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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- With the stock market down over the past few months, more than 80 percent of Americans think a recession is coming. A recession is two straight quarters of gross domestic product loss. The value of goods and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Todd Crandall is a recovering addict who saw addiction run through his family. "I’m a survivor of my mom’s suicide from drugs and alcohol. My uncle's suicide from drugs and…
Hamilton County, TN - On Saturday May 21, 2022 at 8:00 pm, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Possum Creek Boat Ramp in the 1900 block of Lee Pike in reference to a submerged vehicle. Upon arrival it…
Lookout Mountain (WDEF)- Rock City celebrates turning 90 Saturday, this founders day celebration allows for a look back on history and a look ahead to the next 90 years. On May 21st, 1932…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)-The flea market on highway 64 in Cleveland is a complete loss after a fire this afternoon and 10 firefighters needed to be treated for heat exhaustion due to the extreme heat Bradley County EMA spokesperson Adam Lewis…
On May 21, 2022 at approximately 3:03 a.m., Chattanooga Police Traffic Division responded to a traffic fatality in 100 block of Highway 27 South. The following was determined through interview, observation, and investigation: Vehicle #1 (Chevy) was traveling South in…
Hamilton County, TN - On Friday night, May 20, 2022, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office deputies were hired by the Hamilton County Department of Education (HCDE) to provide security for the Howard High School graduation at Finley Stadium. At approximately 8:15…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Randy Pickett has been expecting a market pullback. “Actually, I’ve been planning on this. I knew it was going to happen. Because, when I watched it in 08, it taught me that…
DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Dayton Coffee Shop played host to one of Governor Bill Lee’s visits. Lee spoke on several topics including the importance of rural Tennessee. “My first executive order…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white 18-year-old who fatally shot 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket researched the local demographics and arrived a day in advance to conduct reconnaissance with the intent of killing as many Black people as possible,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-May is Foster Care Awareness month and Youth Villages uses this month to not only bring awareness to the kids in need but recognize the work…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-On May 12, 2022 at approximately 9:35 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to the 700 block of East 48th Street on a report of a person shot. The following are the preliminary facts of the investigation: Upon arrival, Officers located…
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF)-On the 1000 block of Hurst St. East Ridge TN. 37412, East Ridge Fire, East Ridge Police, and Hamilton County EMS we’re dispatched to a reported residential fire. Upon arrival heavy fire and smoke was found coming…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A white 18-year-old wearing military gear and livestreaming with a helmet camera opened fire with a rifle at a supermarket in Buffalo, killing 10 people and wounding three others Saturday in what authorities described as “racially…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Lookouts lost the lead in the ninth Thursday night. to the Mississippi Braves. Friday night, the Lookouts didn't even get the chance to give up the lead as they never lead and trailed from the 4th…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-According to a survey, conducted by GasBuddy, prices have risen by 17 cents per gallon in the past week. This is $1.35 a gallon higher than this time last year. "Global demand…
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Pale and drawn, the last civilians sheltering in bunkers beneath a sprawling steel mill in the decimated Ukrainian port city of Mariupol arrived late Sunday night in Zaporizhzhia, the first major Ukrainian city beyond the frontlines.…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)-As Ukrainian Refugees continue to flee the war communities like those in Cleveland are aiding those in need. The Providence Haven Mission says there are more than 50 refugees in the Cleveland area and there are more in…
UZHHOROD, Ukraine (AP) — Jill Biden made an unannounced visit to western Ukraine on Sunday, holding a surprise Mother’s Day meeting with first lady Olena Zelenska to show U.S. support for the embattled nation as Russia presses its punishing war…
This doesn’t happen. Horses at odds of nearly 81-1 don’t win the Kentucky Derby. Jockeys who have never won any big stakes race of any kind don’t win the Kentucky Derby. Owners with fewer than 10 career wins don’t win…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Fed has raised interest rates again this year. This time by half a percentage point. This follows The Fed's decision to raise its rates. In March they increased rates by…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-National Tourism week kicks off today and the Chattanooga Business Company is working alongside Chattanooga welcome centers to celebrate the week. The President of the Chattanooga Tourism Company Barry White says after the pandemic things are almost back…
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – The U.S. Marshals Service is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to the capture of an escaped inmate from Lauderdale County Jail, and the location of a missing and endangered correctional officer from Lauderdale County, Alabama…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ray Charles and The Judds joined the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday in a ceremony filled with tears, music and laughter, just a day after Naomi Judd died unexpectedly. The loss of Naomi Judd…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-After weeks of preparation and a whole week of excitement leading up to it, the Tennessee Aquarium had its 30-year-old birthday party. The festival at the riverfront had plenty of food trucks, tents, and activities. It often talked…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Two female parties did get into an altercation inside Hamilton Place Mall according to the Chattanooga Police Department. C.P.D. says one person allegedly produced a firearm but no shots were fired. She left the scene prior to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates spring, love, and new life. Hundreds of People in the Chattanooga area joined in on the celebration. There’s plenty of dancing, food, and color and…