Pilgrim’s to Build New Prepared Foods Facility in Georgia
Pilgrim’s, one of the world’s leading food companies, will invest $400 million to expand its footprint in Georgia. The company will build a new, multi-phase prepared foods facility in LaFayette, Walker County, supporting more than 630 new jobs at full capacity. “Georgia’s No. 1 industry of agriculture continues...
Neighbors and school community in Chattanooga continue to clash over parking plans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — The ongoing dispute over parking at a magnet school on Chattanooga's south side has intensified as local residents push for a 'permit only' parking designation on nearby streets. Residents argue they should not have to compete with school staff and parents for parking spaces in front...
Chattanooga gears up for Red Bull Creepers: A daring climbing competition over water
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Red Bull is bringing a unique and daring climbing event to Chattanooga to the Scenic City. The Red Bull Creepers has taken place twice in recent years in Spain (2014, 2021). Now, Chattanooga will host the event on August 16th. The event will feature 16 of...
Catoosa County driver injured after dump truck plunges off side of embankment Friday
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. — A Catoosa County driver was injured after his dump truck plunged off the side of an embankment Friday, according to a post from county government. Catoosa County Government says firefighters responded to a call at 9:00 a.m. to rescue the driver of a dump truck that plunged down a steep...
Tech engineering launches bootcamp with Department of Defense grant
Fifteen participants – including Tennessee Tech students and a University of Tennessee at Chattanooga professor – received intensive training is casting. A $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense is helping Tennessee Tech University’s Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Technology build the future...
Law and Order July 24
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 25-007759 – 900 BLK DONALDSON Road– Domestic Disorder – Police responded to this location after the father of the resident reported a delayed disorder between his daughter and her husband. The resident stated she and her husband were in a loud...
Bradley County, Cleveland City Schools change device policy to comply with state law
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — Bradley County and Cleveland City Schools are changing their policy on 'communication devices' in order to comply with a new state law. Tennessee law now limits the use of personal communication devices during instructional hours. Bradley County Schools says that starting this year, students...
Hotter days ahead, then a possible break later next week
Not much will change through the weekend. Each day should be sunny to partly sunny, hot and humid. A few pop up afternoon and evening storms are possible but not all day wash outs. Afternoon highs in the low/mid 90s and the Heat Index could again reach above 100. Temperatures...
Hamilton County woman sentenced to 18 years for role in fatal 2021 overdose
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A Hamilton County woman was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty in February to selling drugs to a man who died from an overdose in 2021. Court records show Haley Kennedy was pled guilty in the death of Seth Greene on February 2nd. Police say Greene...
Chattanooga Nuclear Manufacturing Company announces local expansion
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A company is expanding their nuclear manufacturing operation in Chattanooga. The Governor’s Office announced this morning the Master Machine Inc. will expand their operations on Workman Road. The expansion promises 44 new high paying jobs in our area. The company was founded here in 1993.