The Ridge & Valley

Chemicals next to sauce, grime on ice chute: Chattanooga area health inspection reports for week ending Sept. 8

The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect food service establishments twice a year, grading them on a 100-point scale. Establishments are reinspected if they fail to meet critical standards. The scores are original and do not reflect on-the-spot changes, which sometimes lead to upward adjustments.

“Picnic with a Purpose” aims to pack Ronald McDonald House pantry

Snacks are provided, along with kid-friendly activities like putt-putt, carousel rides, crafts, and a picnic with friends

Collegedale residents voice safety concerns ahead of gas regulator station construction

Local charged with first degree murder after 4-year-old drowns

MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A local R&B artist is charged with first degree murder and 3 counts of aggravated child abuse after 4 year old boy drowned in a swimming pool. Chattanooga Police think Deshundre Vinson was supposed to be wathcing his nephew, when the child slipped from the edge of the pool and ended up in five feet of...

Walnut Street Bridge has official reopening date

The Walnut Street Bridge has been a staple of the Scenic City’s skyline since the late 1800’s. It was originally designed for car and pedestrian traffic, allowing traversal between North and South Chattanooga. But for the last 18 months, that icon of our city has been closed down for construction. The City of Chattanooga announced on Thursday that a reopening...

VOTE: Should there be term limits for members of Congress?

Former Arcade Beauty site to bring hundreds of jobs to Chattanooga

The property includes two buildings totaling 169,000 square feet, along with 9.8 acres of undeveloped land zoned for manufacturing.

Truck driver charged with DUI after 13-year-old injured in Whitfield County school bus crash

Georgia Democrats say they believe they’re making gains in North Georgia

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- We are now 60 days from the midterm elections, as Georgia will be one of the most watched states nationally. The Senate and Gubernatorial races are the headlines. Incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff is facing Republican challenger Mike Collins. Meanwhile, Republican businessman Rick Jackson is facing the former mayor of Atlanta, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms. Additionally, recently...

Tennessee to increase TCAP testing time in 2027 due to new, unscored writing test

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James A. Henry building now welcoming children for Head Start programs

Congressman Chuck Fleischmann supported millions in federal funding for the building's revitalization over the past few years, as part of Chattanooga's Westside Plan.

Nationally ranked Baylor 3-0 after another big night for DGG

The first-half arm of Keegan Croucher and the second-half legs of David Gabriel Georges powered Baylor School to a road rout of Georgia's Rabun Gap on Friday night.

Hamilton County Schools continue to give kids free breakfast and lunch this school year

CHATTANOOGA, TN.- Many kids have a lot on their mind when they are going back to school. With free breakfast and lunch provided, thanks to Hamilton County Schools, that won’t be something that kids will have to worry about. “It’s really important that kids start the day with food in their system so they can sit in the classroom and...

Smart focusing on Bulldogs amid chaotic college landscape

The Southeastern Conference took a long-awaited stand Tuesday night, prohibiting athletes who have signed contracts with professional leagues or have been listed on pro rosters from returning to the league.

Chattanooga councilman seeks hearing on audit findings, alleged misuse of taxpayer funds