CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One man was shot in what witnesses are calling a drive-by shooting at Coolidge Park tonight. Four gunshots rang out in the parking lot off River Street around 6:30. HAPPENING NOW: @ChattanoogaPD confirms one…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 33-year-old Aaron Johnson was killed last night on Wheeler Avenue. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="1500 Wheeler Avenue" zoom="15" title="Man killed on Wheeler Avenue"] Police say that when they arrived on scene, they found Johnson suffering…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.(WDEF)- Tennessee State Representative Mike Carter passed away last night after a battle with pancreatic Cancer. A family representative tweeted the news this morning. Mike lost his battle with Pancreatic Cancer late last night, surrounded by…
NEW YORK (AP) - Organizers of New York City's Pride events say they are banning police officers and other members of law enforcement from marching in an annual parade until at least 2025. NYC Pride announced Saturday that the sense…
RALEIGH, N.C. - A jury in a North Carolina federal civil rights case has awarded $75 million to two Black, intellectually disabled half brothers who spent decades behind bars after being wrongfully convicted in the 1983 rape and murder of…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Sen. Bill Hagerty is calling on President Joe Biden to take an “urgent, all-hands” approach to the shutdown of a bridge that connects Tennessee and Arkansas. The Republican says in a letter to the president…
ATLANTA (AP) - The operator of the nation’s largest gasoline pipeline that was hit with a ransomware cyberattack says it has resumed normal operations and is now delivering millions of gallons of fuel per hour. The Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline had…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department helped an East Lake woman out of her burning home. The fire happened at 4100 13th Avenue. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="4100 13th Ave" zoom="15" title="Woman saved during fire"] A good Samaritan noticed the…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- A group of very special people were honored Saturday at Honor Park in Fort Oglethorpe. This annual celebration is a tribute to those that serve. Music, honor guard and prayer were all apart…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today was the big day for the Coker Museum. They opened their doors for the first time since December. The museum held a small car show in honor of the big day that was…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department was able to extinguish a fire at the Pizza Hut on Main Street in Ooletwah with a water extinguisher. Officials say that the flames were coming from the wall near the front…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are asking for the public's help after a 14-year-old was shot Friday night. Police say that the incident happened in the 1600 block of Greenwood Road. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="1600 Greenwood Road" zoom="15" title="14-year-old shot"]…
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Disney’s top executive says the CDC’s decision to ease up mask-wearing requirements for fully vaccinated people is “very big news for us.” During an earnings call on Thursday, Disney CEO Bob Chapek hinted that there could…
NEW YORK (AP) - Coronavirus infections among the New York Yankees team and staff underscore that the infections are possible even after vaccination. One player, three coaches and four staff members have tested positive since Sunday. All eight were vaccinated…
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, says that it won’t require vaccinated shoppers or workers to wear a mask in its U.S. stores unless state or local laws say otherwise. The Arkansas-based company says vaccinated shoppers can…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Mayor Tim Kelly lifted mask restrictions on Friday for people who have been vaccinated. The move applies to city buildings and will use the honor system. However, these restrictions remain: All residents will still…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The U.S. Coast Guard has reopened traffic on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee, after a three-day delay caused by a crack in an interstate bridge. The I-40 bridge between Arkansas and Tennessee remains shut down…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - Two men were transported to local hospitals when a house being built collapsed in Rossville. "Of course, I saw the police chief coming very fast he doesn’t drive really fast like that so he…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- When the vaccine first began to roll out the line at the Tennessee Riverpark seemed to have no end. But now, there's less people signing up to get the shot. So, the Hamilton County…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - As Covid restrictions begin to loosen, one local business is preparing to reopen their doors to the public this weekend. The Coker museum and venue offers a unique take on Chattanooga’s history. The museum is loaded with…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI announces an indictment in the case of a drug overdose last summer in the Crossville area. 22- year old Madison Christine Brown died from a meth overdose in June. Now a Cumberland County Grand…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have identified a suspect in the case of the stolen Looie costume. And they want him to turn himself in. The mascot head was taken in a theft at offices for the Chattanooga Lookouts. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department was one of two counties chosen by the CDC to participate in the Covid take Home testing kits. Now they are asking for your help with tracking the virus…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - A house that was under construction collapsed on two men in Rossville this afternoon. It happened on Walnut Street. The owner of the building says both men were conscious as crews removed the debris. One worker…