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,…
City of Chattanooga schedules events for Spring Break students
Spring Break Events CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga has scheduled events all week long to keep students busy during their spring break from school. The…
David Carroll Jr. pleads not guilty to charges from son's drowning
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A suspect in a child's death appeared in court this morning. David Carroll Junior was arraigned in Bradley County on charges of child neglect and negligent homicide. The case involves his two-year-old son who drowned last September…
Memphis shooting leaves 2 police officers, suspect wounded
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two Memphis police officers and a suspect were wounded in a shooting during a foot chase in the city, authorities said. The shooting occurred after officers responded to a report of…
New Tennessee law allows police officers in private schools
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Friday signed a law allowing private schools to contract with local law enforcement so they can hire school resource officers, days after a Nashville…
Collegedale Police Department hosts annual Easter Egg Hunt
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The annual Easter Egg Hunt in Collegedale occurred on Sunday the 2nd. This event was held at the ballfields off of Little Debbie Parkway from…
Special Needs Dentistry Set to Open in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For most people, going to the dentist office is a routine experience. (more…)
Chattanooga Kicks Off Spring Break with Basketball Tournament
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of Chattanooga kicked off its youth Spring Break activities today. (more…)
Tornado slams Little Rock, shreds rooftops, flips vehicles
By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A tornado raced through Little Rock and surrounding areas Friday, splintering homes, overturning vehicles and tossing trees and debris on roadways as people raced for shelter. The city’s main trauma…