CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- It looks like Catoosa County residents will be paying more in property taxes next year. The board of commissioners approved their new budget Friday night. It includes a net county property tax increase of seven…
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Several fire departments in Dade County responded to the Circle K gas station Saturday morning at Highway 11 and Highway 136. The power was out, and smoke…
200 participants and several coaches came together for a big youth soccer clinic Saturday afternoon.
25 artists were featured at the show, and more than 300 people from Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee came out to see their work.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- While the new school year has just begun for students in the Tennessee Valley, it ended officially today for the 11 newest graduates of the Volkswagen…
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - How do you know if a high school graduate is really ready for a job or university? Alabama used to make them take a graduation test, but dropped it 8 years ago. Now students just have…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- According to the Chattanooga Police Department, a man's body was found behind the Chattanooga Community Kitchen, this morning. "Just tragic. It's... I don't think being found in the back of a…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - We're coming down to the finish line in the “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest!” Voters are deciding online which state has the best Highway patrol cruisers. Voting continues through August 25. You can vote by clicking here.…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The North Georgia Health District will offer drive-thru flu shot clinics again this fall. They are for people 18 or older. Here are the dates and locations in our area: Whitfield: Tuesday, September 20th, 9 A.M. –…
A Tennessee teacher has gone viral on Tiktok from sharing her struggles caused by Tennessee’s new law requiring school and classroom libraries to have a list of content made available to parents. (more…)
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Georgia -- Thursday night in Whitfield County, the local Board of Commissioners held a Millage Rate Public Hearing. Board Chairman Jevin Jensen wants to see property taxes reduced…
WDEF-TV, Inc. seeks a Weekend + Fill-In Meteorologist. This person will produce and present on-air and on-line weather forecasts for multiple weekend newscasts. Candidates must have strong writing skills and knowledge of storytelling with ability to cultivate an actively robust…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - According to a neighbor in Saint Elmo, a porch pirate is back on the prowl. He is sharing home surveillance footage. You can see the pirate taking a package…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A man on the T-B-I's most wanted list has been captured. Law enforcement tracked down D'Avonte Wofford in Chattanooga on Thursday. He was indicted for the death of a woman in June, caught up in a chase…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Earlier this week, the US Government turned their attention to Chattanooga's Transportation Infrastructure, giving $25 million for the rehabilitation of Wilcox Boulevard Bridge. But infrastructure problems don't stop at Wilcox Bridge.…
UPDATE: "In response to several requests we have received from media organizations and in an effort to clear up any misunderstandings, Chattanooga Police Department Chief Celeste Murphy released the following information:" The US Attorney's…
UPDATE: DeKalb County EMA officials provide an overhead shot of the overturned 18 wheeler that created the spill. They are still waiting on gear to clean the sight later tonight. The Southern…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Just how, when and why the Riverbend Festival began is still a matter for debate. But the first full Festival happened in August of 1982. This was…
According to officials with U.S. Homeland security Cyber attacks on campaign and elections are quote "wider and more pervasive" in 2022. Authorities on the subject came together for online workshop this afternoon to teach…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Beginning today, the Health Department is offering the monkeypox vaccine, Jynneos, to eligible individuals. The Tennessee Department of Health recommends vaccination for people who have been exposed to monkeypox or people who may be at high risk…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Blood Assurance is reaching to thousands of potential blood donors who have been not allowed to donate in the past due to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations that are now changing. (more…)
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Last month, a Hamilton County woman suffered heart problems that nearly took her life. Hamilton County resident Donna Hardiman says that…
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The fastest supercomputer in the…
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - A threat on the bathroom wall has lead to the arrest of an Ooltewah High Student. The Sheriff's Office reports that the SRO at Ooltewah High was told about the threat of a shooting on a…
