CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — “Crime is the number one issue, by far, in America, and in Tennessee,” said State Senator Todd Gardenhire. Governor Bill Lee has launched a one hundred million dollar violent crime intervention fund. Law enforcement agencies are invited to apply for grants by proposing evidence-based applications of the funding. “One of the reasons for using grant funds like…
FLINTSTONE, GA (WDEF) – Students at Chattanooga Valley describe Annaliese Cope as pure sunshine. She routinely goes above and beyond to make her classroom a fun and loving place for students to grow. We shine a well-deserved light on Ms. Cope with this week’s Golden Apple Award. Heather Culberson is the Principal at Chattanooga Valley. When asked about Ms. Cope…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – October is National Bullying Prevention Month. According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, nearly 50 percent of children ages 9 to 12 have been bulliedThousands of kids and teens experience bullying on a daily basis, and with a variety of social media platforms to access cyber bullying has never been more prevalent. The Hamilton County Health…
We are making a cardboard letter match for those little ones who are looking to learn maybe their ABCs or their numbers. It’s fun and inexpensive
WALKER COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) — The Walker Co. Government hosted a town hall meeting tonight to discuss updates on two major community developments. Local politicians believe county residents will only benefit from them. County Chairman Shannon Whitfield says he’s heard from some in the community saying they still use dial-up modems for their internet. For that reason and more, Kinetic…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Monday night kicks off a week of events geared toward Chattanooga youth during Hamilton County Schools’ Fall Break. The city’s interim director of community safety, Chris Sands, says an uptick in crime usually happens during the scheduled time off. He says Chattanooga wants to provide “safe spaces” for kids to combat the yearly trend. The city, itself,…
ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF) – When Juanita Foster began her teaching career, Dwight D. Eisenhower was in office. Her love of children kept Foster coming back year after year. That kind of dedication is is the bedrock of what’s right with our schools. Ms. Foster says, “I’ve always known that I wanted to be a teacher since I was a toddler….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — An RV exploded this morning at 411 River Rest Campground in Murray County. According to the campground manager, two people were injured — both of whom were owners of the RV. “They were up and trying to start their breakfast, and the story we get from them was, you know they’re… something happened. He was trying to…
GATLINBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) – Officials now say a Sunday fire in Gatlinburg was deadly. It broke out Sunday early morning at a building on Gatlinburg Parkway that housed several shops, including Puckers Sports Bar, China Bazaar, Cafe 420, and Gifts of Gatlinburg. The blaze shut down part of the Parkway for awhile and you could see the smoke for miles….
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) – A top advisor for County Mayor Weston Wamp has resigned after an arrest in Collegedale last week. Davis Lundy was charged with DUI, open container and marijuana possession. He was pulled over by a Collegedale officer Thursday night around 11PM. The officer said he followed Lundy’s Jeep from Little Debbie Parkway to Apison Pike. The officer…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – If you do much driving in downtown Chattanooga, you are no stranger to roadwork and having to navigate around it. TDOT now wants to make motorists aware of a newly completed exit that will help maneuvering around the Scenic City be a little easier As part of the I 24 Interstate Improvements Project, a new traffic…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — For thirty-seven years, October has been Breast Cancer Awareness Month, calling attention to a disease that will affect as many as one in eight women in their lifetime. According to Dr. Stephen Greer of the University of Tennessee Medical Association, early diagnosis is key to treating the disease. “Early detection makes such a key difference. We can…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Coahulla Creek’s football team has never finished above 500 for the season. This year not only does that look like it will happen, the Colts have already broken a school record. News 12s Brian Armstrong hears from the team that has made a big change on the football field. Said head coach Danny Wilson:”Our kids understand their athletic…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Scenic City is working to boost its music industry. Today, the Chattanooga Tourism Company, city leaders, and ArtsBuild organization announced the launch of the Chattanooga Music Census. Donna Harrison, Chattanooga’s cultural tourism director, says the census provides a voice for local musicians to be heard all throughout the city. The city has a deep chapter in…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Bessie Smith Cultural Center on MLK Boulevard will be a “happening” place come November the 5th. As the Net Resource Foundation is partnering with the International Association of Black Professional Firefighters…..the IABPFF…..to host a fundraising event, featuring food and live music. The firefighters group itself was founded back in 1972. It now wants a stronger presence in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s not too early to start your Christmas shopping. Amazon Prime Days are back! The website wants to keep you from putting off your holiday shopping this year. It’s launching a new Prime Early Access Sale on October 11 and 12. And yes, you do have to be a Prime member to participate. Amazon says this…
Athens, TN-(WDEF-TV) McMinn Co scored early and often on Thursday night as they enjoyed a 43-7 home win over Sweetwater. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Game, local sports, McMinn County, Sports, sports news, Students, Sweetwater
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central had five different players score touchdowns…in the first half against Ooltewah. The Bears cruised to an easy 45-0 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bradley Central, local sports, Ooltewah, school, school sports, sports news
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Students at Lookout Valley High School are being presented with what local and state officials are calling an extraordinary opportunity — the chance to enter the workforce in an emerging field right from the comfort of their own campus. NOVONIX President Daniel Deas and Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly expressed how excited they were tonight for students at…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs basketball team held their first practice of the year Thursday. UTC features a new head coach in Dan Earl, who arrived from VMI. Joining Earl from VMI is 7-footer Jason Stephens. That’s called a nice addition to the team. For a new coach, gotta love starting practice earlier than the old days. Said Earl:”It has kind…
WADLEY, Georgia (WDEF) – Senate Candidate Herschel Walker spoke to reporters for the first time today since allegations that the ani-abortion candidate actually paid a woman to get an abortion surfaced on Monday. He read a statement after an event in South Georgia on his “Unite Georgia Bus Tour.” The Daily Beast reported that Walker paid for an abortion for…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – 19 acres of property formerly owned by the Cigna corporation are being sold to Hamilton County for eight million dollars. There is a facility on the the property that will be used as a new school, taking 750 students from East Brainerd Elementary, which is currently overcrowded. “What you’re going to end up having happen in a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The sounds of “Rocky Top” and other fan favorites filled the air in downtown Chattanooga on Thursday. The Pride of the Southland marching band, representing the University of Tennessee, stopped at AT&T Field to perform a free concert for area Vol fans as the band makes their way to Baton Rouge, Louisiana for this weekend’s football game…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Kyiv City Ballet is on their first ever U.S. tour. The ballet company is currently here in Chattanooga for their three night performance schedule. The first performance was held last night with the other two to follow tonight and tomorrow in the Roland Hayes Auditorium in the UTC Fine Arts Center. The internationally recognized Kyiv City…