CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Over 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in 2020, according to the CDC. This is the highest number ever recorded. "The opioid epidemic, we've been hearing a lot about that over the years," Hamilton County…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee is reporting around 250,000 jobs available right now, with about 500 new postings being added every day. The problem is, not enough people are taking them. "Jobs that we had before COVID…
GEORGETOWN, Tennessee (WDEF) - Republican activist and businessman Greg Vital announces he will run to follow Mike Carter in the Tennessee House. Carter died from cancer this year and his wife has been named to replace him on an interim…
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Southern Baptist governing panel has quashed for now a push to expand an investigation of its handling of sex abuse cases. But the issue is almost certain to surface again…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - "Today is not just about a flag, it's not just about an individual, it's about a spirit of love and sacrifice to keep this country protected and keeps it free," says Chattanooga Police Chief…
RIPLEY, Tenn. (AP) - A convicted felon has been sentenced to life in prison without parole in a deal with prosecutors in the rape and killing of a Tennessee prison administrator during a 2019 escape. Curtis Ray Watson pleaded no…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Local Chef and Owner of Neutral Ground, Kenyatta Ashford, was the top winner on food networks hit tv show “Chopped” - after he stunned the judges with his ”Afro-creole” style of cuisine. "It was…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police release information on a fatal crash last night on Hixson Pike. It happened around 9:30 in the 3900 block near the Ashland Terrace intersection. A Chevy Tahoe was heading south trying to turn into a…
Lawyers for the only woman on Tennessee’s death row are asking the state Supreme Court to recommend that Gov. Bill Lee commute her sentence to life after prosecutors sought an execution date.
Governor Lee's office announced Friday that he has picked Michael Jenne in the 10th Judicial District Circuit Court that covers Bradley, McMinn, Monroe and Polk counties.
A new free feature has Amazon hopeful that its smart devices are getting smarter.
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF)- On Thursday, we told you about an African-American cemetery that is being restored in Chickamauga. Sunday, we talked to history professor at Covenant College that has a special connection to the project. Dr.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Monday is World Blood Donor Day and Blood Assurance is encouraging everyone in the community to give blood, if they can. They are having a two week campaign called Peace, Love, Give Blood. The…
WASHINGTON (AP) - Fully vaccinated members of Congress and staffers will no longer have to wear masks on the House floor and in committee rooms. The news is delighting some GOP lawmakers who have been chafing at the mask-wearing requirements.…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - The price to rocket into space next month with Jeff Bezos and his brother is a cool $28 million. That was the winning bid during Saturday's live online auction. The Amazon founder's rocket company, Blue…
CHICAGO (AP) - Authorities say two people were killed and at least 30 others wounded in mass shootings overnight in three states. The shootings Friday night and early Saturday further stoked concerns a spike in U.S. gun violence during the…
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The 49 people killed in a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Florida have been honored in Orlando and around the world on the fifth anniversary of the attack. Survivors, relatives of the dead and…
CHARLOTTE, Tenn. (AP) - A jury has convicted a Tennessee man of first-degree murder in the perpetration of a felony in the death of his 5-year-old son, whose body remains missing years later. Joe Clyde Daniels was reported missing April…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Sanctuary Cafe and Performing Arts Center celebrated Pride month by hosting three events. Sanctuary is a safe place for the LGBTQ community. Today they hosted a Pride in Persepctive Panel to have real…
SPRING CITY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Spring City had a special day Saturday. Tennessee Music Pathways unveiled a Hargus "Pig" Robbins marker at the Spring City Museum & Depot. Robbins was born in Spring City in 1938. He is…
Very early Saturday, Chattanooga police were called to a hold-up alarm 4711 Brainerd rd. Upon arriving, officers came upon a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Hamilton County EMS were called to the area where they pronounced the victim…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations has voted to begin a comprehensive study of litter pollution in the state. The Tennessee Wildlife Federation advocated for the study. The group says in a news release that…
SEATTLE (AP) - A naturalized U.S. citizen from Mexico is suing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, saying the agency held him in detention for a week even though he had his passport with him proving his citizenship. The Northwest Immigrant…
(WDEF) Volkswagen has been hit by a data breach affecting customers in the United States and Canada. More than 3 milliion customers had their basic contact information compromised. But some cases include personal details like driver license numbers, email addresses…