Halloween tips for caregivers of loved ones with Dementia and Alzheimer's
This Halloween caregivers and family members of those with Dementia or Alzheimer's may be worried for the loved ones as Halloween can be a frightening holiday. (more…)
Fatal Crash in Lyerly; four fatalities including Chattooga High School students
CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Four people are dead, including three Chattooga High School student athletes. (more…)
ChattaBOOga ready to entertain, build community
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- WARNING: This video contains flashing aid and strobe lights. Viewer discretion is advised. While Halloween won't be here until Monday, the chills and thrills of spooky season can be found all…
Senator Warnock Campaigns in Dalton
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- The stakes are continuing to rise in Georgia as numerous high stakes elections are upon us. (more…)
Valley Head man arrested on more than 100 child pornography charges
VALLEY HEAD, Al. (WDEF) -- A Valley Head, Alabama man has been arrested on more than 100 charges related to child pornography. 27-year-old Dustin Burt is facing 77 counts of Possession of Child Pornography and 29 counts of Dissemination of…
Hyundai supplier to open EV battery module plant in Alabama
A Korean automotive parts company plans to open a $205 million factory that will supply 200,000 battery modules annually for electric vehicles produced in Alabama and Georgia, officials said Thursday.
Speaker Pelosi's husband severely beaten in home break-in
Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was severely beaten by an assailant who broke into their San Francisco home, and he's being treated by doctors for injuries, according to people familiar with the matter.
Tennessee senator to change plea in campaign fraud case
A Tennessee senator accused of violating federal campaign finance laws requested a hearing Thursday to change his not guilty plea after initially criticizing the charges as a political witch hunt.
Man who dragged officer into 1/6 mob gets more than 7 years
A Tennessee man who dragged a police officer into a mob of rioters, initiating one of the most harrowing acts of violence during the U.S. Capitol attack, was sentenced on Thursday to more than seven years in prison.
COVID-related eligibility remains for Tennessee mail voting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's eligibility to vote by mail still includes people who are more susceptible to COVID-19, their caretakers and their housemates — a specification that emerged during a prolonged 2020 court battle. The eligibility remains on the absentee…
TECH BYTE: New Google Feature Lets You Customize Your Ads
Google says it's putting you in more control over the ads you see across Google on Search, YouTube, and Discover, while still having privacy online. Here's how their new "My Ad Center" tool works.
Local experts respond to rising mortgage rates
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The average interest rate for a typical 30-year mortgage rose this week to 7.16%. These are the rate's highest levels since 2001. Chris Hopkins of Chattanooga's…
Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Hosts Second Public Workshop
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors held their second Public Workshop for their Parks and Outdoors Plan on Thursday evening. (more…)
Search Still on for Rossville Murder Suspect
ROSSVILLE, Ga.…
Suspended Georgia sheriff convicted of civil rights abuses
A federal jury has returned a guilty verdict on six of seven charges against a suspended Georgia sheriff accused of violating the constitutional rights of people in his custody by unnecessarily strapping them into restraint chairs.
Smoky Mountains National Park closes trails while bears feed
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have closed a couple of trails until further notice to allow a large concentration of black bears to feed on acorns. The park says the Gatlinburg Trail between Gatlinburg and Sugarlands Visitor Center and the Twin Creeks Trail between Gatlinburg and the Twin Creeks Science and Education Center are closed.
Chattanooga provides details on hotel conversion
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly shared more details Wednesday night about the city's purchase of the run-down Airport Inn. It's set to be converted into permanent supportive housing apartments for…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Astec Industries
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- When you drive down the road, think about Astec Industries in Chattanooga. Workers there make the equipment used to build roads to connect people, goods, and…
New Development Planned for Jefferson Heights
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Changes could be coming to the Jefferson Heights neighborhood off of Main Street in the coming weeks. (more…)
Hamilton County Health Department Gives Halloween Safety Tips
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Halloween Night means time for the kids to head out trick or treating. (more…)
Hamiton County Schools statement concerning Central High School Bus Incident
his morning Central High School administration received a call that there was a disturbance on one of its incoming buses. Administrative staff met the bus and retrieved the students involved. Because someone thought a gun may have been present, law enforcement was quickly engaged and the school was placed on lockdown.
New details revealed in Rossville murder
WALKER COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) -- A preliminary hearing was held Tuesday afternoon concerning the death of Dakota Bradshaw, who was killed in Rossville, Georgia, nearly three months ago. Kavon Collier…
Blood Assurance in Desperate Need of Donors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-Blood Assurance is asking for the public's health as their blood supply is running dangerously low. They're saying in recent weeks, donations have been lower than…
Friends in Chattanooga Remember Leslie Jordan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Leslie Jordan was an icon to so many here in the Tennessee Valley and across the world. For those who got to know the man, they have…
