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Collegedale election ends in tie, runoff possible

Collegedale election ends in tie, runoff possible

(L-R):  Billy Burnette,  Debbie Baker COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The Hamilton County Election Commission confirms a local race two weeks ago ended in a tie. Collegedale voters were picking their city commission. Laura Howse and Tim Johnson won outright. But Debbie Baker and Billy Burnette tied for the final spot. Each candidate got 2,282 votes.…

Ridgeland High School incident leads to student arrest

Ridgeland High School incident leads to student arrest

ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) —  A minor classroom disagreement led to a physical altercation. The incident began when one student offered another an oatmeal cream pie, which the recipient refused. According to the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, the refusal led to playful teasing and the student poking the snack with a pencil. However, the situation intensified…

The Creative Discovery Museum turns into a Winter Playland

Mackenzie Steele joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview upcoming winter events at the Creative Discovery Museum. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Creative Discovery Museum keeps the fun in learning going and keeps the kids busy with their December events. The Creative Discovery Museum is bringing back their Winter Playland which features “un-brr-lievable” activities in…

Small plane crashes on Shallowford Road near CHA

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  We’re learning more about the plane crash that occurred this evening on Shallowford Road near the Chattanooga Airport. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) reported this was a small, single engine plane. Two occupants where aboard the aircraft when the crash took place, both are still alive. CFD reported one occupant was…

Conservatorship battle over Life Care owner set for Wednesday

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)-  A significant legal battle is looming on Wednesday in Cleveland involving America’s largest private nursing home company. The future of Life Care Centers of America, headquartered  in Cleveland, will be determined in an emergency petition hearing here in Bradley County on Wednesday. The dispute is over who should be handling important documents…

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