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.
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.