CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The DEA is sponsoring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, where officials were urging community members to safely dispose of any outdated and unusable medication. Calandra Smith, Assistant Director of Hamilton County Coalition, says, “We do this in April and in October. This is the 24th Annuel DEA National Drug Take…… MORE
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Chattanooga Comic Con 2024
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Comic Con is taking place this weekend at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Comic Con, which is an event where people of all ages come together to express their interests in a variety of different genres, is a two-day celebration of all these and more, bringing fans together with great artists…… MORE
Frazier Avenue Revamp Complete: New Paving and Safety Measures Enhancing Pedestrian Protection
The Frazier Avenue project has received some updates: the contractor has started paving for much smoother roads and driving conditions. Crews are actively re-striping and repaving Frazier Avenue. These changes come in response to community concerns about pedestrian safety, especially following tragic incidents earlier this year in which pedestrians lost their lives. As part of…… MORE
Dayton’s Annual Pumpkin Chunking Contest: A Fall Celebration of Fun and Community Spirit!
PumpkinFest is transforming Dayton into a colorful autumn wonderland! From delicious treats to exciting games, there’s something for everyone. Families can enjoy pumpkin carving, face painting, and more “This is our family Halloween alternative. Yes, there are lots of Halloween and fall activities! We have craft vendors and plenty of things for the kids to…… MORE
The BumbleBear Games are here in Chattanooga this weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — This weekend The BumbleBear Games are showing up at the Marriott, showcasing the arcade game, Killer Queen, at the BumbleBash5. This festival includes a very popular game, Killer Queen, along with various other modern arcade games. One of the CEOs and makers of the game, Nikita Mikros says, “The Beginnings of…… MORE
Masonic Lodge Vandal Suspect pleads guilty to arson
Kadum Harwood. Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man charged with arson in the vandalism of the Chattanooga Masonic Lodge last year has pleaded guilty in federal court. Kadum Harwood has pleaded guilty according to a federal plea document. Evidence showed that on September 4, 2023, Harwood traveled from his Catoosa County home…… MORE
YMCA consolidates preschool program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One of the Chattanooga YMCA’s preschool centers will be closing at the end of the year. The Y has announced that the Early Learning Language Immersion Center in Highland Park is closing. They say the lease for the building is expiring soon and pandemic-era funding is ending. However, they say all staff…… MORE
Construction in full swing at South Broad Stadium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future home of the Chattanooga Lookouts is starting to come together. The future South Broad Stadium broke ground in July, and progress up until now from the outside seemed a little slow. But now, things are rapidly picking up as the final pieces of the stadium puzzle are warming up in…… MORE
Dalton stabbing incident sends two to the hospital
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — Two individuals were hospitalized after a stabbing incident at Rose’s discount store on Glenwood Avenue in Dalton on Friday afternoon. Around 4:00 p.m., a man stabbed a woman multiple times inside the store. The suspect, who reportedly knew the victim, fled on foot but was confronted by a Dalton Police officer…… MORE
Dalton Police asking for public’s help in finding missing teen
Melendy Gomez-Pascual DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — The Dalton Police Department is asking for help in locating Melendy Gomez-Pascual. Pascual is a 17-year-old reported as a runaway October 22, 2024. Dalton Police reported a family member last saw Pascual on October 21 around 7:00 p.m. They later received a text from her saying she was leaving…… MORE
