TECH BYTE: Send Messages, E-mails More Easily with iOS 16
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Apple has a new iOS update in the works. The tech company recently made the announcement at its annual developer conference.…
90 year old celebrates birthday by skydiving
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF)-Irene Hammontree, from Dalton, celebrated turning 90 this weekend by visiting the Chattanooga skydiving company. "Whenever you start on the free fall, I want you to throw your hands out and…
Signal Mountain Fire and Police open house
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF)- Families had a day out interacting with law enforcement and the fire department, at Signal Mountain, this weekend. "We’re happy to do it this year. We haven’t been able to do it the last two years…
Two families displaced by fire
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF)-The American Red Cross will be taking care of two families who were displaced today by a fire. At 3pm, a neighbor called 911 reporting a duplex located at 305 Jackson Road. Red Bank Fire Department responded…
Chattanooga March for Our Lives
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga has made national news the past two weekends due to multiple mass shootings Residents of Chattanooga and surrounding areas marched, held up signs, and said enough is enough at today's March for Our Lives. Those in…
Softball tournament for families impacted by South Pittsburgh fatal car accident
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF)- A softball tournament was held, throughout today, to raise 5 thousand dollars for the families impacted by the last weekend's fatal car accident that killed 4 people and put a 5th in the hospital. The community has…
New Whitfield County animal shelter opens
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) -- Whitfield County's new animal shelter finally held its grand opening earlier this evening. Diane Franklin, the shelter's director, says the new facility now provides 1,800 square feet. They were previously working with roughly 500. Jevin Jensen,…
United Way celebrates 10th anniversary
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The United Way of greater Chattanooga is celebrating its birthday with 100 days 100 ways campaign. This birthday celebration campaign is meant to encourage simple acts of kindness throughout the…
Old Highland Park Church burns
11:25 UPDATE: Fire Dept. extends "shelter in place" to 5 blocks around church ______________ 11 PM UPDATE: from Chatt. Fire Dept. "Residents living within these blocks: 3rd Street to Highland Park Avenue,…
Saturday is Free Fishing Day in Tennessee
TENNESSEE (WDEF) - The TWRA is reminding everyone that fishing is free on Saturday. Tennessee is suspending their license requirements, and the fee that goes with it, for a Free Fishing Day. They encourage everyone to take a kid out…
CMA Fest report includes Lauren Alaina performing a new single
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - CMA Fest is back, after two years off, because of the pandemic. This annual event brings country artists and fans from all over, to enjoy four days of live music and fun.…
Does Chattanooga Have a Gang Problem?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Do we have a gang problem in Chattanooga? "Yes," said Public Defender Boyd Patterson. An affidavit from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms has confirmed the presence of three known…
Mental health's impact on shootings
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-After mass shootings, in Chattanooga, over back-to-back weekends, and other mass shootings across the country, the impact of mental health has become a focus. “We’re not being proactive. The whole city,…
Ex-Alabama QB Barker enters plea in domestic violence case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee officials say former Alabama quarterback Jay Barker has entered what Tennessee prosecutors called a “best interest” plea to a misdemeanor charge of reckless endangerment after an arrest in January on a felony domestic violence charge.…
Silver Alert for missing 86 year old in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI has issued a Silver Alert for a missing 86 year old man in Hamilton County. Robert Lee Williams was last scene on a 4-wheeler in Harrison. He is 86, 5’8”, and weighs approximately…
Chattanooga residents crossing into Georgia to save at the pump
Late last month Georgia Governor Brian Kemp took the initiative to further suspend the state's gas tax. The suspension will last until mid-July. (more…)
Stocks sink after inflation comes in hotter than expected
By STAN CHOE and DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks sank on Wall Street Friday after investors' hopes were dashed that inflation might be peaking. Instead, it got worse last month and marked another 40-year…
Police identify victims killed in McCallie Ave. shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are identifying the three people who were killed in the McCallie Avenue shooting over the weekend. 24 year old Darian Hixson was an athlete at Central High and Cleveland State, where she played on the…
Marion County woman charged with using TennCare to buy and sell pills
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - State and local officials have arrested a Marion County woman in a prescription drug case. Susan Braziel faces charges of selling a controlled substance, possession with intent to sell and TennCare fraud. Investigators say she used TennCare…
Ryan Salzman wins MLF fishing tournament on Watts Bar Lake
SPRING CITY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Pro Ryan Salzman from Huntsville won the MLF fishing tournament on Watts Bar this week. He tallied 13 bass weighing 24 pounds, 3 ounces to win the General Tire Stage Five tour win. That was…
Call to action event held for Chattanooga's youth
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- "Have you had enough yet?" This was one of several questions addressed at tonight's "Our Youth Matters" discussion just off MLK Boulevard. Tonight, plenty of concerned Chattanoogans spoke on the…
Watch House hearing on January 6th attack
CBS News Live Video - WDEF WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Watch the House Select Committee hearing tonight on the January 6th assault on the Capitol by clicking here. CBS is airing the hearing until 11 PM tonight on air. Tonight's…
CMA Fest is Back After Two Year Hiatus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Grab those cowboy hats and boots - CMA Fest is back! The annual country music festival and fundraiser had to be canceled the last two years, because of the pandemic.…
Deeper dive into Garrian King shows several arrests
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - With the arrest, it leads to more questions about who Garrian King is. King has had some run-ins with law enforcement in the past. The latest one puts him on…