Judge: Tennessee must allow vote by mail for all amid virus
A judge has ruled that Tennessee must give all of its voters the option to cast ballots by mail due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Local activists continue demonstration Thursday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The threat of rain did not stop protesting in Chattanooga Thursday night. Demonstrators gathered in Miller Park. They united for a sixth day in a row. It was a smaller crowd compared to the past few…
Human Skeletal Remains Identified
The human skeletal remains found on Boy Scout Road have been identified.
Chattanooga Police Investigating Deadly Shooting
Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting that killed a man, and injured another.
Local churches held prayer rally seeking racial justice and reconciliation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Local churches will come together to let their voices be heard following the death of George Floyd. Friday night at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church there was a prayer rally seeking racial justice and reconciliation. The church’s pastor…
River Rafting returns for the summer season with CDC guidelines
POLK COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Ocoee River Rapids are some of the most popular in the country. People from all over the world come to Polk County just to experience river rafting. When the Covid-19 Pandemic closed businesses, it didn’t…
Paintball Attack Leaves Man With Limited Sight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Update: According to CPD, no one showed up for the meeting with Assistant Chief Glen Scruggs. There is a go fund me set up for Haliton's eye surgery. Original story: A man who was the victim of…
Protest Leaders React To Recent Rooftop Arrest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- "We were one trigger pull from being the next mass shooting", says protester organizer, C-Grimey. According to Chattanooga Police, Kevin Leko was found with a loaded AK-47, and other loaded guns as he stood on the roof…
Owner of stolen Mustang responds after deadly Thursday night crash
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A high speed police chase and deadly wreck closed both sides of Interstate 75 in Catoosa County late Thursday night. Two people were pronounced dead at the scene. "There's only been one that's been this…
Elephant dies after eating explosive-stuffed fruit
Indian police on Friday arrested a man accused of causing the death of a pregnant elephant that died after biting a pineapple stuffed with firecrackers that exploded in its mouth.
Officers suspended after man, 75, is shoved on video, bleeds
Prosecutors are investigating after a television crew captured a police officer in Buffalo, New York, shoving a 75-year-old man who then fell and cracked his head.
SC high school senior denied walking at graduation because she wore pants
A South Carolina senior was told she was not able to walk across the stage at graduation because she was wearing pants.
Lee: National Guard faces 'tremendous challenge' in DC
Gov. Bill Lee says Tennessee National Guard troops face a “tremendous challenge” as they head to the nation’s capital at the request of President Donald Trump.
Seven people found dead inside burning house in Alabama
Deputies in Alabama who were responding to a call about a shots being fired in early Friday found seven people dead inside a house on fire.
The Rate of New Unemployment Claims in Tennessee Continue To Fall
The rate of new unemployment claims in Tennessee continue to fall with 22,784 filings for the week of May 30.
Poblanos owner responds after Facebook backlash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One Chattanooga business owner is under fire after comments he made on a Facebook post this weekend. Adrian de la Torre, owner of Poblanos on the North Shore, was quoted saying, "It's in their blood to…
Small Businesses Could See COVID-19 Relief Soon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Governor Bill Lee announced Tuesday that some relief may be on the way for small businesses that were affected by COVID-19. Earlier today at our Business Relief Program announcement, I shared some thoughts on current events occurring…
2 Chattanooga Police Officers under internal and federal investigations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Two Chattanooga Police Officers are currently under investigation. Chattanooga Police Officers Jacob Lee and Jonathan Bradley are under internal and federal investigations for potential violations of the U.S constitution. This comes after the matter was brought…
Can you help Terra gain more independence?
HIXSON, Tenn (WDEF) - Terra Nunley was born with Apert Syndrome , this severely limits her mobility. Her family is trying to raise money to help her gain more independence. Terra is an 8 year old girl who is wanting…
Floyd memorials will retrace life, push for justice in death
Memorial services to honor George Floyd are taking place in three cities over six days. Mourners in the communities where he was born, grew up, and died will each have a chance to pay their respects.
Drew Brees doubles down on National Anthem; Receives criticism from other NFL players
There are times in life when sports and human rights both have green lights through the same intersection. Professional athletes have some of the loudest voices in the world and they can be used as a vehicle for change. New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees used his voice on Wednesday and other star players used […]
Police say man faked wife’s disappearance to avoid prison
Family claimed Julie Wheeler fell from overlook at New River Gorge National River
Lexington Police add to ‘No-Knock’ search warrant policy
The Lexington Police Department has added another level of supervision to its ‘No-Knock’ search warrant policy.
Police make 3rd arrest in damaged Nashville courthouse
Police have arrested a third person who they say vandalized a historic courthouse in Tennessee during weekend protests.