Chattanooga Underground
Explore the history of Chattanooga as Jamal Williams and Kay Blevins go beneath the streets of downtown to find Underground Chattanooga.
Laura Liswood on the future of progressive moments like #MeToo
DAVOS, Switzerland -- The rising #metoo movement is a response to years of wrongdoing, but also has plenty of potential positive outcomes, according to Laura Liswood, secretary general of the Council of Women World Leaders Liswood co-founded the White House Project in…
Catoosa County manager resigns
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Catoosa County manager Jim Walker did not survive Tuesday night's County Commission meeting. After a closed door session with commissioners, the County Attorney announced that Walker tendered his resignation effective immediately. The Catoosa News reports that…
Jeff Bezos building 10,000-year clock in Texas mountain range
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Report: KKK chapters drop steeply despite 'hate group' surge
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An organization that tracks far-right extremists says the number of Ku Klux Klan chapters in the U.S. is plummeting as a new generation of khaki-clad racists rejects hoods and robes for a "hipper" brand of hate.…
Reports of injuries in ferry explosion in Mexico
An image shared on Twitter of the damaged ferry. Twitter/@PedroKanche Eighteen people were injured, local officials said, after reports of a ferry explosion Wednesday in Mexico. Three Canadians and 15 Mexicans were hurt, according to the officials. Local media reported…
Dozens of girls missing after extremists attack Nigerian village
The number of schoolchildren missing from a Nigeria village is disputed by parents. Yobe State Government via BBC News MAIDUGURI, Nigeria -- Authorities in northern Nigeria say as many as 50 girls remain missing several days after an attack on a…
U.S. women win first-ever cross-country Olympic gold medal
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea -- As she headed up the steepest, most grueling hill of her life in third place, Jessica Diggins thought to herself just winning an Olympic medal was no longer good enough. She wanted more. She wanted gold.…
East Tennessee's 278th ACR Guard unit will deploy to Poland
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) An East Tennessee National Guard Unit with members in our area will deploy units to Europe this summer. The 278th Armored Calvary Regiment is based in Knoxville. Major General Max Haston announced on Wednesday that they will…
Gun control advocates take aim at the Georgia Capitol
ATLANTA (AP) - Hundreds of anti-gun protesters have descended on the Georgia Capitol, fighting through drizzling rain to lobby the legislature for stricter gun laws. Led by the advocacy group, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, the gathering…
Police arrest suspect in East Chattanooga double shooting
CHATANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have made an arrest in the double shooting from Tuesday Evening. It happened in the 1400 block of Carousel Road around 5:30. 24 year old Jamichael Eddins was killed and 28 year old Randall Davenport…
Meth distribution bust in Bradley County
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County's Drug Enforcement Unit confiscated drugs and cash from a raid at a home. Detectives seized 8.5 ounces of meth worth about $23,000. The Sheriff's Office says they also took $1,100 in cash. The investigation…
Network fires producer after actress' rape allegation
Karla Souza arrives at the EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 in Santa Monica, Calif. Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP MEXICO CITY -- Mexico's largest television network said Wednesday it has severed ties with independent producer…
County commission approves spending $195 million
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Commission has approved spending $195-million for school projects, the county jail and to pay off bond.
Complaints question Harwell's PAC help, $3.1m self-loan
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two campaign finance complaints question House Speaker Beth Harwell's help from a political committee and a $3.1 million self-loan to her Republican gubernatorial campaign.
Two city contractors injured in manhole fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department were called to the 3800 block of Amnicola Highway for a confined space explosion.
Cemetery worker pinned in grave by 800-pound vault cover
EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- A cemetery worker was temporarily trapped in a grave he was digging, a New Jersey cemetery said. Peter Ferencze, 59, of Flemington, was digging a grave Tuesday afternoon when an 800-pound vault cover fell on top…
Weekend lane closures on I-24 East for TDOT road work
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation says concrete repairs on Interstate 24 will require lane closures this weekend.
Braswell Steps Down From Central To Take Over Ridgeland
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga (WDEF) -- After leading the Central Purple Pounders for the past 2 season Coach Cortney Braswell has stepped down from the position to accept the same position at Ridgeland High School.
2 found dead in Georgia home filled with carbon monoxide
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say two people died inside a Georgia home where the air was filled with carbon monoxide.
UPDATE: Police arrest suspect in deadly shooting in East Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police have released more information on Tuesday evening's shooting in East Chattanooga. Police say 24-year-old Jamichael Eddins and 28-year-old Randall Davenport both suffered gunshot wounds. Chattanooga Police say Eddins died from his injuries before police…
Three people accused of trying to smuggle drugs into jail
Three people are accused of trying to smuggle drugs into the Hamilton County Jail.
Economy Inn residents will be able to get belongings on Thursday
After being padlocked for a week, the Economy Inn will be opening on Thursday for residents to get their belongings.
Three new K-9 officers hit Tennessee Valley streets
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) - Just in time for National Pet Day, three Tennessee Valley law enforcement agencies welcome some new --furry-- members to the pack today. News 12's Angela Moryan met the four-legged officers and found out how a generous…