Golden Apple: Taylor Kilgore
She's a teacher, and a softball coach who is dedicated to her students. That's why Taylor Kilgore has earned this week's Golden Apple Award.
Two victims in shooting at home on Eldridge Road
Hamilton County Sheriff's officials confirm that they are investigating a shooting in the northern part of the county.
Suspect captured in domestic assault case involving unborn baby
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County FAST Team (Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team) arrested one of their Top 12 Fugitives Tuesday morning. Danmega Natunga Williams Jr. was put on the list in December. He faces charges of Assault with Viable Fetus…
Moms get a gift bag from local company at Ronald McDonald house today
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga-launched company Thirty-One is celebrating it's 15th anniversary with a baby shower themed tour. Their big, pink Thirty-One Gifts mobile shop is set up beside the Ronald McDonald house. They will be there today until 6…
Hostage situation ends in Bradley County
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A house with a history of domestic police calls was the scene of hostage situation Tuesday morning. Bradley County Sheriff's officers say it happened at a home on Weatherly Switch Road. The suspect was holding…
Moon Bread Recipe By Cast Iron Lodge
We are making MOON BREAD this morning with a recipe from Lodge Cast Iron! Follow along with us or save this recipe for another day! Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients: 1 cup self-rising cornmeal…
Hamilton County primary election candidates take questions from community members
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With just over a month away until the Hamilton County primary election, many candidates found themselves at a candidate forum at Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church. The event was put on by the National Coalition of 100…
Hamilton County honors teachers of the year
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools honored the district's three teachers of the year today at a lunch at the Public House restaurant. "I don't know if you've heard, we have a Forrest Kindergarten class, and Sam can be found…
Gun scare outside Orchard Knob Middle School
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga police chased a suspect this afternoon who reportedly had a gun near a school. It happened on the football field at Orchard Knob Middle School before 3 PM, but after school was let out. The suspect,…
Randy Boyd tells Chattanooga Republicans why he wants to be Governor
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - One of the Republican candidates for Governor is campaigning in Chattanooga. Randy Boyd spoke at the Pachyderm Club lunch today. Boyd served as Governor Haslam's Special Advisor on Higher Education. He spearheaded the state's Drive to 55…
Bad weather hurts search for teen missing off Alabama beach
Tourist from Wisconsin lost in Red Flag tides off Alabama coast.
Dalton man arrested for allegedly strangling cat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police arrested 19-year-old Jacquez Devin Fields of Dalton after allegedly strangling a kitten. The police report says the kitten died a “agonizing death” after suffering sevreal broken bones and abuse. It all began at 3716…
Lauren Alaina wins first ACM Award
Kane Brown does not win New Male Vocalist
Whitwell Middle School Paper Clips
Whitwell Middle School has found a unique way to teach students about different cultures.
Police arrest attempted pharmacy robber in East Ridge
A man suspected of trying to rob an East Ridge pharmacy has been arrested.
Warning about Publisher's Clearing House scam
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Georgia's Consumer Protection Unit is warning consumers about a Publisher's Clearing House scam. They have gotten several complaints about them. The scammers pose as representatives from Publisher's Clearing House. They promise a big prize, but you…
Man charged with animal cruelty in death of a kitten
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Teenager faces animal cruelty charges in the death of a kitten. 19 year old Jacquez Devin Fields of Dalton was charged Thursday night with aggravated cruelty to animals. He told officers that he kicked the kitten,…
Mourners begin 3 days of remembrance for Zell Miller
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. (AP) - Three days of public remembrance have begun for Zell Miller, who served as both Georgia's governor and U.S. senator. Mourners are gathering Monday at Young Harris College in Miller's hometown. Miller died Friday at his…
2 Cherokee County men facing drug charges
CHEROKEE COUNTY, North Carolina (WDEF) -- The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office says 41-year-old Eugene Mcclure of Marble, NC and 36-year-old Timothy Robert Norton of Candler, NC are facing drug charges.
Chattanooga Police investigating shooting after victim arrives at hospital
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting after the victim arrived at a local hospital.
Georgians aim to add headstones to unmarked graves of babies
DALTON, Ga. (AP) - Workers have begun placing the first headstones on unmarked graves of children at a cemetery in northwest Georgia.
Alabama boosts pay for state and education employees
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama state employees are getting pay raises for the first time in close to a decade.
Soddy-Daisy PD Promoting "Thumbs Down to Texting & Driving"
Soddy-Daisy, TN (WDEF) - The Soddy-Daisy Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to promote the fourth annual "Thumbs Down to Texting and Driving" campaign during the month of April. April is nationally recognized as Distracted…
Shred-It Day is just around the corner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- H&R Block hosted National Shred Day today with free events nationwide - two of them were held in our area. This was a free event that they hold around tax time to make sure that people…
