More to the Story with Staley: FedEx St. Jude Championship
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A professional golf tournament is fueled by its sponsorships. No sponsors means no tournament. But it's made to run smoothly because of…
What's Right With Our Schools: Catoosa County's From Here to Career Academy
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - High School is an exciting and very busy time in a teenager's life, but some students might be wondering, 'How…
Staying Safe when Posting about Going Back to School
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Power, school and traffic all victims of afternoon storms
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Today's line of severe thunderstorms has taken a toll on traffic, power and back-to-school. The Eletric Power Board reports 30,000 customers were left in…
Trucking giant Yellow Corp. declares bankruptcy after years of financial struggles
Trucking company Yellow Corp. has declared bankruptcy after years of financial struggles and growing debt, marking a significant shift for the U.S. transportation industry and shippers nationwide.
Benefit concert held for local man who died in tragic accident
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The town of Dunlap hosted a benefit concert for a local man who recently passed away due to a tragic car…
Highway 127 yard sale wraps up on Signal Mountain
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The world's longest yard sale wrapped up on Sunday. Despite the rainy weather, people from all over continued to shop. Taking place…
6th annual Back-to-School Bash held for Hamilton Co. Schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The sixth annual Back-to-School Bash was held this morning for Hamilton County Schools. Hosted for the first time at Tennessee Riverpark, families were…
Local volleyball teams play in support of 'Remarkable Grace'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The second annual Grace Mitchell Memorial Showcase was held today at Boyd Buchanan. Teams from around the community paid to participate in the…
Catoosa County proposes pay increases in 2024 budget
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Catoosa County has announced new pay increases in their proposed 2024 budget. It includes increases for the sheriff's office, emergency management, fire department and county government. The Board of Commissioners allocated over $668,000 for pay…
Governor Lee makes third pitch to join THP
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee is inviting out of state law enforcement officers to come to work in Tennessee. It is his third pitch in three…
More to the Story with Staley: Chattanooga 300
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Back to school time! The first day of a new year at Chattanooga Prep. At 7:45 a.m., everybody is gathering in the school gymnasium.…
Chattanooga man arrested in Dunlap for stealing vehicle, meth possession
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man is in custody in Dunlap, Tennessee for stealing a vehicle and possession of meth. The Dunlap Police Department said they arrested Dameion E. Ervin…
Trucking expert weighs in on East Ridge chemical spill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Last night a chemical fire shut down the interstate and caused an evacuation. Rick Boatwright, operations chief of Chattanooga fire department, said "where…
Global food prices rise after Russia ends grain deal and India restricts rice exports
LONDON (AP) — Global prices for food commodities like rice and vegetable oil have risen for the first time in months after Russia pulled out of a wartime agreement allowing Ukraine to ship grain to the world, and India restricted…
Pentagon warns of disruptions as Army, Marines both lack confirmed leaders for first time
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned that troop readiness and retention is at risk as the Army's chief stepped down Friday, leaving the military's two ground combat forces without Senate-confirmed leaders for the first time in history. [caption…
Ron DeSantis asked if his car left early from the crash scene in Chattanooga
DECORAH, Iowa (WDEF) - Republican Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis was asked about his crash in Chattanooga today on the campaign trail. The wreck happened July 25th as he and his caravan got…
Poll shows most Americans oppose additional Ukraine funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS) -- A new poll reveals that most Americans are against providing additional funding to Ukraine. Independent research company SSRS conducted the CNN poll, which shows that 55% of Americans think the U.S. should not send more funding…
Cleanup ongoing after East Ridge hazmat incident
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chaos ensued overnight in the East Ridge and Brainerd areas. (more…)
Mark Margolis, "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" actor, dies at age 83
UNITED STATES (CBS) -- Mark Margolis, the Emmy-nominated actor who played a drug kingpin on the acclaimed TV series "Breaking Bad" and its prequel "Better Call Saul," has…
Signal Centers aims to help families affected by Siskin closings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One Chattanooga nonprofit is attempting to provide assistance to those affected by the closings of some Siskin childcare centers. On Thursday morning, the Siskin Institute announced they were closing their early learning centers. Signal Centers, in…
Cleanup from chemical spill and fire that shut down I-24 in Tennessee could take days
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Cleanup from a chemical spill and fire near Interstate 24 in Tennessee will take several days, after the interstate was shut down and nearby homes evacuated overnight…
Man shot on 13th Street overnight
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting overnight in East Chattanooga. It happened after midnight on East 13th Street in Ridgedale. The 33-year-old male victim told officers he…
TECH BYTE: Tech for School Safety
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With more school shootings happening across the country, tech companies are looking at new ways to protect students and teachers. Their latest device has been in the…