From The Archives: 1983 Tear Gas incident at East Ridge Middle
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Today's school kids have seen a lot compared to what their parents and grandparents saw at school. We found an example from our…
TECH BYTE: CES 2023 Highlights
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (WDEF) -- More than 3,200 exhibitors from all over the world came out to Las Vegas for CES 2023. And there was no shortage of cool, high-tech products.…
Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization
Lisa Marie Presley — the only child of Elvis Presley — died Thursday after being hospitalized earlier that day, her mother said in a statement. The singer was 54.
HCSO officials warn of rising mail theft
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Porch pirates are back to plundering, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. The department recently said via press release that "several mail thefts"…
Woman Walking on I-75 Killed
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woman was reportedly walking on I-75 Wednesday night when she was struck by a vehicle. She did not survive, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. They say the 29-year-old woman was walking northbound in…
Grant Applications Opening Soon for United Way of Greater Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - United Way of Greater Chattanooga's grant application process is opening soon. You can start applying January 23rd. Any 501(c)3 across the 6-county…
Gov. Kemp Proposes Pay Increase for K-12 Teachers
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Governor Kemp proposed a $2,000 pay increase for K-12 teachers and certified personnel on Thursday, according to the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE). Governor Brian Kemp announced the proposed increase to teacher salaries as part…
Man Sentenced in Bribery Charges
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- General Manager of an electric company in Alabama has been sentenced to 26 months in federal prison, according to affiliate station WHNT. Bryce Purdy plead guilty to bribery charges in October of last year. Sources…
Free On-Street Parking on MLK Jr. Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Downtown Chattanooga will offer free on-street meter parking on MLK Jr. Day, according to the Chattanooga Parking Authority. On Monday, January 16, 2023, on-street parking meters will not be enforced in Downtown Chattanooga, they say. People…
Hazardous Road Conditions in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Department of Transportation (CDOT) reported flooding, lines and trees down, and hazardous road conditions. The CDOT is warning people to use extreme caution while out on the roads today. They have shared the following…
Wall Collapses, Cars Damaged Downtown Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Part of a building collapsed Thursday morning in Downtown Chattanooga. (more…)
Former Representative Bobby Wood dies
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Current lawmakers are paying tribute today to one of their mentors. Former state lawmaker Bobby Wood passed away this morning at his home in Harrison after a long illness. He was 87. Wood served in the Tennesse…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Chambliss Law
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- When most people think of lawyers, they picture people in suits in a courtroom. At Chambliss Law, their attorneys do dress nice, but you often see…
Locals, travelers respond to grounded flights
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- If your flight was either severely delayed or outright canceled this morning, you're not alone. CBS News reports that an "overnight outage at the Federal Aviation Administration…
Local terminal diagnosis support group created
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- A new support group is starting up later this January to help those who have recently received a terminal diagnosis. The group is being started by Welcome Home of Chattanooga and is an extension of its education…
Opry House to Host Second Tribute Concert for Leslie Jordan
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Actor Leslie Jordan is getting another tribute concert - this time in the Music City. The 67-year-old Chattanooga native died in Los…
UTC and Chattanooga State Create Applied Leadership Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Adults looking to return to school have a new option here in Chattanooga. (more…)
Man Charged in Collegedale Train Derailment
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Collegedale Police Department arrested the man responsible for the train derailment on December 20. Jorge Luis Cruz-Vega is being charged with felony reckless endangerment, they said.…
Qcells Expands in Northwest Georgia
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Qcells, one of the largest and most recognized renewable energy solution providers, is expanding its operations in Georgia once again. Cartersville will get its first facility, while…
Vehicle Crashes into Semi, Man Charged
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man refusing to stop for state troopers caused a multi-vehicle crash on Tuesday, according to the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD). They say a responding…
UTK Student Found Guilty of Rape
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A student at the University of Tennessee was found guilty of rape on Wednesday, according to District Attorney General Charme Allen. The 25-year-old student is Gavin…
HCSO Warns Residents of Frequent Mail Thefts
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several mail thefts have occurred recently throughout the county, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. They are advising citizens to be aware of the issue.…
More to the Story with Staley - Skillet Curling
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's billed as a combination of bocce ball and curling. "Skillet Curling!" And that's what almost 100 good folks will be doing come later…
Nokian Tyres to Add New Jobs in Rhea County
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The excitement was palpable at the Nokian Tyres plant in Dayton Wednesday morning. (more…)
