Golden Apple: Ashley Hall
A math teacher at Loftis Middle School is taking the time to make sure her students succeed, and that's earned her this week's Golden Apple Award.
Flight forced to land at CHA after being struck by lightning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Airport officials says a Delta Airlines flight was forced to land in Chattanooga after being struck by lightning. It landed safely with no injuries just after 4:00 p.m. this afternoon. The plane was in route from…
Man critically injured in shooting on Hixson Pike
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A man has been critically injured in shooting on Hixson Pike. Chattanooga Police say that the victim is in his 20s. The victim's injuries were considered life-threatening. We are working to learn more about what led…
Family upset by plea deal in 2016 murder case
The case over the murder of Bradley Powell was supposed to go to trial today.
Schools rescind honors after editor advocates KKK revival
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Two universities are withdrawing awards for a small-town newspaper editor advocating for a resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan. Auburn University and the University of Southern Mississippi decided Tuesday to rescind previous honors for Goodloe Sutton,…
Gov. Lee plans to end the gym tax in Tennessee
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee wants to repeal the amusement tax on gym memberships. It will be part of his first budget for the state. “I’m pleased to be able to include a tax cut in my first…
People can already break into cars to save pets in TN, GA lawmaker wants similar law
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - You may not know this, but in Tennessee, you can bust into a stranger's car to save a pet in distress. It's that sort of protection that could also become law in Georgia, if proposed legislation…
Texas Confederate Vandalism & a Georgia law to protect it
As we told you last week, State Senator Jeff Mullis is proposing a bill in Georgia to protest ALL monuments against political attacks like this one.
Working on flooding hotspots before the floods come
Public works crews spend the day digging out ditches and other problem areas.
New initiative aims to help businesses in Chattanooga neighborhoods
The City of Chattanooga found a way to help business owners who have successful track records in areas that have seen some struggles.
Ooltewah Principal responds to student assault investigation
Listen to her message
My Future Schools Fair on Tuesday postponed by weather
they will hold it next Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Unum
Crews battle house fire in East Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters fought a blaze at a home in East Chattanooga Monday afternoon. The building on 3106 Noa Street was showing thick, black smoke when crews got on the scene. They had the fire under control in…
Lawmakers propose bill to ban gay marriage in Tennessee
it would "defend natural marriage between one man and one woman, regardless of any court decision to the contrary."
Meigs County church goes up in flames
Sanctuary in flames at Peakland Baptist Church on Highway 68 near Akeman Crossroad.
Georgia high court: DUI test refusal can't be used in court
he Supreme Court's decision could make it more difficult to prosecute DUI offenses.
Ky. police officer shot during pursuit; 1 suspect arrested
Suspect captured south of Clarksville in Cunningham, Tennessee
Officials searching for missing kayaker in Polk County
2 PM Update: Officials from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources add a few more details on the case. The 68-year-old fisherman is from Polk County. His kayak, life jacket and a creek bucket with fish have been recovered on Ocoee #3…
Former TN District 28 candidate facing gun, drug charges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Former TN District 28 candidate is facing gun and drug charges. Brandon Woodruff was arrested on the 16th. He is charged with possessing a firearm as well as having that firearm while being under the…
EU states say taking ISIS recruits back "not as easy" as Trump thinks
Brussels -- U.S. President Donald Trump's demand that European countries take back their citizens fighting in Syria received a mixed reaction Monday, as nations voiced concerns about how to bring home-grown ISIS extremists to trial. The question of such foreign…
TECH BYTE: ITMs are the Future of Banking
Let's take a look at a new machine, that makes it easier for some credit union members to handle their money.
Dalton Professor remembers friend killed in Parkland school shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 17 people each held a picture of one of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting victims at Miller Park in Chattanooga Saturday morning. "He was the youngest of three children and loved video games and…
Area Payless stores to start liquidation sales Sunday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Area Payless ShoeSource store workers say liquidation sales will start on Sunday. The company is reportedly planning to close over 2,000 stores. According to their website, There are three Payless stores in Chattanooga, one at Northgate…
Family recovering after house explosion
CEDAR HILL, Tenn. (AP) - Law enforcement officials say a Robertson County home exploded after a woman attempted to light a water heater. According to the Robertson County Sherriff's office, the explosion occurred Friday after 34-year-old Brittany Elliott turned on…