14-year-olds plead not guilty in NYC college student's death
Two 14-year-old boys have pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of a Barnard College student who was fatally stabbed during a robbery in a park.
US judge sides with migrants in case against Border Patrol
A U.S. judge in Arizona has issued a permanent order requiring the Border Patrol to provide clean mats and thin blankets to migrants within 12 hours of arriving at a detention facility.
Shooting outside Mississippi hospital leaves 3 dead
Police say a man in Mississippi fatally shot his girlfriend and an unarmed security guard in a hospital parking lot before fatally shooting himself.
Students re-create the lunch counter sit-ins from 1960
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The most prominent demonstration during the Civil Rights era in Chattanooga was the lunch counter sit-in. About 30 college and high school students camped out on bar stools at a whites-only counter at the Woolworth store on…
Tennessee governor won't intervene in scheduled execution
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says he won't grant clemency to a death row inmate scheduled to be executed Thursday. Nick Sutton has an unusual group of supporters. They include current and…
New Tennessee Hunting and Fishing Licenses Now On Sale
It’s time to purchase your new hunting and fishing license. The new 2020-21 Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses are now on sale.
Residents concerned over supportive housing development
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A proposed project puts a 60-unit supportive housing development on the plot of land the city currently owns at 1815 East Main Street. It's that proposed project that had several residents at the Chattanooga City Council…
Local Boy Scouts have NOT filed bankruptcy, still in business
The Cherokee Area Council is a distinct organization from the national Boy Scouts of America.
McKamey Animal Center appreciates girl's support
A girl is hoping you will give to the McKamey Animal Center for her birthday instead of giving her a present.
Road Issues in Hixson Neighborhood
One Hixson resident is upset about potholes and traffic in her neighborhood.
Representatives of Democratic Presidential Candidates speak at JFK Club meeting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Several Democratic presidential candidates took the stage Tuesday during the John F Kennedy Club meeting. Now these weren't the actual candidates instead, local residents acted as those candidates while representing them. Each representative gave a five…
Lawmakers want to move Tennessee primary to the front of the line
They say that Tennessee better represents the nation demographically
Search continues for Georgia hiker near Appalachian Trail
Eddie Noonkester began a “thru-hike” Friday onto the Appalachian Approach Trail in northern Georgia.
Monteagle firefighters quit to support fired chief Mike Holmes
Holmes is waiting sentencing in the negligent homicide of a woman he shot when he was a deputy in a high speed chase.
Golden Apple: Carol Anne Droke
A teacher in Ringgold treats her students like they are part of her family. Her love and dedication have earned her this week's Golden Apple Award.
Attorney accuses police of suppressing evidence in Janet Hinds case
"The onus here is on Attorney McGowan to provide the driver or evidence that this second vehicle exists."
Sheriff believes body is that of a missing man from last fall
He headed into the woods in Sept. without his insulin
HCS SUPERINTENDENT: teacher pay raise and contract proposals not linked
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Money dominated discussions at the Hamilton County School Board agenda session Monday night. It comes ahead of the board's plans to vote on a 2.5 percent teacher pay raise. That would mean allocating 3 million…
Uber, Lyft rides spur change in Atlanta airport parking plan
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Atlanta airport officials say the demand for parking at the airport has declined with the rise of Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing services. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is shelving plans to demolish and rebuild its decks at…
The Pros and Cons of Natural Hairstyles at work
"We feel like.. it's something that is not acceptable, not considered professional, which truly doesn't make much sense because it's our natural hair."
Feds order their prisoners moved out of the Silverdale Detention Center
there is an on going investigation of the issues at Silverdale.
Hamilton County gets new equipment to speed up Real ID applications
"it is going to cut down the waiting time of citizens who want the real ID"
Customized Wheelchair stolen from a Boy with Special Needs
"That's really cruel, like cruel, just stealing someone's stuff"
Meerkat pups born at the Chattanooga Zoo
The birth follows several months of drama in the meerkat mob.