CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Schools will now be receiving an A through F score as well as the students. Chelsea Crawford, the Department of Education Chief of Staff said, “One of the pieces of legislation we are implementing for the first time this year is that letter grade system for schools. It’s a rating system of A, B, C, D,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The first Saturday in September is just hours away. And that means we will celebrate National Tailgating Day. For many, tailgating is a lifestyle. It’s a culture unto itself. It’s fun, it’s fellowship and it’s food. Dig this: a new survey indicates that two out of three sports fans prefer tailgating to the actual game. “A…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Relief in response to Hurricane Idalia is going to Florida and neighboring states, including from right here in the Volunteer State. The American Red Cross has 41 volunteers from Tennessee on the ground in hurricane-stricken areas of Florida. Some of these volunteers recently responded to the Hawaiian wildfires as well. They will be assisting local emergency…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The bill has come due for the Weston Wamp & Rheubin Taylor legal battle. The Hamilton County Commission on Wednesday approved spending a total of $290,000 on legal bills for the lawsuit. When Mayor Wamp took office, he tried to fire County Attorney Taylor and hire his own. But the commission defended Taylor, saying he worked…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police received a call of a person shot on Maryland Street near Spears Avenue late Tuesday night. Officers found a 48-year-old man bleeding and unresponsive of the porch of a residence. Life-saving measures were given until medics arrived. The victim was taken to the hospital where he passed away Wednesday morning. Police say they found…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs crank up a new season Saturday as they visit North Alabama. While head coach Rusty Wright hasn’t announced his starting quarterback for the opener, he will still carry a talented team into the Lions den, featuring two players chasing UTC history. Said head coach Rusty Wright:”Get one opportunity to open up a season. Start a season….
Jasper, TN-(WDEF-TV) Marion County’s offense runs through players like Sam Pickett. The do-it-all player says he has always loved the game of football, and it was a love started by his Dad. Said Pickett:”I mean, I don’t know. I just played a game. I love it.” Sam Pickett’s love of football started with his dad. I’ve always played it. Said…
The water meter on Al Creamer’s property in Chickamauga. CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF)- With recent inflation, many of our recurring bills have gone up. However, one Chickamauga man says the rise in one of his bills is highly unusual. Al Creamer says he is a retiree who lives on a fixed income at his Chickamauga home. Last month, his water bill…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — A thief stole thousands of dollars’ worth of items from Bethel Bible Village in Hixson. The theft happened early Tuesday morning, sometime between midnight and 1 a.m., the organization said. According to Bethel Bible, a person in a red truck stole two industrial-sized Kubota mowers. They also said the truck came through the main entrance on…
Red Bank Mayor Hollie Berry (left), City Manager Martin Granum (right) RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) — The City of Red Bank has issued a response to Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp’s comments on the state of the city. Mayor Wamp criticized Red Bank on Monday during a Pachyderm meeting, calling it an “unmitigated disaster.” Now, Red Bank officials have responded….
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — A three-year issue has just received a settlement from Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti. Auburn Hills Mobile Home Park has faced claims since 2020 after the severe tornado impacted its residents. Following three years after the severe tornado, a settlement has been reached with Auburn Hills Mobile Park, its management, owners and operators, and related entities…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Monday thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall and caused creeks to rise. Because of this, the Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department rescued several hikers who became trapped. Mowbray VFD said the hikers were at the Pocket Wilderness and were trapped on the opposite side of the creek in the Cumberland Trail. “The heavy rains turned the creek into…
Today, on Mom to Mom, homemade laundry soap is easier than you think. If you’re like me, you’re tired of having to always go to the store for laundry detergent, plus it’s really expensive. So today we have a homemade recipe of laundry detergent that’ll last you twice as long and half the cost. So, what you’re going to need…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — With the Hamilton County Fair upcoming this fall, county officials made an announcement this morning regarding the musical acts for the fair. Hamilton County native Brandon Davis will be the opening act for the 2023 fair at McDonald Farm. Plus, country music star and Rossville, Georgia native, Lauren Alaina will be headlining the fair. Lauren…
UPDATE: Late Monday night, the Chattanooga Fire Department said two firefighters were injured while fighting this house fire. Around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, CFD said the two firefighters had been treated and released from the hospital. ORIGINAL POST: Courtesy: CFD CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Lightning struck a home in Chattanooga and caused a fire on Monday. This happened when storms…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA. (WDEF) – Whitfield county voted to roll back their millage rate again this year. Jevin Jensen, Commission chairman, said, “Our goal, number one, was to rollback the property tax so it would be less impact on the working class families, the middle class families, but all of our families and businesses across Whitfield county.” Jensen is excited…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) — It has gone by several different names from Tri-County Hospital to CHI Memorial… But most people remember it as the Hutcheson Medical Center. This historical landmark has plans to get a new look. Catoosa County residents have been encouraged to fill out a survey to decide what to do about the well-known property. The historical…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp addressed fellow Republicans at today’s Pachyderm Club meeting. He spoke about many of his administration’s accomplishments in his first full year of office. However, he had some criticism for a handful of local officials. Mayor Wamp did not hold back his thoughts about the Red Bank municipal government during his speech…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Diverse classrooms call for diverse teachers. Project Inspire is working to meet that need with some pretty impressive results. Dr. Dan Challener is with the Public Education Foundation. He says, ” The research recently has shown that students who have a black teacher, a black student who has a black teacher is much more likely…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Nobody likes being sick. When school is back in session, viruses can quickly spread through a classroom. And students can bring that illness home. “There are a couple of reasons why it is spreading right now. First of all, it has been really hot outside so people are spending more time indoors,” said Dr. Dawn…
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Polk County is known for its vast number of outdoor activities, with the Cherokee National Forest sitting right in the middle. It was even home to the Summer Olympics’ Whitewater events in 1996. But that’s just one of many reasons why Polk County is a top outdoors travel destination. “On a daily basis, I’ll talk…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The cost of living continues to increase, and it’s affecting everybody. It’s no surprise that 67% of Americans are worried about it. Food prices are near the “top of the charts.” The cost of living refers to all the expenses a person must pay out in order to survive. Housing, clothing, transportation, and at the top…
A picture of the Rubbermaid Yarn Mill in Cleveland that will be closing in December. CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Cleveland Plant has announced they are shutting down. Newell Brands L-L-C has filed a WARN Notice with the State of Tennessee that they are shutting down a Rubbermaid yarn mill and commercial plant along Overhead Bridge Road. These facilities will close…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The FDA appears to be ready to rule on potentially banning menthol flavoring in cigarettes and cigars. Some like the idea, but there are those who don’t. Smoke ’em if you got ’em. Whether or not you indulge, you’ve probably heard the phrase before. But if you’re firing up a menthol smoke… Well, those days could…
