ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) — The Rossville Fire Department (RFD) responded to a commercial vehicle fire early Wednesday morning. At approximately 12:50 a.m., December 4, 2024, RFD was dispatched to 116 Walnut Avenue for a vehicle fire and structure endangerment. According to RFD, an officer with the Rossville Police Department was first on scene, and reported the vehicle fire was a…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Cleveland man wanted for attempted First Degree murder was found in Arizona. In March of 2023, the Cleveland Police Department’s (CPD) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) responded to the Classy Cat on Inman Street on a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two females who had been shot. After further investigation, it was determined that…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) There was a signing party at Cleveland high school for tight end/Linebacker Sam Sartin on Wednesday morning. Sartin will play FBS football after signing with Army. Sartin is a 6’4, 245-pound guy who can run, so he should fit in nicely with the Black Knights. Said Sartin:”I wanted to play Division one football since I was a kid….
Calhoun, GA-(WDEF-TV) Calhoun tight end Emaree Winston with the Texas Longhorns Wednesday in a packed school library. Winston was sold on Texas after going to their big rivalry game. Said Winston:”Red River game. As soon as I went, I was like I want to go here. Parents didn’t even go with me, so I brought them back. Then I had…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel welcomed 24 new signees as part of the #RockyTop25 recruiting class on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period. As of Wednesday evening, the Volunteers boasted a top 10 class by On3, 247Sports and Rivals. This comes the day after Tennessee was tabbed No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Dr. Curt Koontz, Owner and CEO, Dr. K’s Tenn Cans, says “I’m Dr. Kurt Koontz and would like to welcome you to Dr. K’s Tenn Cans. Dr. K’s Tenn Cans is a product I came up with it turns any grill into a smoker. Well, some people when they grill they like to add smoke flavor to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday afternoon for their weekly meeting to discuss future plans with the Health Department. While discussing the overall plans of the Health Department, the Board officially approved the firm HK Architects to design the new Hamilton County Health Department. With the current Health Department being functional, areas of concern…
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- Many people awaiting packages across the northern portions of our viewing area may experience some significant delays. This is because of a significant fire at the UPS facility in Athens, Tennessee. Athens firefighters say both the UPS facility on Lawn Drive and nearly two dozen delivery trucks suffered significant damage from the Tuesday night fire. They say…
Adelvis Rodriguez-Carmona, an affiliated member of Tren de Argaua, at his first court appearance in Hamilton County, CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The four people arrested two weeks ago at a Chattanooga motel connected to a Venezuelan gang in a human trafficking sting made their initial court appearance Wednesday morning. Adelvis Rodriguez-Carmona was arrested on patronizing prostitution and multiple drug and firearm…
Months after Hurricane Helene made landfall, a cold snap is gripping the Southeastern portion of the U.S., including in Asheville, North Carolina, where people still displaced by the storm are facing bitter temperatures that have dropped to the teens. Helene made landfall on Sept. 26, near Perry, Florida. It slammed six states, causing widespread damage. The North Carolina Department of Health and…
Dolly Parton’s French bulldog faces holiday dilemma in new children’s book, “Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas” Dolly Parton’s latest venture hits close to home. The country legend’s new children’s book stars her own French bulldog Billy in a Christmas tale that mirrors her career’s biggest challenge: Choosing between the spotlight and family. Appearing on “CBS Mornings” from Nashville on Wednesday,…
NEW YORK – UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed in a shooting Wednesday morning outside a hotel in Midtown, Manhattan, the NYPD says. A spokesperson for United Health told CBS News the shooting took place during the company’s investors conference. Police sources say the 50-year-old CEO was shot once in the chest in what appears to be a targeted attack. He…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie beat Baylor for the state title last year at Finley Stadium. Red Raiders then got revenge during the regular season in October. Now Big Blue seeks redemption, as the Chattanooga rivals battle again Thursday in the state finals. Fans go nuts for the Baylor-McCallie rivalry game. But a state title showdown between the Blue Tornado and Red Raiders…
CHATTANOOGA (December 3, 2024) – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team saw its five-game winning streak snapped in a tough 80-62 defeat to in-state foe Lipscomb inside McKenzie Arena on Tuesday night during non-conference action. Chattanooga (5-4) struggled on the defensive end of the floor after allowing Lipscomb (5-4) to shoot a highly efficient 57.9% (33-of-57) from the field, the…
Jasper, TN-(WDEF-TV) Marion County returns to the state title game Saturday, where they’ll battle Milan for the 2A crown. As Brian Armstrong reports, it has been a minute since the Warriors have won the gold ball. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With the holidays right around the corner, scammers are on the hunt for new ways to trick consumers. As the holidays are approaching, hackers are on the rise. Michael Bruemmer, the Vice President and Head of Global Data Breach Resolution and Consumer Protection at Experian, says, “Early detection about any potential things, whether it’s a simple…
Signal Mountain, TN (WDEF) – Caleb Rowland is a young teacher, but he has really hit the ground running at Nolan Elementary. He’s always researching fun projects for his students, and he also heads up the school newspaper. We spend some quality time in Mr. Rowland’s class for this week’s Golden Apple Award. Ashley Aldridge Wilson is the Principal at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Giving Tuesday, which falls right after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, allows for the shift from consumerism to compassion. It serves as a time to support nonprofits, local charities, and community initiatives that make a real difference in people’s lives. Locally, the Chatt Foundation and Bloom Creative Summit invited the community to join in on various…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The housing crisis has been the topic of much discussion for years as many find it increasingly difficult to obtain. New alarming statistics revealed on Tuesday drive home the totality of the issue shared by attorneys with Legal Aid of East Tennessee. Their agency, which has received ARPA funds from the city of Chattanooga, has worked with nearly…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Holiday Cheer is in the air as the MAINx24 festival returns back the scenic city this weekend. “We are looking forward to this day all year long. MAINx24 is all about celebrating the fantastic businesses and restaurants and really just everything that happens on the south side,” said Kelly Allen, volunteer with the MAINx24 committee The 24-hour…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- As cold temperatures drop. Heating and air experts are making sure folks are aware of how to heat your home safely. “If you are not taking care of the maintenance on these. It is very critical that these stay clean, and if they are clogged up or dirty, it can definitely reduce the efficiency of the…
Today on Mom to Mom, we are making snowman pumpkins! If you still have some pumpkins left over from Halloween or Thanksgiving that have not been carved, believe it or not, pumpkins do last for up to three months! So what we’re going to do are create snowmen out of these pumpkins, so we don’t have to waste them! First,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A new site has been proposed for the new Chattanooga federal courthouse. The new site is located on Vine Street. Originally, there were two proposed sites for this new courthouse, Hawk Hill Stadium Site, and the TVA Office Complex. This new site is a one-block area, containing 4.12 acres. The new federal courthouse plans include 190,701…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) – Red Bank firefighters contained a garage fire Monday evening at 3390 Easton Avenue. Firefighters responded to a call reporting a fire in a 2-car garage and upstairs bedroom. According to Chief Brent Sylar, the Red Bank Fire Department reported, “fire crews conducted a primary and secondary search and found no one in the home.” The…