Chattanooga Fire Dept. honors late Bobby E. Henley, Sr.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department honored Bobby E. Henley, Sr. on Tuesday. Firefighters displayed their American Flag up high in his honor. Henley, a retired Chattanooga Firefighter, recently passed away. He was buried at the Chattanooga National Cemetery Tuesday morning. For 26 years, he served as a firefighter. He served for the City of Chattanooga as well….

Hamilton Co. kindergarten registration is this week

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Online registration for kindergarten opened in Hamilton County on Monday. It will continue through Friday, April 14. Parents and guardians can register their children for school on the Hamilton County Schools website. However, families may register in person at the student’s zoned school location. Children must be five years old by August 15, 2023, to…

What’s Right with Our Schools: Nolan Elementary School, Acts of Kindness

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — Learning how to be kind to others is a valuable lesson for children to learn. See how students at Nolan Elementary are taking it to heart. It’s a great example of what’s right with our schools. “Acts of kindness are things that the kids are doing here at school,” said school counselor Debra Smart. “Some…

Chattanoogans Celebrate Easter With Events

The Stuart Heights Baptist Church holding their annual Easter at Coolidge Service at Coolidge Park. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- People across the Tennessee Valley celebrated Easter Sunday in numerous ways. Hundreds gathered on the Chattanooga Northshore for a traditional outdoor Easter Service. This was held at Coolidge Park by Stuart Heights Baptist Church. Normally their congregation is spread out over three…

One Person Injured after Truck Rolls Over

Chattanooga and Tri-Community VFD firefighters helping free an injured driver after their Ford Ranger pickup truck rolled over. (Courtesy: Chattanooga Fire Department) OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- One person was injured after an Easter morning crash. The Chattanooga Fire Department says a Ford Ranger pickup truck overturned at 82-23 Old Lee Highway in Ooltewah. The driver’s arm was pinned underneath their truck,…

Ringgold Defeats Ridgeland 13-2

Rossville, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ringgold stayed unbeaten in region play on Friday evening as they defeated Ridgeland 13-2. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: defeats, game. local sports, local sports news, Ridgeland High School, Ringgold High School

Local democratic reaction to TN House members expelled

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee Republican lawmakers are getting a lot of flak after two democratic state representatives were expelled last night. Democratic lawmakers Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, who are both black, were expelled after storming the state House to call for gun control. Only days after the Covenant school shooting. Their white colleague, Gloria Johnson, who protested with…

Hamilton County Democratic Party Chair comments on Tennessee three.

Hamilton County Democratic Party Chair releases statement on expulsion of two lawmakers.

The Hamilton County Democratic Party Chair, Rachel Campbell, released a statement yesterday about two of the members of the Tennessee three being expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives. Her statement was given via press release and read as follows:   “These duly elected state representatives had the courage and dignity to stand with the young people, teachers, parents and…

TECH BYTE: Spring Cleaning Your Tech Products

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Spring cleaning isn’t just for cleaning out your closet. If too many of your old gadgets – from cell phones to tablets – are collecting dust, why not recycle them? Best Buy says it wants to make it easier than ever. The electronics chain is introducing a new program nationwide, allowing you to recycle all of…

VP Harris Announces Solar Manufacturing Deal in Dalton

UPDATE: Georgia Governor Brian Kemp sent News 12 the following statement on the Vice President’s visit today to Dalton. “QCells has been a valued partner for the Peach State as we’ve experienced booming growth in next-gen jobs since they first opened in 2019, way before politicians in Washington started taking credit for it. Today’s announcement proves, once again, that the…

No injuries in Market Street shooting, police say

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police detained two people following a shooting on Thursday. Police responded to shots fired on the 1900 block of Market Street just after 4 p.m. It happened near a Chattanooga convenience store. No one was shot or injured, the CPD said. Officers are still investigating the incident. The CPD is asking anyone with information on…

Trenton Pressing breaks ground on $10 million facility

TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) — Trenton Pressing broke ground Thursday on a $10 million facility to expand its manufacturing. It will add 20 new jobs upon the expansion. The facility will be 105,000 square-feet. It will also help the company expand its assembly services and increase their manufacturing capacity. Construction should be completed by December of this year, according to the…