Golden Apple: Joey Bird
She's known as a kind and compassionate teacher, and that's earned Joey Bird a Golden Apple Award.
The Latest: Driver was killed when bus crashed into ravine
LOXLEY, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the crash of a tour bus that was returning to Texas from Disney World (all times local): 10:10 a.m. An Alabama state trooper says the driver was killed when a tour bus carrying…
Man dies in fire trying to rescue his dogs
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A man died in a house fire early this morning trying to rescue the family dogs. The fire broke out at 8604 Igou Gap Road in East Brainerd just after 2 AM. Firefighters report seeing flames from…
Police investigate East Lake shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A man was shot in East Lake on Monday afternoon. 22 year old Javoris Akins arrived at the hospital around 2:30 PM with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. He says he was shot in the 3500 block of 4th…
Free Guided Hikes in All Tennessee State Parks
State parks throughout Tennessee will now offer free, guided hikes later this month. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has said that all 56 parks in the state of Tennessee will host free hikes on March 24. The department says it is…
Dalton Public Schools Education Board discusses open forum
On Monday night, the Dalton Public Schools Education Board met for their regular agenda meeting for the first time since a former teacher barricaded himself inside a classroom, and fired a shot out of a window.
Why did the Blizzard of 93 take so many by surprise?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - If you talk to people who were here during the Blizzard of 93, some will tell you that there was no warning. They're not remembering it right. Meteorologists warned of a big snow, a week out. It…
Diane Black promises to address mental illness in school safety debate
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Representative and gubernatorial candidate Diane Black was in the scenic city today. As the conversation about keeping schools safe continues to rage, Black said she believes that it is important that we focus on the right thing. "When…
Hamilton County school budget is out
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools has released its new proposed budget for next year. The school board will discuss the 230 page document at its next meeting on March 22. Among the highlights, the budget includes over half a…
Reward offered for Rossville oil spill
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - Walker County is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for causing an oil spill in Rossville. Last night, hazmat crews responded to the oil spill containing a hazardous chemical…
Remembering the Blizzard of '93
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's been dubbed the Storm of the Century -- slamming the entire eastern side of North America in March, 25 years ago. "I woke up, looked out, and could not believe it," said Ron Littlefield, a…
Help YMCA raise money to help at-risk youth
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (March 12, 2018) -- Since 1998, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga has dedicated themselves to enriching the lives of underprivileged and at-risk youth. To enhance this mission, they started the youth and community action program (YCAP). Through this…
Anti-gun organizers challenge Georgia protest policy
ATLANTA (AP) - Organizers of an anti-gun violence protest have filed a federal lawsuit questioning Georgia's policy requiring that events held at a plaza across from the statehouse be approved by a top elected official. The policy requires that weekend…
Bredesen TV ad says he's 'not running against Donald Trump'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen says in his U.S. Senate campaign's second TV ad that he's "not running against Donald Trump." Bredesen says he learned long ago to "separate the message from the messenger." Bredesen is…
Woman killed after her 2nd crash on Hickory Valley Road
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County traffic investigators are looking into a strange fatality this afternoon on North Hickory Valley Road. A 2002 silver Lexus SUV left the road around noon and hit a utility pole in the 8800 block. But…
Cleveland Middle School Chromebooks
Students at Cleveland Middle school now have Chromebook laptops to help them with their education.
Judge sentences Benjamin Brewer for 2015 I-75 crash
Benjamin Brewer to 55 years in prison on Monday for causing a wreck on I-75, near the Ooltewah exit, in 2015.
Governor's candidate contributes to Medal of Honor Museum
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Medal of Honor Heritage Center got a big boost on Monday from Congressman Diane Black. Congressman Black and her husband donated $250,000 towards the campaign. The Heritage museum is working to raise more than 6 million dollars.…
Welding Workshop held for youth in Chattanooga
With support from the community, a local man is using his business to teach youth about welding and so much more. Michael Brandt explains how this could change this industries workforce over the next few years.
Hazmat situation in Rossville
ROSSVILLE, Georgia - The Walker County Fire Department is investigating a hazmat situation in Rossville right now. The Chattanooga Fire Department confirms that they are going to assist with the investigation. Joe Leggee with Walker County say that vandals caused…
Early Morning House Fire
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Early Sunday morning, the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1416 Greenwood Road. The arriving fire companies reported smoke and flames visible from the structure. It took fire crews about fifteen minutes to…
Dayton man facing multiple counts of child rape
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Dayton man accused of multiple counts of child rape is set for a hearing next week.
Chattanooga Fire, Red Cross mark time change by installing smoke alarms
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire department and the American Red Cross came together Saturday morning to make sure residents had working smoke alarms in their homes.
Georgia fires Mark Fox after disappointing 9th season
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia coach Mark Fox has been fired following a disappointing regular season and a loss to Kentucky in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament.
