CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Teaching second graders can be extremely challenging and extremely rewarding. Andrew Barnett meets that challenge every day at St. Jude Elementary School in Chattanooga. We spent a little quality time in Mr. Barnett’s classroom for this week’s Golden Apple Award. Joshua Overton is the Principal at St. Jude. He describes Mr.…… MORE
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South Chickamauga Creek Greenway closing for wastewater improvements
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The South Chickamauga Creek Greenway will soon be closed temporarily for wastewater improvements. The City of East Ridge said they were notified by the Chattanooga Wastewater Department of a “significant infrastructure project to improve wastewater.” South Chickamauga Creek Greenway Closure / City of East Ridge The project will consist of…… MORE
Weather Update: Tuesday – October 29, 2024
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Tuesday: Partly cloudy PM. Mild. Dry. Highs: high 70’s. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: More clouds. Mild. Lows: high 50’s. Winds: SE @ 5 MPH. Wednesday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Breezy at times. Mild. Highs: high 70’s. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH, gusts 20. Overnight: Partly cloudy. Mild.…… MORE
Weather Update: Wednesday – October 30, 2024
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Wednesday: Patchy early fog. Cloud/Sun Mix. Breezy at times. Mild. Occasional drizzle. Highs: high 70’s. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH, gusts 20. Overnight: Partly cloudy. Mild. Lows: mid 60’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH, gusts 20. Thursday: Cloud / Sun Mix. Mild. Breezy at times. Highs: high…… MORE
Three sentenced to life for Fort Oglethorpe murder
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) — The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Superior Court sentenced three individuals to life in prison for murder. Keishann Rowe, Keonte Ragland, and Deonna Ragland, were found guilty of Felony Murder and Aggravated Assault in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Jaylon Eberhardt in 2021. On September 23, 2021, Keonte Ragland, his…… MORE
Drury Hotels opens first location in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Drury Hotels Company has opened the Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place, marking the company’s fifth location in the state. The new hotel, located off I-75 at 7301 Shallowford Road, brings 210 guest rooms and over 2,500 square feet of meeting space to the Chattanooga area. Just four miles from Chattanooga…… MORE
David Beg-Knows Chattanooga and gives his own story
CBS’ David Begnaud shares his own story of becoming a well-known journalist with News 12’s Chip Chapman. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – CBS’ David Begnaud was sent to Chattanooga to find a story in 48 hours and made time to stop by the News 12 station to give us his story. As part of his “Beg-Knows…… MORE
Collegedale Police Officer Enoch Hurd Dies After Off-duty Motocycle Accident
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A police officer injured earlier this month in an off-duty motorcycle accident in North Carolina has died. He was escorted home this past Sunday. 52-year-old Corporal Enoch Hurd died this past Friday evening from injuries sustained in the crash that occurred on Oct. 13th. According to the initial release by the Collegedale…… MORE
Honoring First Responders: A Day to Recognize Bravery and Commitment
October 28th is National First Responders Day; this is a time to recognize the dedication and bravery of those who serve our communities in emergencies. These heroes are often the first to arrive at the scene of emergencies, providing critical care and support. News 12 had the opportunity to speak with Amy Maxwell from Hamilton…… MORE
“Clerk’s Property Office” scam going around Hamilton County
MGN HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County residents need to be on the lookout for a potential scam. Hamilton County Register of Deeds Marc Gravitt issued a warning to county residents about deceptive letters sent by an organization calling itself the “Clerk’s Property Office.” These letters, which appear to be from an official government…… MORE
