Hamilton County DA hosts the Annual Tennessee District Attorney General Conference
This week the Hamilton County District Attorney's office is hosting the annual Tennessee District Attorney General Conference.
Atlanta police: Woman, killer dead after high-rise shootout
A man killed a woman and then died during a shootout with police at an apartment building in Atlanta's midtown neighborhood early Wednesday, police said.
White House details plans to vaccinate 28M children age 5-11
Children ages 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician's office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school.
'Black Hawk Down' pilot Durant enters Alabama Senate race
Mike Durant, best known as the helicopter pilot shot down and held prisoner in the 1993 “Black Hawk Down” incident, is joining the U.S. Senate race in Alabama.
Nikolas Cruz pleads guilty to 2018 Parkland school massacre
Nikolas Cruz pleaded guilty Wednesday to murdering 17 people during a rampage at his former high school in Parkland, Florida.
Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger Will Not Run for Re-Election
Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger will not run for re-election in 2022.
Big Plans In Fort Oglethorpe
Everybody loves a parade, and that's exactly what will take place on Saturday, November the 6th in Fort Oglethorpe!
Cold Case - Barbara Wooden
On October 26th 1998, Barbara Wooden was reported missing by her husband Hugh Wooden. No one in Mrs. Wooden’s family has heard from her in 23 years.
Crisis Intervention Training Brings in Dozens of First Responders to Chattanooga
A week-long training is taking place in Chattanooga for first responders all over the region.
Fishing Death In Tennessee
Authorities say a Tennessee man has died after falling off a boat while fishing on a lake.
Dog Attack Kills Young Child
A 6-month old infant was killed by a dog attack in Sevier County.
Bombing hits military bus in Syrian capital, killing 14
Two bombs attached to a bus carrying Syrian troops exploded in Damascus during the morning rush hour Wednesday, killing 14 people and wounding others, a military official said. (more…)
Southwest: We Won't Put Unvaccinated Workers On Unpaid Leave
Southwest Airlines will let unvaccinated employees keep working past early December instead of putting them on unpaid leave if they apply for an exemption on medical or religious grounds. (more…)
TBI has trouble arrested Father for the death of his son
BIG SANDY, Tennessee (WDEF) - TBI agents attempted to arrest a man for the murder of his own son last year in West Tennessee. But it wasn't easy. The case began last November with the death of 27 year old…
Mom's vow of silence with family til they learn sign language for her daughter
BENTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - A local mom has gained a national following for insisting her family use sign language. Ashleigh Hill of Polk County has taken a vow of silence with her…
Woman extricated from 2 vehicle crash in Soddy Daisy
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A viewer caught video of a wreck in downtown Soddy Daisy Tuesday evening. It happened on Dayton Pike and Mountain Road in…
TVFCU grant giving away for small businesses
Five small businesses made their pitch to receive grants during Startup Week.
Tennessee Redistricting meeting
For the first time in Hamilton County history, the state redistricting legislation is open to the public.
Athens' police chief fired, city manager suspended
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) - The city of Athens, Tennessee, is experiencing some major shakeups in their city's government. "This had been a matter that had been an issue for a while." On Friday,…
Rebecca Stern announces bid to return to the bench
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Former Judge Rebecca Stern announces her plans to return to the courtroom. She will run to replace Judge Don Poole for Hamilton County Criminal Court. Judge Poole is retiring. Stern retired, herself, in 2015. She had fought…
Steam Logistics expanding in Chattanooga creating 400 new jobs
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tennessee officials announce that Steam Logistics will expand their operation in downtown Chattanooga. They say the $6.8 million investment will bring more than 400 new jobs to the city. The company will take over the old John…
Bradley County Commission approves Essential Employee Bonuses
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - On Monday, the Bradley County Commission approved a $21 million plan to distribute funds they received from the government. A chunk of that $21 million is going right…
Golden Apple Award: Jennifer French, Alpine Crest Elementary
RED BANK, TN (WDEF) - Jennifer French is passionate about getting her young students at Alpine Crest Elementary off on the right foot in Math and Science, but she also has an…
58 year old woman shot in her yard
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A woman was shot in her yard Monday evening in East Chattanooga, but police don't believe she was the intended target. It happened in a neighborhood on Emma Kate Drive in Eastdale around 5:30. The 58 year…