Organizers detail the new Big 9 Roots festival coming in October
The Big 9 Roots festival will have two stages with local jazz, blues and grassroot bands preforming.
Plans show possibility of Top Golf coming to East Ridge
Top Golf could be coming to East Ridge.
Little community pantries help those in need in Chattanooga
A Chattanooga organization is giving back to those in need by setting up little food pantries in neighborhoods.
Former Hixson High teacher charged with aggravated statutory rape
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A former Hixson High teacher has been charged with aggravated statutory rape. Bethany White was arrested this morning. She wan an Exercise Science Teacher at Hixson where she has taught since 2009. White has been suspended without…
President tweets Bill Hagerty will run for U.S. Senate in Tennessee
"Has my Complete & Total Endorsement!"
'Endangered' children from Tennessee located in Minnesota
WALKER, Minn. (AP) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says three young children who were the subject of an Endangered Child Alert have been found in northern Minnesota. The bureau said Friday the children were found in Cass County with…
House passes amendment to require approval for military strike on Iran
Iran breaks nuclear deal The House overwhelmingly passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) barring President Trump from going to war with Iran without congressional approval Friday. The amendment, sponsored by Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna and Republican…
Flesh-eating bacteria kills man after beach trip, family says
A woman from Niceville, Florida, is warning others that flesh-eating bacteria is not an urban legend – it is a real threat that took her father's life. Cheryl Bennett Wiygul wrote a lengthy Facebook post on July 10 explaining the…
District Attorney launches excessive force investigation into Hamilton County traffic stop
Sister claims her brother was beaten and subjected to a cavity search on the side of the highway.
Starbucks to stop selling newspapers in 8,600 U.S. stores
Want to skim through the paper while drinking your Starbucks coffee? You'll have to bring your own -- or read one on a phone app. The sight of tables strewn with yesterday's news at the Seattle coffee chain is a…
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta announces resignation
Embattled Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta has announced he is resigning. Acosta made the announcement himself, accompanying the president out of the White House residence before the president's departure for a trip to Milwaukee. "As I look forward, I do not…
Google Assistant's human workers listen to customer recordings
Google contractors regularly listen to and review some recordings of what customers say to artificial-intelligence system Google Assistant, via their phone or through smart speakers such as the Google Home. The issue raises privacy concerns about digital assistants, which are…
Inside Earth's largest collection of moon rocks
Fifty years ago next week, Apollo 11 blasted off for the moon. Over the course of the Apollo program, a dozen astronauts made the 240,000-mile journey to the moon's surface, scooping up hundreds of pounds of rocks and soil. "CBS…
Volunteers Needed At The Salvation Army
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Back to school season is right around the corner and many kids need help getting ready to get into the classroom. The salvation army provides backpacks and supplies to kids in need. But they need your help too!…
Hamilton County School Board gets a look at another FY20 budget proposal
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County School Board Members are in budget overtime. They have to come up with another budget proposal after county commissioners voted down the originally pitched $443 million budget. That one included more money. Now,…
Commissioner asks for Collegedale police ticket quota investigation
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A city commissioner is now asking District Attorney General Neal Pinkston to investigate the ticket quota issue in Collegedale. A former officer has filed suit against the city and the Collegedale Police Department saying he was…
Bradley Co. EMT Jeff Jones wins our First Responder of the Month
"I've been able to witness a lot of - miracles."
2 year old accidentally run over in Cleveland
Police believe it was a tragic accident.
Chattanooga's Amazon Fulfillment Center getting ready for Prime Day
"It's our Christmas in July."
Lee mum on details of conversation with accused lawmaker
Rep. Byrd denied that the Governor asked him not to run again, then withdrew the statement .
Suit charges Keurig's coffee pods aren't recyclable as advertised
A federal judge rules that a class action against Keurig Green Mountain over the recyclability of its single-serve coffee pods, or "K-cups," can proceed. The suit accuses Keurig of misleading consumers about the products, which are made of recyclable plastic…
Community reacts to the passing of Chef Neville Forsythe
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Flowers and balloons sat outside the doors of Mrs. B's Reggae Cafe on Broad Street Wednesday after its owner and chef Neville Forsythe died in a crash Monday in Bartow County. "I just found it hard…
Seven indicted in Silverdale Detention overdose investigation
6 inmates and one jailer face contraband charges
AT&T "free" robocall blocking service comes with a $4 catch
FTC announces major crackdown on robocalls AT&T will provide a free robocall-blocking service to mobile customers. Well, sort of free. The free portion of the service will alert customers that a call is a suspected spam call, and from there…