Oldest living American has died in NYC at age 114
November 28, 2019 / 4:51 PM / CBS News The oldest living American has died at the age of 114, CBS New York reports. Alelia Murphy was born in North Carolina in 1905 and moved to New York in 1926…
Thousands Flock to Grateful Gobbler
It benefits the Maclellan Shelter for Families.
Trump makes surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan
President Trump showed up in Afghanistan on Thursday for a surprise Thanksgiving visit with troops engaged in America's longest-ever military conflict. Mr. Trump arrived at Bagram Air Field shortly after 8:30 p.m. local time and spent more than two-and-a-half hours on…
Salvation Army Serves Meals to Seniors in Need
Organizers say these people are home bound, and would not have a nice Thanksgiving meal if it wasn't for this program.
Chattanooga Rescue Mission Provides Thanksgiving Meal
This is the 44th year they have held the event.
Sheriff's Office Makes 21 Drug Arrests, Shuts Down Drug House
The Dekalb County Sheriff's Office makes 21 drug arrests this month ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Care Closets helping Hamilton County students
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - While the holiday season is all about giving, Care Closets in Hamilton County Schools have continued to give to kids in need year-round. Josh Singh is the Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Director at Unifi-ED. That…
Union Gospel Mission annual Thanksgiving meal
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Union Gospel Mission helps feed people in need in Chattanooga. This afternoon, they held a community Thanksgiving dinner outside of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. In addition to the food, people donated blankets, shoes and cold…
Tenn. doc pleads guilty, admits to trading opioids for sex
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee doctor who admitted to trading opioids for sex with his patients has pleaded guilty to distributing controlled substances. A Department of Justice news release says 50-year-old Dr. Lawrence J. Valdez pleaded guilty to one…
Video shows mail carrier throwing package
A Dunlap man is sharing his concerns about how a package was recently delivered to his home.
President Trump makes Animal Cruelty a Federal Crime
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - President Trump has now made it a federal crime to commit animal cruelty or torture. "The President says this is a crime and Congress and the House of Representatives says this is a crime,"says Jamie McAloon,…
Garbage Truck & VW beetle collide in Collegedale
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A victim was critically injured when a VW Beetle and a garbage truck collided this afternoon in Collegedale. It happened on Lee Highway near Edgmon Road around 1:50 PM. The driver of the VW had to…
Teachers Look For Solutions To Increase Funding For Education In Hamilton County
"We've lost, what was it 40 or 41 teachers? And it's not even Christmas."
Georgia governor fumes at ‘attacks’ over Senate appointment
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is pushing back against speculation over whom he’ll appoint to replace retiring Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson. The Republican governor took to Twitter on Wednesday to slam the “attacks and games” and said more…
Remains confirmed as UFC fighters’ stepdaughter
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Alabama authorities say human remains discovered in a wooded area have been confirmed as belonging to a missing college student who was the stepdaughter of a UFC fighter. The Auburn Police Department said Wednesday that the…
Report admits Cleveland Officer tested with expired test kit
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The DUI blood test given to a Cleveland Police Detective over the weekend was done by an expired test kit. That is according to a Catoosa County deputies account of the incident. The Cleveland Daily Banner…
Mayor Coppinger pitches joint school board meeting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - After the Hamilton County Commission meeting today, Mayor Jim Coppinger once again emphasized the importance of the upcoming meeting with the school board. Funding schools is by far the biggest budget item for the county each year.…
American jobs are getting worse, a new index shows
Although the U.S. is on a record streak for job-creation, many Americans still feel like they can't get ahead — it's not their imagination. The last three decades have seen the economy churn out more and more jobs that offer…
Our list of holiday lightings and Christmas parades coming up
Christmas Parades/Tree Lightings/Holiday Events Wed, Nov 27 EPB Window unveiling 5PM Friday, Nov 29 Holiday Cheer on the Pier 5-8:30 PM at Ross's Landing- Lighted Boat Parade (7PM) & Fireworks (8:15) Lafayette Christmas Parade 6PM Saturday, Nov 30 Collegedale inaugural…
Judge blocks Trump rule requiring immigrants to prove health insurance
Portland, Oregon — A U.S. judge in Oregon on Tuesday granted a preliminary injunction blocking a Trump administration proclamation that would require immigrants to show proof of health insurance to get a visa. U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon said…
IMPOSTER SCAM: caller claims to be from property assessor's office...but it's fake
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Property Assessor wants residents to be aware of an imposter scam. A few residents have received phone calls from someone claiming to be with their agency, but they're actually not. The imposter…
Child Sexual Assault suspect arrested after fleeing to Georgia
MUPRHY, North Carolina (WDEF) - It has been more than a year since the investigation began, but a western North Carolina man is finally behind bars, charged with sexual assault of a child. Sheriff Derrick Palmer reports it began in…
School bus driver charged, accused of drinking beer on route
AURORA, Ill. (AP) - A 44-year-old bus driver in suburban Chicago has been arrested after authorities say she drank beer while taking more than 30 elementary students to school. Michelle Passley of North Aurora was charged Monday with misdemeanor endangering…
Patrick Core's Winter Forecast
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Each Thanksgiving week, Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core offers his look into the coming winter season. And this year, he has higher hopes for a big snow. Here is the breakdown (see the video for Patrick's full explanation).…