TECH BYTE: Amazon Steps Up Home Security Tech
Amazon just announced some new devices, and features for older ones.
Princess and Superhero tea party
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF)- Kids were able to meet princesses and superheroes today in Cambridge square. A special tea party at wine down kicked off the activities. To see so many members of the community grow close that’s my favorite part…
Pro-Life and Pro-Choice rallies in the Scenic City
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Protesters all across the nation rallied to condemn Texas' restrictions on abortions. There was an abortion justice rally right here in the scenic city. Hundreds…
A look at high court's top cases in new term starting Monday
Abortion, guns and religion top the Supreme Court term that begins Monday. A look at those and a few other notable cases: ABORTION Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health (19-1392) is a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood…
Spears case spotlights state efforts to rein in conservators
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Britney Spears' fight to end the conservatorship that controlled vast aspects of her life is putting the spotlight on ongoing efforts throughout the U.S. to reform state laws that advocates say too often harm the…
Authorities: Body of missing Florida college student found
MIAMI (AP) — Authorities say they have found the body of a missing Florida college student who disappeared a week ago. A maintenance worker who entered her apartment unauthorized the day she disappeared and later killed himself is the…
'Everybody is frustrated,' Biden says as his agenda stalls
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday acknowledged frustrations as Democrats strain to rescue a scaled-back version of his $3.5 trillion government-overhaul plan and salvage a related public works bill after frantic negotiations failed to produce a deal. “Everybody is frustrated. That’s…
Justice walk for Grove Street shooting victims
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It has been a week since 7 women were shot on Grove Street. Two of those women died and others were seriously injured. Today, The Strive Club, victims of the…
4th year since Las Vegas massacre: 'Be there for each other'
LAS VEGAS (AP) — People who are healing and some still struggling gathered Friday to remember those who died and were injured during the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history four years ago on the Las Vegas Strip.…
Trump asks US judge to force Twitter to restore his account
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has asked a federal judge in Florida to force Twitter to restore his account, which the company suspended in January following the deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol. Trump’s attorneys on Friday…
Now is the time to register for Angel Tree & Salvation Army programs for holidays
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Every year at the holidays we get last minute pleas for families who need help. And we have to tell them, the time to get help has passed. So we want to let everyone know that NOW is…
Statement from family of Shady Vale shooting on capture of James Farris
NOTE: Family refers to their loved one as Frederick Alexander Marble or Williams-Marble CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Statement from family spokesperson of the victim of the shooting Wed. night on Shady Vale Lane: Frederick Alexander Williams-Marble provided…
More To The Story: Honoring a 65 year teaching vet in Rossville
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - An early morning gathering at Rossville Middle School. Administrators, teachers and students preparing to honor one of their own. It's a surprise celebration. Come…
Deputies shoot murder suspect James Farris during capture
TBI UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reports that murder suspect James Michael Farris died from the gunshot wound he recieved during his arrest. The TBI says initial reports indicate that he pointed a weapon at officers who confronted him.…
Siskin Children's Institute Acquires Little Miss Mag
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Board of Directors of Little Miss Mag Early Learning Center has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Siskin Children’s Institute (SCI). Leaders from both organizations are collaborating to enact the transition plan, and…
"It's been traumatic on the whole family" mother describes her son's fight with MIS-C
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Some covid long haulers are left dealing with symptoms for weeks, or even months, following the Covid-19 infection. But…
Tennessee Legislative leaders want COVID addressed at special session
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The top two leaders of Tennessee’s General Assembly say they are working to address legislation regarding COVID-19 topics during the upcoming legislative session that will be held later this month. However, despite the declarations from House…
Woman struck by pickup and killed this morning near Soddy Daisy
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A female pedestrian was killed when she was hit by a vehicle near Chickamauga Lake on Friday morning. It happened around 6:45 AM in the 11600 block of Armstrong Road, north of the Sequoyah Nuclear…
Curbside Recycling returning to Chattanooga on November 1
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The city of Chattanooga has set November 1st as the date for the return of curbside recycling. The mayor suspended the service in July for recycling pickup at homes due to a shortage of drivers. Normal garbage…
Powerball jackpot rises to $635M due to ticket-buying surge
The giant Powerball jackpot got even bigger Friday as officials raised the estimated payout to $635 million ahead of Saturday night's drawing.
Merck says experimental pill cuts worst effects of COVID-19
Drugmaker Merck said Friday that its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected with the coronavirus and that it would soon ask health officials in the U.S. and around the world to authorize its use.
Former President Jimmy Carter quietly marks 97th birthday
Ex-President Jimmy Carter, the oldest former U.S. chief executive ever, will quietly mark his 97th birthday at home in southwest Georgia on Friday, an aide said.
Good News & Bad News about Walker County Courthouse after SUV crash
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - Walker County officials got both good news and bad news following a building inspection today of the courthouse. The inspector was there because of the SUV crash into the ground floor over the weekend. The Probate…
Grove Street gang retaliation shooting update
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have confirmed Saturday night's shooting was gang-related and the women who were struck were not the targets, they were just in the crossfire. "You can pass your laws.…