CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- A baby born in Chattanooga with an underdeveloped brain died after beating the odds for one week. Rylei Lovett would have turned one today. Her family gathered for dinner and a vigil in her honor. "There is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- It's hard to believe that Christmas is just four days away. But for some luck kids in District 8, today was Christmas for them. City Councilmen Anthony Byrd and Malarie Marsh hosted the second annual Christmas In…
Record rainfall and darkness has hit Seattle as a major storm begins to lift across western Washington on the first day of winter, though the region is still at risk for flooding, mudslides and avalanches. Friday became the wettest day…
After nearly a century, tiny green army men are officially opening their ranks to women. Toymaker Jeff Imel has raised more than $55,000 to fund a new line of green army women. "I was worried about criticism from all sides,…
Wild horses are up for adoption for as little as $25 in Northern California. The U.S. Forest Service is facilitating the purchasing of the animals, believed to be descendants of domesticated horses. "It'll be a Christmas present basically," said Megan…
Washington — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has set up a new information-sharing initiative with the government agency responsible for taking care of unaccompanied migrant minors, sparking fears it will use biometric data to detain and deport immigrant adults who…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Getting behind the wheel after drinking can have serious and sometimes deadly consequences. But it's a decision that can be completely avoided. "You're putting your life in danger as well as everyone else's when you choose…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a stabbing that happened outside of Hamilton Place Mall Friday afternoon. Police say it happened outside between Belk and Massage Envy. C-P-D says a fight broke out in the parking lot and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday night. Police say the a victim showed up to the hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim tells police he was shot in the 900 block of…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We have news on two Chattanooga area restaurants. First, Chipotle Mexican Grill has officially opened their first location in our market. The new Chipotle is in the same building on Gunbarrel Road that housed Famous Dave's barbecue…
His Gentry Chevrolet, Buick, GMC was one of the oldest family dealerships in the south.
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Sheriff's deputy Daniel Wilkey made his first appearance in criminal court Friday morning, but it was brief. Wilkey is on paid leave from the Sheriff's Office, while he faces 44 criminal charges. They…
Neighbors are rallying around a Rossville family who lost everything in a fire.
The Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation gifted Jason with a brand new home, for free.
Anyone looking for compensation from the massive Equifax data breach that affected nearly 150 million people has about 30 days left to prove you're among those impacted and deserve either a cash payment of up to $125 or free credit…
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - The LaFayette Area Empty Stocking Fund had their food distribution day today at the Walker County Civic Center. Volunteers arrived before 8 am to prepare the food bags for delivery. Teams of dozens of volunteers from…
The democrat is focusing more on Super Tuesday states, which includes Tennessee.
"We're going to be giving out these bags, and they're just filled with all kinds of foods that you'd use over the holidays."
Saturday is expected to be the biggest shopping day of the year, even beating out Black Friday numbers. The Saturday before Christmas, known as "Super Saturday" or "Panic Saturday," is the last chance for many shoppers to snag the perfect…
UPDATE: TDOT reports the rock slide has been cleared. _________ SPRING CITY, Tennessee (WDEF) - TDOT has more trouble with a highway running up the mountain from Spring City. This time, a rock slide has closed the southbound lane of…
Atlanta — After purging more than 300,000 voters from the rolls, Georgia election officials restored roughly 22,000 of them Thursday, citing an error in the way their voting history had been screened. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's office said the…
Chicago – A baby mysteriously kidnapped in 1964 may have finally been found — more than half a century later. Chester and Dora Fronczak's son, Paul, was taken from a Chicago hospital when he was just days old. Shortly after…
Washington — The federal government is reporting a 2.7% increase in the nation's homeless population driven by a spike in California, according to an annual count that took place in January 2019. The Department of Housing and Urban Development is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Birds of a feather are flocking together in Highland Park. The Chattanooga neighborhood has been bonding over a peacock. Residents have had sightings of the beautiful bird they call Pete and started posting pictures of the…