Family of executed Tennessee murderer says they are relieved
(The Center Square) – The family of a woman murdered by Harold Wayne Nichols said they are relieved their "nightmare" is over. Nichols was put to death by lethal injection Thursday morning at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. He was convicted of the 1988 murder and rape of 20-year-old Karen Pulley in...
Saddle Ridge Middle School Kratom Investigation Yields No Illegal Substance
WALKER COUNTY — The Walker County Sheriff’s Office says after an investigation into 3 students becoming ill after ingesting a substance of what was believed to be Kratom, further testing and examination revealed that the substance did not contain kratom or any other illegal substance. On October 29,...
Nurse Navigator Stacy Sharpe Takes Action Against Heart Disease Through Outreach
Stacy Sharpe is the Lead Nurse Navigator at the Office of Community Health and Chattanooga’s sharpest defense against the gap in health education. Through community programming, partnerships with local health organizations, and genuine connections with residents, Sharpe is facilitating change in the lives of...
Law and Order Dec. 12
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 25-012782- 3300 BLK Ringgold Rd- Commercial Fire – Police responded to a commercial fire complaint at the gas station. Officers arrived and assisted ERFD by clearing the building and maintaining the perimeter until they took charge of the scene.
Chattanooga 2.0 Marks Ten Years
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga 2.0 marked ten years of community collaboration with a breakfast Thursday at The Westin Hotel, bringing together local leaders, partners, and supporters to reflect on past achievements and share bold plans for the future. Since its start in 2015, Chattanooga 2.0 has worked to...
BCSO Asks for Public’s Assistance Regarding Stolen Trailer
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking the public for its help locating a stolen trailer. A black and silver 24-foot 2019 Formula Triumph Slope Nose Trailer was stolen from a residence between November 21 and November 22, 2025, according to the BCSO.
Whitfield County man charged with possession of over 350 explicit child images
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — A Whitfield County man is facing charges for compiling hundreds of explicit images of children, according to the sheriff's office. The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office says the arrested Trevor Lee Teasley on Wednesday in a child exploitation case involving over 350 inappropriate child images....
Limit Screen Time with Holiday Tech
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With the holidays approaching, many children are expected to receive their first phones or tablets, raising new questions about how much time kids are actually spending on screens. Recent national studies show many children log several hours a day on devices, far above recommended limits...
Debate ensues at Hamilton County school board over diversity policy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A debate over a Hamilton County School Board policy over hiring strategy turned tense. The policy in question is policy 5.104 on Educator Diversity. In the policy, it lists that administrators will implement strategies designed to quote, “support educator diversity.”. This policy was...
Chattanooga secures funding to replace bridge that has been closed for nearly a decade
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga neighborhood has waited nearly a decade for a bridge to be rebuilt. Now, the city finally announced it has received the funding to get it replaced. The Standifer Gap Road bridge closed in 2016. It was set to be rebuilt in 2020 and again...
