CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee House of Representatives has passed House Bill 300, a measure aimed at strengthening enforcement against the use of license plate flippers. The devices in question allow drivers to obscure or alter their license plates at the push of a button. The bill, sponsored by Representative Greg Martin, gives law…… MORE
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Judge rejects Colton Moore’s bid for damages over capitol arrest
Georgia House Speaker lifts ban against Colton Moore ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) — An Atlanta judge denied Colton Moore’s attempt to collect damages for his arrest at the state capitol. The state Senator from Trenton was trying to enter the Georgia House for a joint session address by the Governor. However, the House Speaker had banned…… MORE
Former Chatt Prep teacher arrested again, now facing federal charges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Former Chattanooga Preparatory School teacher Kenya White has Kenya White been arrested again. White is now facing federal charges, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office’s website. He was recently arrested on sexual exploitation and kidnapping charges from two years ago. The school is investigating why they hired him when he…… MORE
CPD arrest a suspect for a shooting on Manor Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 35-year-old Shamieka Courtesy: CPD Hart after a shooting on the 3900 block of Manor Road. Hart is being charged with aggravated assault, felony reckless endangerment, and unlawful possession of a firearm. On February 28, at almost 9 P.M., Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call…… MORE
Volunteer firefighters battled Hixson house fire
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) responded to a structure fire located at 8637 Freeling Varner Road. At 11:00 pm Thursday night, a neighbor heard a popping noise, went to investigate and found a house on fire. The VFD responded to a structure fire located at 8637 Freeling Varner Road. First…… MORE
CHI Memorial Awards $60,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits Focused on Health and Well-being
CHI Memorial recently awarded $60,000 in grant money to three local nonprofits working to improve health and well-being in the Chattanooga area. The recipients—Medical Foundation of Chattanooga, The Lighthouse Collective, and La Paz—are each addressing different aspects of community health. Chris Sands, a grant recipient from the 20-26 Community Health Grant, expressed his gratitude for…… MORE
Tivoli Theatre in Downtown Chattanooga Receives $1 Million Donation for Major Renovations
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF) Downtown Chattanooga’s iconic Tivoli Theatre is undergoing a significant transformation, and the community got an exclusive update on the exciting renovations during the Rotary Club meeting today. The historic theatre, a cornerstone of Chattanooga’s cultural scene, is set to undergo extensive upgrades with a generous $1 million donation from the BlueCross BlueShield of…… MORE
‘The Dream’ faces more scrutiny from Beer Board after January shootout
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga nightclub continues to be in hot water after a pair of shootings within the past four months. The Dream on Glass Street in Avondale is facing its second round of sanctions due to these shooting incidents. A security guard for “The Dream” nightclub shooting back at a gunman with an…… MORE
South Pittsburg high school students learn how to ‘arrive alive’
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF)- South Pittsburg high school students learned about how dangerous distracted driving can be on Thursday. They took part in the Arrive Alive tour, sponsored by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. The tour allows students to step into a vehicle and simulate impaired driving by using a VR headset. The “Arrive Alive”…… MORE
Frozen Foods Saving Time & Money
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – March is here, and that means it’s time to celebrate National Frozen Food Month. Whether you’re feeding a busy family on the go or looking for ways to save time in the kitchen, frozen foods are proving to be a game-changer for households across America. New research from the National Frozen…… MORE
