House fire overnight in Apison
Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire in Apison last night. It happened at 12:20 this morning on Thaxton Lane. A family was able to safely evacuate their house. When…
'What You Won't Do for Love' singer Bobby Caldwell dies
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer Bobby Caldwell, a soulful R&B singer and songwriter who had a major hit in 1978 with “What You Won't Do for Love” and a voice and musical style adored by generations of his fellow…
Georgia high court undecided on fate of appeals judge
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Supreme Court on Wednesday said it cannot decide yet whether to remove a state Court of Appeals judge accused of ethical misconduct and asked a judicial discipline panel to review the case further. The three-member…
Tennessee GOP advance new narrow abortion exemption bill
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republican lawmakers on Wednesday took another swing at adding a narrow exemption to one of the strictest abortion bans in the United States. Nearly a month ago, a Republican legislative…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Mohawk Industries
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- If you need a new floor for your home, you have lots of options in the area. The world's largest flooring company is located right in…
Cleveland City Schools considers changing school start times
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland City Schools (CCS) announced that they are considering changing their school start times. They will be sending an email to staff and families that will include a survey. In that survey, you can give input…
Company hopes new radar closes up gap
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - During severe weather, meteorologists use radar to detect potential threats to life and property. (more…)
American Dream TV brings new show to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The American Dream TV has begun filming for a new show right here in Chattanooga. "Selling Chattanooga" features local realtors to be the tour…
Winchester man charged with TennCare fraud
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The TBI is charging a man with theft and TennCare fraud after he billed for services he did not provide. The TBI said they arrested Robert…
New jobs coming to Sequatchie County
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Big Valley Brands is expanding its manufacturing in Dunlap, investing over $1 million. Officials said the expansion will create 30 new jobs in the county. In addition,…
Honda recalling 500,000 vehicles to fix seat belt problem
DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling a half-million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the front seat belts may not latch properly. The recall covers some of the the automaker's top-selling models including…
Committee advances $1 billion plan for relief funds
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a House-passed plan to use the state’s final $1 billion in federal pandemic relief funds largely on a mix of water and sewer infrastructure, broadband expansion and…
One resident impacted by East Lake house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A home caught fire in East Lake Wednesday morning, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department. They said the…
Nashville sues over Tennessee law halving metro council size
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville officials on Monday sued over a new Tennessee law that will cut the Democratic-leaning city's metro council in half, a move that follows the council’s rejection of efforts to host the 2024 Republican National Convention in Music…
GOP leader 'pausing' social media after liking LGBTQ posts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally announced Monday that he is “pausing” all social media activity after revelations that he repeatedly commented on posts of nearly nude photos of a young gay model and other LGBTQ personalities. McNally, a…
Georgia House panel: Make transgender-care doctors liable
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia House committee on Tuesday sought to make it easier to sue doctors, and possibly charge them criminally, if they violate a proposed law barring some kinds of gender-affirming care in…
Golden Apple Award: Joann Hellmann, Brainerd Baptist School
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - From Pre-K, to Sunday School, to YMCA fitness, Joann Hellmann has a heart for service. The Brainerd Baptist Community is truly blessed to have…
Parents sue Hamilton County Schools after sexual emails target student
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Parents of an East Hamilton Middle School student are filing a lawsuit against the school system. This is after students at the school received sexually-explicit emails from an anonymous source last year. The parents claim…
Groundbreaking Held for Cloud Springs Industrial Park
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Catoosa County broke ground on what they hope is an anchor of their economic future today. (more…)
More Performers Announced for 2023 CMT Music Awards
AUSTIN, Texas (WDEF) -- More performers have been announced for the CMT Music Awards next month. In addition to Tennessee Valley native Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn,…
La Paz Chattanooga grows, adds 10th official partnership
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the Latino population grows in the Scenic City, so do their needs. La Paz Chattanooga has nearly doubled in size to accommodate our…
Summer food benefits OK'd for 530K Alabama children
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An estimated 530,000 Alabama children who get free or reduced price school meals are now eligible for food benefits this summer after the school year ends, officials said Tuesday. The Alabama Department of Human Resources said…
Hamilton County judge drops charges against Ryan Edwards
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Ryan Edwards, from MTV's "Teen Mom," entered a plea deal on Tuesday. A Hamilton County Judge dismissed three charges against Edwards. On Tuesday, the Chattanooga Times Free Press reported the…
Mayor Wamp encourages residents to take survey ahead of State of the County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp will give his first State of the County address on Friday. During the speech,…