Walker County schools will stay open longer for the solar eclipse
Walker will also offer planetarium shows for the public before Eclipse Day.
Property taxes going up in Polk County
about $20 for at 150,000 house.
1 prisoner still loose after peanut butter escape
prisoners used peanut butter to change the numbers above a door
US Rep. Duncan says he won't run for re-election next year
Duncan's district used to stretch into Bradley County and other parts of our area before being redrawn to Loudon & Blount counties
Walker County Commissioner addresses debt
Walker County is in massive debt. Officials say it will take years to fix, but a plan is in the works.
Solar Eclipse: Safely Viewing the Eclipse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- When it comes to viewing the eclipse, safety is paramount.
Chattanooga State Provides Early College Academy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga State and Marion County are working together to bring post-secondary opportunities to high school students. Today, the superintendent of Marion County schools and Chattanooga State's President signed the Memorandum of Understanding between the two systems. The…
12 inmates escape Alabama jail; one still on the run
They were imprisoned on charges ranging from attempted murder to disorderly conduct.
Walker County To Begin Hyper Reach Alert System
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Walker County officials are making sure people are properly signed up for their Hyper Reach Community Alert system. The system provides phone and email notifications to the public during emergencies or issues that concern the public.…
Lawmakers Introduce Hot Car Bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Scenic city has seen multiple tragedies with kids left in hot cars and now lawmakers are urging car manufacturers to do more to prevent the tragedies. Yes, this piece of legislation would require cars to be…
Arrest Made In Ooltewah High and Wallace Smith Elementary Vandalism
Hamilton County, TN – Last week, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office was notified that Ooltewah High School and Wallace Smith Elementary School sustained vandalism to their athletic fields when a subject in a red truck drove on the fields and caused damage. …
Ridgeland High Broadcasting
Students at Ridgeland High School are learning about possible careers in the film and video business.
Planned Parenthood joins lawsuit against Tennessee abortion law
"A woman seeking abortion care is as capable of making decisions as any other patient."
Michael Ashby charged with multi vehicle crash Sunday Night
Five people were hurt in wreck, but none seriously.
Musicians offer reward after Georgia music venue burglarized
"This ain't okay by any means"
Gas price climb continues in Chattanooga as we head back to school
"August will likely feature the summer's highest gasoline prices."
Georgia teen dies after collapsing at club soccer practice
Officials say he suffered cardiac arrest.
Tax Free Weekend keeps stores busy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tax Free Weekend in Tennessee wrapped up Sunday.
Police investigating shooting on 36th Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating after a person was shot Sunday.
Multiple injuries, one arrested after crash in Fort Oglethorpe
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Multiple people have been taken to area hospitals after a multiple vehicle crash and one person is in police custody.
Hamilton County teachers pitch Teacherpreneur ideas
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Twenty-two Hamilton County teachers get in touch with their entrepreneurial side.
WWII Bomb Group veterans hold reunion in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The 39th Bomb Group flew many successful missions during World War II. They were stationed in Guam and flew combat missions against Japan.
Scotland to Britain: Protect Scotch whisky after Brexit
LONDON (AP) - Scotland has called for Scotch to be defined in U.K. law so its vital whisky industry can be protected after Brexit.
Putin says U.S. will have to cut 755 from diplomatic staff in Russia
(CBS NEWS) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says the U.S. will have to cut its diplomatic staff in Russia by 755 under new sanctions from Moscow.