ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Grundy County School Board has voted to increase teacher salaries. Next year, their pay goes up by $5576. Starting teacher pay will be $46,000. School officials say that raises the beginning teacher pay $4000 above…
The Chattanooga Zoo broke ground on its Cape Africa exhibit this morning, which has a $2.5 million dollar budget.
For the first time in 26 years, the June Jam festival is making it's return to the stage this summer in Fort Payne, Alabama.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a drive by shooting Thursday evening near Parkridge Hospital. Officials say a group of teenagers were walking into a business at 2010 McCallie Avenue just before 6:30. Witnesses say a dark vehicle pulled…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department made notice of the crime that took place over the Memorial Day weekend. Specifically, they mentioned their activity for that Friday. CPD said that on Friday alone, they arrested four people for…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- The date is set for Catoosa County's 2023 Fireworks Fest. It will take place on Saturday, July 1 at the Northwest Georgia Amphitheater. That is located at 220 Catoosa Circle in Ringgold. It will start at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We're now in the 100 Deadliest Days - a dangerous time for teen drivers. School's out, and that means more freedom for teenagers, and…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's administration accused the National Rifle Association of wanting to use involuntary commitment laws “to round up mentally ill people and deprive them of other liberties,” according to documents drafted by the Republican's…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police say a shooting happened Thursday evening, leaving at least two injured. It happened just before 6:30 p.m. at 2010 McCallie Avenue. This location is a Dollar General store. Chattanooga Police found a male teenager…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Scenic City Staple will be headlining the Chattanooga Riverfront this weekend. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - J. Crew Factory clothing store is returning to Chattanooga this fall. Hamilton Place has announced a new store is opening there this fall. “We couldn't be more thrilled to be a part of this community,” says Jody…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Airport reminds us that their new flights to Miami begin this weekend. The nonstop flights begin Saturday by American Airlines. They will fly to Miami in the morning and return Saturday evening. Not only does…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Neighbors will have a chance to voice their opinion on a new federal courthouse in Chattanooga. (more…)
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- The Jackson County Sheriff's Office shared an update in a recent murder case. On Friday, May 26, police responded to a shots fired call.…
By LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING, STEPHEN GROVES and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Veering away from a default crisis, the House overwhelmingly approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending the deal that President Joe Biden and…
ATLANTA (AP) — Police on Wednesday arrested three Atlanta organizers who have been aiding protesters against the city's proposed police and fire training center, striking at the structure that supports the fight against what opponents derisively call “Cop City.” The…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A fire in a South Memphis neighborhood killed four children Wednesday afternoon, and police detained their father, authorities said. The blaze erupted shortly before 3 p.m. at a two-story apartment building in the Washington Heights area.…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amazon agreed Wednesday to pay a $25 million civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations it violated a child privacy law and deceived parents by keeping for years kids' voice and location data recorded by its…
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -- 41 years is a mighty long time. And 41 years is what was celebrated this week at Lafayette High School, as one of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Lawyers aren't the only ones who keep a law office up and running. Paralegals are the backbone. Chambliss Law even has a new…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Country music artist and LaFayette native Channing Wilson is kicking off Riverbend Festival with a concert at Barrelhouse Ballroom Thursday night. You can expect him to play songs from his latest album, Dead Man, which came…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Residents in the Foxwood Heights neighborhood in Eastdale will be dealing with major inconvience for the rest of the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The hotel at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo is getting a makeover. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A suspect has been convicted of Vehicular Homicide from a deadly wreck on Hixson Pike a year and a half ago. Traffic investigators say Trent Legra was driving 88 mph in a 40 zone near Northgate in…