CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – Cleveland Police report they are investigating a social media threat directed toward the High School on riday. They have increased their presence at Cleveland High today as a precaution. The post was made around 8 PM on Thursday. Police are working with the District Attorney’s office and Homeland Security to identify…… MORE
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Proposed Apison development causes nearby residents to voice disapproval
The proposed layout of a new commercial/residential area in Apison at 10330 East Brainerd Road. (From: Regional Planning Agency) APISON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Rapid growth and growing backlash has become a recurring theme in Hamilton County. The latest such example is in Apison. When you get past Ooltewah-Ringgold Road along East Brainerd Road, there is not…… MORE
‘Jail and Bail” raises funds for Heritage Park inclusive playground
Hamilton County Commissioner Lee Helton and Collegedale Commission candidate Billy Burnette being “arrested”, so they can be “bailed” out to raise money for an inclusive playground at Jack Benson Heritage Park. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-Several local leaders were arrested Thursday… for a good cause. The Jail and Bail Fundraiser was held at the Jack Benson Heritage…… MORE
Chattanooga Police investigating fatal crash involving pedestrian
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police (CPD) are investigating a fatal crash on I-75 that involved a pedestrian. CPD responded to a pedestrian struck call October 17, 2024 at 7:15 a.m. They were dispatched near 720 Interstate 75. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased 25-year-old man. CPD reported the preliminary investigation revealed the man was…… MORE
Doctors raise Breast Cancer Awareness throughout October
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Throughout the Month of October, Parkridge Medical Center and Chattanooga Imaging are spreading hope to women affected by Breast Cancer. “The survival rates are actually improving, and I think, and many people in the breast imaging practice world believe that that is in large part due to improving therapies, but also improving…… MORE
Free trees offered to EPB customers for greener Chattanooga
MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — EPB customers are getting a change to take home up to two free trees this weekend as part of their Tree ReLeaf program. October 19, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., EPB customers can claim two free trees per household at Reflection Riding’s Native Plant Nursey. Participants will need…… MORE
Firefighters respond to early morning apartment fire in Red Bank
UPDATE (10/17/2024): Red Bank Fire Chief, Brent Sylar, ruled the Willox Creek Apartment Complex fire an accident. Chief Sylar also stated that the fire started in the attic above the stairwell to apartment units 11-16. The damages total around $427,000. RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) — Firefighters responded to an early morning apartment fire in Red…… MORE
Catoosa schools score third highest SAT marks in Georgia
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – Catoosa County is proud of their student SAT scores. The school system had the third highest set of scores in Georgia. Their average score was 1129. Only two city school systems did better. Superintendent Charles Nix says “This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students,…… MORE
Tennessee starts early voting on Wednesday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Early voting kicked off on Wednesday in the Volunteer State . “The whole point of being in this country is you have a right to state your opinion. There has never been a more important time or important vote that I know of than this one we’re currently in,” said Joseph…… MORE
Big Lots to close another 56 locations in 27 states. Here’s where.
MGN Big Lots is adding dozens of locations to its list of stores slated to close as part of the discount retailer’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. The Columbus, Ohio-based company plans to shut down another 56 locations in 27 states, it said in a regulatory filing on Friday. The development comes a week after Big Lots listed…… MORE
