Tomorrow Tennessee is enacting one of the strictest abortion laws in the nation. Under the new Human Life Protection Act, providers that perform an abortion opens themselves up to being charged with a class C felony. No matter the circumstances. A Class C felony is punishable with 3-15 years in prison and a potential fine of up to $10,000. However…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Remember when Chattanooga took the nickname “Gig City” because of EPB’s revolutionary Gig internet service? Times and speeds are changing. Today, EPB announced a new 25 Gig Internet Service for the Chattanooga area. And they say it is, once again, the world’s fastest service. “EPB is keeping Chattanooga on the cutting edge,” said Vicky Gregg, EPB Board…
WHITESIDE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Officials have now confirmed that a Tennessee trooper and a Marion County Sheriff’s officer were killed in the helicopter crash this afternoon in the Whiteside community. “Today is a very tragic day for law enforcement.” They are not commenting yet on what the Tennessee Highway Patrol chopper was doing at the time of the crash. But…
Ooltewah, TN-(WDEF-TV) It’s not often that you see a bunch of Owls led by a Goose…unless you’re in Ooltewah. Goose Manning is back in his second season as the head coach of the Ooltewah Owls. Chances are you’ll never forget someone whose name is Goose. News 12’s Brian Armstrong went goose hunting for the story on Manning’s nickname. Said Manning:”When…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – Representatives from several Georgia agencies met at a round table this afternoon hosted by Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr. The meeting was held at Dalton State and the topic of discussion was how to protect the elderly from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Dan Flynn is with the North Georgia Elder Abuse Task Force. He said complaints…
UPDATE: Officials have now confirmed that a Tennessee trooper and a Marion County Sheriff’s officer were killed in the helicopter crash Tuesday afternoon in the Whiteside community. 7PM UPDATE: Officials have found a crash site for the helicopter, traffic on I 24 is now clear. ___________ HALETOWN, Tennessee (WDEF) – TDOT officials now confirm that a helicopter did crash near…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Five Million Dollars are now committed to the project to revitalize Chattanooga’s West Side Neighborhood. The project will begin with a renovation of the James A. Henry School, which will act as a catalyst and a centerpiece for the development. “Eighty-two percent of the residents at College Hill Courts and Gateway Tower participated in the thinking around…
Who doesn’t love corn dogs? Here’s a yummy back to school lunch your kids are going to love and avoids the annoying skewer.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs basketball coach Dan Earl announced the signing of guard Brody Robinson of Houston on Monday. He’ll join this year’s team. Coach Earl says Robinson can shoot the ball from deep range, which plays right into Earl’s coaching philosophy. Don’t be surprised if Chattanooga sets a school record for three pointers this season with Earl’s aggressive three-point attack. Dan…
Citizens concerned about the new South side development gathered Monday evening at the City Council chambers to form a coalition. The goal? to present the developers and owners of the new lookout stadium a community benefits agreement. A CBA is legally enforceable contract between a developer and a community coalition. On the agreement, citizens are hoping to get the stadium…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — UTC students were back on campus today for their first day of classes this fall semester. After recent years of online lectures and campus restrictions, some say it feels as if school is back to normal once again. While UTC says masks are still “welcomed” indoors, some students say campus already feels more relaxed this year than…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — This week’s meeting of the Hamilton County Pachyderm club featured a special guest, former United States Senator and Chattanooga Mayor Bob Corker. Corker spoke on numerous topics, including political rhetoric pertaining to China, which he feels is inappropriately heated and antagonistic. “I think a lot of times the chest-beating and the pounding and the ‘I’m the toughest…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – For 85 years Our Lady of Perpetual Help has lived up to its name. The school and church are getting ready to celebrate that milestone this (8/26-8/28) weekend! You’re invited. Father Arthur Torress explains, “This weekend is coming, for us, our 85th anniversary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and School. So, both buildings…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – You see lots of boxes outside the doors of Rivermont Elementary. The kids inside, ages pre-K through fifth grade, are the ones on the receiving end. The ones donating the boxes are Nick and Melanie Phillips. They founded and own a local company. “Kids Art Box.” They donate because they care. MELANIE PHILLIPS, KIDS ART BOX FOUNDER; “We…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you’re looking to be more creative and make art on your phone or computer, there’s a new AI art generator just for you. If you’re seeing more colorful looking artwork on your social media timelines, your friends are probably using Midjourney. This new AI art generator lets you help design or create unique images of…
RINGGOLD, Ga. — After three public hearings and multiple discussions with department heads, the Catoosa County Commission has voted to approve the budget for the upcoming year, which includes a seven percent property tax increase. According to Board Chairman Larry Black, the need for additional tax revenue is a result of this year’s property values being assessed as equivellant to…
The Splash Youth Arts Workshop hosted its annual Summer Arts Festival in Miller Park Saturday.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of the top two teams in the NISA East Division standings, nobody came out on top. The CFC and Michigan Stars finished in a 0-0 tie. Chattanooga entered the match in first place with a seven point lead on the Stars. CFC had a chance to win it in the 89th minute on a penalty kick,…
(Red Wolves press release) CHATTANOOGA, TN. (August 20th, 2022) – The Red Wolves were back in action on Saturday night as theywelcomed South Georgia Tormenta FC to CHI Memorial Stadium. The Red Wolves were put on the back foot in the 8th minute as the visitors opened the scoring.Tormenta broke in numbers with Adrian Billhardt playing the ball across the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanoogans have another reminder of music history downtown. Local and state tourism officials unveiled a new “Tennessee Music Pathways” marker in Patten Square Saturday morning. It’s in front of the building where the Louvin Brothers first performed on the radio. Their 20-year music career even included joining the Grand Ole Opry in 1955. “In tourism we…
200 participants and several coaches came together for a big youth soccer clinic Saturday afternoon.
25 artists were featured at the show, and more than 300 people from Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee came out to see their work.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — While the new school year has just begun for students in the Tennessee Valley, it ended officially today for the 11 newest graduates of the Volkswagen Academy program at Chattanooga State Community College. The Volkswagen Academy offers students both a classroom education and paid on-the-job training, creating a demanding syllabus for those in the program. On Friday,…
Where does East Hamilton running back Juan Bullard like to spend his time during the fall? In the end zone. Bullard is a one man scoring machine for the Hurricanes, and he hopes to maintain his touchdown prowess tonight as East Hamilton kicks off their season against Ooltewah. News 12’s Brian Armstrong chases down the Hurricanes’ Mr. Touchdown. Juan Bullard…
