Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson accepts new position
Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson announced his resignation Tuesday afternoon.
Off-Duty HCSO Court Officer Arrested after Involvement in Shooting
Hamilton County, TN (WDEF): An off-duty Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Court Officer was arrested by Chattanooga Police Saturday afternoon at 1920 Chestnut st, the Henry Lofts. The off-duty HCSO Officer, Lauren McMillion, was involved in the shooting and suffered a…
US hits Iran for delay in nuclear and prisoner swap talks
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration is lashing out at Iran for accusing it of delaying a proposed prisoner swap to force a quick resumption of paused indirect nuclear talks. The State Department on Saturday slammed as “outrageous” comments made…
3 Texas Democrats who fled elections bill vote get COVID
WASHINGTON (AP) - Three of the Democratic state lawmakers who fled Texas to stymie a Republican-backed effort to impose new voting restrictions have tested positive for COVID-19 in the nation's capital. Texas House’s Democratic Caucus Director Phillip Martin said Saturday…
GOP lawmakers hold California protest after 3 cancellations
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) - Republican House Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene held a protest Saturday after a third venue in California canceled their event. A spokesman for the city of Anaheim announced the latest cancellation on Saturday, hours…
Biden, Harris: Protect voting rights to honor John Lewis
ATLANTA (AP) - President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are both marking the one-year anniversary of the death U.S. Rep. John Lewis by urging Congress to enact laws to protect voting rights. They said Saturday that doing so…
Get Vaccinated Chattanooga holds block party in East Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Get Vaccinated Chattanooga team was hard at work today in East Chattanooga. The Get vaccinated Chattanooga team is working hard this afternoon. They are in East Chattanooga educating and vaccinating until 2 PM.…
Arrests made in deadly shooting
FLINSTONE, Ga. (WDEF)- Walker County Sheriff's Deputies arrested David Randy Mckee and David Shane Bennett.in connection to the murder of Clay Castleberry. Officials say that Castleberry was killed Friday morning around 3 a.m. on Old Chattanooga Valley Road in Flinstone.…
Grundy County Sheriff's Office issues a BOLO
ORANGE HILL, Tenn. (WDEF)- Grundy County Sheriff's office has issued a Be on the lookout for Paul David James. Officials say that James broke into a house on Orange Hill. The Sheriff's office says that he was last seen wearing…
Woman shot near the Henry Lofts Saturday afternoon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened this afternoon around 4. The shooting happened near the Henry Lofts on Chestnut Street. Police say that a woman was shot and has a non-life threatening injury. We will…
Key lawmaker quizzes airlines on delays, worker shortages
WASHINGTON (AP) - A key senator wants to know whether labor shortages are causing delayed and canceled flights at major U.S. airlines. Maria Cantwell, who chairs the Senate Commerce committee, sent letters Friday to the airline CEOs of six airlines…
Nursing school operators charged with selling bogus diplomas
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) - The owners and operators of nursing schools in Virginia and Florida have been charged with plotting to sell bogus transcripts and diplomas. Federal authorities on Friday announced the charges against three people. The FBI says…
NFL's Richard Sherman 'deeply remorseful' after arrest
SEATTLE (AP) - Former Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers star Richard Sherman says he's “deeply remorseful” following his arrest in suburban Seattle this week. He tweeted a statement Friday before pleading not guilty to drunken driving, criminal trespassing, resisting…
Fun For The Kids At Booker T. Washington State Park
It's called the "End of the Summer Outdoor Celebration." And for the eighth year in a row, a whole lot of kids gathered at Booker T. Washington State Park Friday. And even as we battle the…
Hamilton County Schools raise Nutritionists wages and hosts interviews
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Less than 24 hours ago school nutritionists in Hamilton County schools were making $9.79 an hour. But, after last night's school board meeting, school nutrition employees will be getting paid $12 per hour. Kristen…
Veterans P.A.W.S. aiding veterans in need
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Veterans P.A.W.S. based out of South Pittsburg Tennessee was created to help fill a void in service dog availability in Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. Veteran Ruth Koch with Veterans P.A.W.S. said the organization provides…
Dr. Fiscus counters employer's claims against her
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Days after she was fired under pressure from Republican legislators, Tennessee’s former vaccinations director has issued a point-by-point rebuttal to a letter that recommended her removal. The letter from the state's chief medical officer said Michelle…
Event to Honor Fallen Five on Sixth Anniversary of Shootings
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A local veteran began honoring the Fallen Five in 2016 when he drove a flag all the way across the country to unfurl at the Golden Gate Bridge. Now, that movement is growing. Today…
Mayor Kelly announces open office hours with the public
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Mayor Tim Kelly announces he will hold Open Office Hours with the public every month. He and his staff held one such session on June 25th which he called a major success. The idea…
Crossville supervisor indicted for sexually assaulting women under his supervision
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A former Cumberland County Waste Director has been indicted on sexual assault charges against women under his supervision. 59 year old Michael Harvel was arrested at his home this morning by the FBI. He faces federal…
Death Row inmate dies of natural causes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee death row inmate Stephen Hugueley has died three days after the state filed a motion to set his execution date. A statement from the Tennessee Department of Correction says the 53-year-old appears to have died…
From The Archives: The Timeline for the Fallen Five attack
A year after the terror attack in Chattanooga on July 16, 2015, reporter Erik Avanier recreates just what happened and when.
Two charged with plotting to blow up Democratic headquarters
Two California men have been charged with plotting to blow up the Democratic Party’s headquarters in the state capital.
Europe floods: Death toll over 120 as rescues continue
More than 120 people have died in devastating floods across parts of western Germany and Belgium as search and rescue operations continued for hundreds more still unaccounted for or in danger.