Student pulls knife in Brainerd High classroom, officials say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A tense moment unfolded inside a Brainerd High School classroom Thursday morning when authorities say a student pulled a knife and pointed it at another student, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said a teacher quickly stepped in, convincing the student to put...
DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: OCTOBER 28, 2025.
**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.**. CHARGES: DUI-DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS; IMPROPER LANE CHANGE/FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LANE; TURN SIGNAL REQUIREMENTS;. TOTAL CHARGES: 3. **CREDIT FOR ARREST DOCUMENTATION AND THE DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE OFFICIAL SEAL:...
Code enforcement blitz coming soon for District 1
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The city of Chattanooga’s Code Enforcement wing will be doing what they call an “enforcement blitz” in District 1. That district includes the Lookout Valley, Mountain Creek Road and Dayton Boulevard areas. They’ll be looking for overgrown yards, trash buildup, and rundown...
Parkridge Opens New Mental Health Therapy Center at UTC
The Parkridge Health System opened a new mental health therapy center at UTC campus, expanding mental health services for both staff and students. Located at 718 McCallie Ave. Suite 5217, the Parkridge Mental Health Therapy Center aims to bring more accessible, evidence-based care directly into the university...
Saving lives together: Greg O₂ and LifeVac team up to prevent choking deaths
James sat down with Rob Creswell from Greg O₂ to talk about an important community initiative and a special opportunity to make a life-saving difference. Greg O₂’s primary mission is simple but powerful — to prevent further choking deaths. The organization is working tirelessly to ensure...
Law and Order October 29
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 25-011371 – 5300 BLK Spriggs Street – Theft – Police spoke with the complainant who reported seeing a man attempting to steal a tool bag from his front porch. The man grabbed the bag but quickly dropped it. He was wearing a gray jacket and a...
Chattanooga Riverfront redevelopment moves forward after Hamilton County Commission vote
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Plans to revitalize Chattanooga's riverfront are moving forward following a vote to approve the budget for the project by Hamilton County commissioners Wednesday. River City Company Officials say plans to revitalize the area date back to 2022. 3D renderings show enhanced riverfront amenities,...
Five Saddle Ridge Students Hospitalized
ROCK SPRING, GA (WDEF) – Following recent reports of kratom-related hospitalizations in Walker County, health experts are warning parents about the dangers this unregulated substance poses to adolescents. Kratom is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. Its leaves contain compounds that can act as both a...
Chattanooga man charged with DUI, homicide after Wednesday crash kills 2
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A man is facing homicide and DUI charges after a crash on North Moore Road that killed 2 people Wednesday, according to Chattanooga Police. Around 3:30 p.m., CPD says officers were dispatched to the 600 block of North Moore Road for a multi-vehicle crash. CPD says...
Harold Nichols sues over lethal injection records amid EKG issues in Tennessee
Harold Wayne Nichols, who has two weeks to decide how the state will kill him, is suing because he says the Tennessee Department of Correction has withheld important information about the lethal injection drugs it may use to execute him. Nichols, 64, was sentenced to death for the 1988 rape and murder of 21-year-old...
