WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) – The National Transportation Safety Board has released their preliminary report on the I-24 helicopter crash that killed a Marion County detective and a Highway Patrol Pilot. The report confirms that Matt Blansett and Lee Russell were taking part in a marijuana observation flight. They also helped search for a missing person before the crash, but resumed…
Lookout Mountain, GA (WDEF) – Susan Royal has a heart for service and gift for teaching. She’s been in the classroom for more than 25 years, and a generation of students is much better for it. Dr. Lisa Edwards is the Principal at Fairyland Elementary. She says, “Ms. Royal is a second grade teacher. This is her 26th year in…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — A report from Savings.com indicates that twenty five percent of Americans are reducing or pausing their 401K contributions. The report suggests that inflation is to blame. People are choosing not to save their money, as essentials such as groceries and housing grow ever more expensive. “The numbers we got this morning for inflation show that energy prices…
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) – A chase in northwest Georgia on Tuesday resulted in a couple of wrecks. The Georgia State Patrol says it started when a trooper spotted a Ford F-150 driving recklessly. He clocked it going 86 mph in a 35 zone and passing vehicles in a no passing zone. The chase went through LaFayette, onto Highway 193 and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Crews are investigating a plane crash at the Chattanooga Airport late Tuesday morning. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded shortly after 11:30 a.m. CFD says the single engine plane went down off Jubilee Drive, just short of the Lovell Field runway. The two people on-board were not seriously hurt. They were out of the plane when first…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Collegedale Planning Commission held its latest meeting tonight about the potential rezoning of the locally beloved Hidden Hills Farm and Saddle Club property. A packed crowd appeared heartbroken tonight after the commission wholly recommended, with one abstention, the approval with conditions to rezone the property. Before the decision was made, however, several residents still say…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Major credit cards are adding a new merchant category for firearms retailers, much to the celebration of gun-control advocates. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are all doing so to help curb mass shootings. But not everybody is celebrating. One local gun store manager says his customers feel as if their Second Amendment rights are being…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is vetoing plans to add an additional seat to the County Commission’s Dais. At last week’s meeting, it was announced that the expansion would cost 49-thousand dollars. After speaking with Chairman Chip Baker and members of his staff, Wamp decided not to have a seat among the commissioners. “The price tag on…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – It’s a sign of the times, eLabs are a vital part of education at all levels these days. Thanks to PEF and Volkswagen Chattanooga, Hamilton County Schools has cut the ribbon on a dozen new eLabs. Robin Bambrey is the Principal at Hardy Elementary School. She says, “We are beyond excited and honored to be part…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Fire Department Operations Chief Rick Boatwright was on his way to work when he saw black smoke billowing over Highway 58. The Rustic Village Apartment Complex was on fire, and emergency services had yet to arrive. But a civilian, Jimmy Franklin, was on the scene, trying to help resident Elaine Russel escape the blaze. “Jimmy had already…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It takes about….oh……30 seconds to clearly see that Julia Gregory loves her job. But after 25 years at the Aquarium, Julia, the senior educator, is retiring. As of the 5 o’clock whistle. 25 years on the job. 25 years of connecting people with the natural world. So why is she retiring? Well, for those of us who are…
ATLANTA (AP) — A new coach. A bunch of guys coming back from injuries. A 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter. None of it flustered the New Orleans Saints, who pulled off a stunning comeback Sunday. Wil Lutz kicked a 51-yard field goal with 19 seconds remaining after Jameis Winston guided a pair of lighting-quick touchdown drives, giving the Saints…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Daniel Jones hit Chris Myarick for a 1-yard touchdown pass, then found Saquon Barkley on a shovel pass for the 2-point conversion with 1:06 left, giving the New York Giants a 21-20 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday and making Brian Daboll a winner in his coaching debut. Daboll didn’t hesitate to keep his offense…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The first plane struck the World Trade Center at 8:43 in the morning on this day in 2001. Today at that time, New York City read the names that are memorialized at the site of the World Trade Center. Locally, first responders and their friends and family here in Chattanooga walked the steps of AT&T Field, and…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Sunday marks the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It’s also Patriot Day. A time when America honors those who were killed in the September 11th attacks. Some of those people were first responders. Locally, the Elks Lodge honored an emergency services worker for his 40-plus years…
SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – After a week of water insecurity from the weekend flooding, Summerville is finally getting some of its water back. The water system had been knocked out by the record flooding. But by Friday, city officials announced that some water was pumping through the system again. However, even if you do get water at your house, they…
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) — Scottsboro’s Unclaimed Baggage, America’s only lost luggage retail store, celebrated the end of its 50th Anniversary Road Tour today. The store’s road tour team returned after a four-month journey all throughout the country. They visited all 50 states over the summer. To celebrate, the store kicked off a two-day celebration today that will last through…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — For the first time since 2019, Chattanooga State Community College held its college and career fair in person today. One member of the city chamber noticed a lack of “pandemic panic” and from students, who were buzzing with excitement. Hundreds of students from Hamilton County Schools flocked to Chatt State today to get a taste of the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Police Department had a busy last 24 hours. One person was carjacked in the 1700 block of Kelly Street, and a woman had her car stolen this afternoon in the 2100 block of Stuart Street. But CPD is fighting back. A focused initiative has seen a major decline in auto-related crimes. The reports are all…
Two of the top quaterbacks in the area are facing off against each other in the battle of Northwest Whitfield and North Murray. Both QB’s are seniors and have been the starter for most of all of their high school career. News 12’s Brian Armstrong finds out what makes both gunslingers so special. North Murray and NorthWest Whitfield rivalry has…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Moon River Festival is back this weekend for its fourth year in Chattanooga. Organizers say they have a packed lineup – from Madeline Edwards and Mat Kearney, to Local Natives and Leon Bridges. Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors are also performing again this year. Drew Holcomb tells News 12 they’ll be playing a new song, “Dance…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Coahulla Creek shut out Chattooga 35-0 on Thursday night. The game was supposed to go down at Chattooga High School, but it was moved to Coahulla Creek due to recent flooding in Summerville, Georgia. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Chattooga County High, Coahulla Creek High School, football game, local football game, local sports, Sports
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Carter won a defensive battle against Walker Valley on Thursday downing the Mustangs in the Corral by a final of 14-3. The game marked the home debut for Walker Valley. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Carter Walker Valley, Football, local sports, Mustangs football game, Walker Valley High School
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central raced out to a 21-0 lead and went on to beat rival McMinn Co 42-24 on Thursday night. J’Alan Terry set the tone for the Bears early with a 78-yard touchdown run. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bradley Central, Cleveland, Football, local sports, McMinn County High School, Sports