Tonight we are learning more about the Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce. In tonight’s Driving Our Economy Forward we learn how many business leaders met to talk about the current state of the economy in Georgia and connect for the future. “So today is our what we call the networking at lunch for the Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce. Um,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 23 years ago, the worst terrorist attack in modern American history was carried out against our country. The 9-11 Memorial and Museum in New York says 2,977 people were killed in the attacks Wednesday, Chattanoogans took time to remember the innocent lives we lost that day. The Scenic City Women’s Network hosted a remembrance ceremony at the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County jurors may soon see an increase in their pay during trials. The Hamilton County Commission will be considering an increase in the pay of jurors up to 20 dollars a day. Currently, grand jurors are paid 13 and petty jurors are paid 10 per day. Hamilton County Circuit Court Clerk Larry Henry says these rates…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Humane Society of the United States and the McKamey Animal Center assisted in a rabbit rescue a little over 3 weeks ago. Over 100 rabbits were removed from the home of an overwhelmed caregiver. The caregiver, Mike, spoke out and told his story. Mike went onto say in an interview that the rabbit population got…
UPDATE: A petition has been organized based on the following recent events. It includes a pre-drafted letter for one’s local Congressional Representatives. In the ongoing effort for families to advocate for each other and the waiting children in China, the Phillips family encourages people to contact their representative through an online petition. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — On September 5, Foreign…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ringgold opponents pass at their own risk this year because there’s a good chance the ball will be intercepted by the Tigers Cole Runion. Brian Armstrong has more on Runion’s ridiculous I-N-T numbers. Said Ringgold head coach Austin Crisp:”But anytime you get a takeaway, it changes the momentum of the game.” When watching a Ringgold football game, you’re…
Tel Aviv — Most people in the densely packed al-Mawasi camp for displaced Palestinians were asleep in the early hours of Tuesday morning when Israeli bombs struck. Homes, possessions, and entire families were blown away in the sprawling refugee settlement, which Israel’s military has designated a “humanitarian zone” along the Mediterranean coast of the Gaza Strip. “People flew,” Eyad Madi, one…
Newly-released bodycam video from 2023 shows the teenager accused of killing four people at Apalachee High School in Georgia being interviewed along with his father by police. The May 2023 interview, conducted by a deputy from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office more than a year before last week’s deadly shooting, came after Colt Gray allegedly made online threats to “shoot up” an area middle school….
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – A good teacher needs to be caring, creative and nurturing. Ashlanett Sanders checks all those boxes and many more. She has a gift for helping her Howard High School students reach their full potential, and that earned her this week’s Golden Apple Award. “Hello, hello everybody. Hi, hi. Good morning hey good how are you? On…
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A former Marion County court officer has been charged with sexual battery of three female inmates. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) special agents began an investigation on complaints toward Marshall A. Raines about sexually assaulting female inmates in August 2023. Marshall A. Raines At the time, Raines was a part time Marion County Sheriff’s Department…
Officials are investigating after a Delta plane collided with an Endeavor Air flight on the tarmac at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International The aftermath of a collision at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport/ Crystal Collins Airport in Georgia. Endeavor Air is a Delta subsidiary. Delta Air Lines Flight 295, an Airbus A350, was taxiing for departure to Tokyo, Japan, shortly after 10 a.m.,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County is raising awareness on slowing down fetal and infant mortality in Tennessee. “Just working in the hospital setting and seeing how many infants we are losing, or fetal deaths or stillborns we were having, it made me want to be proactive in trying to figure out ways that we can eliminate these issues, if…
If your bedtime routine with your kids is a nightmare, we’ve got something to help out with that! We’re going to help your kids get back on a bedtime routine with this bedtime calendar. All you’re going to need for this is a poster board; some crayons; some Velcro, which you can get at any craft store; and some glue….
News 12 This Morning: Inza Hagins-Dyer with Love’s Arm Outreach joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview a special fundraiser coming to Hixson on Sept. 20. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Love’s Arm Outreach is raising awareness about human trafficking in our community. Their newest fundraising event is hoping to support victims of commercial sex trafficking in Chattanooga. The non-profit organization…
News 12 This Morning: Robert Davis with ‘Shop the Market at’ joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview a series of fall festivals headed to the region. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — ‘Shop the Market at’ is getting ready for a season full of unique, themed events this fall. The first market is coming to the Collegedale Commons next Saturday, Sept….
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton defeated Cleveland 2-1 in high school volleyball on Monday night. It marked the Hurricanes second win over the Raiders this season. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Cleveland High School, East Hamilton High School, high school volleyball
Teachers and Staff at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence go above and beyond in the classroom to help their students be successful. The school has been a premier charter school in Chattanooga since 2011. Tonight, we take a look at the specialized, content-rich curriculum in What’s Right With Our Schools. “Welcome to Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence Middle. We are…
Hanoi, Vietnam— A bridge collapsed and a bus was swept away by flooding Monday as more rain fell after Typhoon Yagi made landfall in Vietnam, causing at least 59 deaths in the Southeast Asian country and disrupting businesses and factories in the export-focused northern industrial hubs, state media reported. Nine people died when the typhoon made landfall Saturday before weakening to…
As a manhunt stretched into a third day Monday for a suspect in a shooting on a Kentucky interstate that wounded five people and struck 12 Joseph A. Couch / Laurel County Sheriff’s Office vehicles, authorities vowed to keep up a relentless search as the stress level remained high for a rural area where some schools canceled classes. Authorities have been searching a rugged, hilly area…
The Chattanooga Public Library rolled out the red carpet for book lovers of all kinds today. It was the library’s second annual “Authors Fair!” The event gathered more than 60 local and regional authors, giving book enthusiasts the opportunity to dive into a diverse array of genres, including, poetry, science fiction, travel and more. “I think what’s important here is…
At Riverbend Park this Saturday , the Dalton Police and Fire Departments squared off against the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department in a spirited softball game. The game, which started at 10:00 AM, was more than just a friendly competition. It was an opportunity for the community to come together and support local charities, with all proceeds from…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- First-year McCallie football coach Joel Bradford had his first loss in charge of the program last week. He had his team ready in this one and the Blue Tornadoes were up 21-0 less than nine minutes into the game. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Football, Joel Bradford, McCallie School
The father of Colt Gray, the teen suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting, was arrested, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday. Colin Gray, 54, is being charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children, the GBI said. The 14-year-old shooting suspect has been charged with four counts of felony…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WDEF) — A mother was arrested in Memphis after her 6-year-old son was found in school with a loaded gun. The mother, Ke’erinie King is facing charges of child abuse, child neglect or endangerment, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Reports say a school resource officer found the 6 year old passing the gun around to…
