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Timbrel Williams graduated from Tennessee State University in 2023 with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications. She is a Chattanooga native and is happy to be back home with friends and family.| WDEF
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) — It starts with a handful of red sand—and a powerful message. Across Hamilton County sidewalks, bright red grains are being poured into the cracks. But this act is more than symbolic. It’s a visible reminder of the people who too often fall through society’s gaps: victims and survivors of human trafficking. Community leaders, advocates, and nonprofits gathered...| WDEF
ReporterEmail JesseJesse grew up in Knoxville TN where he graduated from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He was a member of the Pride of the Southland Band and played the saxophone. Jesse is in the Air National Guard at the base in Knoxville. Articles Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office donates hundreds of backpacksFeatured Jesse Farley, June 8, 2023 WHITFIELD COUNTY,...| WDEF
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As Hamilton County Schools embark on a new year, teachers from every school descended on downtown Chattanooga Friday morning. Over 5500 employees gathered at the Chattanooga Convention Center to kick off their brand new school year. It was a raucous atmosphere as each school was recognized in the opening ceremony of the second annual Professional Learning Conference....| WDEF
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office gave back to their community on Friday. Whitfield County Sheriff Darren Pierce wants the community to know that they will help in any way. “We want the community to know that the sheriff’s office is here to help you. That’s what the sheriff’s office is here to do. We want...| WDEF
CHATTANOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There have been several developments Thursday as it relates to tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump. As these developments unfold, UTC’s chief economist gave his take on the effectiveness of these tariffs to the Downtown Rotary Club. President Trump announced on Thursday a deal had been reached with Mexico to avoid tariffs being enacted for 90 days....| WDEF
A plane made an emergency landing at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Wednesday after dozens of passengers were injured by "significant" in-flight turbulence, according to the airline.| WDEF
Arkansas police charged a 28-year-old schoolteacher in the killing of a married couple who were hiking with their children at Devil's Den State Park.| WDEF
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Partly cloudy, humid, mild. Patchy fog. Scattered thunderstorms. Lows: mid 60’s. Winds: near calm. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, warm, humid. Scattered mainly afternoon thunderstorms. Highs: low 80’s. Winds: ESE @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Partly cloudy, humid, mild. Patchy fog. Scattered thunderstorms. Lows: mid 60’s. Winds: near calm. Thursday: Mostly cloudy, warm, humid....| WDEF
As the city of Chattanooga grapples with how to better pay their first responders, a different type of discussion began.| WDEF
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is proposing a one-time investment to strengthen EMS and volunteer fire departments across the county.| WDEF
Two young girls and an adult man are dead after a huge explosion tore through a Nebraska biofuels plant, officials said Wednesday.| WDEF
