Can you identify a murder suspect from hoodie?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have new images of a suspect from a deadly shooting in Orchard Knob in September. Omar Escobar was shot outside his home in the 500 block of North…
Close race for governor in NJ, GOP's Youngkin takes Virginia
By WILL WEISSERT and SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey remained in a close race for reelection Wednesday while a Republican political newcomer delivered a stunning upset in the Virginia governor’s race, sending…
Prosecutor: Ruggs driving over 150 mph before fatal crash
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was driving at more than 150 mph with a blood-alcohol content twice Nevada's legal limit before his sports car slammed into the rear of…
Braves lifer Snitker receives reward for 44-year investment
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer Brian Snitker borrowed plenty from Bobby Cox learning to lead a clubhouse. Now, he's matched his mentor in chasing down the game's greatest prize, joining Cox as the only Atlanta Braves managers to win…
South Broad Publix announces opening date
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - After more than a year of zoning, planning and construction, the city's newest Publix supermarket will hold its grand opening on Wednesday, November 17th. The store is on property where Mount…
Dalton and Varnell election results
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - There was one upset in the Dalton City elections on Tuesday. Former state senator Steve Farrow unseat city councilman Gary Crews in a close vote. Farrow won by just 43 votes. Courtesy:…
Election results for Ringgold and Fort Oglethorpe
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) - Voters in Catoosa County on Tuesday approved alcohol sale measures in both Fort Oglethorpe and Ringgold. But they overwhelmingly rejected the Catoosa Redevelopment Powers Referendum. Here are the…
Shooting at College Hill Courts Tuesday night
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting in the College Hill Courts on Tuesday night. A 37 year old male was shot in the 700 block of West 12th Street Court around 8:40 PM. He went to the…
US service sector expands at record pace in October
The rate of expansion in the U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, hit a record high in October as demand remained strong even as supply chain problems persisted.
EXPLAINER: What to know about vaccines for kids aged 5-11
The vaccine could be available as soon as Wednesday for kids aged 5-11 and will be offered at pediatricians offices, clinics and pharmacies. Like COVID-19 vaccines for adults, they are free.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout Enters New Phase with Kids 5-11 Now Eligible
The U.S. enters a new phase Wednesday in its COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with shots now available to millions of elementary-age children in what health officials hailed as a major breakthrough after more than 18 months of illness, hospitalizations, deaths and disrupted education.
Elderly Woman Faced with Overcharging on Hospital Bills
An elderly woman in Cleveland says she has to pay over eight hundred dollars for a suppository she got during a medical procedure.
Bo Watson will not run for Hamilton County Mayor
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Since Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger surprised many by announcing he will not run for re-election next spring, a lot of politicians are giving the race a look. On Tuesday, State Senator Bo Watson announced he will…
Hamilton County Commission Votes In New Map Adding Two More Districts
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) - "In the words of Mick Jagger, you can't always get what you want," says Hamilton County Commissioner Greg Martin who is one of six Republican commissioners who voted for…
Victim from Hixson Pike crash 2 weeks ago dies from injuries
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A victim has died from a two vehicle crash on Hixson Pike two weeks ago. The wreck happened on Thursday afternoon on October 21. A car trying to turn left on Hixson Pike was hit by another…
Open Call for artists to apply for EPB 10th street Mural Project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - EPB and partners invite local artists to submit bids for the second side of our EPB community mural project along 10th Street. The central theme for this year’s mural is…
Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding offers One of a kind experience to see Fall Foliage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The pandemic has taught us a lot about health and safety but it’s also taught us a lot about how quickly life can change. Since life has slowly begun to return…
Motorcyclist slides on I-24 diesel fuel spill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- This weekend a Chattanooga motorcyclist had a completely unavoidable accident on 24 East near the Rossville Boulevard exit. He was following all of the traffic laws and still had a bad…
Golden Apple Award: Molly Epperson, East Hamilton High School
Ooltewah, TN (WDEF) - Molly Epperson has made a career out of inspiring young musicians to follow their passion.She's taught High School Marching Band and several other musical subjects for more than a…
Sequatchie County picks Sarai Pierce as next Director of Schools
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Sequatchie County School Board picked a new Director of Schools Monday Night. With a unanimous vote, they approved Sarai Pierce to replace retiring Director Michael Swafford. She began teaching in the system more than twenty…
Facebook to shut down face-recognition system, delete data
Facebook said it will shut down its face-recognition system and delete the faceprints of more than 1 billion people amid growing concerns about the technology and its misuse by governments, police and others.
Police: Raiders' Ruggs to face DUI case in Vegas fatal crash
Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is facing a driving under the influence charge after a fiery vehicle crash early Tuesday in Las Vegas that left a woman dead
Deputies: woman confessed to setting fires in barns to keep warm
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A woman told authorities she was just trying to keep warm when she set a fire at a barn that got out of control. And then she did it again. Two weeks ago, firefighters on…
Georgia official: Trump call to 'find' votes was a threat
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump was threatening Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger when he asked him to help “find” enough votes to overturn his loss in Georgia to Democratic President Joe Biden, Raffensperger writes in…