CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Burning outdoors is banned until further notice in Catoosa County. The Board of Commissioners adopted an emergency resolution to declare the burn ban. County officials say this is because of the extreme drought the area…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Multiple small fires broke out at a chemical plant near Amnicola Highway Monday morning, resulting in a chemical spill. It happened around 8 a.m. at Zeco, located at 4146 South Creek Road, the Chattanooga Fire Department…
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Improper use of a space heater resulted in a camper fire early Monday morning, according to firefighters. Crews with the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD)…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattery held their annual Small Business Market this Saturday which had a wide variety of small businesses to show what they had to offer. Co-Founder of The Chattery, Shawanda Mason, stated "It's a lot of…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A five vehicle crash on I-75 S at mile marker 19.6 has the interstate reduced to one lane of traffic. Major delays are expected due to a lengthy clean up. Rae Anne Bradley with TDOT…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With the holiday season in full swing, many are sharing what they are thankful for. One veteran reflects on a fund that…
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A small town celebrated their annual Christmas parade on Saturday with lights streaming down Main Street. The city of Pikeville is known for their iconic Christmas…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Communities across the nation celebrated small businesses on November 25 for 'Small Business Saturday.' In the small town of Dunlap, the Game…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a fatal traffic crash in the 200 block of Frazier Avenue on Saturday afternoon. UPDATE: Officers were advised…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An 18-wheeler carrying gallons of milk caught on fire on Saturday afternoon. At 2:00 p.m., a motorist reported the accident on I-75 at Scenic Overlook. Tri-Community VFD responded to the scene and reported a trailer fire…
ELLIJAY, Georgia (WDEF) - There was an unexpected "roo-hunt" on Black Friday in the Georgia mountains. The Gilmer County Sheriff's Office got the call when a pet kanagroo escaped from his owner in the Blackberry Mountain area of Ellijay. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- While there has been a definite shift to more online shopping in recent years, folks have continued to come out and take advantage of…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Was it murder or self-defense? That's what police are investigating after a shooting last night on Bonny Oaks Drive after 11:30. There were two shooting victim. Police say a 27 year old at the scene did not…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Police believe a shooting Thursday night on Highway 58 may have been related to a road rage incident. But investigators are still working on the exact circumstances. They were called to a shooting just after 6PM in…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A man has been arrested in the early morning hours following Thanksgiving for a murder in Dalton. Police say 42 year old William Holmes was escorting a woman who was getting her belongings from an ex-boyfriend…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF)- Many have spent Thanksgiving cooking and enjoying fantastic…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thanksgiving is coming up on Thursday. When you start cooking that turkey, be careful in the kitchen. “It really bodes well for fire safety…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you're looking to start a small business, look no further than TVFCU. The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union has $225,000 to give away…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - With Chattanooga officially receiving over two inches of rain this week, it may feel like our long drought is coming to an end. But…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - East Ridge began what they believe will become an annual holiday tradition Wednesday. (more…)
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County SPCA is in need of wet cat food after their biweekly shipment was delayed until next week. With over 35…
By The Associated Press NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — A border crossing between the U.S. and Canada has been closed after a vehicle exploded at a checkpoint on a bridge near Niagara Falls. The FBI's field office in Buffalo said…
IRAQ (CBS) -- Several U.S. service members were injured in a ballistic missile attack by Iranian-backed militias on Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq, Pentagon officials said Tuesday. The attack Monday night on U.S. and coalition forces involved a close-range ballistic missile and…
