CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Armed Forces Day celebration in Chattanooga took place on Friday, May 3, 2024. This is the 75th anniversary of Chattanooga’s Armed Forces Day. Historically, the event highlights one specific branch of the military each year. However, the parade honored all branches of the U.S. military this year for its 75th…… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Police officer injured, suspect killed in Skyline, AL domestic call
SKYLINE , Alabama (WDEF) – A suspect was killed and a police officer wounded in a shootout last evening in Jackson County, Alabama. The Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a home on a domestic call on County Road 143 near Skyline around 5 PM. Sheriff Ricky Harnen says that when a Skyline officer arrived,…… MORE
Silverdale Academy breaks ground on new building
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) — Silverdale academy is getting some big changes in the near future. Today the school held a groundbreaking for their new building, and it will be named the commons. The commons will have state of the art new equipment for students such as a new lab for students to work on computer…… MORE
Weather Update: Thursday – May 2, 2024
WDEF-TV News 12 Weather Forecast Overnight: Partly cloudy. Mild. Lows: mid 60’s. Winds: S around 5 mph. Friday: Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Not as warm. Highs: lower 80’s. Winds: S 10-15 mph. Overnight: Cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mild. Lows: mid 60’s. Winds: S 5-10 mph. Saturday: Cloudy, showers, thunderstorms. Mild;…… MORE
Weather Update: Friday – May 3, 2024
WDEF-TV News 12 Weather Forecast Overnight: Partly cloudy. Mild. Lows: mid 60’s. Winds: S around 5 mph. Friday: Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Not as warm. Highs: lower 80’s. Winds: S 10-15 mph. Overnight: Cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mild. Lows: mid 60’s. Winds: S 5-10 mph. Saturday: Cloudy, showers, thunderstorms. Mild;…… MORE
CSAS receives grant to increase energy efficiency, plans to stay downtown
CSAS’s successful School Uplift application to win a $410,000 grant from EPB and TVA was led by a group of highly motivated students, from Left to Right: Karen Lin, Rithvik Siddenki, Sullivan Smith and Aarev Patel (not pictured Hetvi Patel). (Courtesy: EPB) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A historic school in downtown Chattanooga will soon be getting…… MORE
Driving Our Economy Forward: Healthcare professionals prepare Catoosa Career Academy students
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We are learning more about how students at the Catoosa Career Academy are preparing for their future in healthcare. Representatives from the medical field recently met with the students. It’s a program that has been driving our economy forward since 2017. Vincent Velarde-Bell said, “The main objective coming out today to…… MORE
Tennessee American Water asks for rate increase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee American Water company is asking regulators for a rate increase. If approved, they say it should cost about $4 more per month on customers’ water bills. Their last rate increase was approved a dozen years ago. Part of this year’s rate filing includes a new program for an affordability tariff. It…… MORE
At least 2 men shot on Arlington Avenue, police say
Arlington Avenue shooting. Chattanooga Police CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – At least two people were shot on Arlington Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Chattanooga police officers arrived at the scene around 5:30 p.m. and found two men with life-threatening injuries. First responders then began life-saving measures on the two men and then took them to a hospital. Police…… MORE
Commissioner says Comptroller investigated satellite office
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Hamilton County Commissioner says he is under investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office for funds used for a satellite office. Satellite offices are used by commissioners to conduct business within their own districts. However, Hamilton County Commissioner Warren Mackey says an issue has come up with his satellite office. Several commissioners…… MORE
Blogs
SportTalk at the Vols Caravan!!!
Join SportTalk at the Vols Caravan May 1st in Chattanooga sponsored locally by First Horizon Bank
Sport Talk & BodyArmor Shine the Spotlight on Area Seniors
Sport Talk & BodyArmor Shine the Spotlight on Area Seniors
YAFFEE LIVE
YAFFEE LIVE joins the Talk Radio 102.3 team in Chattanooga – Read All About It!!!!
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…