ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) – Authorities in McMinn County say two staff members of a private school near Athens have been arrested on sexual assault charges. 46-year-old Jason Kennedy is facing two counts of Sexual Assault by an Authority Figure and one count of Solicitation of a Minor. 28-year-old Brittany Branham is charged with one count of Solicitation of a Minor….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Many Americans are still celebrating Wednesday’s student debt cancellation announcement by President Biden. But not everyone is optimistic. Regarding the economy, one financial expert believes the consequences of debt forgiveness won’t be inflammatory, another does, but both believe that somehow — something needs to be done. UTC’s Dr. Bento Lobo says nearly 1-in-6 American adults carry some…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Tennessee’s Human Life Protection Act went into effect Thursday, banning abortion across the state. This prompted a pro-choice rally Thursday night at Chattanooga’s Miller Park. One activist believes most people don’t understand how serious the new laws are and that these new laws could come at the cost of Tennesseans’ lives. “I think a lot of people…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Mayor Tim Kelly’s Office has reached a resolution with the Chattanooga Police Department to review the assignments of all policed officers alleged to have been less than truthful on the job. An internal committee of sworn officers will be brought together to evaluate violations allegedly committed by fifteen members of law enforcement. “This was a collaborative approach…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Lipscomb University is reminding us this week that singer Pat Boone is a member of their Hall of Fame. Boone was a popular singer, movie star and general heartthrob back in the 1950s and 60s. But the 88 year old is still out there. Just this week he was at Graceland for Elvis Week, telling stories about…
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…