Local and Logistics Expert Reaction to Rising Gas Prices
Nationwide gas prices are the highest they’ve been in seven years and up 40% since January, according to AAA.
Motorheads gearing up for Chattanooga Motorcar Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Car fanatics are in for a special treat with the return of the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. “I’m really excited about sharing Chattanooga and the motorcar culture that we have here with all of my car guy friends from all over the world,” says Festival Grand Marshall, Corky Coker. The fun-filled event is set to feature a…
Golden Apple Award: Amy Millican, LaFayette Middle School
LAFAYETTE, GA (WDEF) -Good teachers balance warmth and compassion with the firmness it takes to get things done. The describes Lafayette Middle School’s Amy Millican to a “T”. Jamie Debity is the Principal at LaFayette Middle School. She says, “Miss Millican does a wonderful job with her special needs children. She is here for them. She is like a mother…
Could the Merck Covid-19 Pill be a game changer in this pandemic?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – On Monday the pharmaceutical company Merck asked the FDA to grant emergency use authorization for a covid-19 pill. If granted, this would be the first oral medication approved for the virus — and could be helpful in the fight against Covid-19. Molnupiravir is targeted toward unvaccinated people who develop covid-19 symptoms. Early trials show if the medication…
Living Well With Troy – Sinus Infections
ENT Specialist Dr. Hoffman talks about sinus infections. The symptoms to look for and how to treat it.
Plastic Surgeon helping children with facial deformities returns to Chattanooga
A plastic surgeon globally recognized for helping children who were born with severe facial deformities has returned to Chattanooga.
The oldest public school now has the newest public sign
Alums and staff work to get new sign for Howard High
Our oldest public school now has the newest public sign. Here is what it took to get it in What’s Right With Our Schools.
Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Revving Up This Weekend
The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival is set to rev up this Friday. The festival is set to include fun events like a road rally, a car auction, and a race track competition.
TBI sounds the alarm on counterfeit drugs and addiction
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Overdoses and Counterfeit pills are on the rise in the Volunteer state, and early data shows they have increased to an alarming new level, causing officials to sound the alarm On Monday, the TBI, health department, and other organizations gathered to discuss the rapidly rising rates of overdoses and illegal drugs. “Sounding the alarm once again of…
Food Service Hiring Event Showcases Need for Restaurant Workers
Economic experts say the restaurant industry was the hardest hit during COVID.
Chemical Spill at Fort Oglethorpe Factory
An employee at a factory in Fort Oglethorpe is being treated for chemical exposure, in an accident that brought significant response from local emergency personnel.
TECH BYTE: Uber Reserve Coming to Airports
The holiday season is right around the corner, and most people are starting to think about their travel plans.
20th Annual Chattanooga Oktoberfest
The Chattanooga Market saw record breaking crowds for the 20th Annual Oktoberfest over the weekend.
Family Promise’s Food Truck and Fun Fest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today is World Homeless Day and Family Promise used the day to raise money and awareness. The organization hosted their Food Truck and Fun Fest. Family promise helps homeless families with children and families that are near homeless. Organizers of today’s event says that days like today help raise awareness to how close some people are to…
COVID-19 vaccine protest in Fort Oglethorpe
Supporters of Tennessee Neighbors for Liberty protested Saturday in support of Nurses and staff members at CHI Memorial in Ft. Oglethorpe.
Chattanooga creator of Songlorius success leads to Shark Tank
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Ellen was a Starbucks barista and Omayya was a railroad employee. Both were part-time musicians. “We deliver personalized studio-quality songs so it sounds like something you hear on the radio and all the songs are original,” said Omayya Atout. “If somebody wants this song all they have to do is go to our website, they get to…
Open Records Request for Hamilton County School Parents Information Withdrawn
An open records request for Hamilton County school parents’ personal information was canceled shortly after becoming public due to many parents’ objections.
Mental disturbance call leads to 71-year-old Cleveland man’s shooting death
Thursday morning, Cleveland police shot and killed an armed man on Springhill Drive after responding to a 911 call officials say his wife made. Three officers responded to what officials are calling a mental disturbance call.
When will the pandemic become endemic?
Will the COVID-19 pandemic finally become endemic? Dr. Jensen Hyde says yes – but multiple factors will have to come into play.
Cleveland Police searching for Robbery Suspect
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) – The Cleveland Police Department is asking for the public’s help with a robbery that happened this week. October 4th Cavalier Finance on Keith Street was robbed. Police say the accused male was wearing a grey hoodie, about 6’2 with a beard, and assaulted an employee before fleeing on foot. “We are asking anybody if they were in…
Local Lawmaker pushing for more aggressive laws for assaulting K9 Officers
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) – A Bradley County K9 officer that was shot in the line of duty could soon have a law named after him. “Joker’s Law” aims to make the consequences for shooting and injuring a K9 officer in the state of Tennessee – the most aggressive in the country. Bradley County K9 Officer, Joker, was shot multiple times…
EPB Home Uplift energy Program Invested with More Money
EPB will be partnering with TVA and the City of Chattanooga to invest another $1.2 million dollars into the Home Uplift Energy renovation program.
Cleveland Police Hosts Breakfast To Kick Off National Faith and Blue Weekend
The Chaplain Corps of the Cleveland Police Department held a free breakfast at a local Chick-Fil-A this morning as part of the National Faith and Blue Weekend kicking off.
Mystery lingers around cause of California oil pipeline leak
Investigators searching for the cause of an oil pipeline break off the Southern California coast have pointed to the possibility that a ship anchor dragged the line across the seabed and cracked it.