August heat and humidity returns for the weekend and next week
A more typical August/Summer weather pattern for the weekend. Both days looks sunny to partly sunny with highs in the upper 80s and even nea 90 in spots. Overall slim shower chances on Saturday with just a slight chance for a PM "pop up" t-shower. On Sunday there could be just a slightly better chance for a few "pop...
DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR: AUGUST 06, 2025.
**All suspects arrested are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.**. CHARGES: BROKEN TAILLIGHT LENSES; DRIVING WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE (MISDEMEANOR); DUI-DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS; STARBURST WINDSHIELD/REAR WINDOW CRACK NOT TO EXCEED >3 INCHES BY 3 INCHES;. TOTAL CHARGES: 4. **CREDIT FOR...
Walker County commissioners approve new vehicle operation policy after fire truck crash
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — It's been more than a month since a mechanic crashed and totaled a Walker County Fire Truck. Now, Walker County commissioners have approved a new policy to prevent something like this from happening again. A now-former county employee spoke to us, saying the truck's brakes...
Chattanooga Fire Department graduates 32 cadets from six-month fire academy
Chattanooga, TN – A class of 32 cadets graduated from the Chattanooga Fire Department’s six-month fire academy, marking the successful completion of extensive training to become the department’s newest members. The group not only completed Emergency Medical Technician certification but also received instruction on a...
Whitfield County Schools nearly double amount of SROs in effort to ease safety fears
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — Security and safety in schools continues to be one of the biggest concerns for parents. As a new school year begins, Whitfield County has almost doubled the number of School Resource Officers across the district. Last year, the school system employed 15 officers. Now, 28...
32 dogs rescued from ‘unhealthy conditions’ in Catoosa County, officials say
‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’ star Erica Banks arrested after gun found in bag at airport, police say. The handgun had one magazine with six rounds and was not in a holster, according to officers. Top 7 at 7: Bond denied for woman accused of killing South Fulton police...
First day highlights Battle Academy parking woes as teachers, parents scramble for spots
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Parents at Battle Academy are still frustrated as the first day of school highlights an ongoing issue with a lack of parking. The councilwoman who represents the district the school is located in says she working to develop a solution. Last month, residents in the surrounding...
World’s Largest Yard Sale Begins
The World’s Longest Yard Sale takes place Thursday-Sunday, along Hwy 127. Many people will set up tents and nabbing spaces for the 2025 edition, looking for bargains. Stretching from Addison, MI, southward to Gadsden, AL, the 690-mile route reaches Fort Payne, AL, to Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Dunlap,...
Extreme water sports comes to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The largest extreme sports festival is coming to Chattanooga at Ross’s Landing on August 15-17, The Chattanooga River Games. Watch as people from around the world compete in extreme water sports, including watching Redbull’s team, the Redbull Creepers, scale under the Market Street Bridge.
1943: The Launch of a U.S. Navy Vessel that Would Serve as Both a...
With World War II being waged across the globe, the U.S. Navy ship USS Chattanooga (PF-65) was launched at the shipyard of the Leathem B. Smith Shipbuilding Company in the city of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. This ship was named after one of Tennessee’s largest cities, and the christening duties at...
