The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. The ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states, although the timing of those laws taking effect…
Hamilton County, TN – At approximately 12:35 pm, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded near the 2300 block of Dockside Drive for the report of a water emergency. Initial reports from the scene indicates a male party was attempting to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A few hundred people from the Tennessee Valley area and North Georgia protested against Roe VS Wade being overturned. Chants of we will fight rang out throughout Coolidge park as they say even bough they expected Roe…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) "It’s been a precedent for a long time and I think it’s kind of crazy how quickly everything happens since Texas," said Elliot. Jill Zemmour says she was surprised…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday’s outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved COVID vaccines for Americans younger than 5 years old to as young as 6 months. Pfizer's vaccine is a three-dose series, with the first two shots…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF)- The Catoosa County Emergency Management Agency has launched a state of the art emergency alert system to notify citizens of severe weather, environmental hazards, and criminal activity. By replacing the counties legacy emergency alert system with…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-In honor of Juneteenth, the Charles H Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center and Unity Group of Chattanooga partnered up to provide special guide tours to show the history of blacks in the United state military. the…
Waldens Ridge Emergency Service was on the scene of a woods fire in the Forrest Park area and there were since around 5 am. in a Facebook post WRES says windy conditions and rough terrain are making it more difficult…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Fire Department had a busy 24 hours, including two house fires. On Saturday at 5:18 PM, crews were called to the 300 block of S Parkdale Avenue for reports of a home on fire. On arrival,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-On June 19, 2022, Chattanooga Police responded to a call of a person shot. The following are the preliminary facts of the investigation: Police working the area overheard a loud argument coming from a parking lot adjacent to Station…
Hamilton County, TN – On June 18, 2022 at approximately 10:30 pm, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 2900 block of Retro Hughes Road for the report of a person shot. Upon arrival, preliminary information from the scene…
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. on Saturday opened COVID-19 vaccines to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The shots will become available next week, expanding the nation’s vaccination campaign to children as young as 6 months. Advisers to the Centers for…
NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin fell below the psychologically important threshold of $20,000 on Saturday for the first time since late 2020, in a fresh sign that the selloff in cryptocurrencies is deepening. The price of the most popular cryptocurrency…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A building caught fire and later collapsed in Philadelphia, killing one firefighter and injuring five other people, two critically, after all became trapped early Saturday, authorities said. The fire was reported just before 2 a.m. Saturday in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- According to Hamilton County Sheriffs Office, on Friday, June 17, at the request of the Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Services personnel responded to the 700 block of North Germantown Road to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- This week, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point. This is the largest rate increase since 1994. "Touting recession, and the closest thing you can think…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- The Whitfield County Emergency Management Agency provided it’s first Place of Worship Safety seminar, to help people in crisis situations. Emergency Management Coordinator, Christina Byrd, says Welcome Hill Baptist Church reached out…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Curator of Collections, Lindsay Stuber, with the Chattanooga Historical Society says the start of the church dates back to the 1890s. "Highland Baptist Church actually started out as Orchard…
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF)-Irene Hammontree, from Dalton, celebrated turning 90 this weekend by visiting the Chattanooga skydiving company. "Whenever you start on the free fall, I want you to throw your hands out and…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF)- Families had a day out interacting with law enforcement and the fire department, at Signal Mountain, this weekend. "We’re happy to do it this year. We haven’t been able to do it the last two years…
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF)-The American Red Cross will be taking care of two families who were displaced today by a fire. At 3pm, a neighbor called 911 reporting a duplex located at 305 Jackson Road. Red Bank Fire Department responded…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga has made national news the past two weekends due to multiple mass shootings Residents of Chattanooga and surrounding areas marched, held up signs, and said enough is enough at today's March for Our Lives. Those in…
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF)- A softball tournament was held, throughout today, to raise 5 thousand dollars for the families impacted by the last weekend's fatal car accident that killed 4 people and put a 5th in the hospital. The community has…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-After mass shootings, in Chattanooga, over back-to-back weekends, and other mass shootings across the country, the impact of mental health has become a focus. “We’re not being proactive. The whole city,…
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF)- The South Pittsburg community has joined together to support the families who lost their children in a fatal car accident this past weekend. Four people died, in a single car crash, early Saturday morning and a fifth…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga resident Kim Rogg said she wonders when enough will be enough. “How many more family members have to go to funerals before common sense kicks in,”…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- River Bend has wrapped up this weekend after a successful and safe music event. Mickey McCamish of Friends of the Festival stressed the importance of safety particular with the shooting occurring throughout the nation and Chattanooga. He…
Tropical Storm Alex, which became the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season Sunday, headed toward Bermuda after killing three people in Cuba and causing flooding in parts of Florida. Alex reached tropical storm force after strengthening off Florida’s…
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans at the low end of the income rung are once again struggling to make ends meet. A confluence of factors — the expiration of federal stimulus checks and surging inflation on staples like gas and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Three people are dead after violence on McCallie Avenue in Chattanooga early Sunday morning. Two were killed by gunfire and one was struck by a vehicle while fleeing the scene. The incident had 14 victims, according to…
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF)- Four young people died in a car crash early this morning including the driver, 20-year-old Johnathan Allen. The other deceased passengers were, 22-year-old Jayven Martin and 20-year-old Sayveon Martin, and a 16 year old juvenile. A…
HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF)- As students leave the classroom for summer vacation, some teachers may follow but won’t be returning next fall. A future teacher shortage is possible but some future and former educators feel…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF)- Catalytic converters continue to be an item stolen off of vehicles in the area. East Ridge Police and Catoosa County Law Enforcement have warned the public about an increase…
Chattanooga, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two teenagers sustained life threatening gunshot injuries Saturday night at a downtown shooting where a total of six teenagers were shot. "I mean now…
UPDATE (WDEF)- New information is coming out about the victims of the shooting that occurred late Saturday Night…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 29, 2022) –Blood Assurance needs the public’s help after a Saturday evening shooting left several people injured in Chattanooga. The nonprofit organization is asking blood…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Russell 'Crazy Legs' Patterson is one of the players being recognized by the Chattanooga Lookouts for his time in the Negro League. In my opinion I’m not through yet. I love this.…
MARION COUNTY – An investigation by Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents, Marion County deputies, and THP troopers has resulted in the arrest of an Illinois man, charged with shooting his father inside a rest area off the interstate. At…
On May 20, 2022 at approximately 12:45 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to the 3600 block of 13th Avenue on a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, Officers located a male party suffering from apparent gunshot wounds and secured the…