Students to Receive Free Meals in DeKalb County
RAINSVILLE, Ala. (WDEF) - Families across DeKalb County received much needed news this week. (more…)
Sales tax holidays begin next week in Alabama
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) - Despite the summer heat, the return of school is just around the corner. (more…)
Student health clinic to be held in DeKalb County
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) - DeKalb County families who need to update their student’s shot records will have a chance tomorrow to do so. (more…)
Summer safety tips for Alzheimer's patients
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Summer can be the most dangerous time of the year for people with Alzheimer’s. With temperatures nearing 100 degrees, it's crucial to keep a close eye…
A fire killed nearly every animal at a Florida wildlife center
MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An early morning fire on Thursday killed nearly all the animals at a wildlife center in Florida, officials said. News outlets reported the fire broke out around 3 a.m. Thursday at the Alligator and Wildlife…
Georgia athletics, Jalen Carter sued by passenger in fatal crash of Bulldogs player and staffer
ATLANTA (AP) — A woman seriously injured in the January car crash that killed Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and an athletics staffer has sued the school’s athletics association and former Bulldogs defensive…
List of upcoming movies for 2023
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Barbie and Oppenheimer have gained a lot of traction for 2023 summer movie releases. Both films release on the same day this month. But what other movies are there to look forward to this year? Here…
Tennessee man breaks record for catching largest blue catfish
STEWART COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Tennessee man who already held the state record for blue catfish just broke his own record. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency…
Walker County Sheriff looking for stolen skid-steer
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Walker County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's help in finding a stolen skid-steer. Authorities posted a notice to social media about…
Upcoming TVFCU career fair for all experience levels
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) is hosting a career fair next week. The company is offering positions for those with and without experience. The career fair will…
Secret Service closes investigation into cocaine found at White House with no suspect identified
Washington, D.C. (CBS) — The U.S. Secret Service has closed its investigation into the bag of cocaine that was discovered at the White House earlier this month but was unable to identify a suspect "due to a lack of physical evidence,"…
Franklin soccer coach charged with child rape entered U.S. illegally
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee law enforcement confirmed the soccer coach charged with child rape entered the U.S. illegally. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Camilo Hurtado Campos to be an undocumented immigrant. Campos' charges include rape of a child…
Update on Highway 64 crash in Cleveland
UPDATE: The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has provided more information into the fiery crash that occurred on Highway 64 in Cleveland on Wednesday. According to their report, one person died in the crash, and another was injured. A 17-year-old passed…
Gun confiscations drop so far in 2023 at Chattanooga Airport
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - TSA reports the number of gun confiscations at the Chattanooga Airport have been cut in half so far this year. These are the…
Biden says he’s serious about pursuing prisoner exchange for WSJ reporter held in Russia
By SEUNG MIN KIM and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday said he’s serious about pursuing a prisoner exchange for a Wall Street Journal reporter who has been detained in Russia for more than…
Three sent to hospital from crash following stolen vehicle pursuit
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Three people were sent to the hospital after a suspect stole a vehicle and took officers on a pursuit, Hamilton…
Don't miss Chattanooga Taco Week
CHATTANOOGA Tenn. (WDEF) - If you can't miss a Tuesday without a taco, then this week is for you. Briana Garza is the Owner and Co-Founder of ChattTaste. Garza said, "the…
Cookie Jar Cafe plans to rebuild after fire
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) --Popular family-owned restaurant, the Cookie Jar Cafe, caught on fire a little over two weeks ago. The building was severely damaged while the family was…
New Hamilton County 911 software offers texting, livestream options
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County 911 has new additions to their call center, making it easier for certain groups to communicate with them. It will benefit…
State of Vacation Rental Regulations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Short term vacation rentals are an ever increasing form of lodging for visitors. (more…)
Driving Our Economy Forward: Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Entrepreneurs who love to cook and serve their meals on the go are getting some help starting their new business. No kitchen? It's no…
CHI Memorial offers mobile lung cancer screenings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- CHI Memorial and TVFCU have teamed up in an effort to save lives by early detection of lung cancer. To do so, CHI will soon…
Chattanooga Launches Mentor Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The City of Chattanooga is aiming to connect community members with youth in need. (more…)
More to the Story with Staley: The H2O Life
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Not everybody likes to be outdoors. For many reasons, there are a good number of people who like to stay inside. But for one…