Shoppers pack Tennessee Valley stores for Black Friday
Shoppers were out in full force in the Tennessee Valley for Black Friday.
Ohio wildlife park fire kills 10 animals
A devastating fire at an Ohio wildlife park broke out on Thanksgiving night, leaving at least 10 animals dead. The African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton, Ohio, said the fire destroyed a barn where the animals were housed. Three…
Moms chatting at a water park help crack a cold case murder
"48 Hours" and correspondent Peter Van Sant report on the unusual way the murder of a college student was finally solved in "Mandy Stavik: The Case No One Could Forget," airing Saturday at 10:01 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. On a…
U.S. free solo climber Brad Gobright dies in fall off Mexican peak
A photo from the Facebook page of Brad Gobright shows the Californian free solo climber scaling a sheer rock face. Gobright died in a fall off a Mexican peak on November 27, 2019, according to Mexican authorities. Brad Gobright/Facebook Mexico…
Ex-radio show host who pushed fringe theories now at State Department
A former talk radio show host who promoted fringe theories and suggested dropping nukes on Afghanistan might have been a way to deal with the country is now a top official at the State Department's Bureau of Arms Control. Frank…
Oldest living American has died in NYC at age 114
November 28, 2019 / 4:51 PM / CBS News The oldest living American has died at the age of 114, CBS New York reports. Alelia Murphy was born in North Carolina in 1905 and moved to New York in 1926…
Thousands Flock to Grateful Gobbler
It benefits the Maclellan Shelter for Families.
Trump makes surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan
President Trump showed up in Afghanistan on Thursday for a surprise Thanksgiving visit with troops engaged in America's longest-ever military conflict. Mr. Trump arrived at Bagram Air Field shortly after 8:30 p.m. local time and spent more than two-and-a-half hours on…
Salvation Army Serves Meals to Seniors in Need
Organizers say these people are home bound, and would not have a nice Thanksgiving meal if it wasn't for this program.
Chattanooga Rescue Mission Provides Thanksgiving Meal
This is the 44th year they have held the event.
Sheriff's Office Makes 21 Drug Arrests, Shuts Down Drug House
The Dekalb County Sheriff's Office makes 21 drug arrests this month ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Care Closets helping Hamilton County students
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - While the holiday season is all about giving, Care Closets in Hamilton County Schools have continued to give to kids in need year-round. Josh Singh is the Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Director at Unifi-ED. That…
Union Gospel Mission annual Thanksgiving meal
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Union Gospel Mission helps feed people in need in Chattanooga. This afternoon, they held a community Thanksgiving dinner outside of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. In addition to the food, people donated blankets, shoes and cold…
Tenn. doc pleads guilty, admits to trading opioids for sex
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee doctor who admitted to trading opioids for sex with his patients has pleaded guilty to distributing controlled substances. A Department of Justice news release says 50-year-old Dr. Lawrence J. Valdez pleaded guilty to one…
Video shows mail carrier throwing package
A Dunlap man is sharing his concerns about how a package was recently delivered to his home.
President Trump makes Animal Cruelty a Federal Crime
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - President Trump has now made it a federal crime to commit animal cruelty or torture. "The President says this is a crime and Congress and the House of Representatives says this is a crime,"says Jamie McAloon,…
Garbage Truck & VW beetle collide in Collegedale
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A victim was critically injured when a VW Beetle and a garbage truck collided this afternoon in Collegedale. It happened on Lee Highway near Edgmon Road around 1:50 PM. The driver of the VW had to…
Teachers Look For Solutions To Increase Funding For Education In Hamilton County
"We've lost, what was it 40 or 41 teachers? And it's not even Christmas."
Georgia governor fumes at ‘attacks’ over Senate appointment
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is pushing back against speculation over whom he’ll appoint to replace retiring Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson. The Republican governor took to Twitter on Wednesday to slam the “attacks and games” and said more…
Remains confirmed as UFC fighters’ stepdaughter
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Alabama authorities say human remains discovered in a wooded area have been confirmed as belonging to a missing college student who was the stepdaughter of a UFC fighter. The Auburn Police Department said Wednesday that the…
Report admits Cleveland Officer tested with expired test kit
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The DUI blood test given to a Cleveland Police Detective over the weekend was done by an expired test kit. That is according to a Catoosa County deputies account of the incident. The Cleveland Daily Banner…
Mayor Coppinger pitches joint school board meeting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - After the Hamilton County Commission meeting today, Mayor Jim Coppinger once again emphasized the importance of the upcoming meeting with the school board. Funding schools is by far the biggest budget item for the county each year.…
American jobs are getting worse, a new index shows
Although the U.S. is on a record streak for job-creation, many Americans still feel like they can't get ahead — it's not their imagination. The last three decades have seen the economy churn out more and more jobs that offer…
Our list of holiday lightings and Christmas parades coming up
Christmas Parades/Tree Lightings/Holiday Events Wed, Nov 27 EPB Window unveiling 5PM Friday, Nov 29 Holiday Cheer on the Pier 5-8:30 PM at Ross's Landing- Lighted Boat Parade (7PM) & Fireworks (8:15) Lafayette Christmas Parade 6PM Saturday, Nov 30 Collegedale inaugural…