Controversy over the direction of Chattanooga Women's Rally
Some people are concerned about changes that are happening at this year Chattanooga Women’s Rally.
Victim of 6th Avenue shooting dies
UPDATE: Police released more information this evening on the shooting on Sixth Avenue. 34 year old Lendell Davis was found lying in the stairwell of an apartment building before 5 AM. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. If you…
Lockdown ends at air base; resulted from 'misunderstanding'
“didn't see what they thought they saw.”
Police chase suspect released from hospital, taken to jail
He's also accused of the Possession of Methamphetamine, Marijuana and Heroin for Resale.
Chattanooga Police investigate shooting on 6th Avenue
Chattanooga (WDEF) - One male has been sent to the hospital with life threatening injuries after a shooting early Wednesday morning. The shooting happened around 4:45 a.m. in the 2400 block of 6th avenue. Chattanooga police are searching for persons…
Panel discusses reparations for slavery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 50th annual Martin Luther King Week Celebration is underway in Chattanooga. There is an event nearly everyday this week. On Tuesday night, there was a panel discussion on reparations for slavery at the Westside Baptist…
Cyclebar Chatt also helps the community
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A local cycling studio is giving back to the community. In Wednesday night's six o'clock class, cyclists AT "CycleBar Chatt" will volunteer to donate a dollar per mile to help Girls Inc. Several of the ladies from Girls…
Project Voice brings minds together to pitch the future of voice technology
"You just say what you want and the car figures out what to do."
Tennessee governor says he will sign anti-LGBT adoption bill
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced that he'll sign into law a measure that would assure continued taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care and adoption agencies even if…
Hairell charged with murder in deadly Fort Payne crash
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - Police say a 22 year old has been charged with murder in northeast Alabama from a crash last spring. In May, a Jeep collided with a car on Alabama Avenue NW in Fort Payne. A…
Redevelopment is underway at Hamilton Place Mall
With stores, restaurants and hotels moving in, redevelopment is going on at Hamilton Place Mall.
Community members participate in "Principal for a Day" program
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) -Tuesday was the 2nd annual "Principal for a Day" program. "One of the main priorities of a principal and that is really understanding what's going on in his school, which means understanding the people,"says Robyn Carlton,…
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division Hiring Event
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is hosting a hiring event for (25) open positions in their Corrections Division on Thursday, January 23, 2020.
Golden Apple: Rodney English
A math teacher at Orchard Knob Middle School is a role model for his students. His hard work has earned him this week's Golden Apple Award.
Florida man suspected of running over his girlfriend arrested in Cleveland
Florida officials say he ran her down in front of a trooper yesterday morning in Boca Raton
Trump Jr. to visit Tennessee to boost Hagerty US Senate bid
Hagerty has been eager to tout the president's endorsement of him in the race to replace retiring Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander.
Hamilton County School Officials discuss hiring SSOs
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County School Board Members weigh another way to enhance schools without SROs. Officials are proposing to hire up to 10 Student Security Officers or SSOs. These people would essentially be armed security guards. They…
Consulting group comes up with another option for Hamilton County Schools facility master plan
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ten.. (WDEF) - There is another version of a facilities master plan for the Hamilton County School system. This newer "Option C" stems from community input meetings and an online survey. The plan includes 7 new buildings and…
Tennessee lawmakers wrestle with a scathing audit of prisons
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A newly released audit has found that Tennessee's correction agency failed to provide adequate oversight to ensure the safety of the state's inmates and public. The scathing report has sparked alarm…
Aquarium expert explains why Asian Silver Carp are so damaging
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Asian Silver Carp has been found in the Chickamauga lake. It is a very invasive species that could damage our ecosystem. The fish reproduce rapidly and overwhelm the ecosystem. They can also be dangerous to boaters,…
Puppies abandoned during storms over the weekend
"There is no reason to abandon an animal, to let an animal starve. or to let it suffer."
Man accused of killing group home caretaker with brick
A man is arrested after being accused of killing a Hixson group home caretaker with a brick.
Dwight Turner, Jr. pleads guilty to Holtzclaw vehicular homicide.
A year ago, a Dodge Ram slammed into a van on Holtzclaw Avenue, killing two people in the van.
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