UPDATE: Car rams into police at Capitol barricade; officer killed
A car has rammed a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol, injuring two Capitol Police officers and leading to the driver being shot.
Police Chase Ends With Car In River and One Dead
A police chase early Friday morning ended with a car in the river, one person dead, and another person in custody.
US employers add 916,000 jobs in March as hiring accelerates
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs.
Alabama Could Soon Allow Alcohol Home Delivery
Alabama could soon allow people to get beer, wine and liquor delivered to their homes.
Supreme Court Rejects Florida Lawsuit Against Georgia Over Water
The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously for Georgia in its long-running dispute with Florida over water.
Agencies donate $200K to those impacted by Nashville bombing
The Tennessee Valley Authority and Nashville Electric Service have donated $200,000 to help people whose residence, business or employment was impacted by the Christmas Day bombing.
One Million Tennesseans Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Tennessee's Department of Health announced that 1 million residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Police Searching for Crime Scene After Shooting Victim Shows Up at Hospital
Chattanooga Police are looking for a crime scene after a shooting victim showed up at a local hospital.
From the Archives: Easter Services in 1981
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On this Good Friday, we're taking a look back at Easter services from our past. We're going back 40 years. Our story takes us from Rome to Chattanooga's National Cemetery. We'll see Easter Bonnets and singing crosses.…
Dalton councilman stepping down after getting new job
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Councilman Derek Waugh is resigning his position in Dalton this summer. He is moving to Atlanta to start a new job as athletic director at the Marist School. Waugh graduated from Marist in 1989. He has…
Tips on keeping your plants safe during the freeze warning
HIXSON, Tennessee- A freeze warning is in effect tonight and with that, a local Garden Center shows how it’s keeping its plants safe and how you can too. Well in here there’s no problem. We have heat, we have doors,…
Massive Flooding in Chickamauga, Georgia
Greg Robinson recalls his neighbors' yard being submerged in water about 7 times in the last 15 years.
North Georgia couple sentenced for murder of her ex
She came up with the scheme, he fired
No Doses wasted: "No Show" vaccine appointments are causing some issues
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Local officials want to encourage people who make multiple COVID-19 vaccination appointments to cancel the ones they don’t need-immediately after receiving their shot. The number of “no shows” for vaccination appointments with the Bradley County Health…
Georgia legislature ends without passing sports betting or gun bill
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's General Assembly ended its 2021 session Wednesday, with lawmakers acting on the state budget, a rewrite of the state's citizen's arrest law and many other proposals as they worked until midnight. Some key proposals had already…
Georgia legislature passes "porch piracy" bill
GEORGIA (WDEF) - It’s something that happens all too often. People get packages shipped right to their front doors and before they can even claim them - they’re stolen by thieves. But now, a new bill is hoping to deter…
Chattanooga Fire Department responds to fire in East Lake Thursday morning
Chattanooga firefighters responded to a residential fire in East Lake Thursday morning.
Chattanooga Flooded Roads Update
The only roadway still closed Thursday afternoon is Davidson Road at Gunbarrel Road.
North Carolina Head Coach Roy Williams Retiring
Roy Williams, who led the University of North Carolina to three NCAA championships, is retiring after 33 seasons.
Tennessee Had 7,598 New Unemployment Claims Last Week
New unemployment claims in Tennessee stayed below 8,000 for the fourth straight time with 7,598 last week.
Agencies looking for killer of bald eagle in West Tennessee
Wildlife officials are offering a $10,000 reward in their investigation into the killing of a bald eagle in West Tennessee.
Bonnaroo Festival announces 2021 lineup
MASHESTER, Tennessee (WDEF) - After taking a year and a half off because of the pandemic, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is returning on the first weekend in September. Tickets went on sale on Wednesday as the festival announced…
Alabama keeping their ban on yoga in schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama’s decades-old ban on yoga in public schools could stay in place a little longer. A bill that would allow yoga in schools stalled Wednesday in the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee. During a hearing, two conservative…
Georgia Governor ending many Covid restrictions
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Georgia's Governor is ending many of the restrictions imposed against Covid-19. Governor Kemp signed an executive order on Wednesday that goes into affect on April 8th. It ends the ban on large gatherings. It also reduces distance…