New mom accused of biting her baby, sheriff’s office says

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County deputies arrested a woman who is charged with abusing and neglecting her baby. Deputies arrested 20-year-old Lisa Ashley on Friday, July 7. Lisa Ashley (Courtesy: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office) Witnesses, including Ashley’s parents, accused her of causing the bruises on her 4-month-old baby. A deputy said he saw the bruises on the child’s…

CPD identify man hit by car on Highway 58

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police identified a person who was struck by a vehicle on Highway 58 Saturday night. On July 8, the Chattanooga Police Department said they found a person suffering from life-threatening injuries on the 5900 block of Highway 58. Now, CPD said the person who was hit is 27-year-old Lyndell Dunnigan. Dunnigan was crossing Highway 58…

Patient information exposed in healthcare company data breach

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Nashville-based healthcare company, HCA Healthcare Inc, said they faced a recent data breach. HCA owns the Parkridge Health System, consisting of four of Chattanooga’s local hospitals. On Monday, HCA said the exposure included the following: Patient names, Phone numbers, Dates of birth, Appointment dates and other personal information. However, the company explains this data does…

Court rules gender-altering ban for TN children to remain

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — A federal appeals court ruled that the ban on altering the gender of children in Tennessee can stay in effect. Previously, a Tennessee district court judge blocked the ban, saying it was unconstitutional. The judge claimed it was unconstitutional because it discriminated based on sex. On Saturday, a U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted an emergency appeal….

Free Sunday Studio Admissions at Hunter Museum with library card

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — On the second Sunday of each month, you can get in for free at the Hunter Museum of American Art with a Chattanooga Public Library card. Families can come from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and enjoy activities at the museum. In these events, the organizations provide hands-on art experiences for people of all ages. Today’s…

23rd annual peach festival returns despite crop shortage

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The 23rd annual Peach Festival was in full swing on Sunday afternoon at the Chattanooga Market. Visitors from all around came to buy quality peaches and goods. However, due to two late frosts that came in March, local farmers faced challenges during peach season. “The peach shortage this year, that’s our main crop. We had to…

New pickle ball court opens in East Brainerd

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors held the official grand opening of Batter’s Place on Saturday morning in East Brainerd. Pickle ball courts were built as the sport is welcoming a new local commodity.  The previous tennis courts were damaged in 2020 by the Easter tornado.  Families and people of all ages attended the opening ceremony this morning….

Local surgeon celebrates patients with upcoming documentary

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Dr. Larry Sargent is a local surgeon who has helped many children with facial deformities. He has impacted the lives of many individuals through his surgical techniques. Sargent Plastic Surgery held a cleft and craniofacial picnic for patients and families on Saturday afternoon. The office holds an annual event for former and current patients to enjoy…

NFL player giving back to Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Central High and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offensive lineman McClendon Curtis took time out of his busy NFL schedule to help teach Chattanooga kids the game he loves. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: camp, Central High School, Football, McClendon Curtis, NFL, UT Chattanooga

CFC now the only unbeaten in the league with 2-0 win

CHATTANOOGA FC – Chattanooga FC overcame another important hurdle in the search for league supremacy with a 2-0 win over the defending champions Michigan Stars. First half goals from Markus Naglestad and Beto Alvarenga secured three points and solidified Chattanooga’s position as the only remaining undefeated NISA club.   Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Chattanooga Football Club, Michigan…

Dalton Tight End Jeffson Locke Commits to Army

Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton high school’s Jeffson Locke made an impression on the military academies, and will be playing football at Army. Not only is this a way for him to prepare for the future, it also allows him to honor his uncle who died in battle. News 12’s Brian Armstrong has his story. Jeffson Locke committed to Army to play…

Alzheimer’s Association celebrates new FDA approved drug

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Alzheimer’s Association is celebrating today! The Food and Drug Administration has fully approved a new Alzheimer’s drug.  “Leqembi is the name of the drug and we have been waiting and anticipating for it to be traditionally approved by the FDA,” said Senior Marketing Director Leslie Holland of the Georgia Alzheimer’s Association. “That approval came late Thursday evening…

Hamilton County man arrested with over $800,000 worth of narcotics

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County deputies arrested a man with over $870,000 worth of illegal narcotics and 12 firearms. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested 26-year-old Joshua Aaron Mills on Thursday, July 6. Joshua Mills (Courtesy: HCSO) HCSO deputies served a search warrant at 9740 West Ridge Trail Road in Soddy Daisy. Mills was at the…

Lake Winnie 911 call released after July 4 injury

ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) — We continue to learn more about the tragedy that happened at the Lake Winnie SOAKya waterpark on July 4. Now authorities have released the 911 call between Lake Winnie management, EMS and 911 dispatchers. The call confirms the child did fall about 20 feet from the top of a waterslide. It also says the child fell…

TECH BYTE: Save on Tech on Amazon Prime Day

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Amazon Prime Day is coming up! It’s a great time to save on the company’s tech brands, and plenty of other products. Amazon Prime Day might be July 11 through 12, but you can already take advantage of plenty of deals now. Keep in mind, you do have to be a Prime member to participate in…

CFC Players May Give Joey Chestnut a Run For His Eating Chops

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC are doing their Joey Chestnut imitation this season with the way they’re eating up the competition. Chattanooga is unbeaten in league play. And it sounds like the boys in blue have a few players who could serve as Joey Chestnut’s eating stunt double, especially around a Fourth of July party. News 12’s Brian Armstrong went on the…

National fried chicken day at Champy’s

CHATTANOOGA Tenn. (WDEF) – Thursday is national fried chicken day, and what better way to celebrate than with some fried chicken. “Champy’s World Famous Fried Chicken” was just the place to go. Katie Raabe, manager at Champy’s, said “this store opened in 2009 and it was just our two owners and they ran this whole thing. They focused on fresh,…