Family escapes house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga family is safe after they had to escape their burning home Saturday morning. According to the fire department, the family was out of the home when they arrived on…
Singer, songwriter, actor Ed Bruce dies at 81
CLARKESVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Country music has suffered another loss of the old guard. Singer, songwriter and actor Ed Bruce died on Friday from natural causes. He was 81. Bruce began recording and writing songs for Sam Phillips in the…
THP recruiting for cadet class, looking to fill more than normal job openings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Ricky Leavitt was out shopping Friday afternoon at the Hamilton Place Mall when he saw a Tennessee Highway Patrol booth. So, he stopped by. Leavitt has always wanted a career in law enforcement. "Being a servant,…
Titans to honor officers who responded to Christmas bombing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The six first responders who evacuated residents before the Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville will be the “Honorary 12th Titans” for Tennessee’s home game against the Baltimore Ravens. According to a news release, the six…
Twitter bans Trump, citing risk of violent incitement
Twitter banned President Donald Trump’s account Friday, citing risks of further incitement of violence. The social platform has been under growing pressure to take further action against Trump following Wednesday’s deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Twitter initially suspended Trump’s…
Red Bank looks to change rules to allow for backyard chickens
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - Red Bank might eventually allow its residents to keep chickens in their back yards, if they can't already. According to Red Bank Mayor Hollie Berry, currently, folks are only allowed to have animals like pigs,…
FBI arrests Arkansas man from photo inside Pelosi's office
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The FBI has arrested an Arkansas man who was photographed sitting at a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office following the storming of the Capitol by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters. An…
Sentimental video tribute closes Trebek's final "Jeopardy!"
More than two months after Alex Trebek’s death, fans of “Jeopardy!” finally got the chance to say goodbye. https://twitter.com/Jeopardy/status/1347668470289244161?s=20 A video tribute to the host closed Friday’s episode of the quiz show, the final one that Trebek taped before pancreatic…
N. Korea threatens to build more nukes, cites US hostility
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has threatened to expand his nuclear arsenal and develop more sophisticated weapons systems in response to what he calls hostile American policy. Kim’s comments made Friday during a key…
Gov. disputes that Georgia is last in Covid vaccines
Northwest Georgia taking reservations for whenever they get enough vaccine for the public.
Rep. Robin Smith statement on FBI raids
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The attorney for State Representative Robin Smith has issued a statement about the FBI raids of her office and home today. "Earlier today, a search warrant was served on Robin Smith related to an ongoing investigation. …
Wet in the valley, but snow in the mountains
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF) - Snowfall touched down on parts of the Tennessee Valley for the first time this year. Snow managed to stick to roofs, grass, branches, cars and just about anything you can find in your yard. Fortunately…
North Georgia Health District expanding Covid-19 vaccine distribution
NORTH GEORGIA (WDEF) - Starting Monday, January 11th, North Georgia Health District will expand their vaccine distributions to include residents over the age of 65 and their caregivers. The county’s included are Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield. The vaccination…
Is the Covid-19 Vaccine safe for Pregnant women?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Many pregnant women are questioning whether or not to get the Covid-19 vaccine. Right now, there is limited data on how safe it is for them. Officials say pregnant women are at a significantly greater risk for…
ClinSearch research Company looking for Covid-19 Trial Volunteers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - ClinSearch Research Facility is in the final phase of testing out the Novavax Covid-19 Vaccine. Health Officials say this vaccine is not like the pfizer or moderna vaccine that is currently being used. “The big differences…
Senior Employment Opportunities
Seniors in the Tennessee Valley can look no further if they are searching for a steady income.
GOP Tennessee governor acknowledges Biden as president-elect
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee says his administration has begun working with the transition team of Democratic President-elect Joe Biden. Lee's remarks Friday marked the first time the governor has acknowledged…
Dalton Police looking for missing Andrew Joseph Chilinski
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dalton Police Department is asking for your help to find Andrew Josephy Chilinski. The the 64 year old man is missing and may be experiencing mental problems that keep him from caring for himself. His…
TurboTax says they have fixed stimulus glitch
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On Thursday, we told you how people who used tax services on hold for getting their Covid relief checks because of an IRS glitch. Today, Turbo Tax alerted customers that they have fixed the glitch. "We are…
FBI raid against former speaker includes local Rep. Robin Smith
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The FBI has raided the homes and offices of five politicians in Tennessee, including Hixson lawmaker Robin Smith. They have not said why, just yet. The targets of the investigation are former House Speaker Glen Casada, two…
Chattanooga Marathon Postponed to November Due to COVID
The 2021 Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon, one of the city's first major sporting events of the year, has been rescheduled to November due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
FBI agents search Tennessee lawmakers’ offices and homes
FBI agents have been searching the homes and offices of state lawmakers.
US tops 4,000 daily deaths from coronavirus
The U.S. has topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier.
Titans to honor officers who responded to Christmas bombing
The six first responders who evacuated residents before the Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville will be the “Honorary 12th Titans” for Tennessee’s home game against the Baltimore Ravens.