Gas prices keep going up in our area
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As the war in Ukraine continues to drive up the price of crude oil, gas prices are rising substantially. "Oil prices have been very volatile. We've seen really an…
Jeff Mullis announces he will not seek reelection to Georgia Senate
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Arguably the most powerful politician in northwest Georgia announced on Monday that he is not seeking reelection. State Senator Jeff Mullis from Chickamauga has served in the legislature for more than 20 years. And those years…
What's Right With Our Schools: Howard High Gold Level Status
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - There was a party going on at Howard High School on Monday (3/7/22). Dr. Leandrea Ware is the Executive Principal at Howard. She exclaims, "Absolutely amazing! We are celebrating…
Firefighters deliver a baby over the weekend
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters responded to a different kind of emergency over the weekend. The Engine 15 Red Shift was called to a home in Brainerd for a pregnancy emergency…
Final phase underway for Red Bank greenway project
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - Red Bank officials announce that construction is underway for the final phase of a trail system through the city. The new, one mile trail will connect White Oak Park to Stringer's Ridge. The "White Oak…
Strangulation one of the charges against son in death of his mother
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dade County Sheriff's Office has listed the charges the have filed in the death of a woman last week. 58-year old Roger Allen Shrader faces charges of Felony Murder, Malice Murder and Aggravated Assault by…
Weather in the Classroom Travels to Rock Spring Elementary
Rock Spring, GA (WDEF): Weather in the classroom traveled to Rock Spring Elementary School this morning. Meteorologist Bekah Birdsall visited with 3 kindergarten classes talking all things weather. The kindergarten students are learning…
Representative Robin Smith Resigns After Being Charged With Wire Fraud
Rep. Robin Smith of Hixson resigned from her house seat Monday morning after authorities charged her with wire fraud.
Moon River Festival returns to Chattanooga this fall
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Moon River Music Festival will return to Chattanooga in 2022. Festival organizers have announced the dates for Sept. 10 and 11th at Coolidge Park. They will announce ticket sales and the lineup at a later date.…
Russia sets cease-fire for evacuations but battles continue
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia announced yet another cease-fire and a handful of humanitarian corridors to allow civilians to flee Ukraine starting Monday, although the evacuation routes were mostly leading to Russia…
TECH BYTE: Apps Highlight Women's History
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's Women's History Month! Or should we say "herstory?" There are some smartphone apps that can help us learn about some influential women who have made…
Veteran uses disc golf to raise money for Wounded Warrior Project
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)-Anthony Davis is a veteran and a disc golf player. This weekend these two things became one as he ran a disc golf…
Fatality on Watts Bar Lake Sunday
Crossville, TN (WDEF): A man died after he and two other men attempted to swim to shore after their boat overturned. Just before 3:30 p.m. on Watts Bar Lake near Sand Island, a TWRA Officer and bystanders pulled three adult…
Aces Around the Bases at AT&T Field
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-It was a disc golf weekend in the area as the Lookouts got in on the disc golf action. Aces Around the Bases made its return in…
Chattanooga Marathon
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Runners took to the Chattanooga streets Sunday to compete in the Chattanooga marathon and half marathon. Half marathon and marathon runners went throughout the city and past the riverfront. Runners ran for…
Rock the Riverfront
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- It’s the Rock the Riverfront opening weekend and hundreds of people were enjoying the outdoors. This event will be all month long and the event welcomes tourists and locals…
Inaugural Red Bank Weed Wrangle
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF)-Red bank as well as Chattanooga, Collegedale, and more participated in the Weed Wrangler. These events had volunteers removing invasive species from overtaking the natural habitats in the…
Update: GBI Arrests Trenton Man for Mother’s Death
Trenton, GA (March 4, 2022) - The GBI has arrested and charged Roger Allen Shrader, age 58, of Trenton, GA with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated assault by strangulation. This arrest comes after the Dade County Sheriff's Office asked agents…
Local missionaries to assist Ukrainian refugees
Graysville, GA (WDEF) -- Dr. Henry Benach has been to Ukraine for more than 70 missionary trips. His wife, Victoria, is a native of the country. After praying to the…
Pollen Season is back in our area
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Atop Lookout Mountain, it is beautiful...and stunning! We've had great temperatures. In the mid- to high-70's for most of the week, and a high of 81 on Thursday -…
Dade County investigating death of a Trenton woman in Sand Mtn home
7:30 PM UPDATE: Dade County investigators say a suspect has been identified and is currently in custody at the Dade County Jail. "The investigation is in the early stages, and very limited info is being released at this time." -------…
More To The Story: New Pottery center
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Be as one!! Get centered. After all, clay is from the Earth. That's what we're talking about here. Bottom line, you're getting your hands dirty!!! Scenic City…
$600,000 Pilot Program Bringing Internet Access to Orchard Knob
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Titled "Connectivity and Health in Orchard Knob," a pilot program is bringing in-home internet access to the previously undeserved neighborhood. Five organizations have teamed up to deliver on this project. One…
Amazon places bet on streaming, fast-paced music awards show
By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Amazon has seen solid returns from its investment in streaming live sports, but its upcoming experiment with its first live music awards show is more of a gamble. The…