Collegedale Police Department hosts annual Easter Egg Hunt

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The annual Easter Egg Hunt in Collegedale occurred on Sunday the 2nd. This event was held at the ballfields off of Little Debbie Parkway from 1p.m. to 3p.m.. Each year, the Collegedale Police Department hosts the event. Before the egg hunt, kids could play on the bouncy houses and slides, eat at the concessions stand, and get…

Chattanooga FC open season in style winning 3-0

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga FC got the season on Saturday afternoon off to a good start with a 3-0 home victory over Gold Star FC Detroit. Newcomer Mutaya Mwape made a big first impression for CFC as he recorded a brace with both goals coming off assist from Taylor Grey. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: 3-0, Chattanooga FC,…

McMinn Co Baseball Thumps East Hamilton 18-2

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McMinn County’s offense came to life on Friday at East Hamilton as the Cherokees beat the Hurricanes 18-2. McMinn Co outfielder Reese Frazier also had a home run robbing catch. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, East Hamilton High School, highschool baseball, local sports news, McMinn County High School, thumps

Bledsoe Co Softball Shuts Out CCS 3-0

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Bledsoe Co shut out CCS 3-0 on Friday evening at Chattanooga Christian. Ella Baker pitched a complete game shut-out with 11 strikeouts. Josie Potter drive in all the runs for the Warriors. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bledsoe County High School, CCS Chargers, highschool softball, local sports news, shuts out

Linemen McClendon Curtis and Devonnsha Maxwell Look to Impress on Mocs Pro Day

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Over 20 NFL teams showed up at the Mocs pro day on Friday. Linemen McClendon Curtis and Devonnsha Maxwell were the star attractions. Brian Armstrong caught up with the NFL draft prospects. Said Maxwell: Just coming out, seeing all the teams coming and watching me work out.Me and McClendon and other guys. This is crazy.Dream come true. Scrappy Moore…

From The Archives: Spring of 1983

We look back at some of the stories we covered in March, 1983

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – As March comes to an end and we begin celebrating Spring Break in Hamilton County, let’s see how our parents and grandparents handled the change of seasons. For our Archives story this week, we put together video and stories we ran from March, 1983. We include the Pub Crawl for St. Patrick’s Day 40 years ago, spring…

TECH BYTE: Tips For Dodging Online Dating Scams

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Many people these days are turning to online dating to find their perfect match. There are ways you can do it safely without getting scammed. Stick to catfish on your dinner plate – not on your online dating profile. Just because a lot of singles are using the Internet and smartphone apps to find a date,…

Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime

By MICHAEL R. SISAK, ERIC TUCKER, COLLEEN LONG and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict Donald Trump on charges involving payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter, the first ever criminal case against a former U.S. president and a jolt to Trump’s bid to retake the…

Chattanooga wet weather facility advances

Shimmick says this project will be beneficial for the local environment

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Shimmick Construction announced today that they expect to be awarded a major upcoming project in our area. The City of Chattanooga will officially announce the winner on June 1. It is the fourth phase of a wet weather facility going next to the Tennessee River. This facility will help the environment by treating stormwater before it…

Parents Hold Prayer Vigil at CCS in Honor of Nashville Shooting Victims

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In the wake of the Nashville school shooting that left six dead including three children, local parents are coming together to pray for those impacted by the tragedy. It was a subdued scene around the flagpole in front of Chattanooga Christian School (CCS). Several parents came together in their collective faith to mourn those we have…

Court dismisses civil rights claims against Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Federal Court has dismissed all ten Civil Rights claims against the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. The Federal Court made this announcement on Thursday. Background The federal lawsuits began in July 2019. There were ten total lawsuits filed against the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. They alleged former Patrol Deputy Daniel Wilkey practiced misconduct, and they…

Pedestrian walking dog dies after being hit by two vehicles

Police are searching for the second driver

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two vehicles struck a pedestrian Wednesday night on Bonny Oaks Drive, resulting in a fatality. Chattanooga Police responded to the call that came in shortly after 9:30 p.m. The pedestrian was walking her dog and attempting to cross Bonny Oaks Drive at the intersection of Lee Highway. She was then hit by two vehicles, Chattanooga Police…

Eton to Cut Fire Department

ETON, Ga. (WDEF)- The Eton Fire Department is soon to be no more. This decision to cut the department is leaving firefighters and citizens concerned. Eton has 824 residents as of the 2020 census. The Eton Fire Department building, where soon the city plans to have Advent Health EMS services. These residents have been depending on the Eton Fire Department…

Man charged with reckless endangerment and driving in Chattanooga

Chattanooga police investigated a road rage incident. It happened, Wednesday March 28th on Bonny Oaks. Investigators believe 26 year old Michael Miller-Seale shot into another car. Officers seized a rifle, ammunition, methamphetamine, and paraphernalia. Charges against him include reckless endangerment and reckless driving. Categories: Crime, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News Tags: Chattanooga Police Dept., Hamilton County

CPD commends Nashville Police on response time

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — During their weekly press briefing, the Chattanooga Police Department made a statement on the Nashville Covenant School shooting. Assistant Police Chiefs Scruggs and Sommers expressed how horrified they were after hearing of the incident. On Monday, 28-year-old Audrey Hale shot and killed six people: three were 9-year-olds and three were staff members at the school. Assistant…