CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — With an uptick of vacationers in Panama City Beach, safety procedures have been further examined. Double red flag warnings were signaled due to severe weather conditions over the past week. In less than two weeks, at least seven people have died due to dangerous currents among the Gulf Coast. “It’s unfortunate and our lifeguards are doing…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A few months ago we brought you a story about the apparent mass die-off of fish in Lake Chickamauga. Back in May, we heard from several fishermen along Lake Chickamauga they were seeing thousands of dead fish, particularly catfish, in the lake. The TWRA said back then they didn’t see any evidence of toxins or a chemical…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is searching for a teenager who they believe is in danger. According to CPD, 15-year-old Azaria Smith left her home around 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27. She left without her required medicine, they added. The police department says Smith is a white female, who is 5’4″ and 105 pounds. She…
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Bobbleheads have really grown in popularity over the past 25 years or so. Seems like everybody has one or two. Now, there’s a new bobblehead coming out on the market. And it honors one of our own! Those little 8-by-5-inch ornaments, at your home, on your work desk. They’re everywhere these days: bobbleheads. Here in our newsroom,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- High heat indexes create dangerous conditions for all of us. This is why The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America gives safe practices to help caregivers keep their loved ones safe during the summer heat. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America advises caretakers to keep a very close eye on dementia patients. They say you should watch out for heat…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Unity Group of Chattanooga has concerns about the One Westside Plan in Chattanooga. The City’s One Westside Plan aims to revitalize the Westside area of Chattanooga. from Unity Group of Chattanooga The plan does include affordable housing and parks. But The Unity Group said projects like these have a history of displacing African Americans. Downtown Chattanooga…
Apison House Fire (Tri-Community VFD) APISON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Multiple fire departments assisted in extinguishing a house fire in Apison on Wednesday. An off-duty firefighter reported the residential fire just before noon, according to Hamilton County authorities. The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department then responded to the house at 4912 Alabama Road to find flames coming out of the garage and…
UPDATE: Dalton Police made an arrest in the shooting behind the Kroger shopping center. They arrested 29-year-old Marcus Antroune Freeman, according to the police department. Authorities charged him with aggravated assault and reckless conduct. Police stated that a domestic dispute proceeded the shooting and confirmed no one was hurt. They added that Freeman, a Whitfield County resident, fired multiple gunshots…
The donation box in front of TC Thompson Children’s Hospital. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The weather is heating up but it is about to be Christmas in July. It will be at least at T.C. Thompson Children’s Hospital at Erlanger. For the second year, they are taking toy donations for their Christmas in July toy drive. Any toy donated will go…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — We love our Chattanooga home, but there are so many just as special towns that surround us here in the Scenic City. News 12’s Lindsey Jenkins visited Dunlap, Tennessee to give us a look at this month’s “Our town.” Just across Signal Mountain lies the quaint southern town of Dunlap Tennessee- right in the heart of the…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The new rules to speed up baseball games appear to be a hit with the Chattanooga Lookouts. This is the second year minor league teams like Chattanooga have been under the pitch clock. And as you can imagine, the Lookouts enjoy being able to clock out of work sooner. When the pitch clock hit the minors, games started to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — With upcoming hot temperatures approaching, it is important to stay informed on how to best take care of yourself. “We want to check on all ages. Young children are particularly susceptible to heat. They can dehydrate very, very quickly. As can our elderly population,” Erlanger Trauma Outreach & Injury Prevention Coordinator Regena Young said. “Some of…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Salvation Army of Cleveland is looking to spark something special in the community. They chose to partner with The Family Pit Stop Shop, a Cleveland, Tennessee convenience store, to raise funds for youth camps. All proceeds from fireworks purchases at the Family Pit Stop will go toward The Salvation Army’s youth programs. “We are here…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The legal battle between a dog kennel business and a Chattanooga southside neighborhood continued on Tuesday. Chattanooga City Judge Sherry Paty ruled on Tuesday to continue the GoDog case into July as GoDog’s defense attorney says improvements have been made to the structure. These improvements will be evaluated by a McKamey Animal Center officer. A rooftop…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Cleveland woman faces charges after impersonating a nurse and attempting to discharge two elderly patients from Erlanger Hospital. Lydia Brock (HCSO) Hamilton County sheriff’s deputies arrested 28-year-old Lydia Kate Brock on Monday. It happened at the Erlanger at 975 East 3rd Street. According to the sheriff’s office, Brock faces nine charges from the incident. Brock…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A driver died from a rollover crash at the I-24/I-75 split Monday night. Chattanooga Police (CPD) say the wreck happened at 10:15 p.m. First responders found a man trapped in a car upon arrival. CPD said a driver on I-24 Eastbound missed their exit to go to I-75 southbound and pulled to the shoulder of…
(Courtesy: Red Bank Fire Dept.) RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Red Bank Fire Department is investigating after a fire caused severe damages to a duplex in Red Bank. (Courtesy: Red Bank Fire Dept.) Red Bank Police reported a fire at 2617 Oakwood Circle, which occurred Tuesday at around 12:40 p.m. When the Red Bank Fire Department arrived, they noted…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A registered Chattanooga sex offender was arrested for solicitation of a 12-year-old girl at a restaurant on Gunbarrel Road. Charles Cabrera (HCSO) The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) arrested 63-year-old Charles Clayton Cabrera on Monday at around 9:30 p.m. Police say they responded to a call regarding forcible fondling and found a girl distressed from the incident. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A staple of the Chattanooga Northside has reopened Tuesday morning. The fountains inside Coolidge Park reopened around 9 a.m. They had been shut down for electrical repairs. The Coolidge Park Fountains reopened Tuesday morning. Outdoor Chattanooga says that the work is still not fully completed. The fountains will be shut down again on July 17th…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Last week, a hiker died after falling on Sunset Rock and two hikers were rescued on Mowbray Mountain when floodwaters trapped them. These are just two of several incidents concerning hikers in our area in recent weeks. With the holiday weekend and a heat wave incoming, many are likely planning to hit the trails in…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Bishop who oversees Catholics in our area is retiring. The Vatican announces that Bishop Richard Stika of the Diocese of Knoxville is retiring after leading East Tennessee Catholics since 2009. The Archbishop of Louisville will oversea the Diocese of Knoxville until a replacement is announced. Bishop Stika acknowledges that public criticisms over sexual abuse allegations…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Traffic jams, detours, and road closures are just the beginning. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is talking through their construction plan for the I-24 and I-75 interchange. Construction is back for Chattanooga. Phase two is expected to begin in late July on Interstates 24 and 75, leaving many people feeling frustrated. “It’s gonna be a…
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DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) – We now know the cause behind a fire that has destroyed a beloved restaurant in Sequatchie County. The owner of the Cookie Jar Café, Sue Ann Lockhart, and her family have ran a farm off of Kelly Cross Road for approximately 150 years. For the past 21, the Cookie Jar Café has been the centerpiece of…
