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New pet cancer center opening soon in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A state-of-the-art-cancer center for pets in the U.S. is set to open very soon, right here in Chattanooga. On January 12, the Veterinary Care and Specialty Group will unveil the new Pullen Cancer Center. [caption id="attachment_1522523"…

New Year's Eve Party was a hit

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A New Years Eve party has been in the works in Chattanooga. "Several months ago, we looked at different locations and areas we would consider hosting…

Ladd McConkey, other Bulldogs declaring for NFL draft

UPDATE: ATHENS, Ga. (WDEF) -- Another Bulldog announced his departure from UGA. Tight end Brock Bowers declared for the NFL draft on Tuesday night, January 2, via Instagram. In his statement, he expressed his appreciation for having the chance to…

Pikeville Fire Chief Swafford retires after 47 years of service

PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Pikeville Fire Department Chief Paul Swafford has officially retired as of January 1, 2024. Pikeville FD said Swafford served for the department for 47 years and was their fire chief for 26 years. [caption id="attachment_1522427" align="alignnone"…

Dig'n Zone theme park to open March 2024

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dig'n Zone in Sevierville has an official opening date for 2024. The construction-themed park will open on March 1. It will be located at 1707 Veterans Blvd. The…

Reward offered for information in 2018 Alabama homicide

OPELIKA, Ala. (WDEF) -- The Opelika Police Department in central Alabama is still searching for answers in a homicide investigation from 2018. CrimeStoppers are now offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect. The police…

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