Crews try to tame massive forest fire north of Los Angeles
Light winds and scattered thundershowers have helped calm the flames of a huge wildfire that prompted evacuations north of Los Angeles.
Chattanooga Airport adds Nonstop United Service to Houston
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Airport has been working hard during the Covid-19 summer months. Officials say they have now added a nonstop United service flight to Houston, Texas. This new flight addition will begin on October 1st and allow…
New Tennessee Jobless Claims Drop to 10,036
Both new and continued unemployment claims in Tennessee continue to fall.
City, county public officials discuss alleged situation involving 911 worker's appearance
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was mentioned during a recent Chattanooga City Council meeting that a Hamilton County 911 worker was given a warning about her hair. "She was called into the office and told she had to change…
Charleston picks first black female mayor in Tennessee
CHARLESTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Donna McDermott has made history in Tennessee by becoming the state's first female, African-American mayor. The Charleston Commission chose her to take over the job Tuesday night. The vice-mayor replaces longtime Mayor Walter Goode who passed…
Professor proposes a cylinder around the Cleveland Confederate monument
It would obscure the monument, but turn it into a new historical display.
Chattanooga Fire Department recovering from Covid-19 cases
"we're kind of used to operating in that world anyway."
Church brings gifts for Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
"It just releases something in my heart."
Chattanooga gets flights to Houston and Chicago
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Airport announces new flights to Houston and the resumption of flights to Chicago. The Houston flights will be on United Express (operated by SkyWest). The daily flight will arrive at 5:18 PM and depart at…
2 school buildings closed after Covid-19 cases
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County is closing two school buildings for the rest of the week for cleaning. CSAS and Loftis Middle school will both be closed on Thursday and Friday after both buildings have had a brush with a…
Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart to join Country Hall of Fame
Watch Marty Stuart's reaction to his induction.
Chattanooga's Violent Crime Rate is Increasing
Deadly and violent crimes are becoming more common in the city of Chattanooga.
2 face criminal charges for large Tennessee house party
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police say two people accused of hosting a house party in Tennessee that attracted hundreds of people have been charged with violating emergency health orders. In a statement obtained by news outlets, police said Jeffrey W.…
Temp worker charged with stealing from company
Investigators say he stole $1500 worth of property
Hamilton County School Reopen for the first time since March
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Students from Hamilton County Schools are back inside the classroom this Wednesday morning but this year's class and schedule will look very different from what students knew in years past . Starting Wednesday through August 14,…
Suspect Arrested From West 38th Street Shooting
Chattanooga police arrested Tyqurerio Malone in connection with the fatal shooting of Robert Dowdy on West 38th Street on June 22.
Alabama officers charge 8 suspects and confiscate edible marijuana candy
"Our office has zero tolerance for those that corrupt our youth. These cases must be dealt with swiftly!"
The Howard School shows students how they'll return to school through video
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A 5 minute video takes The Howard School students and parents on a walk-through of how students will return. It follows a student from the start of his day to the end all while he's adhering…
Pastors pray for new school year in Hamilton County
"THIS IS GOING TO BE ONE OF THE BEST SCHOOL YEARS. WE'RE DECREEING IT"
Human Remains found near a Sequatchie mine shaft
Human remains have been found near an abandoned mine shaft in Sequatchie County. The sheriff says a resident made the discovery yesterday, in a remote area near highway 108. It's near the Grundy, Sequatchie and Marion county Line. Grundy and…
Over 900 students, staff in Georgia district quarantining
CANTON, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia school district has quarantined more than 900 students and staff members because of possible exposure to the coronavirus since classes resumed this last week. The Cherokee County School District outside Atlanta said it would…
Georgia city dismantling Confederate monument from 1872
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Workers have begun dismantling a monument to Confederate soldiers in Athens, Georgia, that has stood in the median of a busy street since 1872. A city crew using bucket lifts began taking down sections of the…
Southern Champion expanding Chattanooga plant
New facility will bring 120 new jobs over the next 5 years.