NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Highway Safety Office today announced that more Tennesseans are buckling up than ever. They cite their latest roadside survey report. They post researchers at major intersections and write down what they see. It found that 92-percent…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County authorities say a suspect is in custody from a shooting this afternoon in Middle Valley. The call came in after 2 PM to the 8700 block of Frieda Lane near Gann Road. Deputies…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chances are you've seen graffiti sprayed somewhere in the community. On this past Saturday, teams of volunteers spent the day preparing to clean up graffiti along the river park area. Those same volunteers will repaint the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) - The names of two local law enforcement officers will be added to the list of fallen officers this week at a memorial in Washington, D.C. A total of 282 officers will be added to the Memorial…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF - The Chattanooga Police Department has released their 2023 Annual Report on local crime. (Full report here.) It shows a 12% drop in overall crime statistics in the city. But violent crime remains a growing problem. Chief Celeste…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Schools District 2 School Board meeting was held today at Red Bank Community Center where Republican, Ben Daughtry, and Independant, Crystal Boehm, debated on what issues need to be addressed in Hamilton…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Downtown Ringgold had their third annual "Dolly Days" festival this Saturday afternoon. The event shuts down the streets, shops for food vendors, and a live band dedicated…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The defense attorney for a man accused of killing a 22-year-old woman is continuing to argue his motion to quash important evidence…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County Sheriff's Office deputies helped find a runaway 13-year-old from Florida. The Walton County Sheriff's Office notified Bradley County authorities of her possible location on Sunday, May 5. Later, deputies found the teenager in…
A severe G4 geomagnetic storm could emerge on Friday, triggering a watch for a storm of this magnitude from NOAA officials for the first time in nearly 20 years. The watch comes after days of solar activity that seemingly sent…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters across the nation are participating in the Fill-the-Boot campaign to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Chattanooga Fire Department is participating…
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Someone cut down a pole in the Palmer area of Grundy County to steal copper wire on Thursday, according to the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative. Now, SVEC is offering a cash reward for anyone who…
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- A 25-year-old Trenton man has been convicted of having a sexual relationship with a minor. On April 16, a Dade County Superior Court convicted James Clay Mayo of statutory rape, child molestation and contributing to the…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County grand jury has indicted a former transportation manager for Hamilton County Schools. The Tennessee Comptroller said he used his work vehicle during work hours, for Uber, Lyft and DoorDash. The grand jury…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The United States Postal Service is hosting several job fairs in Tennessee this month. Each job fair will last from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Central Time. Job fair locations: Cleveland Post Office - 1981 Keith…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A comedian who considered Chattanooga part of his home territory has died from heart complications. James Gregory was 78. The Georgia native made a career touring southern comedy clubs and was a main stay at the…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The annual Thrillville Fair is back in Hamilton County with funnel cakes, fast rides and a good time for everybody. With more than 30 rides,…
HENAGAR, Ala. (WDEF) - Henagar, Alabama was one of the hardest hit areas of Wednesday night’s severe weather. City and DeKalb County Officials say around 11 p.m. Wednesday,…
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WDEF) - There was some storm damage in parts of Scottsboro. We saw damage in…
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Rhea County authorities seized several items from a store in Dayton for exceeding the allowed THC amount in Tennessee. On Wednesday, May 8, Rhea County detectives and the TBI served a search warrant on Tammy's…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Schools was on a two-hour delay on Thursday due to the storms that hit overnight. Now, some parents are concerned. Some said the schools should have remained closed for the entire day due…
UPDATE: OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office provided more information into the SWAT standoff Thursday morning. Residents near Cobblestone Hill Drive reported shots fired, including…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Lookout Mountain, Georgia man faces a 20-year term in federal prison in a child pornography case that involved an animal. 44-year-old Eric Lee Bagley pleaded…
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (AP) — Dangerous storms crashed over parts of the South on Thursday even as the region cleaned up from earlier severe weather that spawned apparent tornadoes, killed at least three people, and gravely injured a boy who was swept into…