Remembering Robert Clayton
Long time tow truck driver for Monteagle Wrecker, Robert Clayton died Tuesday night after being struck on the side of the road on I-24 east in Marion County while working.
Deputies chase suspect who sped through a police shooting scene
Deputies say he almost hit a detective responding to the Chattanooga Police shooting, then wrecked into two civilian vehicles.
Frozen Head is Tennessee's 2020 State Park of the Year
WARTBURG, Tenn. (AP) - Frozen Head State Park has been named 2020 State Park of the Year by the The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The department says the honor goes to parks that have demonstrated excellence in the…
Tiger at Tennessee zoo tests positive for coronavirus
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Three tigers at a Tennessee zoo are in quarantine after one tested positive for the new coronavirus. Bashir, an 11-year-old male Malayan tiger, is positive for the virus that causes COVID-19, the Knoxville News Sentinel reported Friday.…
Walmart returns guns and ammunition to US store displays
NEW YORK (AP) - Walmart has reversed course, announcing it is returning ammunition and firearms to their displays in its U.S. stores. On Thursday the nation's largest retailer said it had removed the displays due to “civil unrest” in some…
US agency sets rules for cruise ships to start sailing again
NEW YORK (AP) - Federal health officials have new rules that will enable large cruise ships to start sailing again in U.S. waters. In mid-March, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an order suspending cruise ship operations at…
New Orleans Police: 2 officers 'ambushed' in French Quarter
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Two New Orleans police officers were shot Friday in the city’s French Quarter in what the police chief described as an “ambush.” A suspect is in custody. Superintendent Shaun Ferguson said at a news conference that…
Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings owner buying Dunkin' Brands
NEW YORK (AP) - Dunkin’ doughnuts and coffee is being combined with Buffalo Wild Wings and Arby’s sandwiches. Inspire Brands Inc. said Friday that it is acquiring Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. for $11.3 billion, including the Dunkin’ Brands’ debt that…
Resident burned and pets killed in East Chattanooga fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A resident suffered a second degree burn at a house fire in East Chattanooga this evening. It happened in the 2000 block of Camden Street just before 7PM. A passerby actually saw the flames first through a…
Fisherman and dad explains his fundraiser for Meigs bus crash victims
"this is for you guys I could've been in the same boat with you guys."
Mayor Berke urges safe Halloween during Covid pandemic
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County health department and local officials are concerned about an increase in COVID-19 cases. Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke says Halloween may increase the numbers even more. "I'm worried. This is a very dangerous time and…
Alabama setting absentee voting record
Presidential and Senate race top the ballot in Alabama.
Last day to vote early in Georgia
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- According to the Georgia Secretary of State,state Brad Raffensberger, as of today at noon, more than 3 million Georgians have already cast their ballots. That's about 2 million people in person and 1 million people by…
Chattanooga-Linked Scottsboro Boys Museum Seeks Renovations
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) - The historical Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center on West Willow Street is hoping to make some major renovations. Sheila Washington, founder, director, and tour guide of the museum, says that fundraising efforts for the renovations…
Meigs County Strong t-shirt sale for bus crash families
MEIGS COUNTY- Sweet Stitches has sold 500 Meigs County Strong t- shirts already and orders are still coming in. Owner Brittany Murray said she never expected the shirt sale to take off like it has. She said even though it's hard…
Fishing tournament benefit for bus crash's families
MEIGS COUNTY, -- Tuesday’s bus crash resulting in the death of Bus Driver, Lisa Dillard, and a 7 year old girl hits close to home for Hiwassee Marine Bait and Tackle Owner Dustin Lankford. He said he thought his son…
Nursing Home Employee wanted for sexual assault on patient
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - LaFayette Police are asking for the public's help to find a nursing home employee wanted for a sexual assault. But a pair of nursing home employees also face charges in the case. The original victim reported…
Frozen Head is Tennessee's 2020 State Park of the Year
Frozen Head State Park has been named 2020 State Park of the Year by the The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Local political science professor discusses U.S. Senate races in Georgia
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - The race for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Johnny Isakson in Georgia has a large field. It's a special election with no primary, and it includes multiple Republicans and Democrats. "Everyone is thrown together,…
Zeta soaks Southeast after swamping Gulf Coast; 6 dead
ATLANTA (AP) — The remnants of Hurricane Zeta sped across the Southeast on Thursday, leaving a trail of damage and more than 2.6 million homes and businesses without power after pounding the Gulf Coast with winds and water. At least…
Northeast Alabama deputy dies from COVID-19
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A Dekalb County, Alabama deputy has died from COVID-19. 49-year-old Mickey Bowen had served 21 years with the sheriff's office, working both in the Detention Center and most recently as a transport deputy. Bowen had…
Tow truck convoy will honor fallen driver in Marion County
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF) - There will be a tow truck convoy to remember one of their own this weekend in Marion County. They are honoring Robert Clayton who died late Tuesday night in a crash on I-24. The Monteagle Service…
Fire at Park Ridge Apartments in East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The top of a unit of the Park Ridge Apartments has been gutted by an afternoon fire. It broke out after 4 PM. The apartments are in the 700 block of Frawley Road. East Ridge…