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Henagar police officer arrested in ongoing child pornography investigation

Henagar police officer arrested in ongoing child pornography investigation

Joshua Min Kwon DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) —  A Henagar police officer has been arrested following an investigation into the online distribution of child pornography. The arrest stemmed from a report to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about a social media account sharing explicit material involving minors. A DeKalb County Investigator, working…MORE

Chattanooga, EPB to launch nation’s first quantum tech center

Chattanooga, EPB to launch nation’s first quantum tech center

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  EPB has announced a major expansion of its quantum technology efforts by partnering with IonQ. IonQ is a global quantum computing company, bringing a quantum computer to Chattanooga. According to EPB, this will create the nation’s first quantum technology center with commercial access to both quantum computing and networking. The new…MORE

Man accused of murdering father in East Ridge appears in criminal court

Man accused of murdering father in East Ridge appears in criminal court

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man accused of killing his father made his first appearance in criminal court Friday morning. 26 year old Caleb Disterdick has been charged and indicted on two charges of First Degree Murder and Abuse of a Corpse. This was in relation to a murder on December 19, 2024 on Greenslake…MORE

Lily Soto couldn’t “Say No To This” role in Hamilton

Tennessee native Lily Soto returns to the Volunteer State to star in the touring hit musical “Hamilton” at the Memorial Auditorium as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Lily Soto has put in quite the “work” to land her dream role as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds in the Angelica Tour of Hamilton, now at the…MORE

PORCH Chattanooga looking to tackle increasing food insecurity

PORCH Chattanooga looking to tackle increasing food insecurity

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new organization in the Chattanooga area is looking to tackle food insecurity. PORCH Chattanooga collects food donations straight off of your front porch and takes it to local food pantries. (Courtesy: PORCH) Currently, they partner with the Northshore Neighborhood House, Joseph’s Storehouse at Dallas Bay Baptist Church, and the Red Bank…MORE

Upcycled Art Event Sparks Creativity

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today at the Warehouse Row Pavilion, Chattanooga celebrated Arts Week and Earth Week with a hands-on, upcycled art experience.  Community members joined Artist J Baker to complete “Terra the Turtle,” a sculpture made entirely from recycled materials collected along the Chattanooga Riverfront. The event featured student-designed bicycle art and live music.…MORE

Dalton Baby Shower Supports Families

DALTON, GA (WDEF) – The Women’s Enrichment Center in Dalton held its Annual Community Baby Shower today.  Donors dropped off diapers, formula, baby clothes, and more to support families across Northwest Georgia, with staff and volunteers on hand to collect the items curbside.  The event supports the Center’s mission to provide free, confidential services like…MORE

Howard High’s Hustlin’ Tigers roar into national mascot tournament

Howard High’s Hustlin’ Tigers roar into national mascot tournament

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  School spirit is going national, and Chattanooga’s Howard School is stepping into the spotlight. The Hustlin’ Tigers are one of just four schools from Tennessee selected to compete in The64 National High School Mascot Tournament, an interactive, bracket-style showdown launching April 24, 2025. Hosted by The64, a new online voting platform,…MORE

Chattanooga notifies 836 individuals affected by NRS data breach

Chattanooga notifies 836 individuals affected by NRS data breach

  MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The City of Chattanooga has notified 836 individuals whose personal information was compromised in a data breach involving Nationwide Recovery Services (NRS). Letters have been sent to all affected, outlining what data was exposed and providing instructions to enroll in free identity protection services offered by the City. The…MORE