Christian Heritage Mercy Rules Washington Wilkes in Soccer Playoffs 10-0

Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Christian Heritage soccer team scored early and often in their state playoff game against Washington Wilkes. The Lions roared to a 10-0 mercy rule victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Christian Heritage School, game. local sports, highschool soccer, local sports news, rules, soccer playoffs, Washington-Wilkes

Bradley Central Rallies to Beat McMinn Co 9-4

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV)  Bradley Central rallied from a 4-0 deficit to win their baseball district showdown against McMinn Co 9-4. The Cherokees were up 4-0 after four innings before the Bears staged their comeback. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Beats, Bradley Central High School, game. local sports, local sports news, McMinn County High School, rallies

Last day to file taxes in the U.S. for 2023

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Today is Tax Day – the official last day to file your taxes in the U.S. Tax Day is a little later this year. Normally, it falls on April 15th. It was changed this year so it wouldn’t fall on a weekend. One tax expert believes that caught many filers by surprise. He also says more…

HCS Considering Uniform Cell Phone Policy

  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County School Board is considering adopting a uniform cell phone policy. Right now in Hamilton County, every school gets to decide their own cell phone policies. But according to board members, this is causing chaos. Rhonda Thurman, the school board member for District 1 said, “Kids make drug deals during on their cell…

Police Warning Public About Phone Scams

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police want the public to be aware of an ongoing phone scam. Police say some people have received a call from someone claiming to be with either the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department or being with a bonding agency. This caller will claim that you have a warrant for your arrest, claiming in some cases it’s…

Kordsa expands Chattanooga manufacturing, creating 200 jobs

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee officials announced on Tuesday that Kordsa, Inc. is expanding its Chattanooga manufacturing operations. The company will invest $50 million in the expansion. This project will create 200 new jobs to the existing facility. “As Tennessee continues to lead the automotive industry, we proudly welcome additional investment and job creation from companies around the globe,” Governor…

DEA 24th Annual Drug Take Back Day upcoming

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be having its 24th nationwide Take Back Day this Saturday. It is designed to bring greater awareness to drug misuse. Organizers are partnering with the DEA, local law enforcement and the city of Chattanooga. Drug Take Back Day also encourages people, letting them know that healing from addiction is possible….

Four suspects, three arrested in Collegedale bank fraud

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Collegedale Police Department arrested three women and is searching for one suspect for fraudulent bank activity on Tuesday. Collegedale Police arrested 23-year-old Nychicia Devonshare Driver, 24-year-old Mystica Justice Brown, and 24-year-old Cynthia Karen Marie Clya Jones. SmartBank tellers called police to alert them of suspects causing a disturbance and attempting to make a fraudulent transaction….

Unidentified body found near Harrison Pike

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police said they found the remains of an unknown body near Harrison Pike on Tuesday. Courtesy: MGN Someone notified the police of a body near the railroad tracks of 3200 Harrison Pike. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., officers found the body. The CPD said the body was in the “advanced stages of decomposition.” They have not…

Old commercial building catches fire on Rossville Blvd.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) said Tuesday morning has been very busy, and that they responded to a fire on Rossville Boulevard. Firefighters found a fire at 2817 Rossville Boulevard shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday. It’s at the intersection with Doyle Street. (Courtesy: CFD) They said fire and smoke was coming out of a boarded-up…

Chattanooga Lookouts Facing More Flame Throwers

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) With the speed pitchers are throwing the ball these days, they may have to start wearing restrictor plates. We’re seeing more and more guys throw high 90’s and even 100 miles-an-hour. So if you’re a Chattanooga Lookout player, you more than likely have to hit that high heat to make the big leagues. You don’t need to see the…

Lynnbrook Park groundbreaking held

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A groundbreaking ceremony for a new park was held this morning in the Oak Grove neighborhood off East Main Street. Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors broke ground on the future Lynnbrook Park. The one point four acre park will stretch along Lynnbrook Avenue from East Main Street to 17th Street. In addition to building the park, a…

What’s Right With Our Schools: East Side Dance Performance at Coosa Mill

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Students at East Side Elementary in Chattanooga have spent months working on a colorful and creative dance routine. They recently put on a show for all to enjoy, and that was a moving example of what’s right with our schools. Louie Marin-Howard is the Director of Outreach and Education for P0p-Up Project. He says, “We’ve been…

Volkswagen unveils new ID.7

They call this their electric Passat

(CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story indicated the ID.7 would be made in Chattanooga based on the head of Volkswagen Group of America saying “The ID.7 will join the ID bus and the ID.4, which we will produce in Chattanooga, in the state of Tennessee.”  Volkswagen Chattanooga says he was only referring to the ID.4.) BERLIN, Germany (WDEF) –…

Brainerd security guard arrested for punching student in January

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Police have arrested an individual in the recent controversy surrounding Brainerd High School. A Hamilton County Grand Jury indicted Josephus Reed earlier this month on charges from the January incident at the school. Josephus Reed, (Courtesy: HCSO) A mother complained that her son had been punched in the face by a man who claimed to be…

Lookouts Rally From 6-0 Deficit to Beat the M-Braves

(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts were down 6-0 in the fourth inning but rallied to an 8-6 win over the Mississippi Braves. Mississippi started the game strong, scoring six runs with the help of three solo home runs off Lookouts starter Connor Phillips. In the bottom of the fourth inning, the rally began on back-to-back singles by Noelvi Marte and James…