CPD respond to Friday evening downtown shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Police responded to an incident near the intersection of Market Street and Martin Luther King,…
Residents Concerned about Speeding in St. Elmo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Pedestrian safety has been in the minds of many Chattanoogans recently since a fatal crash killed a mother and her baby two weeks ago on Frazier…
First Wreaths Delivered to Cemetery for Wreaths Across Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The first wreaths truck delivered today for Wreaths Across…
Hamilton County students visit Construction Career Expo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools and AGC East Tennessee hosted a Construction Career Expo for 10th grade students on Friday. “This is a fun day for students in high school to come out and learn about the trades…
3 Alabama officers fired in connection to fatal shooting of Black man at his home
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama city has fired three police officers connected to the fatal shooting of a Black man in front of his own home during a dispute with a tow truck driver. Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling announced…
Man dies while in Hamilton County Jail custody
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man died while in custody at the Hamilton County Jail on Thursday, according to the sheriff's office. They identified the man as Michael James Dodd. The HCSO ruled his death as a suicide by…
Gov. Kemp announces College & Career Academy for Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Friday that a new College & Career Academy is coming to Walker County. The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia approved a $3 million grant to…
McDonald's is opening a new chain called CosMc's. Here are the locations and menu.
BY AIMEE PICCHI McDonald's said it is opening a new chain called CosMc's that will focus on coffee and other drinks, a step that is viewed as a challenge to Starbucks and Dunkin'…
Woman charged with attempted arson of Martin Luther King Jr. birthplace in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta police have arrested a woman who's accused of trying to burn down the birthplace of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta. Officers arrested the 26-year-old woman around 5:45 p.m. Thursday after responding to a…
Red Cross helps 9 people after house fire
BIRCHWOOD, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A mobile home in Hamilton County caught fire on Friday morning, and the homeowner called 911. The Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department arrived at…
Salvation Army Angel Tree gift return deadline approaching
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Salvation Army's Angel Tree gifts need to be returned soon. Those who have purchased gifts for an Angel this year need to drop those items off by Wednesday, December 13. The Salvation Army said they…
Livestream Chattanooga Police Sgt. "Mike" Russ funeral service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police Sgt. James Michael Russ's funeral service will take place Friday, December 8. It is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m., and the livestream…
DeKalb County substitute teacher arrested for sex act with student
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- A DeKalb County substitute teacher has been arrested and charged with having a relationship with a student. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office received complaints about the relationship and started investigating. Then on Thursday, deputies arrested…
Hunter Biden is indicted on 9 tax charges, adding to gun charges in a special counsel investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden was indicted on nine tax charges in California as a special counsel investigation into the business dealings of President Joe Biden’s son intensifies against the backdrop of the 2024 election. The new charges filed Thursday — three…
TECH BYTE: Use Tech to Take Perfect Holiday Photos
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The holiday season is in full swing, and spending time with family and close friends is a big part of celebrating. There is…
Urban League President Says Long Road Ahead in Dispute with County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The ongoing dispute between the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga and Hamilton County Government continues into its second week. (more…)
Aunt Decorates Niece's Roadside Memorial for Christmas
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- If you drive along Dayton Pike in Soddy-Daisy in the evening, you may notice a Christmas themed roadside memorial. (more…)
Cumberland County teacher arrested on drug charges
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A part-time teacher at an elementary school in Cumberland County has been arrested on drug charges. Deputies arrested 31-year-old Angela Elizabeth Anderson of Cookville, Tennessee.…
Catoosa deputies looking for man who stole cell phone
UPDATE: The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office said the case has been solved as of Tuesday, December 12. They did not provide any other information. SEE PREVIOUS: CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A man stole a cell phone at a gas…
Siskin Hospital to open new location in Catoosa County
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - Catoosa County will soon be the home of a brand-new Siskin rehabilitation hospital. “We have served hundreds of patients who live…
Free New Year's Eve celebration coming to Downtown Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There will be a free New Year's Eve celebration this year downtown, sponsored by Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors and Soundcorp. The event will be on December 31, 2023, starting at 8 p.m. It will last until…
Hamilton County deputies find teen missing deceased
UPDATE: The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office provided an update that they found the teen deceased. They said they are now conducting a death investigation. "The HCSO would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of this young man…
K9 Gunther retiring from Chattanooga Police Department
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department is honoring one of their K9s for his service. K9 Gunther is now retiring, CPD stated on Thursday. He served with the police department…
Chattanooga Volkswagen employees joining UAW union
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Volkswagen employees are joining the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. The UAW made this announcement on Thursday morning, December 7. More than 1,000 Volkswagen workers have signed union cards in less than a week, the…