CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “It’s like hopelessness. We don’t get the proper resources. We don’t get no help. So when you’re coming up out here, it’s like, this is life,” says T. West of Grove Street, Chattanooga. Days after a gunman opened fire into a neighborhood party and still no suspects, community members are on edge and frustrated officials aren’t doing…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga was rocked by a tragic weekend of violence, and now the community wants answers. “Particularly the last eighteen months with the pandemic, all of us, the communities, the world, are living in a heightened state of crisis,” says Sejal West with Volunteer Behavior Healthcare. A 14-year-old girl was among those shot on Grove Street Saturday…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – With the coronavirus mutating and now sweeping through our younger, unvaccinated generations, teachers say it’s worse now than ever before. “We all went into last year thinking it was going to be the most difficult year of our lives and maybe up to that point it was but this year has been so much worse because this…
How far did a Jasper Middle Social Studies teacher go to earn her Golden Apple Award? Her path has lead her to yard sales all over our area.
Fitness trainer DeEric Williams has some simple exercises to help achieve toned arms.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Cole Copeland started six games as a freshman quarterback for the Mocs in 2017, but then he was suspended the following season for academics. The Bradley Central grad eventually left the team. With his college football career going no where, Copeland worked up the courage to seek a return to UTC. Now he’s making the grades and also starting…
After the shooting, this weekend on grove street resulting in two deaths, some people from the community are trying to bring awareness to this violence.
You hear about STEM programs all the time these days. They help students develop a logical thought process, and they are also a gateway to the high paying jobs of tomorrow. Students at OLPH are getting a leg up in their Learning Lab Smart Library.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “They’re all in gangs. They’re violent. They’re young. They don’t have no guidance, no parents,” says Irma Mendoza in response to the nine shootings with three fatalities in Chattanooga this weekend. “Nobody cares about them so they get killed and it’s just like…nothing,” says Mendoza. One of the weekend shootings was outside of 1124 Grove Street. Seven…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The once-in-a-decade district redrawing for Hamilton County is officially underway, but not everyone agrees with how the process has been handled so far. “(You must) Involve the public more by giving people information before your meeting so that they can be prepared to ask questions at your meeting,” says State Representative, Yusuf Hakeem. The first…
ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he will use federal COVID-19 aid to pay $1,000 bonuses to every police officer, sheriff’s deputy, firefighter and emergency medical technician statewide. Other workers who will be eligible include prison and jail guards, probation and parole officers and 911 dispatchers. The governor also plans $300 payments to volunteer firefighters statewide. His office…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) – The Pfizer Covid -19 Booster shot is now available in Hamilton County. Last week the CDC approved Pfizer booster shots for everyone over the age of 65 and today is the first day the booster shot has been available to residents who fit the criteria- but if you are wanting a booster- you’ll first need to…
By TOM HAYS and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — R. Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem “I Believe I Can Fly,” was convicted Monday in a sex trafficking trial after decades of avoiding criminal responsibility for numerous allegations of misconduct with young women and children. A jury of seven men and five women found Kelly,…
Apple users can now take advantage of a lot of new features on its latest software update. Here’s a look at some of the new tools.
Update: FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) – The G.B.I. have arrested two people in connection to the fatal shooting that happened Thursday night in Fort Oglethorpe. The G.B.I says that Malachi Housley and Keishun Rowe, who are both 18-years-old from Chattanooga, were arrested Friday and charged with Felony Murder. The incident happened at the Oglethorpe Ridge Apartments on Cloud Springs Road…
Janet Hinds was found guilty of 8 charges in the death of Chattanooga Police Officer Nicholas Galinger.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Historical Society is a relatively new nonprofit. Starting a little over a year ago. It has yet to OFFICIALLY open. There’s still work to be done. Especially securing storage space. But it’s only a matter of time. Chattanooga hasn’t had an historical society for decades. But when it’s set to go, you’ll be able to really…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – Throughout the Tennessee Valley and North Georgia, the economy seems to be on the rebound. Chattanooga’s unemployment last month was the lowest in 18 months, while the jobless rate in Dalton fell to the lowest in over a decade. “If you want a job in Dalton, Georgia, you can get it in almost any industry,” says Dalton…
Calhoun, GA-(WDEF-TV) Calhoun handed Cedartown their first loss of the season Thursday night with a 31-7 victory over the Bulldogs. The Yellow Jackets scored on a half-back pass just before halftime to go up 17-7 at the break. Then on their first possession of the third quarter, quarterback Christian Lewis hit Quin Smith for a 95-yard touchdown. Categories: Sports –…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A few familiar faces from our news station were invited to speak to a media class at Central High School today. Partnering with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, News 12’s Chip Chapman and Andy Santoro spoke to the students about the evolving work of local news and journalism. The Sheriff’s office explained how they work side by…
The US Food and Drug Administration says it will grant emergency use authorization for a booster dose of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine in people 65 and older as well as those in high risk of exposure jobs.
UPDATE: The jury will continue their deliberations on Friday. _________ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – During the fourth day of the Janet Hinds trial, the state rested and the defense began to call their witnesses. It’s been a busy day in the courtroom, as closing arguments were presented- BUT one thing is evident- we will soon know the fate of Janet Hinds….
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – Investigators have charged 6 juveniles with auto burglaries and the shooting of a K-9 officer on Wednesday. The crimes and chase happened in Cleveland, while the suspects were picked up later in Chattanooga. It began early Wednesday morning around 1:40 AM when Cleveland Police responded to an auto burglary in progress call at Park Oaks Apartments…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Monoclonal antibodies seem to be all the rage these days. As of last week, seven states with high COVID and low vaccination rates – including Tennessee and Georgia – accounted for nearly 70 percent of the nation’s antibody orders. And while some are expressing concerns over a lack of supply, Jacob Standefer with Access Pharmacy says they…