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Dalton, Featured, Local News

Dalton Police shoot barricaded woman at Hospital

They say she injured an officer while he was trying to arrest her
Collins Parker,

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…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

Man charged with vehicular homicide after striking 3 near Volkswagen

WDEF News,

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…

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Featured, Local News

Police respond to kidnapping victim at local hospital

WDEF News,

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…

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Crime, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Shots fired at Hamilton Place Mall

WDEF News,

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…

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Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Red Bank Citizens Start Cemetery Restoration

Nick Hill,

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…

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Featured, Hamilton County, Local News, Ooltewah

RC Planes Take Off at Wings and Ice Cream

Nick Hill,

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…

Mccallie Beats Baylor 2 0 In Soccer Showdown
Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - Soccer

McCallie Beats Baylor 2-0 in Soccer Showdown

Rick Nyman,

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,…

Coahulla Creek And Christian Heritage Advance To State Soccer Finals
Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - Soccer

Coahulla Creek and Christian Heritage Advance to State Soccer Finals

Rick Nyman,

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…

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Local News, Tech Byte, Technology

TECH BYTE: AI Makes Recycling More Effective

WDEF News,

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…

Dalton's Jahmyr Gibbs Drafted 12th Overall By Detroit Lions
Sports - Alabama Crimson Tide, Sports - Local Sports News

Dalton’s Jahmyr Gibbs Drafted 12th Overall by Detroit Lions

Rick Nyman,

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions made a move that even surprised the first player they picked in the NFL draft. Detroit traded down to take Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs No. 12 overall on Thursday night, giving up its first pick and a third-rounder to Arizona for a first-round selection and the 34th spot overall. He joins a crowded…
Crime, Regional News

New phone scam targets college students

WDEF News,

ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) — Across the country, scammers have taken a new approach. FBI Atlanta says scammers are spoofing law enforcement officers. Specifically at colleges and universities in Georgia. They are using the names, positions, phone numbers and addresses of real officers. Scammers are calling parents and guardians of college students, claiming the student has gotten in trouble. They are…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Brainerd bikini bar Diamonds & Lace catches fire

WDEF News,

(Courtesy: CFD) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Diamonds and Lace exotic dance night club caught on fire Thursday morning. The Chattanooga Fire Department said this was an electrical fire near Brainerd Road. It appears that the electric sign on the front of the bikini bar was on fire. They got the call shortly before 10 a.m. Firefighters put out the…

Mocs Mcclendon Curtis Looking To Make Nfl Draft A Family Affair
Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - UTC Mocs

Chattanooga Mocs McClendon Curtis Looking to Make NFL Draft a Family Affair

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) For the second straight year, a UTC offensive lineman should hear his name called in the NFL Draft. McClendon Curtis already looks like an NFL lineman at 6’6, 330-pounds As Brian Armstrong reports, Curtis plans to make the draft a family affair. The NFL Draft is three days and begins Thursday night. One of the Players expected to be…

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Driving Our Economy Forward, Jobs & Economy, Local News

Driving Our Economy Forward: Street Quesadilla

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Mexican food is always a hot commodity in the Tennessee Valley. It’s especially convenient when the restaurant is on four wheels. Let’s look at how Street Quesadilla is literally driving our economy forward. “I wanted to do a restaurant so I needed to start from somewhere,” said Owner Ginnette Reyes. “This is my own seasoning, OK?…

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Consumer News, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

GreenPal launches new lawn service app

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — GreenPal released an app that connects homeowners with local vetted lawn service professionals. It’s described as the Uber of lawn care, and it’s the easiest way for homeowners to find a lawn guy. The company launched nationwide in 2012 to promote lawn care profession. The app makes it easy to schedule any lawn service you need….