HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has proposed a new parental leave policy for Hamilton County government employees. This new policy includes eight weeks of paid maternity leave and two weeks of paid paternity leave. “As a father of five, I know firsthand how crucial those first several weeks are for parents to bond with their…
Washington — More than 55 million people have cast their ballots either in person or by mail during early voting, according to recent figures, weighing in on the presidential contest and down-ballot races ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5. Data compiled by the University of Florida Election Lab shows that more than 29 million early votes have been cast at polling places in-person,…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) — The city of Ringgold is searching for volunteers to help assist with Veterans Day flags. The city is asking for assistance in raising and lowering Veterans Day flags to honor the deceased veterans of Catoosa County. There will be 2,105 flags flying throughout the city this year. Flags go up November 4, 2024 beginning at 10:00…
News 12’s Amelia Greer previews the Demystifying Death Conference with Sherry Campbell. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The upcoming Demystifying Death Conference is an opportunity for people to learn about death and how to handle grief. The event was brought together by Welcome Home of Chattanooga and will be at the First Baptist Church of Chattanooga on November 1 at 830…
President of the Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair, Karen Shostak, joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview the fall favorite event. HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Be prepared for great music, food, rides, and the world’s largest Little Debbie Christmas Tree cake at the Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair. The fair returns for its second year in a row at…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Mocs are chasing a SoCon title, as they head down the stretch this season. Since it’s Halloween week, UTC is hoping their trip to Western Carolina doesn’t turn into Western ‘Scary-lina’. Mocs coach Rusty Wright doesn’t sugar coat what lies ahead for UTC this weekend in Cullowhee. Said Wright:”Play probably the most talented team in our league. I…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Various members of the community came together Tuesday for Chattanooga’s weekly City Council Meeting. As many important topics were discussed, one topic of interest was the passing of the new expansion plan for the Chattanooga Zoo and Friends of the Zoo Incorporated. The Chattanooga Zoo is planning to add the 19,296 square foot indoor complex that is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-The future of the Hamilton County Health Department was announced this morning. However, that future will impact a historic Chattanooga site. Built in 1930, Engel Stadium served as the home for the Chattanooga Lookouts for nearly seven decades. However, as the team has moved on to new ballparks, this site has sat nearly empty for the last 25…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It took 8 years and three different government entities… “This is a gateway groundbreaking for the first of what will probably be many TDOT projects across the state to beautify the interchange,” said Chattanooga Mayor, Tim Kelly. Now, the 4th street beautification project kicked off with the help of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, and T-DOT. The project will…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Teaching second graders can be extremely challenging and extremely rewarding. Andrew Barnett meets that challenge every day at St. Jude Elementary School in Chattanooga. We spent a little quality time in Mr. Barnett’s classroom for this week’s Golden Apple Award. Joshua Overton is the Principal at St. Jude. He describes Mr. Barnett thusly, “He’s a dedicated…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The South Chickamauga Creek Greenway will soon be closed temporarily for wastewater improvements. The City of East Ridge said they were notified by the Chattanooga Wastewater Department of a “significant infrastructure project to improve wastewater.” South Chickamauga Creek Greenway Closure / City of East Ridge The project will consist of the construction of two 1.5…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) — The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Superior Court sentenced three individuals to life in prison for murder. Keishann Rowe, Keonte Ragland, and Deonna Ragland, were found guilty of Felony Murder and Aggravated Assault in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Jaylon Eberhardt in 2021. On September 23, 2021, Keonte Ragland, his sister Deonna, Rowe, and Malachi…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Drury Hotels Company has opened the Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place, marking the company’s fifth location in the state. The new hotel, located off I-75 at 7301 Shallowford Road, brings 210 guest rooms and over 2,500 square feet of meeting space to the Chattanooga area. Just four miles from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, the Drury Plaza…
Today on Mom to Mom, we have a fun and creative Halloween treat! When Halloween comes around, you usually think candy corn, but a lot of people don’t like candy corn. So we found this fun and creative way to do candy corn, but with a drink! It’s called Candy Corn Punch and it’s really easy! You just need three…
CBS’ David Begnaud shares his own story of becoming a well-known journalist with News 12’s Chip Chapman. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – CBS’ David Begnaud was sent to Chattanooga to find a story in 48 hours and made time to stop by the News 12 station to give us his story. As part of his “Beg-Knows America” segment on CBS Mornings,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A police officer injured earlier this month in an off-duty motorcycle accident in North Carolina has died. He was escorted home this past Sunday. 52-year-old Corporal Enoch Hurd died this past Friday evening from injuries sustained in the crash that occurred on Oct. 13th. According to the initial release by the Collegedale Police Department, Hurd was riding…
October 28th is National First Responders Day; this is a time to recognize the dedication and bravery of those who serve our communities in emergencies. These heroes are often the first to arrive at the scene of emergencies, providing critical care and support. News 12 had the opportunity to speak with Amy Maxwell from Hamilton County EMS about the vital…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Health Experts are seeing a surge in Pediatric walking pneumonia in Hamilton County. “It’s circulating in our community, and it is also circulating nationwide. I have many, many colleagues around the country who I have spoken to the high volume of mycoplasma illness they are seeing,” said Dr. Jeffery Bennett, Erlanger. Walking Pneumonia rises during the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have reached the last week of early voting in our area. This comes as Election Day is just 8 days away. Secretary of State Tre Hargett visited Chattanooga this morning to remind voters that there’s only a handful of days left to early vote here in Tennessee. Sec. Hargett said, “If you don’t go vote, you…
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly speaking at a public hearing on a potential water rate increase from Tennessee-American Water Company. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly had some strong words for the Tennessee-American Water Company during a public hearing Monday. The public hearing concerned a proposed rate increase for Chattanooga residents in their Tenn-Am water bills. The petition for this…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Attendance plays a crucial role in a student’s academic success. That starts with keeping kids healthy. Howard School is home to a new clinic that’s designed to do just that. It’s a robust example of what’s right with our schools. Dr. LeAndrea Ware is the Executive Principal at Howard. She exclaims, “Today is another phenomenal…
News 12 This Morning: Event curator Latasha Addison joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview a special fashion show on its way to Ringgold this Sunday. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The fashion event of the season is on its way to Catoosa County this weekend– with a mission to support curvy women and the Ronald McDonald House. Latasha Addison is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The History of Jewish Hate Symposium is brought to the community by the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga. Today we visited the the Jewish Cultural Center, where they were holding The History of Jewish Hate Symposium, where many well educated, speakers spoke on the past historical events of the Jewish culture, present times, and what the future ahead…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Today we met with Brandon Cawood and his wife, Whitney, and their two beautiful children to discuss their new documentary, “To Dye For.” This Documentary is not only about Brandon and Whitney’s fight to save their child’s quality of life, but it’s also about them being able to spread the crucial knowledge that they’ve learned along the…