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Foodies for Foster Care and Adoption

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Food truck alley is now playing host of several foster care agencies do the one person‘s connection to adoption so food truck alley you can get food and information on…

Father pleads guilty to fatal child abuse

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Chattanooga man has pled guilty to aggravated child abuse of a newborn. In March of 2019, a month old girl was found at a home, unconscious. She was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Her father,…

Gov. Lee is ending the Covid state of emergency

NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee is ending the current Covid-19 state of emergency in Tennessee. It will expire at midnight and he is not renewing it. "For almost 20 months, this tool has provided deregulation and operational flexibility for…

Eckart pleads guilty to rape of a child

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Keithen Edward Eckart has pled guilty to three counts of rape of a child. He was arrested in September. Prosecutors say he confessed then to unlawful sexual contact with 3 juveniles under 13. Assistant District Attorney Addie…

Victim killed in early morning crash on I 75

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police report that a 35 year old man died in a crash this morning on I 75. Traffic investigators say he was driving a Chevrolet that rear ended a tractor trailer around 6 AM. The truck…

Operation Christmas Child drop-off locations are now open

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Drop-off locations for Operation Christmas Child boxes are now open! Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts—filled with school supplies, hygiene items, and fun toys—to children worldwide…

Atlanta Braves announce Cherokee event at Truist Park

ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Atlanta Braves will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a new event highlighting Cherokee history and culture at Truist Park. Cherokee traditions at Truist Park will happen on Saturday, November 27 from 11:30 AM to…

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