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Stay Alert During Severe Weather

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) It just so happens to be severe weather awareness week in Tennessee, and as if right on cue, we found ourselves with storms moving into the Tennessee Valley today .... When weather does hit the area, you…

Tennessee Aquarium opens new Lemur exhibit

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tomorrow, March 1, 2017,  is a big day for the Tennessee Aquarium. Chattanooga's biggest tourism draw is bringing the island of Madagascar to the scenic city.  

Two local robotics teams bring home wins

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two local robotics teams recently brought home Georiga State V-E-X Championships and will be competing in the World Championships in Kentucky in April. Saddle Ridge Mecha Mustangs and Gilbert Elementary Gator Bytes are the two winning teams.

Cleveland man speaks out after serious charges are dropped

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Cleveland man is speaking out for the first time since serious charges brought against him have been dropped.  Last year, Rickey Stevison was charged with Grand Larceny and Abuse of an Adult. Stevison says his reputation…

House approves deer baiting bill

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill that would let hunters use bait for deer and feral hogs. House members voted 69-18 for the bill Tuesday. It now moves to the Alabama Senate. State…

Meigs County SRO Accussed of Mishandling Child

DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF)- A school resource officer is being accused of mishandling a child at Meigs South Elementary School. Corey Davis said he couldn't breathe after the school's resource officer roughed him up trying to get him in the school after…

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