CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-UTC’s Ethics in Criminal Justice hosted its annual Pouring with a Purpose event on Thursday. The project for students used to create abstract paintings that explore ethical dilemmas. The Paintings also help students understand potential solutions within the justice system. All proceeds from the paintings that are purchased will go toward the Children’s…… MORE
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HCSO’s reentry program hosts inmate job fair
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) reentry program hosted a job fair for inmates at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. Local organizations and businesses came to provide inmates with resources and opportunities for employment for inmates who will be transitioning back into society soon. Prior to the event,…… MORE
Several TVA campsites & visitor centers closing for winter
RACCOON MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) will be closing six campgrounds and several visitor centers for the upcoming winter. The following six campgrounds will close Friday, November 15, and reopen March 15, 2025: Cherokee Dam — Cherokee Dam Reservation in Jefferson City, Tenn. Douglas Dam Headwater — Douglas Dam Reservation near Sevierville,…… MORE
Collegedale officers under investigation after Knoxville incident
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Some Collegedale police officers are under investigation after an unnamed incident that occurred in Knoxville. Burlon Hayworth The Collegedale Police Department (CPD) stated they were made aware on November 5, 2024, of an incident that Andrew Carter occurred at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. The incident occurred several days prior to…… MORE
Police arrest bank robbery suspect on East 23rd Street
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police have charged a man with the attempted robbery of a bank on Thursday. It happened at the First Horizon Bank on East 23rd Street just before 2 PM. Police say Raleigh Haney entered the bank wearing a red bandanna over his face and produced what looked like a gun. He…… MORE
Rossville man pleads guilty to child molestation charges
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) – North Georgia court officials report a Rossville man pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation and child molestation last week. Jarred Hosch pleaded guilty to a total of five charges on November 8. Prosecutors say he created a pornographic image of intellectually disabled children. A G-V-I investigation found more child sex abuse material…… MORE
Puckett’s saves time in the kitchen with their Thanksgiving offers
Graci Burnett and Brody Laws join News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview downtown Chattanooga’s Puckett’s Thanksgiving menu and service hours. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Spend more time gobbling up food than cooking in the kitchen with Puckett’s Thanksgiving menu and food service. Puckett’s offers southern comfort food and southern hospitality nearly every day of the…… MORE
Tri-State Summit discusses Regional Alignment
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Leaders across the region were invited to downtown Chattanooga for the Tri-State Summit across the last couple of days to access tools, connections, and resources to inspire responsible growth. This event was designed for the elected and community leaders across Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee to engage in a program of education, professional…… MORE
Loss of farmlands discussion at Thrive Tri-State Summit
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Panels at the Thrive Tri-State met to discuss the high stakes of disappearing farmland. As farms are the beating heart of landscape across the country, they are also continuing to be at risk as corporations are slowly invading these rural areas. Jessica Wilson stated that the “state of Tennessee is seeing a…… MORE
Entrance to South Broad Stadium to be on Riverwalk, public transit to be encouraged
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The construction of the South Broad Stadium continues. Thursday, a different element of the visitor experience was discussed, how people are going to get to South Broad Stadium? The Tennessee Riverwalk is a big part of the South Broad development, as the stadium’s entrance will be on the path itself and not…… MORE
