SMYRNA, Ga. (AP) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he'll push for a new state law that would loosen the state's handgun requirements. Kemp announced the effort Wednesday at a gun shop in the Atlanta area city of Smyrna. He…
By now, we all probably know a person who caught the Omicron variant of COVID and spent the holidays in quarantine or in the hospital. But the hospital remains open - even…
COSBY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Tennessee lawmaker is apologizing for his conduct at a high school basketball last night. In a Twitter post, Rep. Jeremy Faison freely says he "acted the fool tonight and lost my temper on a ref."…
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammy Awards were postponed Wednesday weeks before the planned Los Angeles ceremony over what organizers called “too many risks” from the omicron variant, signaling what could be the start of…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - People move around the country for all kinds of reasons. Here in Chattanooga, people come to us for our beauty, for our recreation, our cost of…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - COVID-19 infection rates have reached an all time high in Hamilton County. Despite the surge, public schools are open with no virtual learning option and masks are…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a suspect in some auto burglaries from Christmas weekend. The burglaries happened in the northern part of the county. Investigators identified Austin Plemons as their suspect and…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police are investigating a prescription fraud case. They say a man used a fake prescription to get a controlled substance and then returned to try it again at the same pharmacy. Investigators say the…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police are investigating another identity theft case involving a Florida victim. This time, a man used stolen information from the Florida victim to try to withdraw money at the Truist bank branch on Glenwood Avenue…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A local man gets 40 years after pleading guilty on Wednesday to second degree murder. Barry Maples was arrested last April in the shooting deaths of two convenience store clerks in separate incidents. An April 12, 28-year…
Fans of the late Betty White are organizing on social media to pay tribute to the actress. They are asking everyone to donate five dollars to an animal shelter or rescue of their choice in her name.
The USS Abraham Lincoln deployed this week from San Diego under the command of Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt, the first woman to lead a nuclear carrier in U.S. Navy history.
SPENCER, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee officials have opened up a new $40.4 million lodge at Fall Creek Falls State Park. Gov. Bill Lee was among those on hand Tuesday for the grand opening of the facility that includes an 85-room…
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will push for a new state law that would loosen requirements to carry a handgun in public, as he aims to blunt a primary challenge from fellow Republican David Perdue in this year's…
FLINTSTONE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Walker County Sheriff is trying to identify the body of a man found in Chattanooga Valley on Tuesday. A mail carrier discovered the body in a ditch around 1 PM. It was next to Highway…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The new Superintendent of Hamilton County Schools is welcoming students back to class on Wednesday after the holiday break. And he explains the school system's Covid stance in the midst of another surge. Dr. Justin Robertson is…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The number of new Covid cases shot up again on Tuesday, setting another new record for Hamilton County. The Health Department reports 1014 new cases today. And that's the first time they have ever topped a thousand…
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - East Ridge Police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect. They say she asked a local religious bookstore to ship a Bible to an inmate in federal prison on December 17th. But…
BOULDER, Colorado (WDEF) - It could be weeks before we get any indication if a religious group that formed in Chattanooga might have something to do with the horrific wildfire in Colorado last week. The fire in Boulder County burned…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Consumer Price Index reports meat prices are up over 20 percent from a year ago. Food prices overall are up 6.4 percent. And the Chattanooga Area Food Bank says more…
FALL CREEK FALLS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A major upgrade to the Fall Creek Falls State Park is now officially open. The popular scenic area on the Cumberland Plateau above the Sequatchie Valley has a new Lodge for visitors. The 85…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Ryan Barton is a former Adventure Therapist. He traveled to some of the most remote spots on the globe before answering the call to become a teacher. His students at…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Unity Group announces that the annual march on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day has been called off for Covid reasons. Instead, they will hold a rally at Miller Park with masks and social distancing. It will…
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce announces that their annual benefit speaker will be a former Press Secretary for President Donald Trump. Kayleigh McEnany will speak at the 15th Annual Benefit at McMinn County High in…