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Frazier Avenue restriping project to begin next Monday

Frazier Avenue restriping project to begin next Monday

Frazier Avenue CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-  Work is slated to start on restriping Frazier Avenue to one lane each way next Monday. This is in the wake of a fatal crash last November that killed a mother and her baby after a road rage incident. After months of debate, this redesign hopes to mitigate future crashes…MORE

Soddy Daisy helps flood victims in Northwest Tennessee

SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Community Members in Soddy-Daisy are coming together to provide aid to folks in Northeast Tennessee.   “We now have two tractor trailer loads, big flatbed load, five cargo trailers and Cash that we are going to be going to Newport, Tennessee in the morning,” said Hamilton County Commissioner Gene-o Shipley   They have…MORE

Man arrested for theft at Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts

Man arrested for theft at Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts

William Hill and his truck caught on surveillance footage / Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A man has been arrested in connection to theft at Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts. The School Resource Deputy (SRD) was notified by school administration that a male was stealing property off of school grounds.…MORE

Chattanooga Police make second arrest in Eastgate Loop homicide

Chattanooga Police make second arrest in Eastgate Loop homicide

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Chattanooga Police (CPD) have made a second arrest in the Eastgate Loop homicide. Evidence presented to a Hamilton County Grand Jury led to a return indictment for Jadarius Conyers, and now Dominique Jones. Dominique Jones Jones was already being held at the Catoosa County Jail in Georgia for unrelated charges. He…MORE

CHA re-launches direct Delta LaGuardia flight

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — After being lost in the pandemic, the direct flight from Chattanooga (CHA) to LaGuardia (LGA) is re-launching. The Chattanooga Airport is holding an event tomorrow morning, October 8, 2024, to celebrate the flight’s return. Officials such as Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly, Chattanooga Airport President & CEO Jim Hall, and others will…MORE

Chattanooga State builds new expansion in Rhea County

Chattanooga State builds new expansion in Rhea County

Officials breaking ground on the Rhea County Higher Education Center / Chattanooga State Community College RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Chattanooga State Community College  (CSCC) is expanding their facilities to Dayton, Tennessee. CSCC broke ground on the new $20 million, 30,000 square foot facility Thursday, October 3 2024. This new building will house programs such…MORE

Nonprofit spreads word about new childhood cancer license plate

News 12 This Morning: Gloria Moser with The Grayson Foundation joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to highlight the importance of pediatric cancer awareness and spread the word about a new Tennessee license plate in the works. They need your help to reach their goal for pre-orders! CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — A foundation for pediatric cancer…MORE

The Hamilton County Home Show in East Ridge

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Camp Jordan Arena hosted The Hamilton County Home Show in East Ridge to help vendors showcase their products or services and get them out into the community. Those who came got to meet with local vendors face to face and talk about their housing plans and projects and discuss what services…MORE

Elder’s Ace Hardware Joins Forces with the Salvation Army

Elder’s Ace Hardware Joins Forces with the Salvation Army

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Elder’s Ace Hardware Store has decided to join forces with the Salvation Army and support Hurricane Helene Victims. In support of Hurricane Helene victims, Elder’s Ace Hardware has launched a fundraising campaign to aid the Salvation Army’s disaster relief efforts to help hurricane survivors. Community members are coming together demonstrating its commitment…MORE