A screenshot of a confrontation between two faculty members and a LFO student. One of the teachers involved, Kimberly Malone, was charged with cruelty to children. FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- We have obtained video of an incident that led to the arrest of a Catoosa County teacher. This video was provided to us by Catoosa…… MORE
Proposed rendering of the future inclusive playground of Jack Benson Heritage Park in East Brainerd. (From: TN Council on Developmental Disabilities) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A project to bring an inclusive playground to Heritage Park is set to get support from the Hamilton County government. The proposed 16,000 square foot playground would be designed for children…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Parkridge Medical Center is raising awareness about Mental Health on World Mental health Day. “It is basically to help individuals understand the breath of mental health to help people understand the numbers of people that are impacted by mental health, and then how mental health challenges impact our entire community,’ said …… MORE
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — A new Erlanger Primary Care Location has opened up in Ooltewah. This new Primary Care facility is located at 5953 Elementary Way, Suite 109. The new location will provide full-spectrum care for adults. Erlanger reported this facility will also house onsite lab services, EKG and X-ray capabilities, immunizations, health and wellness…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is conducting a death investigation in the 8200 block of Thrush Hollow Lane. HCSO reported that a suspect has been detained and that there is no immediate threat to the community. We will update this story as information becomes available. Categories: Crime, Featured, Local…… MORE
Lillian Lockhart MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A TBI investigation led to the indictment of a former Jasper Police officer for an intoxication incident. The 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, requested TBI agents investigate allegations of misconduct that involved a Jasper Police officer. Agents gathered from the investigation that Lillian Michele Lockhart showed…… MORE
(Left): Megan McKnight & Dr. Rahul Gupta (director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy) (Right): Megan McKnight and Dr. Michael Hole (White House Fellow with the Domestic Policy Council) / UTC WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) — UTC’s Center for Wellbeing Director, Megan McKnight, received special recognition for opioid overdose prevention. McKnight was…… MORE
Video Courtesy: TVA CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — TVA is heading down south to help with relief after Hurricane Milton swept over Florida. TVA posted on Facebook that over 100 lineworkers and heavy equipment left this morning to help Duke Energy restore power to those affected by Milton. TVA crew and a pair of TVA helicopters…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Country rock singer, Brantley Gilbert is performing in Chattanooga soon and is helping give back to hurricane victims. Gilbert is set to perform at McKenzie Arena on October 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Last night, it was announced that all remaining tickets are now $15 Hurricane Relief Tickets. These tickets can…… MORE
Rita Bunch / Erlanger CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Rita Bunch has been appointed Vice President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of both Erlanger East and North hospitals. Bunch previously served as President at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. During her time there, she was able to open new locations, strengthen key services, and…… MORE
