CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A teacher in Bradley County and her husband are dead following a fatal crash on Christmas Night. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Brittany and Dustin Dillard, both 33 years old, were killed around 6:30 Sunday evening on U.S. Highway 64 in eastern Bradley County. The preliminary report says that they were traveling with three children in…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- A crash in Ooltewah injured one person and snarled traffic earlier this afternoon. This was the scene on the 6800 block of Mountain View Road, which is right next to I-75. Witnesses say that a driver of a white Chevrolet Silverado pulled out in front of a utility truck and was t-boned. The Tri-Community Fire Department, who…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- A rash of house fires have left numerous families homeless in the Chattanooga area.One family on Signal Mountain was the victim of the latest house fire late Christmas Eve. Kate Ling, a neighbor and friend of the Schimpf family on Arrow Drive, said shortly before 6 p.m. Christmas Eve, “My neighbor came flying over to the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Evicted Budgetel residents currently residing at a motel in Lookout Valley recieved a surprise this morning.The Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition came out to the Super 8 on Birmingham Highway and gave away gifts to those who were displaced by the Budgetel evictions in November. A dozen volunteers came out to help the residents collect gifts.The Coalition says…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-Despite the cold, the homeless population in Chattanooga had access to a hot meal today. The Union Gospel Mission held its annual Christmas lunch on the lawn of the Bessie Smith Performance Hall. They say that over 250 people were served during such a critical time with not just the weather, but the holidays. Kimberly George-Race, who handles…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) — Christmas Day is almost here. But sadly, not everyone will have a family to spend it with, including area veterans. Fortunately, a local husband-wife team is determined to fix that. While Christmas is often associated with family, some local veterans could be spending the day alone. For Joy and Rodney Pfeifer of VFW 3679, it’s their…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Fire officials now say that a woman who initially escaped a fire this morning,, went back in and did not survive. The fire began in one home on Jarnigan Avenue in north Chattanooga round 6:30 AM and then was driven by the wind to the house next door. The first home had just been built and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A growing number of states, including Tennessee and Georgia, are banning the social media app TikTok from their state government network devices. Even the Peach State’s 26 universities and colleges in the University System are now following suit. “I think it’s probably a smart idea for government buildings and government entities,” said Christina Finley, Tech Goes…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Several games throughout the pass few days and Friday. Thursday’s games included Howard vs Chattanooga Prep boys’ basketball where Chatt Prep won 56-42. Cleveland had a back-and-forth affair edging out East Hamilton 52-50. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Chattanooga State, Classic, local sports news
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Multiple agencies and organizations are preparing for the worst tonight in the Tennessee Valley, as inclement weather “not seen in decades” is on the way. Everyone from Mayor Wamp’s Office to UTC, EPB and the Hamilton County Highway Department is either advising residents to stay safe or providing service updates on what to expect. Flash…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – While your family make hunker down for some serious steaming over Christmas weekend, the tradition used to be of bundling them all up to go to the movies. So we’re taking you back to the year 1986 to see what was playing at Christmas. The stars that year were Eddie Murphy, Steve Martin, Jane Fonda and Clint…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- The Rossville Police Department is continuing their investigation into a local softball coach that is accused of sexual misconduct with minors. Last week, James R. Hughes, also known as Pete Hughes, was arrested by the Rossville Police Department and charged with Sexual Battery and False Imprisonment. According to Rossville Police Detective Captain David Scroggins, he began investigating…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Dalton made it to the finals of the Gordon Lee holiday basketball tournament and faced Kings Ridge. In the first half it was a low scoring affair and during multiple stretches of the game neither take could take advantage of the other team not scoring. Dalton lost 39-25. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: basketball tournament,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Country music stars are taking the stage to celebrate 2023 as part of CBS’ NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH. Riverbend Festival alums Jimmie Allen and Elle King are hosting the TV special along with Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith. Allen and King are singing too. When News 12 asked Elle about her performance, she told…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — When companies are looking to locate their operations in a new location, the local chamber of commerce can provide valuable information and resources. The Chattanooga Chamber talked to News 12 about how they’re driving our economy forward. “The chamber has an economic development arm that really functions as kind of the first point of contact for…
By ZEKE MILLER, LISA MASCARO and E. EDUARDO CASTILLO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has paid a defiant wartime visit to Washington to thank U.S. leaders and “ordinary Americans” for their support in fighting off Russia’s invasion. He said that “against all odds” Ukraine still stands and he pledged there would be “no compromises” in trying…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Wednesday morning, the Tyner Academy Community received an early Christmas gift courtesy of the Hamilton County Commission. It’s one they’ve been asking for for a long time. The commission unanimously voted in approval of the brand-new Tyner Academy, set for a price of $96 million. The wish for renovations to the aging academy building have been…
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) – Dade County officers say they have captured a suspect who stole one of their squad cars in his escape. Eleven days ago, 32 year old Tommy E. Morgan was in the back of a deputy’s car under arrest. But the Sheriff’s Office says he somehow managed to force his way through a barrier and into the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The TBI reports the arrest of a rape suspect from Chattanooga after more than a decade. Mario Escobar is a native of Guatamala. Chattanooga Police issued warrants for his arrest in 2009. He was accused of raping an underage female three times and then threatening her if she told. Escobar had been on the TBI Most Wanted…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp sent a letter to the Hamilton County Commission criticizing the placement of certain individuals displaced by the Budgetel Evictions. Her criticism was aimed directly at the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition. In the letter, she says that many of the displaced residents from the Budgetel have previous criminal records. She references a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A cookie shop in Hixson is facing punishment from the U-S Department of Labor for child labor law violations. Crumbl Cookies is accused of letting minors as young as 14 work later than what is legally allowed and operate dangerous machinery according to the Wage and Hours division of the Department of Labor. Over $57,854 in…
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Collegedale Police are updating their investigation into the train collision Tuesday on Apison Pike. The driver of the truck that was hit by the train was not local. He is 64 year old Jorge Luis Cruz-Vega from Martinez, Georgia. He drove for Starrette Houston Trucking LLC out of Augusta, Georgia. Officials have said that he was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- UTC Mocs sign 16 players on early signing day. This group of new recruits includes seven 4-year transfers, one junior college and eight high school signings. Full list: D.J. Adams – 6-2, 165, CB – Cleveland HS – Cleveland, Tenn. Chase Artopoeus – 6-1, 195, QB – UCLA – Orcutt, Calif. Martez Cooksey, Jr. – 5-10, 175, DB…
Today we are making Grinch pie. We love the Grinch in our family, and what better way to have a wonderful green snack than with pie. And it’s so easy. If you want to know anything about me, is I like easy, and this is it. Basically, all you need is some white chocolate instant pudding, some Oreo pie crust,…