CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new bill introduced this morning by Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn and Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal aims to tackle how social media companies can access the data of children. The Kids Online Safety Act (here is a shorter version) would require social media platforms to automatically disable features based on data collection for minors under…
Officials spoke on behalf of the department stating that there has been a recent spike in overdose exposures for children.
UTC Chancellor, Steven Angle, introduced the new research initiative on Monday at the Multidisciplinary Research Building on campus—where the UTC Research Institute will be headquartered.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Area Food Bank is making sure neighbors in the Clifton Hills Community have enough to eat. Students from Notre Dame are lending a strong helping hand. and that is a heartfelt example of what’s right with our schools. Ketelyn Brewer is the Food Pantry Coordinator for Clifton Hill Elementary School. She says, “We have…
UPDATE: CBL Properties, the owners of Hamilton Place Mall, has sent News 12 the following statement. “We appreciate law enforcement’s quick response to Saturday’s incident, and as a result of that quick response, the suspects involved were promptly apprehended. We stand ready to assist law enforcement in any way so that those responsible will be prosecuted to the fullest…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting this afternoon off of Highway 153. They say a man was found with a gunshot wound on Walden Avenue around 2:15 PM. He was taken to the hospital but police do not know how serious the injury is. Categories: Local News Tags: Chattanooga Police, crime, Highway 153, investigate, Local News, neighborhood,…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in finding a suspect’s vehicle. They are looking for a Ford Edge with an Alabama tag and provided a photo of it. Investigators say it was involved in the exploitation of an elderly person. They say victim on Roswell Rad was taken for a large amount…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — She’s a Navy veteran and a mother of three, who happens to be very active in the community. And now, she’s a business owner. All because of a prom dress! Several years ago, Josselyn Nielsen went shopping with her daughter for a prom dress. They looked and looked but couldn’t find anything. But what Josselyn…
UPDATE: The GBI reported more information on Monday morning’s shooting at Hamilton Medical Center. It happened around 4:45 a.m. Their preliminary reports said 41-year-old Chevona Doughty was barricaded in an exam room. When officers entered, she threw an unknown chemical liquid substance into one of the officer’s eyes. It was later determined to be a hand sanitizer. He was temporarily…
Jason Thornton, (Courtesy: HCSO) We have obtained an affidavit detailing the circumstances behind a fatal incident at Volkswagen early Saturday Morning. The affidavit states that the driver, Jason Thornton, was driving around trailers towards the paint shop he worked at. In a statement to officers, Thornton stated that he didn’t recall what happened and believed he fell asleep as he…
This weekend, South Pittsburg, Tennessee welcomed many to their annual Cornbread Festival for it’s 27th year in a row.
Teens charged with auto theft of a white Kia using, “KIA Boys theft methods.”
Chattanooga Police were notified of a delayed shooting by a local hospital Saturday night. The victim was at a local duck pond when he was approached.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police were notified of an assault and kidnapping victim who’d gone to a local hospital for treatment. Police were advised the victim was held against her will at her ex-boyfriend’s house. It was alleged that she was abducted from an unknown location on 4th Avenue and taken back to his home. She had been beaten over…
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police have arrested the suspect in this shooting, and he is facing charges. They arrested two other individuals as well. Chattanooga Police said they responded to a call of shots fired at 2056 Hamilton Place Boulevard. This happened just after 5 p.m. on Saturday. The CPD said they quickly located a black Infiniti fleeing the scene, and they…
The Chattanooga Public Library hosted their first ever annual Local Authors Fair Saturday.
A group of volunteers who cleaned up Red Bank Cemetery Saturday. RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of volunteers in Red Bank came together today to restore a part of their history. If you drive along Morrison Springs Road in Red Bank frequently, you may not know what is hiding just off of its route. The Red Bank Cemetery sits…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Both Curtis and Maxwell are part the NFL family. Curtis didn’t get drafted but was able to sign as a free agent with the Las Vegas Raiders. It was confirmed by news 12. despite going undrafted Curtis will have the opportunity to compete for a job in Vegas. Curtis wasnt the only moc to sign with a team…
A RC plane flying over Summit Airfield in Ooltewah at the Wings and Ice Cream event. OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- Remote Control plane enthusiasts took to the skies Saturday. The Wings and Ice Cream Event was held at Summit Field in Ooltewah. Enthusiasts, including several Girl Scouts in a STEM program, came out to show off their R-C planes as they…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In a region soccer showdown on Friday, McCallie defeated rival Baylor 2-0. Both goals for the Blue Tornado came in the second half. Erol House got the first one, while Dylan Capazario added the second one. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Baylor School, Baylor Vs McCallie, Beats, highschool soccer, local sports news, McCallie School,…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Coahulla Creek and Christian Heritage both advanced to the soccer state championship finals on Friday. The Colts took down Hebron Christian Academy 6-0, while Christian Heritage defeated Atkinson Co 3-1. Peter Pridgen scored all three goals in the Lions victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: advance to, Christian Heritage School, Coahulla Creek High…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Ever since the first scrimmage of the year against Atlanta United, chattanooga FC has scored goals.Chattanooga has scored in every game this season,including 13 goals in four league games. Said goal scorer Markus Naglestad: We have a bunch of guys that can hurt the opponent at any moment, and just a lot of guys have stepped forward and, and,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s rough. It’s pretty dangerous. But it’s how we roll. That would be roller derby! Chattanooga’s team is getting ready for its first home game of the season. Lace ’em up. Strap ’em on! And let’s go! Chattanooga roller derby! Getting ready for its first home bout of the season. It’s actually not a game and…
DALLAS, Texas (WDEF) — It’s always a good idea to throw out our trash and recycle. But many of us are doing it incorrectly, and that trash doesn’t actually get recycled. Tech is now changing that and making it easier than ever to go green. The Environmental Protection Agency says the U.S. generates more than 292 million tons of trash…