CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week’s Pet of the Week: Rooster! Rooster is a 2-year-old chubby lovebug who recently had a weekend foster trip and did wonderfully! This smiley guy got along well with and respected the other dog in the foster home. House trained, good leash walker, and friendly to the…
MUURAY COUNTY — Four individuals involved in drug trafficking have been arrested in Murray County. The individuals and charges are as following according to the Murray County Sheriff’s Office. Michael Whaley – 63.8 grams of methamphetamine. – 9 grams of marijuana. Charges: – Fleeing (Felony). – Trafficking methamphetamine. – Possession with intent to distribute Marijuana. Curtis Elliot – 74.8 grams…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Early Sunday morning, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), responded to Single Vehicle Crash on Hixson Pike. According to HCSO, around 3:10 AM, deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 7300 block of Hixson Pike involving a Chevrolet Suburban. They say the investigation shows that the vehicle was traveling north on Hixson Pike when…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Heating lamps for an exterior dog kennel caused a house fire in East Chattanooga on February 25. At 12:31 p.m., Red Shift companies responded to the 1500 block of Wheeler Avenue and found smoke and flames coming from the side of the residence, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD). They say firefighters made a quick stop…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Tennessee Aquarium will be revealing their new gallery, Scuttlebutt Reef, on Saturday, March 7. This gallery will be the latest addition to the Ocean Journey building, which will feature 11 new exhibits. “Our team has been working hard to create an intriguing guest experience that highlights reef-dwelling species from around the world. Our members and visitors will…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Join us at Prime at 7 to meet this week’s Pet of the Week: Hershey! Hershey is about 8 weeks old and is part of a litter of 12. Categories: Featured, Local News, Pet Of The Week Tags: Chattanooga, Humane Educational Society
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Sunday the Red Bank firefighters responded to a brush fire located around the 600 block of Highway 27S. According to the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association, around noon, motorists traveling south on Highway 27 noticed fire spreading up the hill. Tri-State Mutual Aid Association says that the fire began traveling quickly due to the strong…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Friday afternoon, the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to a locomotive fire in Lookout Valley. According to CFD, around 2:10 p.m., responded to the 2900 block of Cummings Highway. They stated that they attacked the fire in the engine compartment and were able to stop the flames from spreading to the other train cars….
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today around 2:00 p.m. the Signal Mountain Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire on Georgia Avenue. According to the fire department, the brush fire happened when a homeowner was using an outdoor fire pit and shifting winds caused the surrounding grass to ignite. Later, the fire traveled to the exterior siding of the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has graduated the first seven inmates from the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program. The program launched in December. They say MAT Programs in jails use both FDA-approved medications and behavioral counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders, aiming to reduce withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and recidivism. The program is administered in coordination…
A female hiker has been rescued after a rock dislodged from the terrain on Rainbow Lake Trail and struck her in the head, according to the Office of Emergency Management. They say at 12:00 p.m., Signal Mountain Fire Department responded to the entrance to Rainbow Lake trailhead. Firefighters arrived on scene and received the location coordinates of the injured hiker….
ATHENS, Tenn. — A 2,500 square foot log cabin caught fire at 120 Co. Rd. 382 Athens, according to the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association. They say this was a large tanker operation. Categories: Featured Tags: Athens, Fire, Structure Fire
The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) responded to a single vehicle accident on February 19. They say they arrived on scene to find a utility truck turned on one side in a ditch at the 8000 block of Hwy 41. The auxiliary fuel tank mounted to the bed was the culprit leaking the fuel, the HVFD says. After making sure…
MONROE COUNTY — A Monroe County man has been taken into custody following an investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office assigned to the Tenth Judicial District Drug Task Force along with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Tactical and Narcotics Team. Sheriff Tommy Jones says an investigation was initiated after numerous tips from Crime Stoppers, MCSO Anonymous Tip Line, and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Zoo has shared their Komodo dragon, Charlie, has passed away. They say Zookeepers noticed that she was unusually lethargic and not keeping down food, only to pass away the following day. They say the necropsy results revealed that she had an ovarian cyst burst, which is a life-threatening emergency situation in Komodo dragons that progresses…
An elderly couple has lost their house to a house fire that occurred at the 12,000 block of Newman Green Road on February 16. An elderly male heard his smoke detector activate, got up to investigate and then found fire in the kitchen, according to the Office of Emergency Management. The elderly man and his wife escaped the fire without…
DADE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) On Friday the Dade County Sheriff’s Office said goodbye to K9 Rocco. According to the Dade County Sheriff’s Office social media posting, K9 Rocco had a career filled with notable achievements. “K9 Rocco departed this world, leaving behind an amazing career of notable achievement. He spent several years tracking bad guys, sniffing out drugs, and helping…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Some tiny babies have arrived just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Parkridge Health System shares. They say these beautiful bundles are spreading love and joy in the most adorable way this Valentine’s Day! Congratulations to all. Categories: Chattanooga, Featured, Health, Local News Tags: babies, health, Parkridge Health System, Valentine’s Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — An apartment fire that occurred on Alabama Avenue on February 13 is under investigation. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 4100 block of Alabama Avenue Friday afternoon. They say the fire got into the floor and the wall firefighters had to tear it out. There were no injuries. The cause of the fire is under…
The Mars Theater in LaFayette has announced they are reopening in time for Valentine’s Day weekend. They are located at 117 N Chattanooga St in LaFayette, Georgia. The newly updated space features 72 seats. Categories: Events, Featured Tags: Georgia, Lafayette, Mars Theater
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has shared three individuals have been arrested and nearly $100,000 was seized in overnight drug busts on February 10. They say in 12 hours, CPD Narcotics Investigators made three arrests in two separate drug busts. They seized large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine, meth, marijuana, pills and nearly $100,000 in cash. The first…
HIXSON, Tenn. — The El Meson location in Hixson will be closing on February 15 after 17 years of service. They shared the following statement on Facebook: “After 17 beautiful years, our Hixson location will be closing on February 15, 2026. With the passing of Tony, our family has been walking through a season of grief, reflection, and big life…
A commercial building at a recycling facility is a total loss following a fire on February 10 at 157 County Road 323. The Tri-State Mutual Aid Association says burning cardboard out side and fire blew into the building, which caused the fire. They say all of the contents in the building were a total loss as well. Recycling equipment was…
Surveillance photos of a subject in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, were released Tuesday. The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department in Arizona posted the images to social media, showing a masked person wearing a backpack. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement Tuesday that law enforcement agencies uncovered the images showing an armed individual appearing…