Tim Kelly Wins Chattanooga's Mayoral Run-Off Election
Tim Kelly out gained Kim White at the polls by a handsome margin of more than 5 thousand votes.
Landowners beware of timber thieves
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - You've heard of the rising problem of catalytic converter thefts. Now Tennessee officials warn about the problem of timber thefts, for a similar reason. They say that timber prices are rising, especially for specific species of wood.…
Kim White concedes defeat to Tim Kelly
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Back on March 2, 2021 there were 15 mayoral candidates. Then it became two, Tim Kelly and Kim White And now the next mayor is Tim Kelly. Kim White was one runoff election away from making history as…
Election Results: Tim Kelly elected Mayor of Chattanooga
John Thomas wins open commission seat in Whitfield County
Bishop picks new leader for Notre Dame High
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Notre Dame High School will get a new president this summer from Chicago. Bishop Stika announces that Kyle Schmitt will take over for George Valadie, who is retiring. He comes to Chattanooga from leading St. Francis de…
States pause use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine to investigate blood clots
(WDEF) - Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and Alabama are all pausing use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. The federal government issued a recommendation this morning for the single-dose vaccine. They want to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood…
Golden Apple Award: Samantha Smith, Loftis Middle School
SODDY-DAISY, TN (WDEF) - English Language Arts is a vital part of a well-rounded education. Samantha Smith is great at making the page come to life for her students at Loftis Middle School. She's firm, but fun…
Controversy around Chattanooga church housing migrants
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga has been caught in the crossfire of the latest nationwide immigration debate, after local church Redemption to the Nations began housing unaccompanied minors who arrived at the Southern border in recent weeks – with an…
CPD starts Voluntary Special Needs Identification Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department is working to break down the barriers between law enforcement and residents with special needs by creating a voluntary special needs identification program. A CPD Officer learned of the need for the program…
US to Set Sept. 11 as Target Date to Withdraw Troops from Afghanistan
President Biden will set the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks as the goal to withdraw troops from Afghanistan.
Resource officer shot at Tennessee high school recovering
Knoxville Police Officer Adam Willson is recovering from surgery after being shot at a Knoxville area high school on Monday.
US recommends 'pause' for Johnson & Johnson vaccine over clot reports
The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots.
Neighbors and a tracking device end with suspect arrest
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A tracking device and citizen tips led to the arrest of a suspected vehicle theft on Sand Mountain. The vehicle was stolen from a business owner in the Pine Ridge area on Friday. The owner…
Emotions boil over in Hamilton County School board meeting regarding potential migrant children
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Emotions flared between two school board members during the Hamilton County school board meeting surrounding the potential of migrant children in Chattanooga. "Children first, well it’s Hamilton County children first for me. And I will not apologize, I…
Man shot in yard in South Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 40 year old man was shot in his yard this afternoon in South Chattanooga. It happened around 3PM at 1500 E 50th Street, about a block from the state line at Rossville. The victim tells police…
Driver Safety Awareness: "Slow Down Tennessee"
In the first four months of 2021, Tennessee recorded over 60 more fatal traffic accidents in comparison to April of 2020.
What's Right With Our Schools: E-I-H-I Induction at Howard School
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A fresh group of freshmen at Howard High School have started a career path that will take them into the medical field. Over the next few years, the students will develop skill sets that are in…
Recognizing Local Lineman on National Lineman Appreciation Day
"A lot of times we take for granted just flipping the light switch on and the lights come on. We fail to recognize what it takes to make that happen," says Mike Partin. Today is National Linemen Appreciation Day. President…
One Year since the Easter Tornadoes ripped through our area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - April 12th, 2021 marks one year since tornadoes devastated parts of Hamilton County. To this day families and businesses are still working to pick up the pieces and to rebuild. Homeowners Carrie and Frank Fugunt just recently were…
Grace Baptist Academy reflects on deadly tornado, one year later
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Grace Baptist Academy was majorly impacted by the tornado that ripped through the Chattanooga region one year ago, which resulted in damage to 15 of their buildings. Today they are hosting a prayer walk as they…
Gunman and officer shot at Knoxville High School
Watch Live Coverage from Knoxville. Armed student involved in shootout in a restroom.
Tennessee offering free online courses amid pandemic
Tennessee is offering free online courses to help people learn the skills needed for a variety of jobs in business, entry-level technology, healthcare, and social media and more.
TECH BYTE: LG Doing Away with Smartphones
LG is leaving the smartphone industry after 20 years in the business. Let's look at what's next for the company, and its customers.
Covid-19 Funeral Assistance by FEMA
Beginning Monday April, 12th FEMA will begin reimbursing families for the funeral cost of coronavirus victims.