The Red Sand Project is a movement that is meant to bring awareness to the sinister reality of human trafficking by packing attention grabbing red sand into the cracks of sidewalks. Several local nonprofits participated in the movement today at The Aloft Hotel in Chattanooga. Experts with the Red Sand Project report there are 40.3 million victims of human trafficking…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – Two Huntsville men have been arrested for a murder in Rossville several weeks ago. Dakota Bradshaw was shot inside his home on Peachtree Street on Monday afternoon, August first. Witnesses were able to give Walker County Sheriff’s Officers a description of the shooter and the vehicle he used to get away. A week later, the GBI…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- Atlanta Braves fans got a chance to meet and greet with former Brave and hall of famer Chipper Jones in Ringgold. Thousands of People came out to get a picture signed by Chipper Jones at the Northgate RV Center in Ringgold. Chipper took pictures and signed autographs from 11 am to 1 pm. Fans lined up for…
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) – Rome Police say their officers rushed to the home of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene last night on a call that a man had been shot five times in a bathtub. But when they got there, they found it never happened. The call came from a VA crisis line around 1 AM. A police report says the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Have you ever wanted to set up an entertainment system, a sofa and a grill on the side of the road while watching college football? In just under a month, that possibility and so many others can become reality. Chattanooga’s upcoming Parking Day next will be the first time that residents will really be able to let…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — On Wednesday, President Biden announced a three-part student relief plan to cancel $10,000 of student debt for low-to middle-income borrowers. Naturally, there were plenty of students excited to hear that a significant portion of their debt was being addressed by Washington. The Biden administration says the Department of Education will provide up to $10,000 in debt cancellation…
MARION Co., Tenn. — Two men died in last night’s helicopter crash — Sergeant Lee Russel of the Tennessee Highway Patrol and Detective Matt Blansett of the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. Little is known at this time about Sergeant Russel, but Detective Blansett was a well-known and heavily involved member of the community. In the passing of Matt Blansett, Marion…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s an art exhibit, in all of its color and glory, right when you walk into the Jewish Cultural Center in Chattanooga. Program Director Ann Treadwell culled through over 200 entries, whittling the work down to 36 artists, from nine different states and Israel. The theme is “Out Of Darkness Into Light.” What does it mean? “I thought…
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…
