3 arrests in Polk County over suspected drug deal
"there is no friendship in drugs. Anything can go bad in a heartbeat.”
Woman injured escaping house fire this morning
UPDATE: The Chattanooga Fire Department says the cause of the fire was a candle. _____ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) Two women barely escaped a house fire Thursday morning in Brainerd. Firefighters got the call around 9 AM to a home at 4615…
One of the first African-American Lee University students speaks at "Desegregation at Lee College" event
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Wednesday night, Bishop Quan Miller spoke at Lee University during the "Desegregation at Lee College" event. In the early 1970's Miller attended Lee University after the school began admitting African-Americans in 1966. "We arrive at…
Catoosa County Public Works focuses on secondary roads
Catoosa County public works officials have been treating the roads but urging drivers to stay home unless they absolutely have to go out.
The Latest: Alabama student behind racist video says she was wrong
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on videos posted by a University of Alabama student containing racial slurs (all times local): 5:50 p.m. A former University of Alabama student is apologizing for posting videos using a racial slur. Harley Barber…
How unusual is this January cold?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Residents of the Tennessee valley are still coping with colder-than-usual temperatures. The latest blast from the arctic didn't produce that much snow, but most schools and government agencies were closed again today. It's been a cold January,…
Dow Jones hits another high: How it will impact Chattanoogans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The stock market keeps recording historic numbers. In just seven days, the Dow Jones rocketed from one all-time high to another. As the opening bell rang yesterday, the Dow read 26,000 points. Since the election of…
Dalton Police want man suspected of shoplifting cookware set
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police are asking for the public's help to identify an unusual shoplifting suspect. They say he got away with a full set of cookware from a department store. Investigators say it happened last Friday afternoon…
More Tennessee DA's file lawsuit against opiod producers & clinics
MANCHESTER, Tennessee (WDEF) - Fire more District Attorney Generals have filed lawsuits involving the opiod crisis in Tennessee. They represent counties in the middle part of the state. Their targets are both the companies that make the drugs and the…
Blood Assurance reports critical blood shortage
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Blood Assurance says they have a critical shortage now of blood. They need O negative, O positive, and A negative blood. The organization blames the weather and the flu for keeping donors at home. “We have been…
Jasper man killed at home in Stevenson Tuesday
STEVENSON, Ala. (WDEF) - The Jackson County Sheriff's Department has made an arrest in a murder from the early morning hours of Tuesday. Deputies responded to a "shots fired" call at a home in Stevenson on Sharon Drive around 1:30…
Wintry weather is back again
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -Snow, and bitterly cold temperatures. Winter weather is back, and hit parts of our viewing area pretty hard. The conditions didn't keep some people from getting out. Vehicles could still be seen moving across i-75, as the…
Chattanooga cold weather shelters set record for number of people
Cold weather shelters are at capacity in Chattanooga on a bitterly cold night.
Drivers navigate snowy conditions
Hamilton County Emergency Services opened up its emergency operations center Tuesday morning to prepare for the storm.
Collegedale crews share the secret to clear roads
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Collegedale is known for keeping its roads clear, no matter the weather. Crews coated the roads with brine -- a mixture of salt and water-- Monday and early Tuesday, trying to get ahead of the snow…
Golden Apple: Rick Rogers
A teacher at Central High School makes sure his kids succeed, earning him a Golden Apple Award.
Flu cases still rising at Erlanger
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Erlanger Health System reports that the number of flu cases continues to climb in our area. The number of cases grew by 44% last week. But this is the statistic that shows how bad the season has…
Erlanger nearing deal to move into North Carolina
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Erlanger Health Systems has a tentative deal to buy the Murphy Medical Center in North Carolina. The next step requires approval from the boards of both hospitals. That could come next week. The Murphy Medical board votes…
Athens Police: man took child from home
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - Before dawn, police were called to Westwood Heights Apartments in Athens. The call was a man causing property damage. Neighbors told officers that Dillon Clayton has smashed a window in an apartment with a rock. They…
TDOT preparing for both snow & ice
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) As snow begins to arrive in the Tennessee Valley, TDOT continues to work on highways in the region. So far the snow line is at the Cumberland Plateau. Jennifer Flynn with TDOT spoke to us this morning about…
Southern snow storm latest
NASHVILLE (WDEF) Snow is falling this morning in the Nashville area, stretching to Murfreesboro. West Tennessee has snow and travel advisories. East Tennessee is still clear. ___ ATLANTA (AP) - The Latest on wintry weather in the Deep…
The Unity Group holds 48th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Monday, a large crowd marched together down M.L. King Boulevard during the 48th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration presented by The Unity Group. Marchers included a group of ladies. Edna Varner said…
Crews brine roads in anticipation of snow
Crews spent the day putting brine on the roads in preparation for a snowstorm.
Hundreds of Chattanoogans volunteer in honor of Dr. King
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Monday marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination. To honor his legacy, Chattanooga's Office of Multicultural Affairs organized a Day of Service, where hundreds of volunteers use their off day to serve the community. Those volunteers spread…