BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Helping students hone the skills they need to land a good job is a vital part of a solid education. From welding to robotics, firefighting to nursing, the PIE Center in Bradley County has a variety of programs that employers are looking for. That’s a brick-and-mortar example what’s right with our schools. Brittany Canon is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Next Monday marks 22 years since the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil. Since that tragic day, Americans of all backgrounds have come together to memorialize those we have lost. One of those traditions has been going strong for nine years here in Chattanooga. Over 350 participants, representing at least 15 different agencies, came out to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Union Gospel Mission continued an annual Labor Day tradition today. They held their 9th annual Labor Day Barbecue fundraiser in front of the Maple Street Biscuit Company on Gunbarrel Road. They cooked enough food for 600 people and gave it away for free. The Union Gospel Mission hosting their 9th annual Labor Day BBQ on…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) — A butterfly festival was held on Saturday in Ringgold to celebrate the life of Katie Beth Carter and to support local ministries. Life was forever changed for the Carter family in 2016 when they lost their daughter in a tragic accident following Labor Day weekend. “September 5, 2016, we lost our daughter Katie Beth in a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A SWAT standoff took place on Saturday night at a residence in S. Kelley Street. Chattanooga police officers and teams were dispatched to the scene where they met the suspect. TBI special agents investigated the scene and have provided preliminary information. According to TBI Newsroom: “Preliminary information indicates that the incident began just after 11:30 p.m….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police are investigating a fight and shooting that happened early Sunday morning. The shooting took place in the parking lot of the Speedway at 4355 Highway 58 a little before 4:30 a.m. Officers responded to a shots fired call and found a large crowd in the parking lot. Witnesses said there had been a fight…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga police are continuing their investigation into Friday afternoon’s shooting of a 15-year-old on Bradt Street. Officers responded to a person shot call in the 1600 block of Bradt Street a little before 4:30 p.m. They found a juvenile with a gunshot wound. Medics took him to the hospital with what is believed to be a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police (CPD) teams handled a standoff on Friday night without any injuries. Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT) ended the standoff on Bunch Street. Officers were trying to serve an outstanding carjacking warrant on 40-year-old Teezo Boyd at a home in the 5700 block of Bunch Street just after 7:00…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio authorities on Friday released bodycam video showing a police officer fatally shooting Ta’Kiya Young in her car in what her family denounced as a “gross misuse of power and authority” against the pregnant Black mother. Sean Walton, an attorney representing Young’s family, said the video clearly shows that the Aug. 24 shooting of the 21-year-old…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland has the fastest offense in high school football in the state of Tennessee and that’s is due to head coach Chandler Tygard. But with an insane offense, your quarterback has to be sane, in and out of the pocket. Reporter:”You almost score 75 points and you’re no where near where you want to be on offense?” Said…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — A fatal wreck happened in Ooltewah on Friday, and now a road is temporarily closed. Chattanooga Police said the wreck happened in the 6400 block of Mountain View Road. This part of the road is north of Ooltewah High School. One person died as a result of the accident, according to police. Law enforcement is investigating…
East Lake School Fire. Courtesy: CFD CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga authorities are investigating after a small fire broke out at East Lake Academy of Fine Arts. The fire happened just after 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the school on East 34th Street. School officials subsequently evacuated the entire school until firefighters deemed it safe for students to return. The…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested five Hamilton County men during a human trafficking operation. Some individuals were arrested for actions related to trafficking and others were arrested on drug charges. The operation took place on August 25 and 26. Law enforcement worked to rescue trafficking victims and identify those partaking in trafficking, promoting, recruiting…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The popular online language learning platform, Duolingo, is the latest victim of a data leak. If you’ve ever used it to learn a new language or earn a certification, cybercriminals could have some of your personal information. The recent data leak has impacted more than two million of the platform’s users. The thieves made off with…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Signal Mountain edged East Hamilton 2-1 in high school volleyball action Thursday at East Hamilton High School. The Eagles won the third set 29-27 to take the match. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: East Hamilton, high school volleyball, Signal Mountain
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — It took almost 63 minutes to break the seal Thursday night at Finley Stadium. Once it was broken, however, the goals poured through for Chattanooga in a 4-1 non-conference women’s soccer victory against Austin Peay. In just under 15 minutes, the Mocs put together a scoring clinic to secure their third straight win and improve to…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central has looked the part of a talented team so far this season, but they get the ultimate test Friday. Bears entertain mighty Maryville, who have won the last eight regular season meetings against Bradley Central, and the games really haven’t been close. Said head coach Damon Floyd:”I think you look back throughout the years, we’ve played…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga FC are now the only unbeaten professional soccer team in America in league play. That’s across all pro leagues. Let’s hope News 12’s Brian Armstrong doesn’t jinx them talking about their undefeated streak. Said CFC player Jesus Ibarra: “We treat every game like a final. So, I mean, you don’t ever want to lose a final. And…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County is on pace for more than 200 overdose deaths this year. The Hamilton County Coalition and other organizations came together Thursday. They are working to raise awareness of the impact of drug overdoses. Their goal is to remember those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the families they left behind. “All four…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- More people in our area are adopting electric vehicles. However, it can be a challenge to charge on the go. Blink is a company that specializes in creating electric chargers. A partnership with TVA has them believing they can electrify our region’s roadways. Blink’s goal is to place an electric charger at least every 50 miles in…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The State of Tennessee is providing Hamilton County with millions of dollars of funding as part of Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds. On Thursday, Hamilton County officials announced their plans on how to use these funds. The county said they will receive the funding over the next 18 years. They also plan to apply for additional…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Tourism Company presented findings on how to best promote the growth of the Chattanooga Convention Center. Among many findings, they found that the Center does not have the amount of space to consistently attract big conventions. Concept art of potential ballrooms. Not an official design. (Courtesy: Chattanooga Tourism Company) They say interested promoters who…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two men who committed an armed robbery in Cleveland. They are also offering a $500 reward to anyone who gives information that leads to their identification and arrest. Two men, armed with a handgun, robbed the Tobacco King at 2245 Spring Place Road on Tuesday, August 29. The…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — In 2022, a drunk driver crashed into West Hill Cemetery in Dalton and damaged many gravesites. Almost a year later, families of the deceased may now be able to get reimbursed to make needed repairs. Early in the morning on October 2, 2022, a driver lost control of his vehicle and ran off of Emery Street…