Kerry Steelman has been Fired
The Hamilton County Election Commission voted in favor of firing Administrator of Elections Kerry Steelman.
Two Motorcyclists killed in separate wrecks Tuesday night
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating fatal motorcycle crashes within hours of each other Tuesday. The first happened on Hixson Pike around 3PM at the Burger King near Northgate Mall. A Chevy Malibu was coming out of the parking…
Alabama governor extends pandemic rule requiring face masks
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and health officials are extending an order requiring face masks in public during the coronavirus pandemic. While masks are unpopular among many, health officials say they've proven effective at helping control the…
Police investigate fatal shooting in East Lake
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are releasing information about a shooting Tuesday evening in East Lake. It happened in the 3900 block of Dodds Avenue after 5 PM. Witnesses say it happened at Big Daddy's restaurant. Officers found 18 year…
Hamilton County Officials lift Covid-19 Business Restrictions
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - On Tuesday, Governor Bill Lee announced the first steps of the “Tennessee Pledge.” This means that Tennessee is ending all statewide coronavirus restrictions on businesses and gatherings while extending its state of emergency over the pandemic.…
Publix Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony in St. Elmo
Representatives of the Publix stores joined elected leaders and citizens in a ground breaking ceremony this morning.
Hamilton County to Ease Coronavirus Business Restrictions
All businesses throughout Hamilton County can expand their operations as of Wednesday, September 30th.
Person Shot on Wilcox Boulevard Tuesday Night
Chattanooga Police responded to a report of a person shot on Wilcox Boulevard Tuesday night.
Police clear homeless camp on private property
"they just come in an told us to get out...they're bulldozing it."
Motorcyclist seriously injured in North Shore wreck
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Police say a motorcycle driver was seriously injured in a crash on the North Shore Tuesday evening. It was one of the two vehicles that collided in the 500 block of Cherokee Boulevard around 6 PM. The…
Two deputies killed in morning crash in Georgia
GROVETOWN, Georgia (WDEF) - The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of two deputies in one wreck this morning. Deputies Anthony White and Kenny Ingram were in a squad car on I 20 at a maintenance project that…
Watch the First Presidential Debate
[cbsn] CLEVELAND, Ohio (WDEF) -Tonight is the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. The debate in Cleveland, OH will be divided into six segments of approximately 15 minutes each. -- Candidates' Records --…
Tennessee will use new rapid Covid-19 testing for schools
"some are calling them a game changer"
Engagements Between Debt Collectors and Consumers
Over 50 percent of people say they were tricked or deceived by bill collectors.
Reminder that the Real ID deadline has been pushed back a year
It was originally scheduled to go into affect on Thursday.
Coca-Cola, Molson Coors teaming up on hard seltzer
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — With the help of Molson Coors, Coca-Cola will start selling the “hard stuff” — hard seltzer, that is. The companies said the new alcoholic beverage will come in the form of Topo Chico Hard Seltzer,…
Governor lifts most Covid-19 restrictions on Tennessee businesses
But NOT in Hamilton County, yet.
Former Titans Albert Haynesworth Charged With Domestic Assault in Bradley County
Tennessee Code Annotated states “a person commits assault who intentionally or knowingly causes another to reasonably fear imminent bodily injury”.
Homeowner who exchanged gunfire with Dalton Potter is on the road to recovery
WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA - In early September a Whitfield County Sheriff’s Officer was shot while conducting a traffic stop regarding a stolen trailer. The accused shooter and driver of the vehicle fled on foot ensuing a several day manhunt which broke…
Hamilton County Commissioner defends WWTA rate increase
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Come October, Hamilton County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority customers will see a 12 percent increase on their bill. A move, Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd said is getting reaction from his constituents who have…
Cause of Sainthood begins in Chattanooga for Father Patrick Ryan
Ceremony and Mass at Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul officially begins drive to make Tennessee's first saint of priest who served Chattanooga during the yellow fever outbreak.
Couple patches potholes themselves after County doesn't
FLAT ROCK, Alabama (WDEF) - A 76 year old couple took matters into their own hands after complaining to county officials about deep potholes in their community. After failing to get a response from Jackson County leaders, the Sand Mountain…
Cumberland County arrests suspect in Sunday night shooting
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office has arrested a suspect in a fatal shooting from Sunday night. It happened around 6 PM on the Plateau south of Crossville near Bledsoe County. Deputies found 73 year old Billy…
Grundy County closes in person classes for two weeks for Covid-19 cases
ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Grundy county school system is on a two-week virtual only schedule due to an "overwhelming number" of positive COVID cases within the schools' populations. According to the Grundy County Herald, the district has pledged the…