Behind the Curtain: Blood Donation at Blood Assurance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Donating one pint of blood can save up to three lives, but how is that done? News 12’s Amelia Greer goes Behind the Curtain with Blood Assurance to learn how her blood donation is processed into a lifesaving medical supply. Greer is walked through...
PREVIEW: Women’s Golf Is Back West in Tourney Play
The Chattanooga Mocs return to the tee Sunday at the Westbrook Invitational in Peoria, Ariz. The 2-day, 54-hole event sees a 15-team field tackle Westbrook Village Golf Club. The Mocs 5-woman unit looks to improve on the top 10 to start the spring in Mexico. Quotable. "I am really excited...
Southern UAW unit ratifies deal, raising questions about future of Volkswagen Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — After over a year of negotiations, an agreement between Volkswagen and members of the United Auto Workers has been reached in Chattanooga. The Chattanooga UAW members voted to ratify the contract Thursday, becoming the first southern group to do so. Friday we take a look at...
Municipal Court Docket Feb. 23
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday, Feb. 23. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Tatyana Byrd – DUI/FTA, Suspended DL/Capias, Falsifying Title/Capias, Insurance. Dominick Cotton – Possession Meth, Tampering with Evidence. Michael...
Convicted felon arrested and charged in Soddy Daisy
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Friday, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to multiple 911 calls regarding a disorder involving a weapon at a Soddy Daisy residence. According to HCSO, the ex-partner and stepchildren of Quinton Finnell informed deputies that Finnell had broken into their home...
HCSO Jail & Detention Center Graduates First 7 Inmates from MAT Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has graduated the first seven inmates from the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program. The program launched in December. They say MAT Programs in jails use both FDA-approved medications and behavioral counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use...
Rome Woman Left with Multiple Injuries, Boyfreind Arrested
Jessie Wilber Peardon, 47 of Rossville, was arrested in Rome after reports said he attacked his 33 year-old girlfriend at her home on Warren Road,. Reports said that the Peardon attacked the victim, leaving visible bruising on her left arm and minor bruising that looked like fingers on her right arm. The victim also...
Hamilton County School Board considers changes to Quick Tip system, substitute pay
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — At Thursday's Hamilton County School Board meeting, members continued to voice concerns about substitute teacher pay and the district's Quick Tips system. Board member Jackie Thomas believe substitutes should have better income:. "It's ridiculous that we are paying people $8.50 an hour to...
Chattanooga buyers weigh car loans as new vehicle prices near $49,000 and rates hit...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A shiny new car might look good in the driveway, but with prices near $50,000 and loan rates around nine percent, the real sticker shock could hit long after you drive it off the lot. We spoke with a recent car buyer in Chattanooga who says...
Food City Presents Check to Ooltewah Harrison Education Foundation
Food City has shared they have presented a check to Ooltewah Harrison Education Foundation. The check totaled $2,000. They say the check is in support of their mission to enrich the educational and developmental opportunities for the Ooltewah-Harrison public school students by implementing and uniting fundraising...

















