to $35
This is actually an unfrugal deal, but I thought everyone should get a heads up. Amazon changed its "Free Super Saver Shipping" requirements Monday, boosting the amount needed to earn free shipping from $25 to $35.
JOE FRUGAL: Tim Burton & Nightmare on Elm Street Bluray Deals
Amazon features a sale on two great BluRay collections this week, just in time for Halloween.
Injured Chattanooga Firefighters Speak
For the first time we're hearing from the firefighters severely burned in a Chattanooga house fire. It happened last Monday on 4th Avenue. Dan Peterson and Chad Williams are now home from Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl shows us just how dangerous their jobs can be.
JOE FRUGAL: Shave & Save on Madden NFL 25 on Amazon
Shave and save on one of the most popular video games of the season: Madden NFL 25!
Bullying Addressed at Ooltewah Elementary School
A group of parents at Ooltewah Elementary School prompted a discussion today on bullying. They went to Principal Tom Arnold and requested a school resource officer come talk to the students on the issue. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl takes us inside and shows us why today's talk was needed.
JOE FRUGAL: BOGO Video Games 40% Off at Toys R Us This Week
Earlier this week, I mentioned a deal on the Skylanders Swapforce video game, using coupons. Well, right now at Toys R Us, all video games are buy one, get one 40% off, without coupons.
Chattanooga's T.J. Gentle Meets with Obama
Chattanooga CEO speaks to Obama on behalf of small businesses during the shutdown.
Protecting Canine Officers in Chattanooga
A Chattanooga woman has made it her life's mission to protect one of the city's greatest assets: police dogs. They cost the department $15 to $16,000 a piece. Several months ago Robin Scott started an effort to raise money for canine bullet proof vests. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl shows us how far she's come in such a short time.
Chattanooga City Council Signs Off on Plan to Fight Crime, Gangs
Chattanooga city leaders back Mayor Andy Berke's plan to fight crime, drugs, and gangs in the city.
JOE FRUGAL: Nearly 2 Dozen Free Apps for Amazon Kindle
If you own a Kindle Tablet, Amazon has nearly two-dozen apps available to download for free, and if you download them all, you'll receive nearly $5 in Amazon coin credit.
Hamilton County Judge Discusses Youth Crime in Chattanooga
Youth crime. It was a hot topic today at the Kiwanis Club of Chattanooga. Juvenile Court Judge Rob Philyaw laid out a plan to get children off the streets of Chattanooga. And as WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl found out, he plan had a lot to do with curfew and truancy
GOLDEN APPLE: Eric Blackburn from Cleveland High School
Cleveland High students say Eric Blackburn makes them work hard, but he still finds ways to make assignments fun. While Biology and Chemistry can be tough topics, Blackburn uses humor to lighten the load.
JOE FRUGAL: Save $15 to $25 on Skylanders Swapforce Starter Pack
Work a deal this week on the hottest video game of the season for kids, Skylanders Swapforce.
Residents React to East Ridge Shooting
East Ridge police continue to look for the suspects involved in an early Sunday morning shooting.
JOE FRUGAL: Columbus Day Cashback Deals at Ebates
Cash in on Columbus Day with special cash back deals on eBates.
New Vision for Chattanooga
If you're wondering what downtown Chattanooga could look like in 20 years, listen up. The city center community now has a good idea thanks to your input this week. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl has the latest details in this developing story.
JOE FRUGAL: Buy Someone a Drink at Starbucks Today, Get a Free Coffee
Here's an interesting twist on BOGO. Step into a Starbucks today and you could get your drink for free.
Through Irish Eyes: Wrestling in Georgia
On advice from those who told me wrestling in the US was like nothing i could ever have seen before, we went in search of events and rings and came across Empire Pro in North Georgia.
Local Veterans React to Potential Loss of Benefits
Millions of veterans, including those here in the Tennessee Valley, could stop receiving benefits come November 1st. Some say it's another example of how the government shutdown is taking a toll on the American people. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl spoke to local veterans about what this could mean for them.