Wally's Restaurant in East Ridge closing
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Yet another local business is closing. Next week, a foundational family restaurant in East Ridge will be shutting its doors. "My friend Denise and I,…
Students react to proposed TikTok ban
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students at schools across Tennessee may soon not be able to access TikTok on a school’s WiFi. (more…)
Reaction to DOJ investigation of Nichols case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Department of Justice has launched a review into specialized police units. (more…)
4,500 Georgia soldiers deploying to bolster European allies
FORT STEWART, Ga. (AP) — About 4,500 soldiers will deploy this summer from Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia to Europe, where they will train with NATO allies as part of a troop buildup the U.S. has maintained in the region…
Georgia chief justice says lawyer shortage slows down courts
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's courts are working hard to dig out from under a backlog of cases created and exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, but a shortage of lawyers is hindering some of those efforts,…
Vehicle fire catches house on fire in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wednesday morning, a vehicle caught fire, which then caught a house on fire in Chattanooga. The Chattanooga Fire Department said it happened on the 3400 block of Brannon Avenue. They said no one was in the…
TVFCU announces winning porcupine name at Chattanooga Zoo
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Peach Cobbler Factory proceeds go to Girls Inc. on Wednesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Peach Cobbler Factory is teaming up with Girls Inc. of Chattanooga to give back to the community. On Wednesday, 15% of sales at the Peach Cobbler Factory will go to the local nonprofit. This…
Joe Biden plans new taxes on the rich to help save Medicare
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday proposed new taxes on the rich to help fund Medicare, saying the plan would help to extend the insurance program's solvency by 25 years…
Volkswagen to implement Car-Net vehicle emergency services
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Starting June 1, some Volkswagen vehicles will feature new Car-Net Safe & Secure vehicle emergency services. The services will be at no additional cost for five years. It will be…
What should Chattanooga do with Hawk Hill next?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - When the Chattanooga Lookouts leave their stadium overlooking the river, what comes next? The Lookouts are moving to a new planned development at the U.S. Pipe & Wheland Foundry site. That makes Hawk Hill available for…
Baton Rouge coroner: No sign of trauma on Georgia man's body
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — There were no signs of internal or external trauma on the body of a Georgia businessman found nearly two weeks after he disappeared during a business trip to Louisiana's capital city, the coroner said Tuesday.…
Suspect in woman's kidnapping, death enters not guilty plea
TUSKEGEE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man accused of the 2019 kidnapping and killing of the stepdaughter of a UFC fighter has pleaded not guilty to all charges in the case, authorities said. A Macon County grand jury in November…
Formulated Solutions brings over 500 new jobs to Bradley County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Governor Bill Lee, Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and Formulated Solutions Cleveland announced a recent acquisition by Formulated Solutions of a former…
Head-on collision temporarily shut down Ooltewah-Georgetown Road
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Ooltewah-Georgetown Road. The crash was a head on collision, resulting in severe damage to both vehicles. It happened around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One vehicle…
Mayor Kelly unveils Climate Action Plan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has unveiled one of the most ambitious plans of his tenure. (more…)
Suspected fentanyl found after Hamilton County pursuit, three arrested
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County police took three people into custody Monday following a police pursuit on McCahill Road, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Police identified the three individuals as Lucas Delvalle, Julius Delvalle and…
Gibbs Gives Back to Hometown Foundation
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - A superstar running back who is set to realize his dreams is giving back to his hometown. (more…)
Golden Apple Award: Allyson Dunbar, Bess T. Shepherd
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Learning to read is the most important brick in the foundation of lifelong learning, but not every child learns the same way or at…
Dunlap firefighters help driver out of overturned car
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A driver crashed on Fredonia Road in Dunlap Monday night. The driver was inside the upside-down vehicle when Dunlap Volunteer Firefighters arrived. It happened just before 11 p.m. Eastern time on March 6. Officials said…
Scammer claims to represent Dalton Fire Department
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The City of Dalton is warning the public of scam phone calls. One Dalton resident received a call from someone claiming to represent the Dalton Fire Department. This person was requesting donations to benefit the fire…
2 kidnapped Americans found dead in Mexico, 2 others alive
By ALFREDO PEÑA Associated Press CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) — Two Americans whose abduction in Mexico was captured in a video that showed them caught in a cartel shootout have been found dead, officials said Tuesday. Two others who were…
FDA: Two more eyedrops brands recalled due to risks
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials are alerting consumers about two more recalls of eyedrops due to contamination risks that could lead to vision problems and serious injury. The announcements follow a recall last month of eyedrops made in India…
Georgia nuclear plant begins splitting atoms for first time
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A nuclear power plant in Georgia has begun splitting atoms in one of its two new reactors, Georgia Power said Monday, a key step toward reaching commercial operation at the first new…