Everyone East Lake Festival held to celebrate the community Saturday
EAST LAKE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Everyone East Lake festival was held Saturday.
Chase ends in crash after attempted East Ridge traffic spot
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A woman is behind bars and charged with a number of charges including Aggravated Assault after leading officers on a chase Friday, eventually crashing on I-24. Around 9:20 pm, a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputy says…
Family loses home on Flat Top Mountain
FLAT TOP MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - A family from Flat Top Mountain lost their home this afternoon to fire after attempting to put the fire out themselves. Around 3:45 pm, officials say the homeowner called 9-1-1 saying their home was…
Fire damages home on Queens Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department was called to a house fire on Queens Drive around noon Saturday.
Google loses "right to be forgotten" legal case
(CBS News) -- A U.K. court has ruled in favor an unnamed businessman who wanted Google to remove search results of his past conviction history in a landmark "right to be forgotten" case.
Tennessee prosecutors end clash over opioids lawsuits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A clash has ended between the Tennessee attorney general and local prosecutors over lawsuits against drug companies for costs of the opioid epidemic.
Fast-food workers challenge federal minimum wage ruling
(AP) Alabama is one of five states without a state minimum wage law. Birmingham's workers protested to raise wages in 2015.
Local Olive Garden foots bill for team after school shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - The track team from a Kentucky high school where a deadly shooting happened received a warm welcome at a Tennessee restaurant.
European leaders, Canada back Syria airstrikes but warn against escalation
(CBS News) -- Many European leaders and the prime minister of Canada voiced support and understanding Saturday for the U.S.-led air strikes against Syria, but warned against allowing the seven-year conflict to escalate.
2 Memphis officers charged with helping transport heroin
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Two police officers in Tennessee have been charged with helping transport what they thought was a large amount of heroin.
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - April 14, 2018
This weekend is your last chance to check out Fairytale Nights at Rock City this year.
Sheriff to Host School Safety & Security Analysis Meeting
Hamilton County, TN (WDEF) - On Monday, April 16th, Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond will host a School Safety and Security Analysis Meeting for local elected officials and community stakeholders to discuss general school safety. The meeting will take place…
Smartt convicted of sexual battery of elderly jogger
This is the second trial of the suspect accused of sexually assaulting a 69 year old man while jogging in North Chattanooga.
Grundy School Board picks 11 Valedictorians
Decision meant to end controversy over whether an early graduating junior should win the academic award over a senior.
Athens fire victim dies from her burns
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) – 87 year old Mamie L. Folberg has died from the burns she suffered in a house fire in Athens. She and her son were rescued from the burning house on Wednesday evening. Athens firefighters say they…
Red Bank joins Baylor in mourning passing of Tim Daniels
“He helped shape me into a better player, leader, and man.”
Man Arrested for Rape
Junior Pascual Pedro faces four counts of 2nd degree rape.
Lambert, Visitors Bureau reacts to Boyd Indictment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Commission candidate, Brent Lambert and the Convention and Visitors Bureau are responding to the Boyd Indictment. Brent Lambert says that Tim Boyd threatened him by saying he wanted him to drop out of the…
Person stabbed by coworker during dispute at Brainerd Road barbershop
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One person is expected to be okay after being stabbed by a coworker during dispute at Brainerd Road barbershop. Police say it happened at the Cutting Edge Barber Shop on Brainerd Road. Police say there was a…
Chattanooga honors crime victims
Chattanooga celebrates National Crime Victims week with ceremony at Coolidge Park.
NRA endorses Georgia politician who led fight against Delta
Casey Cagle, who is running for Governor, blocked a tax break for Delta after the airline cut ties to the NRA.
Hamilton County School Board discusses teacher pay during budget talks
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School Board got a budget presentation from Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson Thursday afternoon. In it there was a proposed $5.5 million appropriated for a salary increase for employees plus a potentially one-time…
Tent City Cleanup
Crews from Chattanooga Public Works moved in to clean up trash and remove tents on east 11th street where 130 homeless people were living.
Red Bank Officer gives homeless man shoes on a cold day
"there's just so much going on in the nation...in our country now... a lot of negative stuff surrounding the police department. But to see that officer's actions that day, meant a lot."