Duracell expands in Bradley County, new jobs to come
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Duracell Manufacturing is expanding operations in Bradley County. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee made the announcement on Tuesday. Duracell is a global battery…
US chip controls threaten China's technology ambitions
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Furious at U.S. efforts that cut off access to technology to make advanced computer chips, China’s leaders appear to be struggling to figure out how to retaliate without hurting their own…
Grand Jury declines to indict Evangelist Perry Stone
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Bradley County grand jury has declined to file any charges against evangelist Perry Stone. The founder of Perry Stone Ministries in Cleveland has…
Remains found in DeKalb County identified
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office identified the remains of a body found in Valley Head, Alabama. They announced the remains they found on March 23 were of 19-year-old Makenna Joy Purvis. The Alabama Department of…
One-year-old child shot in Chattanooga
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police found the toddler and gave first aid until EMS arrived. EMS then took the child to a local hospital for treatment. The child's injury was non-life-threatening. According to police, a family member reached for a purse that…
Donald Trump set to be arraigned in historic court moment
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, ERIC TUCKER, JENNIFER PELTZ and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — An extraordinary moment in U.S. history will unfold in a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday: Former President Donald Trump, who faces multiple election-related investigations,…
Three TN Representatives may be expelled
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee House filed a resolution to expel three representatives on Monday. Chair member Rachel Campbell of the HCDP confirmed that Gloria Johnson, Justin Pearson and…
What's Right With Our Schools: Richard Hardy Memorial Hosts Scopes Trial
SOUTH PITTSBURG, TN (WDEF) - The Scopes Trial is a vital part of local history that is still being discussed nearly a hundred years later.…
Governor Lee Announces School Safety Plan
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s been a week since six people, including three third graders, were killed in a mass shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville. (more…)
Salvation Army discloses increased need for donations due to inflation
Chattanooga's Salvation Army is reaching out for support from the community after hit from inflation.
McDonald's temporarily closes US offices ahead of layoffs
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer McDonald’s has closed its U.S. offices through Wednesday and told its corporate staff to work remotely as it prepares to announce a round of layoffs. In a memo to workers posted on the website…
Dalton Police searching for missing man
UPDATE: Dalton Police said they have located Frazier. He is safe. DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department is investigating after a man went missing last week. They are searching for 40-year-old Samuel Frazier. Dalton Police said he was…
DeSantis signs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Monday, giving the governor another legislative victory as he prepares a campaign…
Two serious wrecks on I-24 Monday
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two serious wrecks took place on I-24 Monday in Marion County, according to the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD). One wreck took place shortly after 9 a.m. CST. The HVFD was dispatched to this fatal…
Former Chief Justice Mickey Barker dies at the age of 81
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Longtime legal figure Mickey Barker has died. The Judge from Signal Mountain once served as chief justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Her retired from the court in 2008, capping off a judicial career of more than…
Tanya Tucker to Join Country Music Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Congratulations to country music legend Tanya Tucker! The Country Music Association just announced she's one of the 2023 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Tucker performed at Chattanooga's…
Distraction, speeding, alcohol drive up 2021 traffic deaths
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Nearly 43,000 people died in U.S. traffic crashes in 2021, the highest number in 16 years with deaths due to speeding and impaired or distracted driving on the rise. The 2021…
Republicans announce their school shooting plan for Tennessee
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - While protests continued today at the state capitol demanding legislative action on school shootings, Governor Bill Lee announced his revised plan surrounding by state Republican leaders. Democrats and teachers have roasted the administration for a lack of…
Documents reveal Hale planned mass murder for months
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For months, Audrey Hale had been planning to commit mass murder at the Covenant School, according to Metro Nashville PD. Officials reported that Hale acted totally alone. Officers found documented…
Free religious historical exhibit visiting Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A family-friendly historical exhibit has come to Chattanooga. Messiah's Mansion is a life-size replica of a sanctuary that Moses built in the wilderness according to the Bible. Messiah's Mansion has been touring the U.S. for 20…
UFC, WWE combine to form $21.4B sports entertainment company
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer WWE and the company that runs Ultimate Fighting Championship will combine to create a $21.4 billion sports entertainment company. A new publicly traded company will house the UFC and World Wrestling Entertainment brands, with…
Teacher shot by 6-year-old student files $40 million lawsuit
By DENISE LAVOIE AP Legal Affairs Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A first-grade Virginia teacher who was shot and seriously wounded by her 6-year-old student filed a lawsuit Monday seeking $40 million in damages from school officials, accusing them of…
Boyd's Speedway changing ownership, suspends racing season
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Boyd's Speedway announced this morning on social media that they are under new ownership. They also suspended the rest of the 2023 racing season…
Report: 2 dead, 1 hurt in medical copter crash in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A medical helicopter responding to a call to airlift a hiker with breathing problems crashed Sunday southeast of the Alabama city of Birmingham, leaving two of its crew dead and sending the third to a hospital,…