Chattanooga TN

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Blood Assurance is offering e-gift cards starting this weekend to encourage more people to donate blood as platelet needs become increasingly critical in the Chattanooga area. From Saturday, May 9th, through Friday, May 15th, Blood Assurance will offer a $25 e-gift card to donors who give...

Chattanooga TN (WDEF) A Chattanooga nonprofit is calling on the community to help support local families by donating baby essentials to those in need. Choices is hosting a Community Baby Shower to restock its Baby Boutique, which provides free diapers, clothing, car seats, and other necessities to families enrolled in its parenting programs.

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 30-May 6. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

A Trion High School senior who was expected to graduate in just a few weeks is now in ICE custody following a traffic stop in Walker County. Nineteen-year-old Elder Aguilar-Macario was arrested on misdemeanor charges of driving without a license and failure to maintain lane. Following the arrest, he was transferred to Floyd County and later placed into the custody of...

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 26-004151 – 3300 Navajo Drive – Shots Fired – Police saturated the area of Navajo Drive and Alice Drive after a resident reported hearing a single gunshot south of Navajo. No obvious signs of nefarious activity were observed.

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — If you're driving in downtown Cleveland on Thursday, you'll want to avoid a major intersection while crews clean up a crash that police say created a 'massive hazard.'. This is at the intersection of Keith Street and 25th Street. Posting on Facebook at about 9:30 a.m....

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Concerns over a statewide redistricting proposal are growing as Tennessee lawmakers continue a special session focused on congressional map changes. In Nashville, lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow the state to redraw congressional district lines outside the traditional 10-year census cycle. During a House...

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen Chicken Bacon Ranch pizzas, according to the Hamilton County Health Department. They say while there have been no adverse reactions due to consumption, the FSIS warns that the product may still be in...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Newly obtained video provides a closer look into a deadly officer involved shooting on Highway 58 in Chattanooga last year. Security footage from that night shows when multiple units from the Chattanooga Police and Hamilton County Sheriff's Office pulled up to the McDonalds drive through moments before the deadly encounter with suspect.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Dozens of Chattanooga small businesses with expired beer permits will have more time to renew under an extended executive order from Mayor Tim Kelly. This comes as the city works toward a permanent change aimed at preventing unintended lapses that can disrupt service to customers. Mayor...