Trump signs executive order on police reform
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on policing following weeks of national protests after the death of George Floyd.
US retail sales up a record 17.7% in a partial rebound
U.S. retail sales jumped by a record 17.7% from April to May, with spending partially rebounding after the coronavirus had shut down businesses.
Tennessee officials want mail voting appeal fast-tracked
Tennessee officials are seeking a fast-tracked decision by the state Supreme Court to block a judge's order to offer absentee voting to all eligible registered voters during the coronavirus pandemic.
14 year old sentenced in Tessa Majors stabbing
NEW YORK, New York (WDEF) - One of the young teens charged in connection to the stabbing death of Tessa Majors, has been sentenced. Majors was a Barnard College freshman from Virginia who was the Grand-Niece of Tennessee football legend…
The City of Dalton Debates Over the Joseph E. Johnston Statue
The city of Dalton is facing controversy over whether the Joseph E. Johnston statue should be removed.
'When does it stop?' Slain man's family makes tearful plea
Family devastated, mayor says police dept. moral plummeting after protests over Friday's police shooting
Central High still holds their Class Night to honor seniors
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Because of the coronavirus pandemic, schools have had to change the way they operate, and celebrate. Central High School - like most schools in our area - had to rethink how to make their graduating class feel…
Legislative Plaza standoff continues in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee's legislative plaza continues to be the focus of George Floyd-related protests. For three days now, protesters have tried to enter the plaza and occupy it. But today they were met by a line of Tennessee…
Suspect charged with assaulting officer while breaking into city hall
CARTHAGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Investigators have charged a suspect with attacking a police officer in Middle Tennessee last week. The TBI handled the investigation. They say Ralph Overstreet was trying to break in to the City Hall of Carthage on…
Two northwest Georgia nursing homes suffer Covid-19 deaths
Another death in Rossville, first fatalities at Fort Oglethorpe facility.
TECH BYTE: Affordable Father's Day Gifts
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of people are on tight budgets right now.
Two more deaths and a message that we aren't wearing enough masks
"We're not seeing people taking this as seriously as they should be."
Morning Pointe Assisted Living creates Visitation Booth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Last week, Governor Bill Lee announced long care facilities would start the reopening process. Nursing Homes have been closed to the public since March of this year and that means that residents have been unable to visit…
Fort Payne man charged with child sexual abuse
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - 51 year old Paul Larue Edwards has been arrested on child sexual abuse charges. The victim is under 12 years old. Fort Payne Police say the investigation is continuing and more charges could be pending.…
Injured Woman airlifted out of Pocket Wilderness
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Rescuers used a Black Hawk helicopter to get an injured hiker out of the Pocket Wilderness on Monday. The 36 year old woman was with 3 juveniles hiking the trails near Falling Water on the…
Mayor Berke Announces New Office of Community Resilience in Chattanooga
Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke announced the formation of a new Office of Community Resilience.
Rescue Effort in Pocket Wilderness
Rescue efforts are underway at the pocket wilderness. A 36 year old female suffered a leg injury.
Justices rule gay workers protected from job discrimination
The Supreme Court is ruling that a landmark civil rights law protects gay and lesbian people from discrimination in employment.
Hank Williams Jr.'s 27-year-old daughter killed in accident
Police in Tennessee say the 27-year-old daughter of country singer Hank Williams Jr. has been killed in a highway accident.
Recap of Day 14 of Demonstrations in Chattanooga
Day 14 of Chattanooga protests were motivated by the latest police altercation in Atlanta where Rayshard Brooks died in a Wendy’s parking lot.
North Georgia students use a racial slur in viral Snapchat video
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF)- A Snapchat video that has been making its way around multiple social media sites has some North Georgia high school students in the hot seat. In the video, you can hear multiple white male students saying the…
UDC 'ready and willing to consent' to moving confederate statue in Dalton
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - A confederate statue in downtown Dalton is causing quite a stir with large amounts of people at odds. The issue is over where the statue of Confederate General Joseph Johnston should stand. Folks with opposing views…
Covid-19 hospital cases drop on Friday in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County reported better numbers on Friday, at least on the hospital front. The total of new Covid-19 positive tests went up by 59 which was higher than the Thursday number. But the hospital numbers were much…
Alabama virus cases surge, prompting new health warnings
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama health officials are issuing renewed warnings after a surge of coronavirus cases. The Alabama Department of Public Health urged people to take precautions such as wearing masks in public. As of Friday, more than 23,000…