CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Weston Wamp announced on Friday that he wants to succeed Jim Coppinger as mayor of Hamilton County. Mayor Coppinger announced this week that he will not seek re-election next year. Wamp is the first candidate to step forward to replace him, but probably not the last. For Wamp, politics is in the blood. His father, Zach Wamp,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-“Bitcoin itself just from the first of the year has risen by 100%, dropped by 50%, and risen by another 100%,” said Chris Hopkins. Cryptocurrency particularly Bitcoin has steadily been making its way into the mainstream over the past several years, but it was taken to a new level as Bitcoin made its New York Stock Exchange debut….
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Instead of sweating at football practice, East Hamilton sophomore Judson Kilpatrick spent his spring at the Children’s Hospital at Erlanger — battling leukemia. What was a standard annual checkup at the doctor turned into chemotherapy appointments. Now Judson is stronger than ever — and scoring touchdowns for the Hurricanes. Said head coach Grant Reynolds: “It’s a God thing, that…
FORT OGLETHORPE (WDEF) – The Catoosa County Fire Chief said he suspects at least ten recent fires in Catoosa and Walker County were set by the same man. Fire Chief Randy Camp said the suspect fits the profile of a serial arsonist. “The fires, they start small typically and they get bigger,” says Camp. “So they just aren’t content. That’s…
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) – Tennessee officials announce that Lodge Manufacturing is expanding in South Pittsburg. The $56 million expansion should create 239 more jobs. Lodge has been making cast iron cookware in South Pittsburg for 126 years, making them the oldest such manufacturer in the country. But demand for their products is growing so their production line will grow…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) – The Remote Area Medical or RAM clinic is back in the Tennessee Valley this weekend. The RAM clinic is a nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision, and medical care to underserved and uninsured individuals. All services are free, and no ID is required. Services available at the clinic will include dental cleanings,…
A mother is pleading to the public for answers, after her daughter’s body was discovered in the woods near Chattanooga, earlier this year.
South Pittsburg, TN-(WDEF=TV) It was David vs Goliath on the high school gridiron Thursday as 1A powerhouse South Pitt entertained 6A powerhouse Oakland. All Patriots as they won it 49-10. The Patriots are considered one of the best teams in the country. They’re ranked 25th in the country in the latest USA Today Prep Poll. The Pirates actually grabbed the…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) We got our first glimpse of the Mocs basketball team on Thursday evening at McKenzie Arena with the Blue-Gold scrimmage. UTC should be able to throw some size at opponents this season. Kansas transfer Silvo D e Sousa is 6’9 250, while teammate Avery Diggs is listed at 6’10, 255. Mocs season opener is November 9th on the road…
The Hamilton County School Board met Thursday night. The topic that brought in large crowds was school reading lists.
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) – The Catoosa County Fire Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying an arson suspect from last night. The fire happened just after midnight, early Wednesday morning in Fort Oglethorpe. The video shows a man in a hoodie walking toward the back of the building at Lafayette Road and Riddle Street near the Cloud…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – After Mayor Jim Coppinger announced that he won’t be running for reelection, more Hamilton County lawmakers are addressing his legacy. “I think he’s been a great leader. He’s been great to work with, there’s no doubt. And I think he’s been forward thinking as well,” says County Commissioner Sabrena Smedley. “I think that Hamilton County government…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The city of Chattanooga is looking at the possibility of buying a hotel near Bonny Oaks. Officials say the Airport Inn hotel could potentially be turned into apartments for low-income residents. The Airport inn is located on Lee Highway and would be purchased for $2.8 million. Money from the American Rescue Plan Act would help finance the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Ever Since vaccinations have become readily available to the public, children under the age of 12 have been left out, leaving them vulnerable to the virus. But that is expected to change soon as the White House announced they are completing operation planning to make sure those vaccines are easily accessible to everyone- including children.” “Kids have…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Five people were able to escape a house fire this morning in Eastdale. The fire happened after 3:30 this morning in the 3700 block of Hemingway Drive. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department, the fire started at a car that was in the driveway and spread quickly to the house. Firefighters were able to contain the fire…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) — Gordon Lee softball swept Johnson County in a Wednesday afternoon doubleheader, 10-2 and 18-0. Trojans packed their bags for the state tournament in Columbus next week. Gordon Lee is eyeing a seventh straight state championship. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Gordon Lee High School, High School Softball, Softball
The Cleveland Police Department hosted its Media Day to give local journalists a chance to understand how CPD operates and communicates.
Illegal drug use in the Tennessee Valley is following a dangerous trend, according to local officials.
At a press conference on the front steps of the historic Hamilton County Courthouse, Mayor Jim Coppinger broke the news.
Before they go trick or treating, make sure the child has a good dinner, a healthy dinner.
Chattanooga gas prices have risen once again.
Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger will not run for re-election in 2022.
Everybody loves a parade, and that’s exactly what will take place on Saturday, November the 6th in Fort Oglethorpe!
On October 26th 1998, Barbara Wooden was reported missing by her husband Hugh Wooden. No one in Mrs. Wooden’s family has heard from her in 23 years.