PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — An aid organization in Haiti says one of its staff and her daughter have been freed, nearly two weeks after they were kidnapped in the capital Port-au-Prince. Witnesses told The Associated Press that armed men seized…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge sentenced rapper Tory Lanez to 10 years in prison Tuesday for shooting and wounding hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, bringing a conclusion to a three-year legal and cultural saga that saw…
NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A single ticket sold in Florida is good for a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot, ending weeks of anticipation over who would win the eye-popping top prize. A Publix grocery store in Neptune Beach sold…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - As expected, Governor Bill Lee has called lawmakers back to Nashville for a special session on public safety and school violence…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A woman who had been convicted of first degree murder in the death of a Chattanooga man. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Community and law enforcement leaders gathered at Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church for a special conversation. They talked about gun violence and ways to…
By JEFF AMY Associated Press Abstract: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he wants to make it harder for people to file lawsuits and win big legal judgments. Kemp told the Georgia Chamber of Commerce in an appearance Tuesday in Athens…
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA (Press Release) – Seaman Dylan Lotshaw, a native of Jasper, Tennessee, was named Warrior of the Week aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima, Aug. 2. The Iwo Jima Warrior of the Week recognizes a sailor…
No More Tears from Our Kids Deserve Better on Vimeo. NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A coalition announces a new ad and campaign to ratchet up pressure for new gun laws in Tennessee before the upcoming special session. Governor Lee is…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This year's IRONMAN competition will be even more challenging than ever. Organizers say they are adding four more miles to the bike race, making it the longest…
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…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - High School is an exciting and very busy time in a teenager's life, but some students might be wondering, 'How…
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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 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.
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The town of Dunlap hosted a benefit concert for a local man who recently passed away due to a tragic car…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…