MEMPHIS, Tennessee (WDEF) - The I-40 bridge from Memphis to Arkansas has been shutdown after inspectors found a major crack. It was found by the two-year inspection of the bridge by the state of Arkansas. When inspectors spotted the crack…
State and federal officials are scrambling to find alternate routes to deliver gasoline in the Southeast U.S. after more than 1,000 gas stations are running out of fuel.
Mobile-only sports betting has brought in $18.5 million in privilege tax revenue over the first six months that wagers have been accepted.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee will soon become the latest state to require certain medical providers to cremate or bury fetal remains from surgical abortions under legislation recently signed by Republican Gov. Bill Lee. Roughly 10 other Republican-majority states have…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - People leaving the military will get a little help re-adjusting to civilian life under an initiative that includes a local trucking company. It's called the U.S. Army Partnership for youth Success or "Pays Program".…
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announces a million dollar grant for vocational training in Fort Payne. The money will go toward a new vocational center at Fort Payne High School. It will train students in careers like…
TBI UPDATE: Lilybet Boyd has been found safe in Montgomery County, after authorities located the vehicle mentioned in the alert. The baby is safe and a suspect is currently in custody. _______ OLIVER SPRINGS, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI has…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A short section of Signal Mountain Road has been reduced down to one lane starting today. EPB will be replacing a transmission pole as part of our routine maintenance schedule. The work is expected…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - “It’s fear. People hate uncertainty. People hate not knowing.” With Colonial Pipeline putting a pause on operations after a cyber attack last week, the company is warning about possible fuel shortages. Now, fear…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Police are cracking down of thieves who steal catalytic converters. Cleveland police and the Tennessee highway patrol have arrested two men, Thomas Barnhill and Travis Howard, who were seen walking along I-75. Troopers discovered Barnhill and Howard…
HIXSON, Tennessee- The US Food and Drug Administration expanded the emergency use authorization for Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine to include people ages 12 to 15. This is the first Covid-19 vaccine in the United States authorized for use in younger teens and…
WALKER COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF)- Health officials want to remind people of the potential dangers of rabies after a skunk in Walker county tested positive. "Do not Approach wild animals. Don’t try to make them pets especially raccoons," said Environmental Health Manager…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee says the extra federal unemployment aid being offered amid the COVID-19 pandemic won’t be available in Tennessee starting July 3. The decision by Tennessee's Republican governor also will mean an end to the…
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ, JEFF AMY and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press CHAMBLEE, Ga. (AP) - More than 1,000 gas stations in the Southeast reported running out of fuel, primarily because of what analysts say is unwarranted panic-buying among drivers, as…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are asking for your help to identify a suspect in a deadly shooting on Highway 58. It happened at a gas station across from Lakeside Elementary at the Jersey Pike intersection around…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn (WDEF) - Signal Mountain Road will be reduced down to one day starting Tuesday, May 11th from 9am to 2:00 p.m. EPB will be replacing a transmission pole as part of our routine maintenance schedule. The work…
Chattanooga, Tenn (WDEF) - If you are planning on hitting the lakes and rivers this summer by boat, you may find yourself on shore. The pandemic is yet to blame for another shortage-boats. With the pandemic pushing more…
DECATUR, Tennessee (WDEF) - Meigs County officials are searching for a man who apparently didn't like a judge's decision about him. Rashad Hawkins was in Child Support Court on Monday. The judge gave him prison time for failure to pay.…
Some kids play sports, create art, or play video games. But, the students here at Boyd Buchanan are creating innovations for children with disabilities. Students from the Boyd - Buchanan Engineering Class presented ideas today to assist…
The declaration will help 23 counties impacted by the storms that took place on March 27 and March 28.
An adult and a child were transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation after a fire at apartment building in East Lake Monday night.
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey wants her residents to return to work. She announced Monday that the state would end their participation in all federally funded unemployment programs on June 19th. That includes the following programs: Federal…
HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF)- 54 area cheerleaders making up three teams will compete on the national stage. Team ignite will compete in the junior two division. Team Heat is in Junior three and inferno will compete in senior four co-ed. These…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- (WDEF) U.S. Chamber Of Commerce calls for immediate end of extra $300 unemployment benefits. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce said the extra government aid is giving some less incentive to look for work. Chattanooga chamber of commerce Vice…