'Jail and Bail" raises funds for Heritage Park inclusive playground
Hamilton County Commissioner Lee Helton and Collegedale Commission candidate Billy Burnette being "arrested", so they can be "bailed" out to raise money…
Chattanooga Police investigating fatal crash involving pedestrian
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police (CPD) are investigating a fatal crash on I-75 that involved a pedestrian. CPD responded to a pedestrian struck call October 17, 2024 at 7:15 a.m. They were dispatched near 720 Interstate 75. Upon arrival,…
Doctors raise Breast Cancer Awareness throughout October
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Throughout the Month of October, Parkridge Medical Center and Chattanooga Imaging are spreading hope to women affected by Breast Cancer. "The survival rates are actually improving,…
A father and son are both indicted on murder charges in a mass school shooting in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia grand jury indicted both a father and son on murder charges Thursday in a…
Free trees offered to EPB customers for greener Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB customers are getting a change to take home up to two free trees this weekend as part of their Tree ReLeaf program. October 19, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00…
Israel says Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' top leader in Gaza, killed in major blow to militant group
Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz said Thursday that Hamas' top leader and long-time commander in the Gaza Strip, Yahya Sinwar,…
Firefighters respond to early morning apartment fire in Red Bank
UPDATE (10/17/2024): Red Bank Fire Chief, Brent Sylar, ruled the Willox Creek Apartment Complex fire an accident. Chief Sylar also stated that the fire started in…
Catoosa schools score third highest SAT marks in Georgia
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Catoosa County is proud of their student SAT scores. The school system had the third highest set of scores in Georgia. Their average score was 1129. Only two city school systems did better. Superintendent Charles Nix…
Tennessee starts early voting on Wednesday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Early voting kicked off on Wednesday in the Volunteer State . "The whole point of being in this country is you have a right to state your opinion. There has never been a more important time…
Big Lots to close another 56 locations in 27 states. Here's where.
Big Lots is adding dozens of locations to its list of stores slated to close as part of the discount retailer's Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. The Columbus, Ohio-based company plans to shut down another 56…
McDonald Farm debate continues
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last week, the Hamilton County Commission received some news about McDonald Farm they didn’t really want to hear. (more…)
Ooltewah roads safety audit approved
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission has approved a safety audit for two Ooltewah roads. (more…)
Million Dollar Band stopping at Finley on their way to Knoxville
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Million Dollar Band is stopping in Chattanooga on their way to Knoxville, as the Crimson Tide face the Volunteers this Saturday. Patrons can…
Republicans challenge more than 63,000 voters in Georgia, but few removed, AP finds
(NOTE: Hundreds of voters have been challenged in Catoosa and Walker Counties this fall) By JEFF AMY and CHARLOTTE KRAMON Updated 6:38 AM EDT, October 16, 2024 ATLANTA (AP) — From Georgia’s mountains to its Atlantic shore, challenges to the qualifications of voters…
Former Las Vegas-area Democratic official sentenced to 28 years for killing reporter in 2022
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former Las Vegas-area Democratic elected official was sentenced Wednesday to serve at least 28 years in Nevada state prison for killing an investigative journalist who wrote articles critical of his…
Israel launches new strikes in Beirut despite U.S. warning over scale of attacks on Iran-backed Hezbollah
Tel Aviv — Just hours after the Biden administration warned Israel over the expanding scope and scale of its military strikes on…
Grant funds program to lower repeat offenses in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County's Alternative Sentencing Department was granted $844,294 to fund a new program focused on lowering repeat offenses. The U.S. Department of Justice provided this grant for the Recidivism Reduction…
Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots
After Georgia voters began heading to the polls Tuesday for the first day of early voting in the state, a judge enjoined election officials from moving…
Tennessee Aquarium peaks to go dark for upgrades
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Aquarium's peaks will go dark soon for upgrades to their lighting system. The lighting on the peaks were…
Chattanooga City Council Approves Parking Ticket Fine
Chattanooga City Council has approved a new measure that will raise parking ticket fines across the city. Under the new plan, a basic parking ticket will increase from $11 to $20, a move aimed at addressing ongoing parking violations. "There…
Golden Apple: Hope Chapman, Dalewood Middle
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The best teachers never stop learning. Dalewood Middle's Hope Chapman is committed finding new ways to help her students be the best they can be. We…
Initiative to help farmers affected by Helene
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s been almost three weeks since Hurricane Helene devastated much of the southeast and killed over 250 people. (more…)
Unity Day for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools, SSC Services for Education, and individuals all around the country are celebrating Unity Day this Wednesday the 16th. This is a signature…
Portion of Heritage Park set to receive prescribed burn
EAST BRAINERD, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A portion of Heritage Park is scheduled for a prescribed burn tomorrow. Wednesday afternoon, October 16, 2024, park and outdoor officials will…