Firefighters battle apartment fire in Harrison
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters in Harrison battled an apartment fire this afternoon. Crews with the Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department (H58VFD) responded to 7560 Short Trail Springs Road at…
Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal agreed, U.S. officials say
Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement to halt more than a year of fighting in the Gaza Strip, U.S. officials told CBS News' Margaret Brennan on Wednesday. Another source with knowledge…
TN Gov. Bill Lee announces Special Session on Jan. 27
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Wednesday that he will call for a special session with the Tennessee General Assembly on Monday, January…
FDA moves to cut nicotine from cigarettes, in plan first floated under Trump
The Food and Drug Administration is moving to cut out addictive nicotine from cigarettes, according to a long-awaited proposed regulation released Wednesday. The rule aims to force the nearly 12% of Americans still using combustible…
FDA bans food dye Red 3, citing concern over cancer in some animals
The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it had decided to revoke Red 3's authorization to be added to foods, over concerns about how the food coloring is linked to cancer in laboratory animals. FDA…
Celebrate National Bagel Day with Brothers Bagels
The newest rising star in baking, Brothers Bagels, is celebrating National Bagel Day with a special promotion. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two parents' idea to create a family business for their boys…
Officer Involved Shooting in DeKalb County
UPDATE (1/15/2025): We've learned more information about the officer involved shooting that occurred in DeKalb County, Alabama. Both the male and female victims involved in this incident both sustained non-life-threatening…
Chattanooga’s Blood Assurance is critically low on donations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s Local Blood Assurance is asking for the community’s help, as they are critically low on blood donations. Due to the wintry weather this…
Chattanooga Public Library reminds the community about free parking
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Public Library has recently announced new initiatives to make accessing literature easier by removing several financial barriers, including parking fees. With…
Chattanooga community rallies together against School Voucher Proposal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A day of deliberation regarding Governor Bill Lee’s controversial school voucher bill has continued to draw sharp criticism from education advocates. The voucher program,…
Detective details investigation in day two of Chen murder trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tuesday was day two of the Jason Chen murder trial. (more…)
Parkridge Medical aims to lower risk of Norovirus
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Parkridge Medical Center aims to raise caution and lower the spread of Norovirus in Hamilton County. “We have been seeing an Influx. And, you…
3 Boar's Head plants also had unsanitary conditions, including mold and insects, USDA says
Three Boar's Head deli meat plants were cited for unsanitary conditions, including insects, mold, and "unidentified slime," according to newly released federal records. The new findings suggest that sanitation problems were not limited to the…
Nightly lane closures on I-24 for lighting repairs in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers on I-24 in Hamilton County should prepare for overnight lane closures starting January 14, 2025, as utility crews work on the interstate lighting system. The closures will affect the…
What's Right With Our Schools: Catoosa College and Career Academy New 9-1-1 Computers
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - When the Catoosa County College and Career Academy needed new computers for their 9-1-1 center, they knew right where to look. Students on that same…
Water main break repairs on Shallowford Road delayed a day
UPDATE (1/15/2025): The closure of 24 Shallowford will remain ongoing until tomorrow. This portion of Shallowford Road will remain closed until Thursday, January 15, at 5:00…
Food shoppers could see nutrition facts on the front, as FDA unveils proposed packaging rules
The Food and Drug Administration released on Tuesday its long-awaited proposal to require food manufacturers to put…
Starbucks reverses its open-door policy, requiring people to make a purchase if they want to stay
Starbucks is reversing its open-door policy after almost seven years, now requiring that people make a purchase if they want to hang out at its coffee shops or use its restrooms. The coffee giant said…
Whitfield County man arrested hours after fatally stabbing woman
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — A homicide suspect was apprehended early Tuesday morning, hours after a fatal stabbing on Richardson Road claimed the life of a local woman.…
What would happen to TikTok on my phone if the app is banned?
TikTok faces a possible ban in the U.S. later this month if a law that could require the social media app's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to part ways with the platform takes effect as scheduled on Jan. 19.…
Asian Lantern Festival to close with a visit from some royal guests
Chattanooga Zoo visits the studio to talk about the final nights of the Asian Lantern Festival with promises of some royal guests. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The seasonal favorite Asian Lantern…
An abandoned house catches on fire in East Lake early Tuesday morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An abandoned house catches on fire in East Lake early Tuesday morning. At around 5:15 A.M., firefighters reported to the…
Boil water advisory for LaFayette, GA
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - The City of LaFayette, GA has issued a boil water advisory on January 13 due to high turbidity in the water supply. This has caused…
Defense: Chen killed Pace but did not "premeditate" her murder in opening day of trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After an intense and emotional process taking over two years, a…