DAYTON (WDEF) – The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has found several financial and policy issues in the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office. The findings cover a seven year period and the results have been turned over to the District Attorney General. Here are some of the findings: — The sheriff and jail staff improperly released inmates from…… MORE
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W Road closing due to slope stabilization from previous rock slide
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The W Road will be closing for a couple weeks due to slope stabilization. The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security announced the closing on Facebook. This work is due to a rock slide that occurred May 19. Starting Monday, October 14, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. is…… MORE
Chattanooga native promoted to Chief Petty Officer on USS Howard
Yeoman Chief Petty Officer Keyonna Suttles receiving her chief cover during a Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony / Navy Office of Community Outreach SOUTH CHINA SEA (WDEF) — A Chattanooga native was promoted to Chief Petty Officer on the USS Howard while in the South China Sea. Keyonna Suttles received her chief cover during a…… MORE
TBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Chattanooga
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – At the request of District Attorney General Coty Wamp, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents are looking into the circumstances leading up to a fatal officer-involved shooting on October 8. The preliminary investigation says members of the U.S. Marshals Service Smokey Mountain Fugitive Task Force attempted to locate a wanted…… MORE
Freedom Sings USA hosted an Open House Event for Veterans
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Freedom Sings USA hosted an open house in Lookout Valley filled with music, camaraderie, and support for the Veterans. This event was hosted to create a great opportunity for Veterans to connect with fellow service members as well as local songwriters, while exploring the benefits of music in day to day living. …… MORE
City Council employment agreement with Police Chief John Chambers
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Various members of the community came together for Chattanooga’s weekly City Council Meeting. As many important topics were discussed, one important event that happened within the meeting was the members of the Council voted to execute an official employment agreement with Police Chief John Chambers. Police Chief Chambers was originally appointed September…… MORE
Golden Apple: Ivy Academy, Skillern Elementary, Cara Stepp
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) – Most good teachers have a way turning their classrooms into a warm and inviting place to learn. At Ivy Academy, Cara Stepp helps the youngest students have a great kindergarten experience. That kind of personal attention earned Ms. Stepp this week’s Golden Apple Award. Ryan Dixon is the Principal at…… MORE
Dead body found inside pickup truck in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) — A dead body was discovered inside a pickup truck in Cherokee County on US 64. Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office reported at 10:18 p.m. October 7, 2024, Cherokee County Communications got a call about a suspicious male located in the Wolf Creek Community. The person who called reported they saw the…… MORE
Cumberland Trail to expand in Hamilton County
Part of the Cumberland Trail at the North Chickamauga Creek Gorge. HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Cumberland Trail is one of Tennessee’s most unique state parks. It stretches for hundreds of miles along Walden’s Ridge. However, there are gaps within that trail. The Cumberland Trail in Hamilton County will soon be expanding. The Chattanooga Audubon…… MORE
Chattanooga comes togethers for 1st Annual Violence Summit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga and Hamilton County Elected Officials and Community Members came together for the first annual Violence Summit on Tuesday. “So we have been meeting for months just to sit down and plan what is violence, what does violence look like from a city as well as a county perspective, and how to…… MORE
