CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A police officer injured earlier this month in an off-duty motorcycle accident in North Carolina has died. He was escorted home this past Sunday. 52-year-old Corporal Enoch Hurd died this past Friday evening from injuries sustained in the crash that occurred on Oct. 13th. According to the initial release by the Collegedale…
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Honoring First Responders: A Day to Recognize Bravery and Commitment
October 28th is National First Responders Day; this is a time to recognize the dedication and bravery of those who serve our communities in emergencies. These heroes are often the first to arrive at the scene of emergencies, providing critical care and support. News 12 had the opportunity to speak with Amy Maxwell from Hamilton…
“Clerk’s Property Office” scam going around Hamilton County
MGN HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County residents need to be on the lookout for a potential scam. Hamilton County Register of Deeds Marc Gravitt issued a warning to county residents about deceptive letters sent by an organization calling itself the “Clerk’s Property Office.” These letters, which appear to be from an official government…
Walking Pneumonia on the rise in Children
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Health Experts are seeing a surge in Pediatric walking pneumonia in Hamilton County. “It’s circulating in our community, and it is also circulating nationwide. I have many, many colleagues around the country who I have spoken to the high volume of mycoplasma illness they are seeing,” said Dr. Jeffery Bennett, Erlanger.…
Last week of early voting is underway in Tennessee and Georgia
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have reached the last week of early voting in our area. This comes as Election Day is just 8 days away. Secretary of State Tre Hargett visited Chattanooga this morning to remind voters that there’s only a handful of days left to early vote here in Tennessee. Sec. Hargett said, “If…
