Officers justified in fatal shooting of armed man
A Tennessee prosecutor says three police officers were justified in fatally shooting an armed man who began raising a gun toward them.
Rep. Yusef Hakeem endorses Nathaniel Doss III for Congressional Seat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Nathaniel Doss the third is running for congress. Doss will be the first African-American candidate to run for District 3 against Congressman Chuck Fleischmann. Representative Yusuf Hakeem endorsed Doss this morning. Hakeem is Doss'…
President Biden signs Juneteenth Bill into law
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Thursday, President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Bill. This is the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Junior Day in 1983. Juneteenth is now the 12th federal holiday in the…
Firefighters Battle Duplex Blaze in Red Bank
Firefighters responded to reports of heavy smoke at a duplex in Red Bank early Friday morning.
Planned Parenthood debate at Hamilton County School Board meeting
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Several people including Calvary Chapel Pastor Frank Ramseur spoke out against potentially Planned Parenthood education coming into Hamilton County Schools. "Respectfully just know that there are a lot of people that are rightly aware and…
Hamilton County Schools host Roundtable with Education Commissioner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Hamilton County School officials, Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn and community leaders all came together Thursday to discuss how the Hamilton County school system is working to accelerate student achievement.” As Part of the Learning…
Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to 'Obamacare'
The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to the Obama era health care law, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.
Amber Alert issued for missing Tennessee 9 month old
UPDATE - Nichelle Simone Omega was found Thursday in Nashville with her mother. Smyrna, TN (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a statewide Amber Alert for a 9 month old girl out of Smyrna, Tennessee. Police believe…
Cleveland High's Autumn O'Bryan named Principal of the Year
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee's Principal of the Year comes from the Cleveland city school system. The National Association of Secondary School Principals chose Autumn O'Bryan to represent the state in the national competition. O’Bryan just finished her 12th year…
No tax increase in Hamilton County but how will they put officers in every school?
Hamilton County, TN (WDEF) - After a lengthy discussion Wednesday morning, Hamilton County Commissioners passed Mayor Jim Coppinger's $833,000,000 balanced county budget with no tax increase. It was approved by an 8 to 0 vote with Commissioner Geter absent. Mayor…
Southern Baptists vote to probe leaders' sex abuse response
By TRAVIS LOLLER and PETER SMITH Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Delegates at the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting have voted overwhelmingly to create a task force to oversee an independent investigation into the denomination’s handling of sexual abuse.…
Walker County StormReady helping save lives in a potential natural weather disaster
WALKER COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) - Walker County has taken another step in continuing to protect its residents during extreme weather events. Walker County is now designated as a StormReady county by the National Weather Service. "We would…
Local pastors react to Ed Litton winning SBC election
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After a contentious election, the Southern Baptist Convention has elected a new leader. Ed Litton was elected president by just over 50 percent in a runoff election against Mike Stone. "I think the Convention has just…
Salvation Army opens up "Blessing Place" shop that's free to the Homeless
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Salvation Army has found yet another way to help better serve our local homeless population. As of Wednesday, the Salvation Army has Opened up the “Blessing Place.” The Blessing Place is a place…
Volkswagen Employees Volunteer During Production Shutdown
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Volkswagen Chattanooga needed to pause production due to a global semiconductor shortage. Management came up with a creative idea to make good use of the hundreds of employees affected by the interruption. "We don't…
CPD unveils new Virtual Ride Along program to engage with community members
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department announced the creation of a Virtual Ride Along program as a way to increase community connection and inclusion. The CPD Virtual Ride Along program was an idea CPD Officer Sydney…
Suspect arrested after homeowner finds man in her garage
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County detectives have charged Taylor Evans with a burglary in the Pleasant Grove Community. Last week, a woman said she walked into her garage and found him there. She looked outside and saw his vehicle…
Discount Depot operator sentenced for illegal gun dealing
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A judge has sentenced a local business operator to just under 5 years of federal time on gun charges. 47 year old Clinton Wilborn ran the Discount Depot on Highway 58. Two years ago the ATF and…
Seven relatives charged in Tennessee boy's starvation death
Authorities in Tennessee say seven family members have been charged with murder in the starvation death of a 14-year-old boy.
Southern Baptists pick president who worked for racial unity
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Southern Baptist Convention has tamped down a push from the right at its largest meeting in decades, electing a new president who has worked to bridge racial divides in the church and defeating an effort…
Welcome home Wes Kean
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Several hundred people lined up to welcome home Wes Kean from the hospital. A moment tough for his family and friends to describe. "It’s huge. He got burned bad 11 1/2 weeks ago.…
Video of suspected Ridgeland High vandal
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Walker County Sheriff's Office needs your help tracking down the person who vandalized Ridgeland High School. The schools has had two incidents in the last few months. The Sheriff posted video of the suspect on…
Dade County Nursing Home Owner Charged With Cruelty
(TRENTON, Ga.) - A charge of Cruelty to Person 65 Years of Age or Older has been brought against 55-year-old Kent Allen Womack of Lafayette, owner of Woodhaven Senior Living in Trenton. Dade County Sheriff's deputies were…
EPB, Hamilton County schools hope to "bridge the digital divide"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thanks to a partnership between EPB and Hamilton County Schools, lower income students will have access to free broadband internet. Through EdConnect, students who qualify for free or reduced lunch can qualify for…