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Relationship between DA Fani Willis and Nathan Wade started years earlier than claimed, witness says

Collins Parker,

February 15, 2024

WATCH HEARING LIVE: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hearing-d-a-fani-willis-disqualify-trump-georgia-2020-election-case/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab6a&linkId=324116335&fbclid=IwAR1kG9U8UfK9jyY-S1mWOCkhEpOHsYHfGfJO6eVp0qrfvob3e5f8kX8H5cQ By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press Abstract: A witness has testified that a personal relationship between DA Fani Willis and Nathan Wade started in 2019, earlier than previously known. The testimony came Thursday in a hearing to…

Southern Adventist University’s Chemistry Department Collaborates with McKee Foods

WDEF News,

February 15, 2024

Jared Freeman (right), an analytical chemist for McKee Foods, speaks…

Trump's New York hush-money case will start March 25. It’s the first of his criminal trials

Associated Press,

February 15, 2024

By MICHAEL R. SISAK, JENNIFER PELTZ, JAKE OFFENHARTZ and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press Abstract: A New York judge says former President Donald Trump’s hush-money trial will go ahead as scheduled with jury selection starting on March 25. Judge Juan Manuel…

Early voting begins Wednesday in Hamilton County

Caleb Figgures,

February 15, 2024

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early voting started on Wednesday in Hamilton County. This early voting period is for citizens to cast their ballot for the Presidential and County Primaries. The only contested races in Hamilton County are both Republican. …

County commission debates future use of McDonald Farm

Nick Hill,

February 14, 2024

SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) - The future of McDonald Farm was a hot topic of debate Wednesday at the Hamilton County Commission. Hamilton County purchased the McDonald Farm…

South Broad Stadium Vote Delayed Once Again

Vote on South Broad Stadium Delayed

Nick Hill,

February 14, 2024

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The South Broad District will have to wait another week for full approval. (more…)

New Hamilton Place technology centralizes online shopping experience

WDEF News,

February 14, 2024

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton Place Mall has launched "Inventory Insider," a way for shoppers to search for merchandise in a centralized location. It allows shoppers to search for retail merchandise by several categories for stores located inside the…

2 displaced after Summerville house catches fire

WDEF News,

February 14, 2024

SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A family has been displaced after their home recently caught fire in Summerville. The Trion Fire Department responded to the residential fire on Carol Drive in…

Second new Georgia reactor begins splitting atoms in key step to making electricity

Associated Press,

February 14, 2024

ATLANTA (AP) — A nuclear power plant in Georgia has begun splitting atoms in the second of its two new reactors, Georgia Power said Wednesday, a key step toward providing carbon-free electricity. The unit of Atlanta-based Southern Co. said operators…

Sheriff: East Hamilton Middle student makes bomb threat in school

WDEF News,

February 14, 2024

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is filing charges against a juvenile who reportedly threatened to plant a bomb at East Hamilton Middle School. The sheriff's office said this was an East Hamilton student, who was…

If passed, new Tennessee bill would stop cold beer sales

WDEF News,

February 14, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new bill in Tennessee could stop businesses from selling cold or refrigerated beer. The bill seeks to stop the retail sale of cold and refrigerated beer. Senate Bill 2636 reads:…

Chattanooga firefighters respond to Chattem Chemicals fire

WDEF News,

February 14, 2024

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wednesday morning, Chattanooga firefighters responded to a small fire at Chattem Chemicals in St. Elmo. The fire department says a line was…

Catoosa County detention officer exposes sensitive inmate information

WDEF News,

February 14, 2024

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office has been investigating an inmate data breach and is now considering disciplinary action for those responsible. The sheriff's office says that on February 6, a detention officer left a printed…

News 12 Jobs Expo coming up February 15

WDEF News,

February 14, 2024

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For those looking for a new job or career change, News 12 is having a Jobs Expo on Thursday. The Jobs Expo will take place Thursday, February 15, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the…

