Meet December "Do the Right Thing" Winner: Sandra Webb
A Marion County veteran used to serve her country, now she's giving back to her community.
Doctor testifies in child death trial
The man accused of killing a three-year-old says she died after she fell down stairs at a Chattanooga motel in 2014.
Pearl Harbor survivor honored in Cleveland
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - This is the 76th annual observance of the Attack on Pearl Harbor that pulled the U.S. into World War II. There are few veterans still around after all those years, but one of them lives…
Songbirds Guitar Museum nominated in USA Today
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new Chattanooga museum is making national headlines. The Songbirds Guitar Museum has been nominated to be USA Today's best new attraction. But you have to vote to make it happen! Right now the museum is…
Cleveland burglary solved following foot pursuit
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Detectives have arrested Carl Dewayne Howard, age 54, of Charleston, TN for his involvement in a recent home burglary. The burglary occurred in mid-November at a residence in the area of Chilcutt Rd., which resulted in…
Recalled BMW catches fire in Chattanooga family's garage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A recall that is impacting millions of BMW drives is hitting close to home for a family in Chattanooga. The owner, Kevin Muhammad, has an urgent warning after his car went up in flames. Muhammad is just grateful that…
DPD Investigating Shoplifting Of Two Vacuums
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - The Dalton Police Department is looking for a man who shoplifted a pair of vacuum cleaners from Walmart and investigators are asking for help from the public with identifying a woman who was with him.…
Women killed by pack of dogs on Sand Mountain
SECTION, ALABAMA (WDEF) - A 24 year old woman was killed in a dog attack Thursday morning on Sand Mountain. It happened at a home on County Road 121 in Section, Alabama. Jackson County officials say Emily Mae Colvin died…
$50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Spring City
SPRING CITY, Tennessee (WDEF) The Tennessee Lottery reports that we have a $50,000 Powerball winner in the Tennessee Valley. A player from Spring City in Rhea County won $50,000 in the Wednesday night drawing. The winner has not come forward…
Bredesen in, Berke out of Tennessee Senate race
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Former Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen is jumping back into politics. He announced on Thursday that he will run for the U.S. Senate. Bredesen has been exploring a run since Bob Corker announced he would not seek re-election.…
Sheriff: Bystander shoots man attacking deputy in Georgia
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Authorities in Georgia say a bystander shot a man who was attacking a deputy who had just given him a ride to a gas station. News outlets report Dawson County Sheriff Jeff Johnson said 52-year-old Sgt.…
Erlanger Miracle Baby Celebrates First Birthday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A very rare condition sent one mother searching for answers exactly a year ago. During Megan Elrod's pregnancy, doctors explained her daughter would need a life saving procedure. Local miracle baby, Rylee Ogles celebrated her first birthday…
Funding to assist Hamilton Co. mental health initiative for inmates
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sheriff Jim Hammond has been asking for help in getting mentally ill inmates out of the county jail and into programs that can help them. Commissioners this morning approved a plan that begins that process. The…
Trial underway for man accused of killing toddler
The trial for the man charged in the death of a three-year-old girl in Chattanooga is underway.
World reacts to Donald Trump's Jerusalem declaration
____ The Latest: France leader slams Trump's 'regrettable' move WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on President Donald Trump's decision on recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital (all times local): 2:15 p.m. France's leader says President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as…
The Latest: Atlanta mayor's race comes down to close call
ATLANTA (AP) - The Latest on the Atlanta mayoral runoff. (all times local): 9:55 a.m. The razor-thin margin in the runoff to become Atlanta's mayor must feel like deja vu for Mary Norwood. Norwood, who trails behind front-runner Keisha Lance…
Dunlap Police warn about door to door TV programming sales
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Dunlap Police Department is warning about a door to door scam in their community. They got reports on Tuesday of someone going to homes in the Valley View Subdivision trying to sell television service. He…
Commissioners fund programs to treat mental issues for jail inmates
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County Commissioners on Wednesday address the problem of mental health at local jails. They voted to approve a program with CHI Memorial and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. Each will kick in $25,000 to help reduce the…
Bannon blasts GOP leaders in contentious Alabama Senate race
By STEVE PEOPLES and KIM CHANDLER Associated Press FAIRHOPE, Ala. (AP) - Populist firebrand Steve Bannon savaged national Republican leaders in a fiery call to rally voters behind embattled Senate candidate Roy Moore as the battle for the GOP's soul…
Tennessee feels effects of Christmas tree shortage
This year's shortage could ripple into coming years.
Retired Chattanooga employees demand answers about new health care
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A group of retired Chattanooga city employees gathered together at the Chattanooga City Council agenda meeting demanding answers about their new health care Tuesday night. In November the council approved a resolution that changes some retirees'…
Chattanooga council approves contract for replacing glass on Holmberg Bridge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga City Council approved a resolution for a contract to replace the glass on the Holmberg Bridge during the council's Tuesday night agenda meeting. The resolution authorizes a contract with Ross Glass & Aluminum, LLC…
Advance Financial Hosts Drive to Collect 2,000 Pounds of Food this Holiday Season
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Award-winning financial services company Advance Financial is running its annual food drive to benefit residents of East Tennessee and other communities across the state. Now through December 12, the company will have collection boxes at all…
City of Chattanooga, U.S. Army partner to assist with veteran employment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Earlier today, the Chattanooga Police Department and City of Chattanooga became the newest partners with the U.S. Army, by joining the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) Program. The Chattanooga mayor and police chief gathered in city hall for this…