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The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 25-008231-10 BLK Laurel Lane-Delayed Assault – Police were made aware of an assault. Officers were informed of an assault that took place at the residence above and two separate assaults that took place in Chattanooga. Along with the assault...

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A Hamilton County Commissioner says he is close to finalizing his own version of 'Plan Hamilton.'. He told us Tuesday the he knows this 'because everyone on both sides of the issue is upset at him.'. Hamilton County Commissioners sent the real 'Plan Hamilton' back...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett has named a new leader over jail operations. He has named Tim Davis as the new Deputy Chief of Corrections for the Sheriff’s Office. Chief Davis most recently served as Assistant Sheriff in Santa Clara County, California, where he managed the...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Preparatory School kicked off the new school year with a powerful tradition known as the Chattanooga 300 Walk. Students walked into the building this morning to the sound of applause and cheers, as parents and staff lined the sidewalks in a show of support.

Iowa grasser Lori King may have hit pay dirt with her latest single, a new song from Tim Stafford and Mark Bumgardner called Chattanooga Boy, just as all of bluegrass is making plans to visit Chattanooga next month for the IBMA’s 2025 World of Bluegrass convention, awards show, and festival.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Human trafficking is a devastating and hidden crime affecting millions globally. With an estimated 27.6 million victims, traffickers operate silently, blending into everyday life. Victims may be found in homes, workplaces, or public places, often unseen. Recognizing signs, such as...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A driver in Chattanooga faces charges after police say he sideswiped Chattanooga Police officer's patrol car and fled the scene on Tuesday night. This happened on Riverside Drive when an officer tried to stop a speeding vehicle. Instead of complying, video shows the driver sideswiping the...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Pirates, parrots, and princesses… oh my!. Guests will get to enjoy a day at the Chattanooga Zoo with pirates and princesses from Magic Lamp Entertainment exploring Warner Parker. And of course, the pirates have their best mate with them, parrots!. The Chattanooga Zoo Pirates,...

ALABAMA — A man died Tuesday afternoon in a crash on DeKalb County 116, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). The accident occurred just before 5 p.m. on August 5. Troopers identified the victim as 59-year-old Aubrey D. Jones, who was pronounced dead at the scene after his vehicle collided with...