Chattanooga’s Blood Assurance is critically low on donations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s Local Blood Assurance is asking for the community’s help, as they are critically low on blood donations. Due to the wintry weather this…
Chattanooga Public Library reminds the community about free parking
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Public Library has recently announced new initiatives to make accessing literature easier by removing several financial barriers, including parking fees. With…
Chattanooga community rallies together against School Voucher Proposal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A day of deliberation regarding Governor Bill Lee’s controversial school voucher bill has continued to draw sharp criticism from education advocates. The voucher program,…
Detective details investigation in day two of Chen murder trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tuesday was day two of the Jason Chen murder trial. (more…)
Parkridge Medical aims to lower risk of Norovirus
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Parkridge Medical Center aims to raise caution and lower the spread of Norovirus in Hamilton County. “We have been seeing an Influx. And, you…
3 Boar's Head plants also had unsanitary conditions, including mold and insects, USDA says
Three Boar's Head deli meat plants were cited for unsanitary conditions, including insects, mold, and "unidentified slime," according to newly released federal records. The new findings suggest that sanitation problems were not limited to the…
Nightly lane closures on I-24 for lighting repairs in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers on I-24 in Hamilton County should prepare for overnight lane closures starting January 14, 2025, as utility crews work on the interstate lighting system. The closures will affect the…
What's Right With Our Schools: Catoosa College and Career Academy New 9-1-1 Computers
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - When the Catoosa County College and Career Academy needed new computers for their 9-1-1 center, they knew right where to look. Students on that same…
Water main break repairs on Shallowford Road delayed a day
UPDATE (1/15/2025): The closure of 24 Shallowford will remain ongoing until tomorrow. This portion of Shallowford Road will remain closed until Thursday, January 15, at 5:00…
Food shoppers could see nutrition facts on the front, as FDA unveils proposed packaging rules
The Food and Drug Administration released on Tuesday its long-awaited proposal to require food manufacturers to put…
Starbucks reverses its open-door policy, requiring people to make a purchase if they want to stay
Starbucks is reversing its open-door policy after almost seven years, now requiring that people make a purchase if they want to hang out at its coffee shops or use its restrooms. The coffee giant said…
Whitfield County man arrested hours after fatally stabbing woman
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — A homicide suspect was apprehended early Tuesday morning, hours after a fatal stabbing on Richardson Road claimed the life of a local woman.…
What would happen to TikTok on my phone if the app is banned?
TikTok faces a possible ban in the U.S. later this month if a law that could require the social media app's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to part ways with the platform takes effect as scheduled on Jan. 19.…
Asian Lantern Festival to close with a visit from some royal guests
Chattanooga Zoo visits the studio to talk about the final nights of the Asian Lantern Festival with promises of some royal guests. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The seasonal favorite Asian Lantern…
An abandoned house catches on fire in East Lake early Tuesday morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An abandoned house catches on fire in East Lake early Tuesday morning. At around 5:15 A.M., firefighters reported to the…
Boil water advisory for LaFayette, GA
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - The City of LaFayette, GA has issued a boil water advisory on January 13 due to high turbidity in the water supply. This has caused…
Defense: Chen killed Pace but did not "premeditate" her murder in opening day of trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After an intense and emotional process taking over two years, a…
TDOT provides update on road conditions after snow storm
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)-The Tennessee Department of Transportation is providing an update on road conditions after the snow. “The sun is out today. Temps have warmed up…
Chattanooga to celebrate Dolly Parton
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a heartwarming tribute to a true Tennessee icon, Signal Centers is launching a special celebration for the one and only Dolly Parton’s birthday. Signal Centers, a…
Kohl's is closing 27 stores. Here's which locations are shutting their doors.
Kohl's, the struggling department store retail chain, is planning to close dozens of "underperforming" store locations around the U.S. by April, the company announced. "While Kohl's continues to believe in the health and strength of…
Taquitos sold at Aldi stores are recalled due to reports of metal pieces and a dental injury
Taquitos sold at Aldi stores nationwide are being recalled because they may contain pieces of metal, Bestway Sandwiches said in a notice posted Saturday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Shipped to Aldi stores across the country,…
Chattanooga man arrested on sexual assault charges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man has been arrested on sexual assault charges after inappropriately touching a woman at a gas station. On June 21, 2024, officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to 3303 Broad Street for…
Food City Pharmacy Grand Opening and Check Presentation
The following is a PRESS RELEASE from Food City. CLEVELAND,…
How contained are the Los Angeles fires? See the latest on efforts to control Palisades, Eaton and more fires
As fires rage in Southern California, firefighters are working to get the blazes — which include the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires — under control. The wildfires, spread by strong Santa Ana winds, are still going and…
