Varnell officially now Hamilton County attorney
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County officially has a new county attorney. (more…)
Chattanooga FC Partners with Medal of Honor Center to Celebrate Independence Day and Honor Veterans
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Chattanooga Football Club is teaming up with the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center this Independence Day weekend to celebrate patriotism on and off the field. The Heritage Center will be the featured nonprofit during Saturday…
Tennessee Cracks Down On BUI
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the Fourth of July weekend just around the corner, boaters are gearing up for fun on the water. But Tennessee officials say safety has to come…
Microsoft to lay off 9,000 workers in latest round of job cuts
Microsoft is laying off just under 4% of its workforce in a new round of job cuts, the company said Wednesday. The cuts will affect 9,000 workers across the company, as it continues to make…
DeKalb County man arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A DeKalb County man is facing assault charges after allegedly assaulting a woman, leading to her being hospitalized. On Monday, June 30,…
Kitten rescued from highway bridge by Red Bank police officer recovering after surgery
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Red Bank police officer made an unexpected discovery last weekend while returning from the jail. Around 4 a.m., he spotted a small animal on the median of the Highway 153 bridge. At first…
More than 260 animals rescued in Dade County hoarding case
UPDATE: We spoke with several rescuers who say that this was among the worst scenes that they have ever seen. "I’ve never seen anything like it,"…
Former DeKalb County schools employee arrested for manufacturing child pornography in Georgia
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A former DeKalb County school system employee has been arrested on various felony charges in Georgia. Michael Lance Brown…
Enjoy BBQ and Brews with the Chattanooga Zoo!
Jake Cash and Will Ternes with the Chattanooga Zoo are back with a shelled friend to promote their latest summer event at Warner Park. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Enjoy great summer BBQ…
Del Monte Foods files for bankruptcy and will search for buyer
Del Monte Foods, whose canned vegetables and fruit have long been a staple on grocery store shelves, announced Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy and will seek a buyer. The nearly 140-year-old company is entering Chapter…
Fireworks & Fur: Helping pets feel safe this Fourth of July
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the Fourth of July approaches, many families are prepping for fireworks, barbecues, and quality time outdoors. But while we enjoy…
City of Chattanooga accepts historic land donation to Protect Missionary Ridge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly joined several city leaders to mark the official donation of land on Missionary Ridge, a move that…
Cherokee County mourning officer killed in line of duty Monday
MURPHY, N.C. (WDEF)-…
FBI announces move to new D.C. headquarters
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has selected a new headquarters building in Washington, D.C., after nearly two decades of failed attempts to find a permanent new space, the Bureau announced on Tuesday. The FBI has…
Nearly 150,000 pounds of bologna recalled due to undeclared "meat or poultry source materials"
Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc. is recalling approximately 143,416 pounds of ready-to-eat bologna due to misbranding, federal health officials said Friday. In the announcement, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's…
Senate passes Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in 51 to 50 vote after marathon session
Washington — The Senate narrowly passed President Trump's massive tax and spending bill Tuesday after a marathon series of amendment votes that stretched more than 24 hours, delivering a major victory for the president and bringing…
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose multimillion-dollar ministry and huge audience dwindled following his prostitution scandals, has died. He was 90. Swaggart death was announced Tuesday on his public Facebook page. A…
Lululemon sues Costco, alleging the retailer copied its designs
Lululemon is suing Costco, accusing the discount retailer of selling "confusingly similar" replicas of its jackets, sweatshirts and pants. In a lawsuit filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California,…
Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal in fatal stabbings of 4 Idaho college students, prosecutors say
Bryan Kohberger has accepted a plea deal that will spare him the death penalty in the slayings of four University of Idaho students in November 2022, according to a letter sent to the victims' families by…
"Golf for Good" raises funds while giving doctors a day of fun
Project Access and Volunteers in Medicine Chattanooga are partnering again for a popular fundraising event this September. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Project Access and Volunteers in Medicine are collaborating together for…
Fluffy new arrival is waddling around at the Tennessee Aquarium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Just in time for the holiday weekend, the Tennessee Aquarium is celebrating an adorable addition to its Penguins’ Rock colony: a tiny…
Inmate shoots and kills detention officer during hospital escape
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) -- A Federal inmate has been taken into custody after shooting a detention officer. Two officers were taking the inmate to the hospital in Murphy North Carolina. The inmate grabbed one of the officers gun's and…
Tire Safety Before Holiday Travel
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - More than 75 percent of American adults plan to take a road trip this summer, and with the Fourth of July weekend approaching, tire safety is top…
Gas Prices Drop Before Holiday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Since the pandemic, we’ve seen our fair share of gas price swings, but now, just in time for the holiday, the cost at the pump is bringing…