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Hamilton County Schools assistant nutrition director fired, indicted for theft

Hamilton County Schools assistant nutrition director fired, indicted for theft

Andrew Woodbury arrest. HCSO / Tennessee Comptroller HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The former assistant director of the Hamilton County Schools Department of School Nutrition (HCSN) has been indicted for theft. Andrew Woodbury, 44, was arrested on Monday, April 22, 2024. This follows a Hamilton County grand jury indictment in February 2024. Hamilton County Sheriff’s…MORE

Lookout Mountain Incline Railway to reopen April 24

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A beloved Tennessee Valley site will be back open for business starting April 24. The Lookout Mountain Railway has been closed for repairs and will be reopened Wednesday at noon. CARTA officers say their main priority with maintenance was passenger safety. “The World’s Most Amazing Mile is in amazing condition and…MORE

What’s Right With Our Schools: University High

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Schools and UTC have teamed to put equity into action! University School serves as a college pipeline for kids who might not have considered a four-year university education. It’s an inclusive example of what’s right with our schools. Arielle Garcia-Hayes is the Principal University High. She says, “University High…MORE

Man arrested for sexual battery inside Signal Mountain Walmart

Man arrested for sexual battery inside Signal Mountain Walmart

(Courtesy: Hamilton County Jail) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Signal Mountain man has been arrested for an incident police say happened in a local Walmart. According to an affidavit we obtained from Hamilton County General Session Court, it says that 59 year old Michael Levan was arrested and charged on one count of sexual battery. In…MORE

EPB customers facing scam phone calls recently

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — EPB Is warning the public about an increase in scam phone calls. Customers started getting these scam calls on Friday. Scammers are demanding customers make immediate payments over the phone. These calls may come from a 423 area code. Sometimes, they even come from EPB’s main number. “They appear to actually be…MORE

Passenger in Roanoke Avenue crash dies from injuries, police say

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A passenger involved in a crash on Roanoke Avenue at the beginning of the month has resulted in the death of one person. On April 1, 2024, a car crashed into a utility pole in the 1300 block of Roanoke Avenue at around midnight. The vehicle, a Dodge Charger, was on…MORE

EPB chooses 10 artists for final year of Murals Project

EPB chooses 10 artists for final year of Murals Project

10th Street murals. EPB CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — EPB has selected 10 local artists for its fourth annual community mural project. This year, artists will take to the 10th Street substation. The theme will be “the magic of unity.” Artworks will illustrate the possibilities for change when people work together, EPB said. “Over the past…MORE

Usher receives key to the City of Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chatt town, peace up! Usher is home, the eight-time grammy award winning artist was back in Chattanooga on Saturday. The artist took the stage to receive the keys to the city. The UTC Mackenzie arena was filled with explosive energy from the community. Young and old danced in the aisles to…MORE

Vandalism, other criminal activity increases at Lakesite Park

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Lakesite, Tennessee government officials are looking into several cases in the Lakesite Park regarding vandalism, animal cruelty and human waste. These instances have happened over the past ten days. Government officials posted to Facebook about the issue Monday afternoon. They are asking park guests to be alert and mindful, but…MORE

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Brian Joyce Unfiltered

Brian Joyce Unfiltered

Tune in to Chattanooga’s most outspoken talk host and business owner, Brian Joyce, as he addresses the hottest local and national issues on “Unfiltered” with Brian Joyce. With a career spanning two decades, Brian has built a reputation as the only talk host and small business owner in Chattanooga willing to take on the powers-that-be, take…