CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Expect more traffic issues this weekend along the I-24 project in Chattanooga. TDOT says crews are planning on reducing west bound traffic (towards Nashville) to just two lanes. The work will happen from Friday night to Tuesday morning if the weather cooperates. When the three lanes reopen on Tuesday, they will have…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — This afternoon, Interstate 24 got shut down earlier today, due to law enforcement investigating a person being shot. Law enforcement says the individual was shot at 3:40p.m. near mile marker 183-point-4. The roadway was closed off and traffic was being rerouted at Germantown Road. The shooter has been detained. During the…
OOLTEWAH, TN (WDEF) – Joseph Mayo wears several hats at Hunter Middle School. He’s a talented teacher and a capable coach. Mr. Mayo is also passionate about improving students’ lives. All that added up to this week’s Golden Apple Award. Heidi Moses is the Principal at Hunter Middle. She says, “Mr. Mayo is definitely one…
MGN NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, wants to warn Tennessee voters of a scam going around through text. Tennessee voter election scam text / Tennessee Secretary of State Office The scam text reads, “Your 2024 presidential election ballot has been officially removed from consideration.” Hargett said in a statement,…
MGN DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — The Dalton Mayor and Council have passed a new ordinance regulating the sale of alcoholic beverages. In a special meeting held Tuesday, the Council voted unanimously to approve Ordinance 24-27 This amends Chapter 6 of Dalton’s Code of Ordinances, paving the way for new businesses to serve distilled spirits under…