Motorcyclist shot in East Chattanooga

Collins Parker,

February 14, 2024

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Police are investigating the shooting of a man on a motorcycle Monday afternoon in East Chattanooga. It happened around 4:45 p.m. in the 800 block of Dodson Avenue, a few blocks from CHI Memorial Hospital. Police…

Cleveland schools concerned about student vaping

Caleb Figgures,

February 13, 2024

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Bradley County and Cleveland City Schools came together with parents and a support group to host a first annual "Escape the Vape" event. "We are bringing…

Man accused of killing Tennessee deputy taken into custody, sheriff says

Associated Press,

February 13, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A man accused of killing a Tennessee deputy and wounding another during a traffic stop last week was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon, a sheriff said. Kenneth Wayne DeHart, 42, was found in Knoxville, about 17…

Golden Apple Award: Nina East, Hixson High School

Andrew Harrison,

February 13, 2024

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For students, teachers change from year to year, but the school secretary is a constant. A good secretary can make the whole educational process more pleasant and efficient. We paid a visit to Hixson High to…

Signal Mountain woman wanted for series of thefts, police say

WDEF News,

February 13, 2024

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Signal Mountain police have made one arrest and are searching for another person in relation to a series of thefts on the mountain. The police department says there have been several thefts at three different…

Ringgold dedicates memorial plaque to historic Wilson School

Nick Hill,

February 13, 2024

RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Ringgold High School and the greater Ringgold community came together on Tuesday to honor an overlooked piece of its past. The City of Ringgold…

Nonprofit Rescue 82 making 7th mission trip to Ukraine

WDEF News,

February 13, 2024

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Rescue 82 is preparing to embark on their seventh relief mission to Ukraine. Officers with the Chattanooga Police Department are leading this relief…

Octagonal red traffic stop sign against green trees

City of Chattanooga implements new 4-way stop near Clifton Hills

WDEF News,

February 13, 2024

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Chattanooga's Public Works Department has implemented new stop signs near Clifton Hills Elementary School. The new four-way stop came just last week at the intersection of E. 32nd Street and Clio Avenue. Previously,…

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp sets the stage to aid Texas governor's border standoff with Biden

Associated Press,

February 13, 2024

ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is poised to offer aid to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's effort to control illegal crossings on the U.S.-Mexico border, as fellow Republican Abbott pursues a showdown with the Biden administration over immigration enforcement.…

New Orleans' Carnival season marks Fat Tuesday with celebrities and pretend monarchs

Associated Press,

February 13, 2024

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Festivities marking Mardi Gras, the climactic day of New Orleans’ Carnival season, hit full swing early Tuesday, with costumed revelers gathering on the narrow streets of the French Quarter and families and tourists lining major thoroughfares…

Relationship between DA Fani Willis and Nathan Wade started years earlier than claimed, witness says

Southern Adventist University’s Chemistry Department Collaborates with McKee Foods

Trump's New York hush-money case will start March 25. It’s the first of his criminal trials

Early voting begins Wednesday in Hamilton County

County commission debates future use of McDonald Farm

Vote on South Broad Stadium Delayed

New Hamilton Place technology centralizes online shopping experience

2 displaced after Summerville house catches fire

Second new Georgia reactor begins splitting atoms in key step to making electricity

Sheriff: East Hamilton Middle student makes bomb threat in school

If passed, new Tennessee bill would stop cold beer sales

Chattanooga firefighters respond to Chattem Chemicals fire

Catoosa County detention officer exposes sensitive inmate information

News 12 Jobs Expo coming up February 15

Motorcyclist shot in East Chattanooga

Cleveland schools concerned about student vaping

Golden Apple Award: Nina East, Hixson High School

Signal Mountain woman wanted for series of thefts, police say

Ringgold dedicates memorial plaque to historic Wilson School

Nonprofit Rescue 82 making 7th mission trip to Ukraine

City of Chattanooga implements new 4-way stop near Clifton Hills

New Orleans' Carnival season marks Fat Tuesday with celebrities and pretend monarchs

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