COVID-19 fan rules
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Football is finally gearing up at all levels of the game. And, it's happening as we're in the coronavirus pandemic, making it a different year for not just the players and coaches, but for the…
Former asst. football coach pleads guilty to assault
The plea deal allows former Grace Bapt. Academy coach's record to be expunged in two years.
Parking deck collapse in Atlanta leaves 6 workers injured
ATLANTA (AP) — A section of concrete has collapsed on a parking deck under construction in Atlanta, injuring six workers. Atlanta Fire Rescue officials said one worker was trapped under debris with leg injuries and had to be freed and…
Tennessee: Lawyer accused of rape reportedly kills himself
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say a Tennessee defense attorney who fled rape charges apparently killed himself when law officers caught up with him in Alabama. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation tweeted on Friday that 49-year-old David Whelan “reportedly produced…
Ringgold Middle teacher charged with enticing child over the internet
Catoosa County officials were tipped by authorities in Jasper County about a young child solicited over the internet
Has Hamilton County just solved a robbery case from 11 years ago?
Remains found on Fuller Road match the name of a suspect in some pharmacy robberies from 11 years ago.
9/11 draws attention to first responders health concerns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As the days, months and years go by, we are still working on how to preserve the safety of our first responders. According to CNN, 343 New York City firefighters, 23 New York City police officers and…
Marjorie Greene's opponent quits November race
(WDEF) - The Democrat who was challenging Marjorie Taylor Greene for a slot in Congress in November has suddenly dropped out of the race. Kevin Van Ausdal says he is moving out of the state. Greene and Ausdal are running…
National Suicide Prevention Week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - September 6th through September 12th is national Suicide Prevention Week and officials are saying the pandemic is causing depression in younger ages to rise. Parkridge Hospital Therapist says anxiety and depression in teens and youth has been…
Local Man Recalls Witnessing 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
A local truck driver was driving through New York when the World Trade Center was struck on September 11, 2001.
Councilman Erskine Oglesby is joining the race for Chattanooga Mayor
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The number of candidates running for mayor of Chattanooga is now 7. District 7 City Councilman Erskine Oglesby made his announcement this morning. Oglesby says he will focus on increasing trust in public safety, and addressing homelessness…
Remains Found in Rhea County Identified as Missing Bradley County Woman
Authorities have now confirmed a body found last week in Rhea County is that of a Bradley County woman missing since mid-August.
'Evacuate now:' Wildfires grow in Oregon as 500K flee
Deadly wildfires in heavily populated northwest Oregon are growing and hundreds of thousands of people have been told to flee encroaching flames.
Business groups express support for mask mandate
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - As health experts say wearing masks can save lives from COVID-19, something you might not think about is the impact it might be having on the economy. "The facts are pretty clear around the importance…
Go Fund Me page set up for homeowner shot in fugitive hunt
"He is alive but he is in the hospital with some worries about medical bills."
Chief Judge Pamela Reeves dies
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The first female federal judge in East Tennessee has died after a battle with cancer. U.S. District Judge Pamela Reeves was 66. The UT grad was awarded the highest alumni award given by the University, the…
Driver charged with DUI after running into police car
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A Fort Payne Police Officer was escorting a driver with mechanical problems Wednesday on I-59, when another vehicle stuck his patrol car from behind. The driver, 32 year old Tremel Evans of Moody Alabama, was…
First Responder Award: Fire Chief Jerry Smith in Soddy-Daisy
"Let me say to the firemen, that I do love you.."
Tennessee to use virus relief dollars to train more police
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee will funnel $300,000 of federal coronavirus relief dollars to help cover the cost of 90 additional police cadet scholarships as part of Gov. Bill Lee’s initiative to strengthen policing. The announcement comes as advocates across…
Bradley County reports inmate suicide at the jail
“I have reviewed the video footage and my officers’ reports and can confirm with 100 percent certainty that the corrections officers involved did their job.."
Kim White running for Mayor of Chattanooga
"I think I have a unique perspective on our city to know."
Election Cybersecurity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - So far, 2020 has been a historical year in many ways. It's also the year for a presidential election come November. Cybersecurity becomes even more critical in this year's November election not only because of possible threats…
More details on Dalton Potter's last run before capture
Law Enforcement says Dalton Potter broke into a home and shot it out with resident before his capture
TWRA identifies fisherman whose body was found in Tennessee River
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The body of a man recovered last night in the Tennessee River has been identified. The family of 42 year old Adam Jones from Sequatchie County reported him missing earlier in the week, after he didn't return…