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.
Work to dislodge grounded riverboat to begin in Kentucky
CADIZ, Ky. (AP) - The U.S. Coast Guard says operations to dislodge a grounded riverboat in Lake Barkley in Kentucky are scheduled to begin Friday. American Cruise Lines says its riverboat, American Jazz, became stuck on a sandbar last week…
'Tiny homes for the homeless'
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A Chattanooga man wants to bring tiny homes to the Chattanooga homeless population. Joshua Kapellusch brings water to homeless people in Chattanooga. He said as a veteran he wants to continue to serve his country…
Superintendent Bryan Johnson final school board meeting
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - "My hope is that I have not just made the bed but I’ve made it a little bit better so that when you look at the days ahead you see a difference has…
Here is why one Doctor recommended firing Tennessee's vaccination leader
This is as close to an explanation as the Department of Health has given, Dr. Michelle Fiscus says she was fired as a political scapegoat.
"Do The Right Thing" Honors Collegedale Teacher
Our monthly featured series "Do The Right Thing" went down in McDonald, Tennessee. Stacie Schepers works at a produce stand in McDonald. Much of what she grows is sold at the stand. Stacie is active in…
Youth Police Academy in Cleveland Takes Place This Week
CLEVELAND (WDEF) - The Youth Police Academy hosted by the Cleveland Police Department is in its sixth year running. The week long camp allows local youth to have some fun and learn hands-on what police do. "I…
Prices are inflated in many industries; Experts say that a break is on the way
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Over the last few months, consumers have seen prices increase almost weekly. Now, people are wondering if it is really due to COVID-19 or if the economy is taking a plummet. Self-proclaimed as having…
Former Tennessee Vaccine official speaks out about firing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Health is stopping all vaccine outreach for adolescents-even for vaccines not related to Covid-19. Just this week, one of the state’s medical directors was fired. Dr. Michelle Fiscus says it…
USDA extends program to provide free meals to Hamilton County Students
Hamilton County Schools will once again be able to cover the costs of meals for their students.
No charges filed so far in Road Rage shooting Wednesday night
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Investigators say a fatal shooting last night at a traffic intersection was a case of road rage. It happened at the traffic light at 1300 block of Hickory Valley Road and the I 75…
New Looks Begins For Historic Fort Oglethorpe
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee - (WDEF) - One specific area of a North Georgia town is about to receive a new look. Lafayette Road in Fort Oglethorpe leads into the Chickamauga Battlefield. It's still the official downtown area…
Mobile Learning Lab Rocks HCS
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee - (WDEF) - There are many ways a youngster can learn subjects such as math and science. The Hamilton County Schools System has come up with a very unique way to teach the kids.…
Service set for 8 killed in wreck of Alabama girls home van
A remembrance is set for eight young people killed when a van returning to an Alabama girls home after a week at the beach wrecked last month.
Shooting at Hickory Valley & East Brainerd Road at I 75 exit
One person was fatally shot Wednesday night on Hickory Valley Road.
Drug overdose deaths soared in 2020; hear from Chattanooga Recover Center about what can be done to decrease these numbers
2020 saw drug overdose deaths reach the highest number ever recorded.
Planned Parenthood's plans in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Planned Parenthood said they wanted to answer the questions being asks as they feel there is some misinformation going around Chattanooga. At Wednesday's meeting community organizer Kamari Sharard, and public health educator Chequita Webb…
Net Resource Foundation serving the community while navigating the pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Net Resource Foundation continues to navigate the pandemic while still feeding families in need in South Chattanooga. The right hand feeding organization was established by Net Resource Foundation to help meet the nutritional needs of families…
1st elected Alabama Black Republican: GOP 'open to everyone'
PELHAM, Ala. (AP) - The first Black Republican elected to the Alabama Legislature since Reconstruction says the “GOP is open to everyone.” Retired Army Sgt. Kenneth Paschal was elected Tuesday to fill a legislative seat in suburban Shelby County. He…
Covid-19 cases rising again in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - The number of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in Georgia has risen substantially over the past few weeks, mirroring a national trend that has public health experts worried. The state’s seven-day average of new cases stood at more…
Reaction to more charges at the Baptiste Group migrant shelter
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Baptiste Group's involvement in a local church housing migrant children has elicited both state and national attention. "They are making this more of a political effort than one of in regards to…
Chattanooga Fire Department Hands Over Volkswagen Fire Investigation to Volkswagen
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Volkswagen investigators are investigating the fire that took place on their property, a fire that resulted in the evacuation of over four thousand people from their 4.2 million square foot facility in minutes.…