Solar Eclipse: Safely Viewing the Eclipse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- When it comes to viewing the eclipse, safety is paramount.
Chattanooga State Provides Early College Academy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga State and Marion County are working together to bring post-secondary opportunities to high school students. Today, the superintendent of Marion County schools and Chattanooga State's President signed the Memorandum of Understanding between the two systems. The…
12 inmates escape Alabama jail; one still on the run
They were imprisoned on charges ranging from attempted murder to disorderly conduct.
Walker County To Begin Hyper Reach Alert System
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Walker County officials are making sure people are properly signed up for their Hyper Reach Community Alert system. The system provides phone and email notifications to the public during emergencies or issues that concern the public.…
Lawmakers Introduce Hot Car Bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Scenic city has seen multiple tragedies with kids left in hot cars and now lawmakers are urging car manufacturers to do more to prevent the tragedies. Yes, this piece of legislation would require cars to be…
Arrest Made In Ooltewah High and Wallace Smith Elementary Vandalism
Hamilton County, TN – Last week, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office was notified that Ooltewah High School and Wallace Smith Elementary School sustained vandalism to their athletic fields when a subject in a red truck drove on the fields and caused damage. …
Ridgeland High Broadcasting
Students at Ridgeland High School are learning about possible careers in the film and video business.
Planned Parenthood joins lawsuit against Tennessee abortion law
"A woman seeking abortion care is as capable of making decisions as any other patient."
Michael Ashby charged with multi vehicle crash Sunday Night
Five people were hurt in wreck, but none seriously.
Musicians offer reward after Georgia music venue burglarized
"This ain't okay by any means"
Gas price climb continues in Chattanooga as we head back to school
"August will likely feature the summer's highest gasoline prices."
Georgia teen dies after collapsing at club soccer practice
Officials say he suffered cardiac arrest.
Tax Free Weekend keeps stores busy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tax Free Weekend in Tennessee wrapped up Sunday.
Police investigating shooting on 36th Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating after a person was shot Sunday.
Multiple injuries, one arrested after crash in Fort Oglethorpe
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Multiple people have been taken to area hospitals after a multiple vehicle crash and one person is in police custody.
Hamilton County teachers pitch Teacherpreneur ideas
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Twenty-two Hamilton County teachers get in touch with their entrepreneurial side.
WWII Bomb Group veterans hold reunion in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The 39th Bomb Group flew many successful missions during World War II. They were stationed in Guam and flew combat missions against Japan.
Scotland to Britain: Protect Scotch whisky after Brexit
LONDON (AP) - Scotland has called for Scotch to be defined in U.K. law so its vital whisky industry can be protected after Brexit.
Putin says U.S. will have to cut 755 from diplomatic staff in Russia
(CBS NEWS) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says the U.S. will have to cut its diplomatic staff in Russia by 755 under new sanctions from Moscow.
Man accused of kidnapping student loses teaching license
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Board of Education has revoked the teaching license of a man who led police on a nationwide manhunt after running away with a 15-year-old student.
Alabama peanut farmers hopeful for good crop
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - Farmers in Alabama's peanut belt are hopeful about the upcoming harvest.
Son of Nashville mayor dies of apparent drug overdose
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville Mayor Megan Barry says her only child has died of an apparent drug overdose.
22-year-old charged in shooting death of Dmarcus Collins
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police announced on Twitter that they charged 22-year-old Lamarcus Smith with Criminal Homicide for the July 30th shooting death of Dmarcus Collins. Smith was arrested July 22nd false reports, evading arrest, and possession of controlled substance. …
UPDATE: No injuries in early morning fire on 3rd Ave.
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department corrected an earlier release on the 3rd Avenue fire from Sunday morning. Captain Dennis Witt with Chattanooga Fire Department says there were no injuries from this incident. Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Early…