Georgia State Senate Passes Permitless Carry Bill
WALKER CO., Ga. -- On Monday, the Georgia State Senate passed Bill 319, which would allow eligible people in Georgia to carry a handgun without a license or permit. The bill is…
Golden Apple Award: Gordon Lee Middle's Lester Galyon
Chickamauga, GA (WDEF) - Even in the rigid world of of mathematics, there can be more than one way to solve a problem. Good teachers like Lester Galyon realize that. Despite a lifetime of experience…
Riceville man indicted on insurance fraud charges over fire
RICEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A man from McMinn County has been indicted on insurance fraud from a fire a year and a half ago. The fire burned a structure on Highway 163 in Riceville in July of 2020. McMinn County…
Chattanooga on pace for record level of traffic fatalities
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-"Every traffic fatality that we have worked, speed has been a factor. Each and every one of them," said Lt. Danny Jones. Chattanooga Police Department says Chattanooga has already had seven…
Salvation Army serving women in need through 'Mardi Bra'
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Salvation Army of Chattanooga is celebrating Mardi Gras by aiding women facing homelessness. This eighth annual Mardi Bra event handed out necessities such…
Two sentences and an indictment in child sex abuse cases in Murphy, NC
MURPHY, North Carolina (WDEF) - Authorities are releasing developments in three different child sex offense cases in western North Carolina. A Murphy, North Carolina man has been sentenced for a case of incest. The judge gave 42 year old Robert…
Nations agree to release 60M barrels of oil amid Russian war
All 31 member countries of the International Energy Agency have agreed to release 60 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves, half of that from the United States, to help curb rising prices.
Work begins on Roberts Mill Road project
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County officials posted pictures today of work beginning on Roberts Mill Road. The road near Soddy Daisy up Waldens Ridge was shut down after a mudslide last week. After consulting with experts, county…
House fire on the W Road
WALDENS RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - An early morning fire on the side of Signal Mountain created quite a water challenge for Waldens Ridge Emergency Services. The fire happened at a home on the W Road around 6 AM. But…
Man kills 3 daughters, 1 other, himself at California church
A man shot and killed his three daughters, their chaperone and himself during a supervised visit with the girls Monday at a church in Sacramento, California, authorities said.
Thousands evacuate worst Australian floods in over a decade
Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes as parts of Australia’s southeast coast are inundated by the worst flooding in more than a decade that has claimed at least 10 lives.
Russia-Ukraine War: What to know on Day 6 of Russian assault
Russia’s war on Ukraine is now in its sixth day, with a miles-long convoy of Russian tanks and armored vehicles inching closer to the Ukrainian capital and fighting intensifying on the…
Chattanooga Firefighters rescue woman from burning home
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Firefighters rescued a woman from her burning home at the 18-hundred block of East Fourth Street Sunday morning. The woman was trapped in her bathroom after a burning candle in her bedroom accidentally caught her nightgown…
Bob Corker says Vladimir Putin has turned himself into a pariah
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Former US Senator and Chattanooga Mayor Bob Corker gave his thoughts on the Ukraine conflict today. Corker said Vladimir Putin has turned himself into a Pariah in attacking…
Grayson's Ladder raises awareness for Rare Disease Day
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The team behind Grayson's Ladder is wearing blue to raise awareness on this Rare Disease Day. The nonprofit is named after nine-year-old Grayson Ledbetter, who has Alexander's Disease. It's a regressive brain disease. Less than 500 people have…
This couple wants back into Ukraine
RINGGOLD, Ga. -- The war in Ukraine has continued into its fifth straight day. Ukrainian civilians are fleeing to neighboring European countries as the conflict continues. But only a…
Local Sanctuary for Elderly and Severely Abused Animals
PIKEVILLE, TN (WDEF) - "He's got a lot of trust issues because you do when someone shoots you in the face," says Judy LaGrone who is President and Treasurer for Maringa Animal Shelter.…
Georgia Senate passes permitless carry handgun bill
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's state Senate has passed a Republican-backed bill that would do away with the need for a license to carry a handgun in public, thereby eliminating a current background check requirement. Democrats said the measure would fuel…
US states adding to financial pressure on Russia over war
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Seeking to tighten the financial squeeze on Russia over its war against Ukraine, governors and lawmakers in numerous U.S. states were taking actions Monday to pull state investments from Russian companies while encouraging private…
What's Right With Our Schools: Girls Inspired at Brainerd High
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Getting into the college is one thing. Graduating college is another. Some Brainerd High School students are developing a support system that should see them all the way through.…
More To The Story: Cleveland Greenway Bridge
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Back in late January, we saw a ribbon cutting ceremony in Cleveland for a bridge. A completely renovated walking bridge that will be the centerpiece of a…
Melissa Blair arraigned on student sex charges
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - Melissa Blair was arraigned on Monday in McMinn County 23 sex charges involving high school students. In the brief court appearance, officials discussed whether she should be allowed on school property while she awaits trial. Blair…
Man pleads guilty to statutory rape of 15 year old
TRION, Georgia (WDEF) - A Trion man has entered a guilty plea of statutory rape of a 15 year old girl. Jury selection was about to begin for the trial of 36 year old Tommy Lee Prince, when he entered…
TECH BYTE: Digital Frames Make Pictures Perfect
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- You don't necessarily need to print out a picture to put it on display in your home or office. That's what digital picture frames are…
