Water Company employee charged with defrauding customers
Employee of DeKalb Jackson Water District in Ider was arrested on Monday.
Chattanooga named among top cities in the U.S. for remote work
Chattanooga was recently named as one of the top ten cities in the United States for remote workers to live. Here are the factors that make the Scenic City such an attractive option.
Golden Apple: Andrew Jones, East Side Elementary
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Andrew Jones knows that communication is key for exceptional education students. He just started at East Side Elementary last August, but kids in his class are already making great strides toward independent learning.…
TVA Grants Chattanooga Schools over 30 Grand for STEM
EPB partnered with TVA to provide 36 thousand dollars for STEM programs at 10 different Chattanooga area schools.
Community Garden project needing Volunteers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Net Resource Foundation is looking for volunteers to plant vegetables as part of their “Spring into Action” event. The “Spring into Action” event is part of the Hughes Project. The Hughes Project will help enhance the…
Obesity increases the risk of severe symptoms and death in Covid-19
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Recent studies have found that obesity increases the risk for severe Covid-19 symptoms. Now a new study finds nearly 80% of people who were hospitalized from Covid-19, on a ventilator, or died-were overweight or obese. A new…
Family Pet Dies after Fire on Line Street in Chattanooga
A family pet died in a house fire on Line Street this afternoon.
Navy medic shoots 2, is shot and killed on base
A Navy medic shot and critically wounded two people at a Maryland business park before fleeing to the Fort Detrick Army base, where he was shot and killed.
Deputy stabbed to death at Georgia jail; another deputy hurt
Authorities say a sheriff's deputy has been stabbed to death with his own knife by an inmate at a Georgia jail.
Firefighters Forced to Shuttle In Water To Battle House Fire on Lookout Mountain
Firefighters were forced to shuttle in water to battle a house fire early this morning on Lookout Mountain.
Collegedale Commissioners debate on park plans
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee- Collegedale Commissioners are debating on how to move forward regarding a possible Little Debbie park. Park plans were set up between former city Manager Ted Rodgers for two years without the knowledge of commissioners. During this week's Commissioner…
Ringgold Primary unveils new Ben Carson Reading Room
It's yet another perfect example of What's right With Our Schools.
Controlled burn gets out of hand near Ooltewah
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department says Short Tail Springs and the intersection of Hunter Road and Short Tail Springs was closed due to the fire. Deputy Chief Stan Hardy says the controlled burn shifted due to the…
UT football player suspended over animal cruelty case
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A UT football player has been suspended while he is being investigated in an animal abuse case. The Knoxville Police Department is investigating Linebacker Aaron Beasley. Another UT student had to take her kitten to an…
Chatt Inn Housing for the Homeless
the Chatt Inn, in Councilman Byrd’s District, will be the new host for the program.
Brush fire caused road closure
(WDEF)- A brushfire caused a road to be shut down. Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department said Short Tail Springs and the intersection of Hunter Road and Short Tail Springs was closed due to the fire. Deputy Chief Stan Hardy said…
Sen. McConnell warns big business about Georgia boycotts
he is warning big business to “stay out of politics”
Amtrak plans for the southeast
ATLANTA (AP) - Amtrak says a new route in its long-range plans would connect Savannah, Georgia, to Nashville, Tennessee and stop in Atlanta. Amtrak's proposed new routes also include one that would connect Montgomery, Alabama, to Atlanta. The routes are…
Controversy surrounds new Georgia voting law
The new Georgia voting law does a number of things – including shrinking the window to request mail-in ballots and enacting new voter ID requirements. While Democrats have slammed the bill as restricting ballot access to minority communities, Republicans have…
Knoxville man indicted for supporting terror groups
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A 31 year old Knoxville man has been indicted for supporting Islamic terror groups. Benjamin Alan Carpenter is also known as "Abu Hamza." A Federal Grand Jury accuses him of trying to provide resources to the…
$36,000 in STEM Grants Awarded to 10 Area Schools
Ten area schools were awarded a total of $36,000 in STEM Grants from EPB and TVA. The money will "help develop today’s students into tomorrow’s engineers, scientists and IT professionals."
Local Chiropractor donating proceeds to the Children's Advocacy Center
ROSSVILLE, Ga (WDEF) - April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and a local chiropractor is doing their part to help raise money for the Children's Advocacy Center. Back To Health Chiropractic is excited to donate 100 percent of all proceeds from…
Eco Friendly Music Festival coming to the Scenic City
EAST RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) - The “Get off the grid” solar powered festival will feature live music, eco-friendly vendors, and workshops led by nationally - acclaimed climate change advocates. This festival takes place every two years throughout the southeast and this…
Foundation House Ministries upcoming luncheon
CLEVELAND, Tennessee- Foundation House Ministries is celebrating its 7th year open and aiding the community in May. The ministry is based out of Cleveland and provides financial, emotional, and physical support to mothers struggling with addiction for 13 surrounding counties. In…