Georgia State Senate Race Profile
(WDEF) - On Tuesday Georgia and Alabama voters will go to the polls to select candidates for the general election this year. There are primaries for Governor, U-S Senate, the…
Most popular wedding dress styles
(TENNESSEE) - Southern brides have their own style according to a new survey by PlannedAtHeart.com. The wedding planner site compared each state's searches for wedding dresses online. Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina all had different tastes. [caption id="attachment_862537" align="alignleft"…
Flea Market Fire blamed on too many extension cords
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County Fire Investigators have determined that the cause of the blaze that destroyed the Flea Land Flea Market over the weekend was electrical. They say the Flea Market…
EPA Awards $500,000 Grant to Walker County
ROSSVILLE, Ga. -- The E-P-A has awarded a five hundred thousand dollar grant to Walker County. The grant includes funding to contract an environmental consultant, who will evaluate sites such as Peerless Woolen Mills…
TECH BYTE: Avoid Unwanted Purchases on Your Smartphone
KINGSVILLE, Texas (WDEF) -- A lot of technology is so easy to use nowadays, even a toddler can do it! That was the case recently in Kingsville, Texas,…
Racing for Recovery at the Chattanooga IRONMAN
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Todd Crandall is a recovering addict who saw addiction run through his family. "I’m a survivor of my mom’s suicide from drugs and alcohol. My uncle's suicide from drugs and…
Person dies in submerged vehicle near Possum Creek Boat Ramp
Hamilton County, TN - On Saturday May 21, 2022 at 8:00 pm, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Possum Creek Boat Ramp in the 1900 block of Lee Pike in reference to a submerged vehicle. Upon arrival it…
Adoptions made at the Humane Educational Society's Kelly McCoy Adopt-a-thon
The Humane Educational Society had a successful Adopt-a-thon Saturday afternoon. (more…)
Signal Mountain Police Department held their second annual 'Bike Rodeo'
This afternoon, Signal Mountain Police Department held their second annual Bike Ride and Bike Rodeo Event. (more…)
Rock City turns 90
Lookout Mountain (WDEF)- Rock City celebrates turning 90 Saturday, this founders day celebration allows for a look back on history and a look ahead to the next 90 years. On May 21st, 1932…
Flea market in Highway 64 total loss
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)-The flea market on highway 64 in Cleveland is a complete loss after a fire this afternoon and 10 firefighters needed to be treated for heat exhaustion due to the extreme heat Bradley County EMA spokesperson Adam Lewis…
Traffic Fatality- 100 Highway 27 South
On May 21, 2022 at approximately 3:03 a.m., Chattanooga Police Traffic Division responded to a traffic fatality in 100 block of Highway 27 South. The following was determined through interview, observation, and investigation: Vehicle #1 (Chevy) was traveling South in…
HCSO Responds to Multiple Fights at Howard High School’s Graduation
Hamilton County, TN - On Friday night, May 20, 2022, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office deputies were hired by the Hamilton County Department of Education (HCDE) to provide security for the Howard High School graduation at Finley Stadium. At approximately 8:15…
East Ridge police officer receives short suspension
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The East Ridge Police Department recently suspended Officer Sam Roistacher after an incident that included an off-duty officer Andrew Carter back in December. A neighbor's son and a visitor, Kadron Locklin, were chasing a dog…
Chattanooga Motorcar Festival announces race sanctioning agent
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival announces who will be running the race this year, plus some new details. The festival is returning for a 3rd edition on October 14-16 this fall. Even organizers have named the Sportscar Vintage…
When will the school voucher program roll out?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says he doesn’t have a timeline yet on when his administration might roll out a long-blocked school voucher program that saw its biggest legal roadblock removed by the state’s high court. The…
Here Are the The Republicans Challenging Marjorie Taylor Greene on Election Day
Dalton, Ga. -- On Tuesday, Georgia will hold it's primary elections. In District 14, which includes Whitfield County, Representative Marjorie Taylor Green will be defending her seat against several COP challengers. Chief…
More To The Story with Staley: Drug Court
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - We have lots of people inside a big room in Dalton. Listening to a judge. But everybody is happy. Some are emotional. They have good reason. Edwards…
25 year old fatally shot in East Lake
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a deadly shooting overnight near the East Lake Duck Pond. Officers responded to the scene in the 3600 block of 13th Avenue around 12:45 AM. They found a 25 year old male who…
Tennessee Valley reacts to potential bear stock market
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Randy Pickett has been expecting a market pullback. “Actually, I’ve been planning on this. I knew it was going to happen. Because, when I watched it in 08, it taught me that…
Tennessee Ranked 8th in Hot Car Related Child Deaths
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Memphis Police Department reported the death of a one year old, tragically lost after being left in a hot vehicle. Tennessee ranks number eight in the nation for hot car child…
United Christian Academy employee charged with statutory rape of a student
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - An employee at United Christian Academy has been charged with statutory rape. Bradley County investigators say there was a sexual encounter between 29 year old Amber Paige Green and a student this week off campus. The…
Hyundai will build an electric vehicle plant in Savannah, Georgia
SAVANNAH, Georgia (WDEF) - Gov. Kemp and the Hyundai Executive Chair signed an agreement today that will bring a new auto plant to Georgia. It will make electric vehicles and batteries an an industrial site near Savannah. Officials say the…
Toddler dies after being found in vehicle at Tenn. daycare
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Police say a 1-year-old child has died after being found in a hot vehicle outside a Tennessee daycare center. Memphis police said in a tweet that the toddler was pronounced dead at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital…