Elementary school administrator injured
The Calvin Donaldson administrator was trying to restrain a student and fell.
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office investigating shooting involving Chattanooga Police Officer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer involved shooting on 15th Avenue. Officials say someone reported that a suspect was walking in the street, shooting at houses. The Chattanooga Police Department's press release says…
Dave & Busters coming to Hamilton Place Mall, construction begins next year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With Sears moving out, the mall confirms that they will begin working on a Dave & Busters in their place. They expect this process to begin early next year. Mall officials say they excited to continue…
U.S. Navy F/A 18 fighter jet crashes into Philippine Sea
Sailor signals FA-18 Hornet fighter jet to take off during routine training aboard U.S. aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt in South China Sea in April 2018 Ted Aljibe / AFP/Getty Images A U.S. Navy F/A-18 fighter jet crashed into the Philippine…
Abrams keeps fighting in GA governors race
ATLANTA (AP) - Another lawsuit has been filed in Georgia's unsettled race for governor. Democrat Stacey Abrams' campaign went to federal court Sunday asking a judge to delay vote certifications by one day until Wednesday. It also asks a judge…
Overnight violence kills two in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Police in Tennessee say two people have been fatally shot and four others were wounded at a home after an apparent argument while gambling. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office says on its Twitter page that no…
Veterans, military families honored at Chattanooga National Cemetery on Veterans Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today people across the nation are taking a moment to honor veterans and the sacrifice they made for our country. Here in Chattanooga, Saturday dozens gathered to do just that at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. They…
A slice of Japan: Tokyo's pizza makers
If you're searching for the best Neapolitan pizza in the world, you'd probably head to Naples, Italy. After all, it is the birthplace of the namesake pie known for its San Marzano tomatoes and mozzarella di bufala. But now some…
Trump marks 100 years since end of World War I with tribute to fallen soldiers
PARIS — President Trump paid tribute Sunday to U.S. and allied soldiers killed in World War I as he and dozens of other world leaders commemorated the 100th anniversary of the end of "a horrible, horrible war" that marked America's emergence…
Trump faces criticism over canceled cemetery vist in France
President Trump is receiving some criticism on social media for not finding a way to visit a cemetery in France for Americans killed in World War I. Mr. Trump was to visit the the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery at Belleau Wood…
Current Ebola outbreak is the worst in Congo's history
KINSHASA, Congo — Congo's current Ebola outbreak is the worst in the country's recorded history with 319 confirmed and probable cases, the health ministry said. The deadly virus has killed about 198 people since the outbreak was declared Aug. 1…
Junior League of Chattanooga held Touch-A-Truck event to raise money for Hamilton County Teachers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Junior League of Chattanooga held Touch-A-Truck event to raise money for Hamilton County Teachers. The Junior League of Chattanooga's held their inaugural Touch-A-Truck fundraising event today at Warner Park. .@JLChatt Touch-A-Truck was so fun! All the video…
3 arrested after late night pursuit, Sheriff's Office says
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says 3 people have been arrested after a late night pursuit on Signal Mountain Road. According to the Sheriff's Office, a deputy saw a maroon Mustang driving erratically and attempted…
TBI cancel Amber Alert after missing teen, suspect found south of Atlanta
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation canceled the Amber Alert after missing teen and suspect found south of Atlanta. Haley Brandenburg went missing November 6th from Roane County. An Amber Alert was issued due to Brandenburg's medical…
Car crashes into pole on Sawyer Road in Hamilton County leads to road closure
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sawyer Road is temporarily closed thru to Roberts Mill Road after a single vehicle accident. This crash involved a car and a pole. It is not clear at this time when the stretch of roadway…
Tennessee says court should reject death row inmate's plea
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Attorneys for the state of Tennessee say the courts should reject a plea by condemned inmate David Earl Miller to halt his execution.
Kemp pushes Abrams to concede in Georgia gubernatorial race
ATLANTA (AP) - Republican Brian Kemp is pushing for Democrat Stacey Abrams to concede Georgia's governor's race as civil rights groups urge her to keep fighting.
Muslim woman claims religious discrimination at Walmart job
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Muslim woman is suing Walmart, claiming managers at a Knoxville store discriminated against her and then retaliated when she complained.
Tight race in Georgia shines light on voting restrictions
ATLANTA (AP) - As Georgia secretary of state, Brian Kemp oversaw policies that critics say were intended to restrict voting by minorities and infrequent voters, including young people.
Gov-elect Lee clarifies changes to State of the State speech
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - After running as a political outsider during his successful gubernatorial campaign, Republican Bill Lee says he'll continue to stay out of the "bubble of Nashville" by delivering his State of the State address throughout various locations in Tennessee.
CFD responds to fire at warehouse off Amnicola Hwy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a warehouse building off Amnicola Hwy Saturday. It was called in just before 2:45 PM. Smoke could be seen from miles away. The fire was first called in with the…
Trump and Macron seek to ease tensions before WWI anniversary
President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron worked Saturday to ease tensions after a dustup over their comments about European security that threatened to divert attention away from a weekend celebration marking 100 years since the end of World War…
London's dazzling Armistice Day tribute features American woman's poetry
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are taking part in memorial events in France this weekend to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Meanwhile, across the channel in London, a very public tribute…
The Salvation Army Opens Cold Weather Shelter
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – As weekend temperatures are predicted to drop below freezing, The Salvation Army will be opening a cold weather shelter at 800 McCallie Avenue beginning 6:00pm on Saturday. The Salvation Army is asking for the community's assistance…