Alabama has scheduled a date for the upcoming execution of Alan Eugene Miller, a convicted murderer who, after surviving a previous execution attempt, is set to become the second inmate ever put to death using nitrogen gas in the United States. Nitrogen…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Strong cybersecurity is vital in today's business climate. In May, we paid a visit to the Smart Factory for a lesson in heading off hackers. This conference helped numerous businesses protect their investment. It's just a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thousands of customers are still out of power in our area from the storms. This is the update from several area power companies at noon. The Electric Power Board reports that there are almost ten thousand…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Dalton government officials said numerous roads and facilities were closed Thursday morning due to the overnight storms. However, the fire department said it resulted in no injuries. Here is a list of closures in Dalton: All…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A tree fell onto a Chattanooga Police officer's patrol vehicle on Thursday morning. The officer was patrolling on Hixson Pike at around 8 a.m.…
UPDATE: May 9, 2024, 1:16 p.m. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Department of Transportation released a list of road closures and hazards on Thursday morning. Following the overnight storms, they have received reports of power lines down, trees down…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The debate over vacation rentals in Hamilton County continued to intensify Wednesday. The Hamilton County Commission held a committee session to debate the…
By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING/Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hardline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called Wednesday for a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, pressing ahead with her long-shot effort despite pushback from Republicans at the highest levels tired…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - The Chickamauga Battlefield is honoring one of the park’s most storied figures. An exhibit honoring Mark Thrash is now on display inside of the Visitor…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - You might call this high school course shocking. Brainerd High School students learned the safety and potential risks behind battery chemistry. “We partnered with…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has challenged Donald Trump to a head-to-head debate for when both address a Libertarian convention later this month, a move that comes as the presumptive GOP nominee has ramped up both criticism of Kennedy’s independent bid…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Summer is approaching quickly, and the Salvation Army is doing everything they can to help the community stay cool. The beat the heat campaign started…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Enterprise Center recently received a $1.9 million award for its Tech Goes Home training program. The funding comes from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, which allocated $163 million to increase broadband access.…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Cleveland City Board of Education's budget for the upcoming school year includes a 5% pay raise for city school employees. The board approved the 2024-2025 school year budget on Monday, May 6. A year ago,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Chattanooga is looking for a qualified firm to scope and analyze the proposed passenger rail project. The city published a Request for Qualification (RFQ) on Wednesday, May 8. Interested firms can apply until…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to legislation to provide state tax breaks to businesses that help their employees afford childcare. The Alabama Senate voted 31-0 for the bill that now goes to Gov. Kay…
By TRAVIS LOLLER/Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The nation’s largest public utility is moving ahead with a plan for a new natural gas plant in Tennessee despite warnings that its environmental review of the project doesn't comply with federal…
UPDATE: HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The three women involved in a high-speed chase in April now face several more charges for burglary, according to the sheriff's office. They said more than $16,000 worth of stolen merchandise was recovered. Hamilton…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Deputies have charged an early morning motorcycle driver in Hamilton County after a high-speed chase. The deputy tried to stop Nicholas Mullins for speeding up to…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has released his plan to improve road conditions in the unincorporated areas. Poor roads, particularly Hunter Road in the Ooltewah area, have been a common complaint from residents who don't want…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Cleveland City School Board promoted from within to name their next Director of Schools on Monday. They appointed Dr. Jeff Elliott who is…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tyner students showcased their Friendship Detector projects as a part of World Quantum Day on Tuesday. “Tyner Academy is one of the first schools to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Public Library made an announcement that it believes will benefit children across the city this summer. The Chattanooga Public Library…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has announced an investment into the Georgia Northwest Technical College campus in Dalton. $5.5 million will be invested to…