Affidavit sheds light on Signal Hills Drive homeless camp shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An affidavit sheds light on the circumstances behind the shooting at a homeless encampment on Signal Hills Drive last Thursday. (more…)
Woman shoots interstate drivers, says God told her to because of the eclipse, Florida police say
BONIFAY, Fla. (AP) — A woman checked out of a Florida hotel and told staff that she was going on a God-directed shooting spree because of the solar eclipse, then shot two drivers on Interstate 10 before being arrested and…
Former Atlanta chief financial officer pleads guilty to stealing money from city for trips and guns
ATLANTA (AP) — The former chief financial officer for Atlanta pleaded guilty on Monday to stealing money from the city for personal travel and guns and trying to cheat the federal government on his income taxes. Jim Beard, 60, pleaded…
Chattanooga Police write more than 140 driving citations Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department said officers were proactive on Saturday after receiving calls they believe were related to street racing. The police department said it received several calls about reckless driving and noise complaints. [caption id="attachment_1705475"…
Chattanooga Police investigating Jackson Street homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating a death on Saturday as a homicide. Officers found a 65-year-old man unresponsive on the 1700 block of Jackson Street a little after 5 p.m. The police department is ruling his death…
Dunlap firefighters help injured rock climber on Fredonia Mountain
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Dunlap Fire Department helped rescue an injured rock climber on Fredonia Mountain over the weekend. According to the fire department, they dispatched to the Woodcock Climbing Area around 6:30 p.m. CT on Sunday. [caption id="attachment_1705463"…
Public invited to Moccasin Bend public hearing on Thursday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The public is invited to attend a public hearing discussing the past, present and future of the Moccasin Bend National Archeological District. The public hearing will take place on Thursday, April 11, from 5 to 7…
Leading sock maker in Fort Payne announces layoffs
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A Fort Payne plant should begin laying off workers this week. Renfro Brands makes socks and legwear. They have filed notice of plans to lay off a hundred workers over all. The company says they are…
Some Dayton intersections now treated as 4-way stops
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Dayton Police Department informed the public that some Market Street intersections are no longer using the traffic lights. These former traffic light intersections are now just using red blinking lights. The police department said these…
Morgan Wallen arrested on felony charges in Nashville after allegedly throwing chair from bar rooftop
Country music star Morgan Wallen was arrested on felony charges after allegedly throwing a chair from a bar rooftop in Nashville on Sunday night, police said. Wallen, 30, faces three reckless endangerment charges and one disorderly conduct charge following an…
What time the 2024 solar eclipse starts, reaches peak totality and ends today
The 2024 solar eclipse will be visible across North America today. As the moon's position between the Earth and sun casts a shadow on North America, that shadow, or umbra, will travel along the surface from west to east at more than 1,500 miles per hour…
Off-duty Chattanooga firefighter saves man's life
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An off-duty Chattanooga firefighter helped save a man's life over the weekend in Soddy-Daisy. The Chattanooga Fire Department commemorated Captain John Ives in a Facebook post on Sunday. …
Deputies pursue Canyons Subdivision car theft suspects
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to calls of vehicle break-ins in the Canyons Subdivision in Hixson on Saturday morning. Deputies arrived around 3 a.m. and set up at the entrances of the subdivision. Another…
Ex-Hixson Popeyes manager decries firing, says restaurant has issues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Popeye’s location has been open in Hixson near Highway 153 and Hamill Road for just a few months. However, ex-manager Kellie Adkins says…
Tennessee Legislature to debate child rape death penalty bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee State Legislature will be discussing a new bill that would strengthen the punishment for those convicted of the rape of a…
Man arrested in homeless encampment shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There has been an arrest following a shooting Thursday evening on Signal Hills Drive. Chattanooga Police said 61-year-old Donnie Campbell is the man who they believe…
Hamilton County Schools announce staffing changes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Some staffing changes have been announced by Hamilton County Schools. Tyner Academy is changing principals as Dr. Tiffany Earvin has been promoted to an administrative role…
Man arrested in Hamilton County after driving into patrol vehicle
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Detectives in Hamilton County arrested a man who intentionally drove into a patrol vehicle with a stolen car, according to the sheriff's office. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office…
Chattanooga Public Library cardholders get free Lookouts tickets
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanoogans can get free Lookouts tickets this year through the Chattanooga Public Library. Anyone with a valid Chattanooga Public Library (CPL) card can check out…
Anti-union group attacks UAW in video
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An anti-union organization has issued a new video attacking the United Auto Workers, which is trying to organize Chattanooga’s Volkswagen plant. The video was created by the group “Center for Union Facts.” It tells the story of…
Incline Railway to temporarily close for maintenance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Incline Railway is closing for a few weeks in April to replace cables. CARTA officials said they will replace more than 5,000 feet of the cables that pull the cars up and down Lookout Mountain. [caption…
Building, equipment damaged in Athens fire
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Athens firefighters extinguished a structure fire overnight at the MBI. Firefighters responded to the fire just before 8:30 p.m. at 2542 Sullins Road. This is the location for "the maintenance shop and office" of the Athens…
Officers arrest 2 Chattanooga teens for 'checking car door handles'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department arrested two juveniles who were checking car door handles on East 12th Street. The two juveniles were 16- and 17-year-old males, who have not been identified. Police said they responded to the…
Chattanooga Police arrest Vine Street homicide suspect
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department has made a homicide arrest from an incident that happened near the end of March. CPD arrested 32-year-old Andre Johnson. He faces…