Burglary Investigation Underway at Saddle Ridge School
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help as detectives investigate a burglary and theft at Saddle Ridge Elementary-Middle School. According to a press release from Sheriff Steve Wilson, the incident occurred sometime between March 27 and April 6, during the Walker County Schools spring break period.
Chattanooga city council advances CARTA booting resolution, adds repayment amendment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga City Council members continue to shape a resolution that would give CARTA the authority to boot vehicles with unpaid tickets. Tuesday Councilman Dennis Clark proposed an amendment to help people who cannot immediately pay their fines. “It allows us to create a structured repayment plan...
It’s Burger Week in Chattanooga – and Burger Republic is serving it up
It’s Burger Week in Chattanooga, and Mary Gillis stopped by Burger Republic to see what they’re cooking up for the big week. From their special Burger Week feature to a peek at some other fanfavorite menu items, there’s no shortage of mouthwatering options to sink your teeth into.
Chattanooga Riverwalk bridge nears deadline to reopen after 6 month closure
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Almost 6 months after it began, we're getting an update Monday on a project to renovate a well-traveled walking bridge along Chattanooga's riverwalk. On October 20th, 2025 the bridge located near the rowing center on the Riverwalk closed. At the time, the city said it was...
This year’s count shows a drop in homelessness in Chattanooga region
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – This year’s Point-In-Time count shows a drop of homelessness in our region. This year’s count happened on one night on January 28. It found 939 homeless people in our 11 county region. That was a drop of 14% from last year. About two thirds...
Pet of the Week: Billy Joe!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Meet this week’s Pet of the Week: Billy Joe!. I’m a 1-year-old, 63-pound bundle of goofy, lovable energy just waiting to find my forever home. If you’re looking for a best friend who can keep you laughing and snuggle up with you at the end of the day, I might just be your guy.
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Ringgold — Furniture & a Friendly Pup
Looking for something useful or heartwarming in Ringgold? This week’s local freebies include comfy furniture and even a sweet dog looking for a new home. Check out what your neighbors are giving away!
Orlinda’s Jepson named finalist for Tennessee Farmer of the Year
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation are pleased to announce the regional winners of the 2026 Tennessee Farmer of the Year competition. From tulips, strawberries, melons, cattle and pigs to wheat, soybeans, corn and pumpkins, these three producers represent the best of Tennessee’s broad agricultural and forestry production.
EPB warns of phishing email scam
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — EPB is warning locals of a new email scam claiming to be from EPB about a “new webmail platform” and asking EPB Business Customers to “upgrade” their email account. They say this message is not from EPB. They say the scam pressures...
Rossville Work-Light Spat Ends In Front-Yard Killing
A routine repair job on a Rossville street turned into a fatal confrontation Friday night, leaving neighbors shaken and a longtime maintenance worker dead after what witnesses describe as an argument over a bright work light. Deputies say 59-year-old maintenance worker Jerry Hightower was found shot in the front yard...
