Georgia first responders train personnel overseas in Republic of Georgia
WALKER COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) -- From the state of Georgia to the Republic of Georgia and back ... Some members of the Walker County Fire Rescue…
Marvene Noel officially sworn into City Council
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- On Thursday night, the runoff election for District 8's City Council seat concluded with a win for previously appointed board member Marvene Noel. She was officially sworn into office at Tuesday night's city council meeting. All of…
Should your doctor test you for anxiety?
(WDEF) - A mammogram, colonoscopy and an anxiety test. A national group is recommending that doctors add the anxiety test for their patients under 65. That's a draft recommendation by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. They would like to…
SEC Announces 2023 Football Schedules With Alabama Hosting Chattanooga
2023 SEC football schedule Alabama Sept. 2 -- Middle Tennessee Sept. 9 -- Texas Sept. 16 -- at South Florida Sept. 23 -- Ole Miss Sept. 30 -- at Mississippi State Oct. 7 -- at Texas A&M Oct. 14 --…
Afternoon bank robbery on Gunbarrel Road
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are looking for a bank robber who struck this afternoon in the Hamilton Place area. Police say a man held a clerk at gunpoint in the 1600 block of Gunbarrel Road before 3:30 PM. The…
Mayor Wamp and Superintendent Robertson Form School Facilities Committee
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp and Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Justin Robertson have formed a committee to evaluate the needs of local school facilities. A 2020 report from MGT Consultng identified…
FDA warns of dangers of cooking chicken with NyQuil
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - The Federal Government is now concerned about a recipe challenge that seems to be making a comeback on social media. You'll see posts about "Nyquil chicken" or "sleepy chicken" recipes. The involved cooking chicken breasts in…
Howard Student charged with bringing a gun to school
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Howard Student has been arrested after officials found a weapon in his backpack. The gun didn't actually make it inside the school. It…
Golden Apple Award: Katy Vaughn, Davis Elementary
TRENTON, GA (WDEF) - Positivity can be contagious. That's one of the lessons that Katy Vaughn passes on to her young students at Davis Elementary. They love her for it. Charity Barton is…
Food City holds flu shot campaign
Hamilton County, TN - (WDEF) Its flu shot season. Once again, its that time of the year to roll up your sleeves and get the vaccine. (more…)
Chattanooga Tourism Co. holds 2022 Summit
Chattanooga,TN - (WDEF) The Chattanooga tourism company held its annual summit Tuesday afternoon. It's the largest gathering of tourism industry professionals in the area. (more…)
Group questions whether Mayor Kelly influenced the Dist. 8 runoff election.
It's not as to who won or who lost, but whether Mayor Tim Kelly used his influence to tip the scales of the election.
Local pharmacist responds to President's statement
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- During Sunday night's 60 Minutes season premiere, when asked if the pandemic was over, President Joe Biden quickly gained the nation's attention. "The pandemic is over.…
The worst speed traps in Alabama are along way from us
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - This is one list that we're glad NOT to be on. AL.com has crunched the numbers and found the worst small towns writing tickets. You have to do 3 things to make their list: -- stop…
Tennessee Amendment would clarify the chain of succession to Governor
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - What happens if the Governor suddenly has a stoke or needs surgery. Tennessee is the only state in the country that does not have a clear succession plan in it's Constitution. Voters can remedy that in…
Kent St Coach on Georgia:"Greatest Collection of Talent Ever Assembled in College Football"
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — College football coaches are notorious for hyping up their opponents with preposterous accolades. Still, it was a bit jarring to hear Kent State’s Sean Lewis sizing up the reigning national champion Georgia Bulldogs. “I don’t think…
Collegedale Police breakdown school zone infractions over the first month
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A month into the new school year, Collegedale Police are offering a status report on how well drivers are minding school zones. They patrol school zones for the Collegedale Academy schools (3), Ooltewah Middle and Wolftever…
Jury convicts members of Mongols Motorcycle Club in Tennessee
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A federal jury has convicted six members of a biker gang with a racketeering conspiracy in Clarksville. The charges involves murder, kidnapping, drugs, extortion, witness tampering and money laundering. They were members of the Clarksville chapter…
Ironman Traffic Impacts this weekend
IM 2022 Chattanooga Run Map CHATTANOOGA/WALKER COUNTY (WDEF) - This is IRONMAN weekend and that means there will be some traffic interruptions around the riverfront, through downtown and into Walker County on Sunday. Here is what to expect: THURSDAY- SATURDAY:…
More To The Story With Staley: Students Build A Plane
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Looks to be a somewhat normal high school class. Teachers interacting with the kids. But what's being done here is extraordinary. For these 12 students in Aviation…
What's Right With Our Schools: Harrison Bay Future Ready Center
OOLTEWAH, TN (WDEF) - You won't see the Harrison Bay Future Ready Center on Touchdown Friday Night. They don't have a football team. Instead, students have trained their laser like focus on engineering.…
New Polio case in New York underscores Chattanooga Rotary Club's eradication efforts
Earlier this month, New York’s Governor declared a state of emergency after detecting the polio virus in sewage samples. Our local Chattanooga Rotary Club is playing a hand in the continued eradication efforts.…
Brainerd High School kicks off its Future Ready Program by showing one can excel without a college degree
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Brainerd High School kicked off its Future Ready Program August 25th. Students were able to…
Marvene Noel says it's time to get to business in District 8; wishes her runoff opponent 'good luck' in next endeavor
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga held a runoff election Thursday for District 8 between incumbent Marvene Noel and Marie…