CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga has fired a part-time library specialist for destroying books. Officials accused Cameron Dequintez Williams of taking books from conservative authors and burning them in December. Williams led several protests last year in Chattanooga…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Grace Baptist Academy is well into their demolition and rebuilding process after Tornadoes ripped through their campus last Easter. On Wednesday, the school received a $2,000 grant from Cindy’s Choice to work towards the transformation of the…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - A senior at Heritage High School has been hospitalized after being hit by a car near his home on Holcomb road last Wednesday evening. 18 year old Luke Stephens spent his birthday in the hospital suffering…
A Georgia prosecutor's office is confirming that it has opened a criminal investigation into “attempts to influence” the outcome of last year’s general election.
The Health Department announces the opening of a third vaccination site located at the Enterprise South Nature Park.
Tennessee lawmakers have advanced legislation that would prohibit transgender girls from playing on middle and high school sports teams.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "Even a one-eighth inch break in a pipe can spray more than 250 gallons of water. So if it's left unattended, it can flood your whole home before you even realize it," Kerry Smith said. Smith…
ATLANTA (AP) - A proposal that would ban transgender girls and women in Georgia from playing on school and college sports teams is headed for changes. Republican Rep. Philip Singleton of Sharpsburg says the measure is needed to prevent girls…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - For the best educators, teaching isn't just a profession, it's a calling. That's certainly the case for Shana Raburn. She's quick to volunteer for any job that needs doing at Woodstation Elementary, and…
Some Hamilton County educators are losing their patience wondering when they can receive a covid shot.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - In 2020, the Chattanooga Fire Department worked 47 structure fires that were caused by electrical issues Now, The Chattanooga Fire Department and Erlanger Health System are working together to put a spotlight on National Burn Awareness Week.…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - A quiet day on Burris Lane in Cleveland soon became violent when neighbors were greeted with sounds of gunfire down the street. At approximately 1pm, Bradley County Sheriff’s office responded to the reported gunshots off of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- The number of drug overdose deaths has hit record highs during the pandemic according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. "Our doors are always open our lights are always on for those who need our help,"…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools is connecting with the community as they come up with a FY 22 budget proposal. The school district has started its learning community budget meetings. They are virtual, and anyone can attend. Recently,…
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia’s secretary of state’s office has opened an investigation into a phone call between Donald Trump and the state’s top elections official. During the Jan. 2 call, then-President Donald Trump told Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger he…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Proof Incubator was co-founded by Mike Robinson and Mia Littlejohn a few years ago after years of working in the food industry. About 60 food and beverage-related businesses from across the state have been through…
SCOTTSBORO, Alabama- “We did not think that in this area we are going to be able to receive the vaccine, there have been some delay,” said Reyes. Scottsboro City Schools Superintendent Jose Reyes said there have been a lot of…
NASHVILLLE, Tenn. (AP) - Fans of Morgan Wallen are buying up his latest album after he appeared on a video shouting a racial slur. Wallen's sophomore record, “Dangerous: The Double Album” retains its top spot for a fourth week on…
Some educators are hoping that state legislators will invest a chunk of the state’s 40 plus million dollar budget into public schools.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School system surprised three teachers today in class with flowers. They are this year's Teachers of the Year. Congratulations to First Grade teacher Lillian Matheson at Big Ridge Elementary. 5th Grade teacher Cora Fisher…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease face unique challenges in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The effects of Alzheimer’s can make it harder for a person to notice or communicate discomfort, hindering family caregivers from spotting COVID-19 symptoms.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Department of Transportation and the Glass House Collective have been awarded worth $25,000 from Bloomberg Philanthropies. The grant is a part of their Asphalt Art initiative, which is designed to help cities use art and…
WINCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say two people have died in a small plane crash in Tennessee. A statement from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office says the pilot and passenger were both pronounced dead Sunday night at the scene. The…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Catoosa County investigators have charged a teenager in the case of a man who was run over in a driveway last week. It happened at a home on Fallbrooke Lane just before midnight last Wednesday on…