Abrams defends burning state flag, Confederate symbol in '92
The candidate for Governor took part in a flag protest 25 years ago as a college student.
Serious Crash on I 24 west of Chattanooga
18 wheeler on top of car
Georgia's governor calls special session for hurricane costs
Sequatchie County is raising donations for Seminole County, Georgia.
People cross state lines for $1.6 Billion Jackpot Lottery ticket, Nearly Two Dozen have won $1M or more in last 15 years
TENNESSEE (WDEF)- People cross state lines for $1.6 Billion Jackpot Lottery ticket. While most hope they will win the Mega Millions jackpot, nearly 2 dozen people have won $1M or more in last 15 years. Earlier this year, the $1,230,034 Tennessee…
Grundy County authorities arrest five people after a string of thefts
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Five people have been arrested after a string of thefts. According to the Grundy County Sheriff's Office, the people are accused of thefts that happened in Tracy City and Altamont over the weekend. Authorities said…
Shooting reported on Glass Street, Victim transported from different location to hospital
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A shooting was reported on Glass Street. When Chattanooga Police arrived, they say they found evidence of a shooting, but no victim was at the scene. A short time later, a shooting victim called 911, requesting…
Howard High School Gets New Drama Department
Howard High School is rebuilding its theater department, with the help of Chattanooga Christian School. It may not sound like a big deal, but Howard hasn't had a formal drama department in more than 40 years.
Caravan of 7,000 migrants continues trek north, defying warnings to turn around
HUEHUETAN, Mexico — As a caravan of Central Americans heads toward the U.S., President Trump is threatening to cut aid to three countries for letting the migrants leave. Most are now in southern Mexico, about 1,000 miles from the nearest…
Surveillance video appears to show man disguised as Khashoggi leaving Saudi consulate
ISTANBUL — President Trump said Monday he's not satisfied with what he's heard from Saudi Arabia over the death of Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi. Now, what appears to be surveillance video, broadcast by CNN, casts doubt on the Saudis' story.…
Gov't accused of giving migrant kids psychotropic drugs
Immigrant children held at a Texas detention facility are being given Zoloft and other psychotropic medications, despite a judge's order to stop doing so, attorneys said in a Friday court filing. Earlier this year, civil rights attorneys presented written statements…
CIA director travels to Turkey to work on Khashoggi investigation
Last Updated Oct 22, 2018 11:10 PM EDT CIA Director Gina Haspel is traveling to Turkey as part of the investigation into the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, CBS News has learned. Saudi Arabia said Friday that Khashoggi, who…
"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Willa menacing Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane Willa is seen off Mexico's Pacific coast at 2:30 a.m. EDT on October 23, 2018 NOAA MEXICO CITY -- Authorities rushed to evacuate low-lying areas and set up shelters as an "extremely dangerous" Hurricane Willa with maximum sustained winds…
Ladies link up to break state skydiving record
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) - A group of Tennessee women linked up at big heights to break a state skydiving record Sunday. We got the video from Chattanooga Skydiving Company President Justin Silvia. He said that the ladies got together six…
Plane passenger says a United pilot told them flight to CHA couldn't land due to plane being "too big"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Plane passenger says a United pilot told them flight to CHA couldn't land due to plane being "too big." The woman tweeted on October 16th that a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Chattanooga was…
UPDATE: East Ridge Planning Commission vote to approve rezoning plan for hotel, indoor water park
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga company says that a hotel could be coming to East Ridge. The plan to rezone an area in East Ridge for a hotel and indoor water park is moving forward after tonight's Planning commission…
Hero behind WWII sabotage of Nazi plant dies at 99
In this Thursday, April 25, 2013 file photo, Norwegian war hero and resistance fighter Joachim Roenneberg holds a Union flag as he walks in a park near the Palace of Westminster, after receiving the Union Jack Medal for his efforts…
Hero behind WWII sabotage of Nazi plant dies at 99
In this Thursday, April 25, 2013 file photo, Norwegian war hero and resistance fighter Joachim Roenneberg holds a Union flag as he walks in a park near the Palace of Westminster, after receiving the Union Jack Medal for his efforts…
Pregnant Meghan takes time off while Harry tours ancient forest
Britain's Prince Harry meets local dancers after the unveiling of the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy at Pile Valley, K'gari during a visit to Fraser Island, Australia, Oct. 22, 2018. Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's royal tour in Australia is…
Pregnant Meghan takes time off while Harry tours ancient forest
Britain's Prince Harry meets local dancers after the unveiling of the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy at Pile Valley, K'gari during a visit to Fraser Island, Australia, Oct. 22, 2018. Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's royal tour in Australia is…
Saudis say crown prince called Khashoggi's son to express condolences
ISTANBUL -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called the son of Jamal Khashoggi, the kingdom announced early Monday, to express condolences for the death of the journalist killed at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul by officials that allegedly included…
Saudis say crown prince called Khashoggi's son to express condolences
ISTANBUL -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called the son of Jamal Khashoggi, the kingdom announced early Monday, to express condolences for the death of the journalist killed at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul by officials that allegedly included…
Putin to seek "clarifications" from Bolton as Trump ditches nuke treaty
MOSCOW -- White House national security advisor John Bolton on Monday began two days of meetings with senior Russian officials following President Trump's weekend announcement of the U.S. withdrawal from a Cold War-era nuclear weapons treaty. The Moscow visit by…
Putin to seek "clarifications" from Bolton as Trump ditches nuke treaty
MOSCOW -- White House national security advisor John Bolton on Monday began two days of meetings with senior Russian officials following President Trump's weekend announcement of the U.S. withdrawal from a Cold War-era nuclear weapons treaty. The Moscow visit by…
Hurricane Willa becomes Category 5 storm as it takes aim at Mexico
Last Updated Oct 22, 2018 2:00 PM EDT 32 Photos Deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history Hurricane Katrina claimed at least 1,200 lives, but it wasn't the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history MEXICO CITY — Newly formed Hurricane Willa rapidly intensified off…