2 injured after both cars roll in I-75 crash in Bradley County Sunday
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — Two people went to the hospital with minor injuries after a crash caused both cars involved to roll several times on I-75 southbound in Bradley County Sunday. According to a Facebook post from Bradley County EMS, the crash happened around 6 p.m. near mile marker...
Southeast Weather: Wind Chill Explained as Seasonal Cold Impacts the Tennessee Valley
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Huntsville, Alabama – Winter in the Tennessee Valley rarely brings the sustained Arctic cold seen farther north, but wind often becomes the defining factor that turns seasonal cold into a safety concern....
Ooltewah man charged with slew of car burglaries Saturday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A man is behind bars after deputies say he broke into multiple cars in Ooltewah on Saturday. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says several burglaries were reported near the 8300 block of Front Gate Circle in Ooltewah Saturday morning. Deputies say that four cars were...
Beaming with confidence: Olympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson East tackles RSV
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — From the balance beam to tackling motherhood, meet Olympic Gold-medal gymnast Shawn Johnson East, who is no stranger to challenges. Still, nothing prepared her for when her first two children were babies and caught Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV, and one landed in the hospital due to a...
Two-vehicle crash resulted in two adults trapped inside
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Saturday, multiple agencies responded to a two-vehicle crash on Paul Huff Parkway in front of Lowe’s. According to Bradley County EMS, one vehicle came to rest on its side with two adults trapped inside. Cleveland Fire Department crews quickly and safely freed the...
Brides and Grooms to be explore options at Tennessee Valley Bridal Fair
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 hosted the annual Tennessee Valley Bridal Fair today, bringing together brides and grooms to be for a one stop wedding planning experience. From flowers and food to photographers and venues, couples had an endless selection of vendors to help bring their special day...
Revisiting The Significance Of “We Will Not Be Satisfied Until…” Mural
In the heart of Downtown Chattanooga, at 300 East Martin Luther King Boulevard, the AT&T Building features one of the most stunning and monumental murals in the Scenic City (and the country, for that matter). The mural honors Martin Luther King Jr. and the surrounding community, is entitled “We Will...
The Best Breakfast Burrito In Tennessee Is Hiding Inside This Down-Home Restaurant
Sometimes the most extraordinary things come wrapped in a simple flour tortilla. At Aretha Frankensteins in Chattanooga, they’ve perfected the art of the breakfast burrito, creating something so satisfying that people across Tennessee consider it worth the drive. This isn’t some chain restaurant churning out...
Hamilton County parents, coaches: Anonymous tip line creates more problems than solutions
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — An anonymous reporting system used across Hamilton County Schools is drawing scrutiny after parents and coaches raised concerns that it’s being misused. When James Berry’s son took the field at Soddy Daisy High School, he expected the toughest battles to show up on the...
Crash snarls traffic on I-24 eastbound in Marion County early Saturday morning
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — We're working to learn more about a serious crash that brought traffic to a standstill on I-24 eastbound in Marion County Saturday morning. It happened just before 6 a.m. around mile marker 139, according to TDOT. Traffic was completely stopped before Tennessee Highway Patrol started to divert...
