Local coaches celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - In 1987, President Ronald Regan established an annual day of observance during the first week of February to acknowledge female athletes. …
Missing U.S. military helicopter found in Southern California; search on for 5 Marines who were on board
A U.S. military helicopter that went missing while carrying five Marines from Nevada to California has been found, authorities said Wednesday. Search and rescue crews were looking for the Marines as snow and rain were hitting the mountainous area where the helicopter…
Former Brainerd security guard Josephus Reed pleads guilty
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A controversial case at Brainerd High School last year ended in court this morning with a guilty plea. Josephus Reed pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated assault and impersonating a licensed professional. He was hired…
Nikki Haley is trounced by the 'none of these candidates' option in Nevada's Republican primary
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nikki Haley was swamped Tuesday in Nevada's symbolic Republican presidential primary as GOP voters resoundingly picked the “none of these candidates” option on the ballot in a repudiation of the former U.N. ambassador who is the…
The Georgia House has approved a $5 billion boost to the state budget
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's House backed changes to the state budget Wednesday that would add $5 billion in spending, including a burst of roadbuilding, new dental and medical schools, and money to cover bonuses paid to state employees and teachers.…
Jasper pastor indicted on charges of defrauding disabled adult
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A pastor in Marion County has been indicted this week on financial exploitation charges. David C. Berry is both a pastor at the Praise and Worship Family Outreach in Jasper, and he runs The Tax Service…
Coke hopes to excite younger drinkers with new raspberry-flavored Coca-Cola Spiced
By DEE-ANN DURBIN/AP Business Writer From Flamin’ Hot Cheetos to Sweet Heat Starburst, America’s snacks are getting spicier. Now, Coca-Cola wants in on the trend. On Wednesday, the Atlanta beverage giant introduced Coca-Cola Spiced, the first new permanent offering to…
Livestream Capt. Larry Taylor's funeral service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Captain Larry Taylor, a Chattanooga native and Medal of Honor recipient, will be laid to rest on Wednesday, February 7. The memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. ET. It will begin at the Coolidge National…
Ivey says ‘now is the time’ for a statewide vote on lottery and gambling bills
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey called Tuesday night for the creation of a limited school voucher program and announced support for two controversial measures before lawmakers this year: gambling legislation and absentee ballot restrictions. Lawmakers kicked off…
Map for the procession through town this afternoon for Capt. Larry Taylor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Officials at the Medal of Honor Museum encourage Chattanoogans to line up along the route of a procession this afternoon to honor Captain Larry Taylor. The procession begins at the Museum next to the Aquarium at…
Alejandro Mayorkas survives House impeachment vote as GOP lawmakers defect
Washington — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas narrowly survived an impeachment vote on Tuesday in the House after a small group of Republicans helped sink the GOP-led effort. The House voted 216 to 214 against impeaching Mayorkas over his handling of…
UAW hits milestone as opposition arises to VW union effort
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The United Auto Workers (UAW) says they have reached a milestone at the Volkswagen (VW) Plant. However, they will be facing some opposition. Zachary Costello has been a leader…
Greater Chattanooga part of unique economic council
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Greater Chattanooga region is now a part of a unique partnership. The Coalition of Hip Hideaways was announced this morning in part by the Thrive Regional…
Golden Apple Award: Ridgeland High School's Peter Davis
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) - The best teachers prepare their students for success after graduation. Peter Davis has been building solid futures for a long time at Ridgeland High…
Hamilton County Schools holds Principal for a Day event
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools hosted its fifth annual Leadership Principal for a Day event on Tuesday. As a part of this program, various cohort members in Hamilton County got to shadow a principal at different schools. …
TN Rep. Hakeem's proposed abortion exception bill fails subcommittee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - State Representative Yusuf Hakeem was expected to present an abortion exception bill to the state’s health committee Tuesday. However, according to the Tennessee…
Tennessee militia member planned to attack US border agents, feds say
By DYLAN LOVAN/Associated Press A Tennessee militia member who told an undercover federal agent that the U.S. is “being invaded” by migrants was planning to travel to the southern border with a stockpile of weapons and commit acts of violence…
Georgia Republicans push requiring cash bail for 30 new crimes, despite concerns about poverty
ATLANTA (AP) — A bill to require cash bail for 30 additional crimes is headed to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's desk after the House gave it final approval. The GOP-dominated House voted 97-69 for Senate Bill 63 on Monday, backing…
Usher announces post-Super Bowl North American tour, 'Past Present Future'
By MARIA SHERMAN/AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — After two years of his popular Las Vegas residency at Park MGM, releasing his first solo album in eight years, and headlining the 2024…
Officer, inmate struggle over gun at Sequatchie Erlanger facility
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An inmate at the Erlanger-Sequatchie facility took a correction officer's gun on Sunday and is now facing charges. According to the Dunlap Police Department, the officer and inmate struggled over the gun. During the incident,…
Shooting reported near Notre Dame High School
UPDATE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police confirmed that a person was shot Tuesday afternoon near Notre Dame High School. They say this was an "isolated…
Mother charged with tampering with evidence in child's death case
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- New details were revealed Tuesday in the homicide case of seven-year-old Jo'zie Brown. On January 14, Brown was shot and killed. Five days later, Chris'tion Hamilton Jones, Brown's older brother, admitted to accidentally shooting the…
Cleveland City Schools searching for new director of schools
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland City Schools is working to find their next director of schools with a survey. In the next few days, the school system will be releasing a survey to find out what qualities families want from…
Jury finds Michigan school shooter’s mother Jennifer Crumbley guilty of manslaughter
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan jury convicted a school shooter’s mother of involuntary manslaughter Tuesday in a first-of-its-kind trial to determine whether she had any responsibility in the deaths of four students in 2021. Jennifer…