McMinn County Centennial lands Actress Peggy Dow for movie screening
She will attend a public screening of "Harvey" at 4:30 PM at the Movie Palace.
UPS to hire 50,000 workers in 1-day blitz
The United Parcel Service has added its own holiday to the fall calendar — dubbed "UPS Brown Friday" — during which it plans to hire 50,000 seasonal workers in a single day on Friday. The event is part of the…
McMinn Domestic Assault and Kidnapping Suspect Turns Himself In
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A man wanted in a domestic disturbance in McMinn County has turned himself in. Timothy Loveless faces charges of kidnapping, aggravated domestic assault and interference with 911. The Sheriff said it was domestic case and the…
Douglas Cody Gass arrested in Florida
He was wanted in Chattanooga for vehicular homicide after fleeing the scene of a crash where a passenger was killed.
Judge says sentence ensures that a rapist will never abuse another woman
Kirk Taylor Martin was a former jailer in Murray County.
The man in the mask was robbing the store, not trick or treating
SKYLINE, Alabama (WDEF) - This was no Halloween costume! A man entered the Skyline Mart early this morning with a blue ski mask and cammo. But instead of asking for candy, he demanded cash. He held up three employees around…
Capital One customers unable to withdraw money after outage
What's in your wallet? Not enough cash, said angry Capital One customers after the bank suffered a widespread systems outage on Friday that stopped them from withdrawing money, blocked direct deposits and interfered with other transactions. Capital One said on…
Fast-moving blaze descends upon Southern California
Maria Fire erupts in Southern CaliforniaLatest updates: Kincade Fire in Northern California: 77,758 acres burned; 68% contained Maria Fire in Southern California: 8,060 acres burned Easy Fire in Southern California: 1,723 acres burned; 10% contained Getty Fire in Southern California:…
Warren says she can fund Medicare for All without raising middle class taxes
Senator Elizabeth Warren said Friday that she said would fund her universal health care plan known as "Medicare for All" without raising taxes on middle-class Americans "by one penny," seeking to put to rest questions about how she'd pay for…
At least 4 killed in Halloween night mass shooting in California
Orinda, Calif. — Four were dead and others wounded when gunfire erupted at a large Halloween night party outside an Orinda home late Thursday night, according to authorities, CBS San Francisco reported. Orinda police confirmed early Friday that four had died…
Colorado doctor accused of using own sperm to inseminate women
A Colorado gynecologist is accused of using his own sperm to artificially inseminate women without their knowledge or consent. Nearly a dozen children were conceived between the 1970's and 1990's. Over the years, many families in Grand Junction, Colorado, had…
Most Americans dislike twice-a-year time changes, poll shows
Indianapolis — Most people across the country will see their clocks roll back an hour this weekend as nearly eight months of daylight saving time come to an end. It is part of a twice-a-year ritual that most want to…
No school after Halloween petition
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County School students might be sad to hear this news, but yes you have school on Friday. A petition on Change.org joins others across the nation asking for the day after Halloween off. The…
Downtown Halloween Block Party in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - 10,000 bags of candy. That's what had people lined up on what's called "treat street" at the 32nd annual Downtown Halloween Block Party in Cleveland. "Every year we always skip this line, but this year were…
Lifelong New Yorker Trump moving primary residence to Florida
President Trump has changed his primary residence from Trump Tower in New York City to Mar-a-Lago in Florida, the president tweeted Thursday night. "I cherish New York, and the people of New York, and always will, but unfortunately, despite the fact…
UPDATE: Missing 12-year old boy found in Chatsworth
A 12-year old autistic boy who was missing in Chatsworth has been found, and he is okay.
The Latest: Georgia gov says health plan creates 'stability'
ATLANTA (AP) - The Latest on Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's health care proposal (all times local): 3:50 p.m. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp says his newly unveiled plan to overhaul Georgia's health insurance market will give "more stability and predictability" to…
Vanderbilt will sell alcohol at basketball, baseball games
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Selling alcohol has worked well enough at football games that Vanderbilt is expanding alcohol sales to basketball games at Memorial Gym and baseball games at Hawkins Field next spring. Vanderbilt announced the decision Thursday. Athletic director…
Chicago teachers' strike ends after 11 days of canceled classes
Chicago teachers and the nation's third-largest school district reached a labor contract deal on Thursday, ending a strike that canceled 11 days of classes for more than 300,000 students. Classes will resume Friday, the school district said. Mayor Lori Lightfoot…
Chattanooga family safe after tree falls on home
Guinn and his mother were renting this house and they were only here for a couple of months.
All lanes reopened after several car pile up on Interstate 24 Eastbound.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Traffic is now open after being shut down for several hours on I-24 eastbound early Thursday afternoon. The Dade County Sheriff's Office says multiple cars piled into one another. The wreck included several tractor trailers and…
Salvation Army kicks of their Red Kettle Challenge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Tomorrow is the first day of November and that means Christmas is right around the corner. With Christmas coming up the salvation army is kicking off their red kettle challenge. This challenge is for you to…
Dalton Police On A Social Media Ghost Hunt
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- An armed robbery suspect is on the loose after being accused of robbing not one but two convenience stores earlier this week. According to the police, the robbery suspect left RaceTrac around 3:25 in the morning on…
Salvation Army Cold Weather Shelter Opening
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The salvation army has announced they are opening up their cold weather shelter today. The shelter is to help give displaced people a place to escaped the cold and sleep for the night. The shelters doors…