Bradley County Sheriff K-9 Shot By Auto Burglary Suspects
Bradley County Sheriff’s K9 “Joker” is fighting for his life after being shot multiple times early Wednesday morning.
Mom To Mom – Simplify Your Week with a Meal Plan Checklist
One of the hardest things to do with thinking about the week to come is remembering, what the heck do I cook? Here’s a simple tip that can make your meal planning a lot more sucessful.
Pandemic Makes For Strange Year For Chattanooga Lookouts
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts saw their final two games of the year rained out over the weekend. Kind of a fitting end to perhaps the craziest season in club history. It wasn’t easy for the Lookouts navigating their minor league campaign during a pandemic. Said Lookouts General Manager Rich Mozingo:”All accounts. The most strange season we’ve ever had here.” Yeah…
Protecting yourself from unknowingly buying a flooded used car
In the past, vehicles from hurricane impacted areas have been sold to unsuspecting consumers without proper disclosure. By law, these vehicles’ titles should indicate that they were “flooded,” “salvaged,” or “totaled.”
Emotional testimony in Day 2 of Janet Hinds trial
Testimony from crime scene investigators, DUI officers & generall manager of "Farm to Fork"
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The prosecution continued to lay out their case against Janet Hinds for the hit and run death of Chattanooga Police Officer Nicholas Galinger in 2019. We heard testimony about how much she had to drink that night. Plus an emotional account from a DUI officer. Joeli Poole continues our coverage from court. It has been a busy…
UNUM Group announces vaccine verifier
Following President Biden’s plans to enforce vaccine mandates with some private companies, Chattanooga employer Unum has announced a vaccine verification program. “Personally I haven’t seen anyone who has the accommodation piece of this addressed as well,” says Ellen McCan, assistant vice president. The new digital process will require employees to verify their vaccination status. Those who have a reason to…
Golden Apple: Cortney Fugate, Loftis Middle School
The best educators consistently put in extra time to make sure their students have all the tools they need to succeed. That describes Cortney Fugate to a “T”. The Loftis Middle School teacher is a Golden Apple Award winner.
Living Well With Troy – Common Chiropractic Injuries
Chiropractor Dr. Taylor, with Taylor Chiropractic & Wellness, talks about some of the most common chiropractic injures he’s seen and how they are treated.
More To The Story: the Pinta
Dave Staley visits a replica of one of Christopher Columbus's ships
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – After a three week stay, a replica of one of the most famous ships in American history left Ross’ Landing today. And if you were looking for a history lesson from the 15th century, it was “right up your alley!” News 12’s Dave Staley explains, in tonight’s edition of More To The Story. There she be kids!! The…
Holiday shopping might need to be done early this year due to supply chain
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- “This is not the procrastinator’s holiday so let’s just keep that in mind,” said CEO and founder of Freightwaves Craig Fuller. Fuller said it’s possible the most popular items might be sold out even by Black Friday. “Years with the economy is doing really well and there’s a lot of activity in the retail season everything sort…
State of Tennessee vs. Janet Hinds trial begins
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – It was a tense day today, as the trial between the state of Tennessee and Janet Hinds finally got underway. The courtroom was packed, but mostly silent throughout the day as the jury heard opening arguments from both sides and witness accounts of what happened that stormy night. We need to warn you that some of the…
Can ECMO machines save critical COVID patients?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – ECMO machines are just one of many tools being used to fight against COVID in hospitals nationwide – and with the delta variant raging, they’re being used more than ever. The only problem is, there isn’t enough manpower in hospitals to use operate them. “Blood is removed from the patient and then pumped through an artificial…
What’s Right With Our Schools: Silverdale Center
In this segment of What’s Right With Our Schools, take a look at the new Silverdale Center that has been 5 years in the making at Silverdale Baptist Academy.
TECH BYTE: Apple Shows Off New Fall Lineup
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We’re getting a look at Apple’s newest products, which are coming out soon. If you’re in the market for a new iPhone, you won’t have to wait much longer for an upgrade. Apple is showing off its latest fall products, and the iPhone 13 is one of them. Both the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro feature…
Youth Villages looking for businesses partners for adoption awareness month
Youth Villages is looking for community and business partners to help expand foster care and adoption awareness.
Ed Johnson memorial dedication
The unveiling and dedication of the Ed Johnson Memorial took place this weekend. The memorial is next to the bridge where he was lynched for a crime he didn’t commit.
Teacher grants terminally ill student her wish to meet Minnie Mouse
Harmony Sain is seven years old and she’s going to Disney World. She’s also terminally ill and is a special needs student of Margaret Barclift.
RAM and Hope for the inner city get help people see
Remote Area Medical in partnership with Hope For The Inner City set up a pop-up clinic in Chattanooga Saturday to provide free eye exams providing free vision care to those underserved and uninsured.
Democrats tax increases to offset $3.5 trillion spending bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) – “Anybody who’s going to have a long-term income of $75-$80,000 and up, taxes may increase for you at some point. We just don’t know when and we don’t know how much,” said John Vandergriff from Blue Ridge Wealth Planners. Vandergriff said the changes would impact corporate and individual tax rates. The corporate tax rate would jump…
Angry father arrested at Cumberland County school
UPDATE: Michael Dale challenges the police version of the confrontation. His partner claims the SRO has a personal grudge against them. She says Dale was carrying a “tool” not a weapon. Here is the video they posted of the incident. CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Crossville Police say a man was arrested at an Elementary School this week after an angry…
Standifer Gap ballfields still unusable after tornados
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A year and a half ago, ball fields near Ootlewah were in great condition. Now, they’re not much other than mounds of dirt. “The money’s not there to be fixed. There was a plan for the cleanup after the tornado was done, but not a real plan for the after effect of when the cleanup was…
Ed Johnson Memorial Dedication this weekend
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s Ed Johnson Memorial Dedication is under way at the Hunter Museum of American Art. It’s a multi-day event that will explore the story of Ed Johnson – an innocent black man who was accused of assaulting a young woman in Chattanooga in 1906. While his case was taken to the Supreme Court, he was dragged out…
101st Anniversary of the 19th Amendment-Honoring Abby Crawford Milton
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The League of Women Voters of Chattanooga held a dedication ceremony on September 17, at 11:00 a.m. to celebrate suffragist Abby Crawford Milton’s work across the state to campaign for passage of the 19thamendment, ultimately winning women the right to vote. The ceremony was held in Philips Park at the corner of McCallie and Georgia Avenues…
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Blood Assurance offering Sickle Cell Testing for all donors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – With September being Sickle Cell Awareness Month- Blood assurance felt it was important to help join the fight and offer to test to all donors. Sickle Cell Disease is the most common inherited genetic disorder in the United States. It can cause pain crises, anemia and put a patient at an increased risk for infection and…
