Mayor Kelly Names New Police Chief Appointee
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The wait to find out who will be Chattanooga's new Chief of Police is over. This morning, Mayor Tim Kelly announced that Celeste Murphy will be taking the role. Murphy…
Knox County chooses internal candidate over Bradley Superintendent
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Knox County School Board chose an internal option this evening over a candidate from Bradley County to be there next superintendent. Dr. Linda Cash from the Bradley County…
Republicans tee up similar ideas at Hamilton County Mayoral debate; vastly different implementations
The Republican field for Hamilton County Mayor is not very large: Sabrena Smedley; Weston Wamp; and Matt Hullander. While they all have similar ideas as to what they want Hamilton County…
Alleged Uber Driver Rape Case Binds Over to Grand Jury
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On January 15th, authorities say 36-year-old Zachery Johnson attacked an Uber driver after leaving a Chili's restaurant on Gunbarrel Road. Today he faced…
Vaccination Event To Be Held at Red Bank Community Fair
A COVID-19 vaccination event will be part of the Red Bank Community Fair on Thursday. The first 100 people vaccinated or boosted will receive $25 VISA gift card.
All 3 defendants convicted of hate crimes in Arbery killing
The three men convicted of murder in Ahmaud Arbery’s fatal shooting were found guilty of federal hate crimes Tuesday for violating Arbery’s civil rights and targeting him because he was Black.
American women players settle suit vs US Soccer for $24M
U.S. women soccer players reached a landmark agreement with the sport’s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay, a deal in which they are promised $24 million plus bonuses that match those of the men.
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly Names New Police Chief
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced Celeste Murphy as the city's new police chief. Pending confirmation by the Chattanooga City Council, Murphy will be the first female officer ever to serve in the position.
Hate crimes case in Arbery killing now in hands of jury
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — They chased, shot and killed a running Black man who was unarmed and committed no crimes, and left a trail of racist text messages and…
Raid leads to more charges from the Mountain Mart gun robbery
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF) - Investigators are now ready to expand their case against Dustin Stephens. He was originally charged with having one of the guns stolen from the Mountain Mart in December. But a total of 28 firearms were…
Hate crime trial being held for death of Ahmaud Arbery
Brunswick, Georgia (WDEF) -- The men responsible for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery are on trial again, this time for federal hate crime charges. However, all three were sentenced to…
Office of Emergency Management Gives Guidance for Storm Season
Teaming up with the National Weather Service, our local Office of Emergency Management reminding everyone that this is Tennessee Severe Weather Awareness Week. During the months of March, April, and May, people in…
New outdoor Habitat for Red Pandas at the Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo officials announce that their new Red Panda Habitat is complete. The new exhibit has more space with more vertical climbing structures like bridges, tunnels, ladders and platforms. It also features an outdoor "Panda…
What's Right With Our Schools: OLPH Baseball Field
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Our national pastime is more popular than ever at OLPH thanks to the addition a brand new ball field. It's the culmination of a long time effort that…
Local Reaction to American Medical Association Pushing for Accessible Narcan
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - "It is something that happens almost on a daily basis that we respond to someone with a drug overdose where we have to administer Narcan," says Chattanooga Fire Department…
More To The Story: 80th Birthday workout
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This is John Disterdick. He lived in Chattanooga for over 20 years. He's in Florida now. But he'll be back in the Scenic City to celebrate…
One chase, 3 states this weekend
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF) - A chase over the weekend involved participants in three states. Authorities say a Georgia driver ran from police in Tennessee and is now in jail in Alabama. It all started on Friday morning in Jasper with…
TECH BYTE: Apps to Help You Save on Gas
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We're all feeling this pain at the pump right now. There are some smartphone apps that can help you navigate these high gas…
Morning Pointe walk
HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF)- Morning Pointe in Hixson had a fundraiser walk for scholarships for nursing students over the weekend. People were able to come out and walk the Morning Pointe in Hixson grounds and enjoy time with friends and family…
Making a difference for the homeless
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Neighborhood veteran lawn service’s Bryant Ellis use to be homeless living in tent city. Now he runs a lawn mowing service that gives back to the homeless. "I have 4 to 6 people that work with me…
Pursuit of Happiness spends night in Tent City to aid the homeless
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- President and CEO of the Pursuit of Happiness Michael Gordon and Board Member Troy Rodgers braved the freezing temperatures last night and spent the night in tent city. "The freezing temperature.…
Four people, including three kids, are displaced after a fire Saturday morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The Chattanooga Fire Department worked a residential structure fire in the 4800 block of Ranger Lane Saturday morning. C.F.D.responded to the call at 11 AM. Smoke detectors alerted the occupants to a fire in the kitchen and they…
Indictment papers for Melissa Blair detail timeline of alleged sex with teens
The indictment of 38-year-old Melissa Blair gives a timeline of her alleged sexual escapades with eight students at McMinn Central High School. The details show Blair as the aggressor, leading to 18 counts of statutory rape and four counts of…
Woman arrested on charges of attacking roommate with frying pan
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of one of their top ten most wanted fugitives. Devon Beckham was wanted for assaulting her roommate with a frying pan a couple of months ago. The 74…
