Abba's House Opens Food Pantry
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Abba’s House in Hixson launched a food pantry Tuesday…
Cases of check fraud escalate dramatically, with Americans warned not to mail checks if possible
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service reported roughly 300,000 complaints of mail theft in 2021, more than double the prior year's total.
10 wounded in Denver mass shooting after Nuggets win and suspect taken into custody, police say
Ten people were wounded in a mass shooting early Tuesday in Denver in an area where basketball fans had been celebrating the Nuggets first NBA title win.
US military says helicopter accident in northeastern Syria left 22 American troops injured
A helicopter accident in northeastern Syria over the weekend left 22 American service members injured, the U.S. military said Tuesday.
Russian missile attack kills at least 10 in Zelenskyy’s hometown kills at least 10; dozens wounded
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles hit civilian buildings in a central Ukrainian city overnight, killing at least 10 people and wounding more than two dozen in a warehouse and a residential building, regional officials…
Affordable Housing Fair Launches Home Buyer Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of Chattanooga held an affordable housing fair this evening. (more…)
New Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Monday afternoon, T.C. Thompson Children’s Hospital Unveiled it’s renovated and expanded Pediatric Intensive Care Unit It represents an 8 Hundred Thousand Dollar investment to the P.I.C.U. " This new renovation really improves what we can do…
New DNA technology helps TBI identify cold case victim
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) released new information about a 1986 cold case. "Any investigator that's worked a homicide will tell you: to know the victim is to know the killer," TBI Special Agent Brandon…
What's Right With Our Schools: Battle Academy Bagel Spread
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Students at Battle Academy recently tackled a tasty and fun assignment that taught them the ins and outs of running a business.…
Inmate escapes on foot in Grundy County
ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - Grundy County authorities are looking for an escaped inmate on Monday. The Sheriff says Ronald Pernell Fults was being escorted from the Courthouse to the Detention Center this morning when he slipped out of his shackles…
Authorities Cracking Down on BUIs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The headmaster at the Baylor School was arrested over the weekend. (more…)
12 people affected by Dalton House fire
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Red Cross assisted four families after a fire last night in the Dalton area. The house fire was on Hopewell Drive off airport road in southeast Dalton. The Disaster Action Team provided comfort kits, direct…
Spending Sunday Funday at the Chattanooga Market
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In the heart of Downtown, vendors and visitors gather from all around in the Chattanooga Market. The market originated in 2001 and has expanded to what it is today located in the First Horizon Pavilion. 22…
Baylor School headmaster charged for boating under the influence
The current Baylor School headmaster, Chris Angel, was taken into custody on Friday following an arrest for operating a boat while under the influence.
One small Georgia town hosts the second annual River Fest
The second annual Chattooga River Fest was held on Saturday in Trion, Georgia.
Lookout Mountain's Lavender Farm kicks off their 'uPick' season
The Lookout Lavender Farm kicked off their "uPick Season" this weekend.
Central and South American culture celebrated at June Fest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new Chattanooga festival, June Fest, celebrated Central and South American culture in East Lake Park on June 10. The event was made…
Tennessee American Water unveils new pier at Camp Jordan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee American Water and the City of East Ridge welcomed a new fishing pier at Camp Jordan on June 10. The American Water…
Former TN food bank director indicted on theft and prostitution charges
An investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Tennessee food bank director accused of stealing thousands from said nonprofit as well as using part of the cash for sex acts from volunteers.
LaFayette Native Ben Chapman, Walker Montgomery Promote New Music at CMA Fest 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The world’s longest-running country music festival is now in full swing! It’s CMA Fest’s 50th anniversary. Country music star…
Local Reaction to Trump Indictment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on 38 charges in a federal investigation. (more…)
CFD continues to search for arsonist responsible for church fire
On June 10th of 2022, a massive fire damaged the Old Highland Park Baptist church and soon spread over to the Chauncey-Goode Auditorium. CFD offers $5,000 to anyone willing to share a lead that would help them find the responsible arsonist.
New Nursing School Opening in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There is a new nursing school in the Scenic City. (more…)
Local child launches food truck business
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Victoria Cotton is an 8 year old food truck entrepreneur. She’s from the Chattanooga area. Her business is called Victoria's Sweet Sensations . "Me…