Man convicted of rape 44 years ago claiming innocence may see freedom
Ronnie Long, who has been behind bars since 1976, has been fighting for his freedom after he was found guilty in a Cabarrus County courtroom for rape.
Obama: Trump pandemic response “an absolute chaotic disaster”
Former President Obama slammed the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic as “an absolute chaotic disaster” in a private call with members of the Obama Alumni Association, CBS News has confirmed. Mr. Obama also expressed concern about the Justice Department’s decision to drop charges against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, saying “the rule of […]
COVID-19 webinars and loans still available for small businesses in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Businesses are reopening under the Tennessee Governor's guidelines, and to help navigate the process Chattanooga has been putting on webinars for businesses. "We realize that a lot of our business owners kind of feel like they…
Cleveland man returning his stimulus check to the President
"This is real close to stealing"
Rodizio Grill is reinventing the salad bar for Mother's Day
"we have a portable one that is going to be one or two employees that will be directing towards the tables"
White father, son charged with murder in Ahmaud Arbery case
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — More than two months after a black man was shot to death while running through a Georgia neighborhood, the white father and son arrested in the case had their first court appearance on charges of felony…
Judge blocks Tennessee from implementing voucher program
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge has blocked the state from implementing a contentious school voucher program just days after ruling the program unconstitutional. The attorney general’s office and school choice advocates had sought permission to continue processing applications…
Father killed, son missing after Murphy boat crash
Search continued on the North Carolina lake today near Murphy
Spring rec sports postponed, family wants refund
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- It's spring time which means that it's time for spring sports. Recreation sports should be in the peak of their seasons but Coronavirus has delayed those plans. Soccer has always been a large part of the…
First Bledsoe Co. Correctional inmate dies after Covid-19 outbreak
The 78 year old is the second Tennessee state prisoner to die who have tested positive for Covid-19
Looting concerns continue in tornado areas
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — As tornado victims continue to clean-up and rebuild, many are facing an additional cause of stress as looters continue to scavenge the area. “It was unbelievable that someone would actually do this after what our…
Life Care Center of Athens reports 8 Covid-19 related deaths
3 others are in the hospital
An 8th victim has died from his injuries from the Murray County tornado
57 year old Harlan Blackstock passed away Thursday night at a Chattanooga hospital.
Uber Driver jumps from moving vehicle in northwest Georgia
Investigators believe it was a carjacking with a knife.
Mayor Andy Berke speaks out about increase in COVID-19 cases
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the Past two days Hamilton County has reported 42 new coronavirus cases. Today Mayor Andy Berke held a press conference about what this means for the city of Chattanooga. Tennessee is slowly working to reopen…
Jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression
The U.S. unemployment rate hit 14.7% in April, the highest rate since the Great Depression.
UTC nursing student shares what life has been like amid coronavirus pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - One thing we all might be learning from the coronavirus pandemic is that things don’t always go as planned. “Online courses, it’s just so different and both faculty and students are facing new challenges that no…
Mother's Day Parade at Ooltewah assisted living community
"when ever you add the social aspect of not being able to see your daughter or your grandkids it's tenfold."
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton visits Chattanooga
"we're in very good shape where we won't have to raise taxes."
Wild chase through a schoolyard and into a house
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County deputies arrested a suspect after a high speed police chase that went through a school playground. The chase started in Cleveland, Tennessee after 6PM. Police there were after Lavante Fitten who was accused…
Arrests made in shooting death of black man after outcry
Both Gov. Kemp and Stacey Abrams addressed the controversy today.
Athens police charge first suspect in deadly shooting
Second suspect still at large
Drivers License changes because of Covid-19
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Changes are in place at the DMV, to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Those changes have also affected how some driving facilities operate. The Department of Motor Vehicles has temporarily suspended both knowledge and skills tests…
New city treasurer accused in three lawsuits
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The day after Kate Farmer was unanimously confirmed by the Chattanooga city council, Chattanooga's city attorney informed council members that Farmer has three lawsuits against her in Wyoming. Farmer served as the city treasurer and clerk…