CHATTANOOGA Tenn. (WDEF) - In celebration of National Ice Cream Day on July 16, McDonald’s is celebrating its iconic vanilla soft serve by treating fans in two ways: at participating local restaurants, free vanilla cones will be offered all day long…
NASHVILLE – The viral photo of a Soldier saluting a funeral procession while standing in the rain has been identified. Colonel Jack L. Usrey is the Senior Army Advisor to the Adjutant General at Tennessee National Guard Headquarters in Nashville. …
EAST RIDGE, TN – East Ridge Police Department’s K9 Axel has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Axel’s vest is sponsored by Elks Lodge #91…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was lunch on their plates, and a discussion of health care at the Rotary Club of Chattanooga meeting Thursday. "We're hoping that people come out and that they're engaged in conversation and that they have…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Americans, as a rule, are not spending enough time planning for their retirement years. That's one of the subjects that was addressed at today's "Embracing Age Forum". Dealing with the myths and realities of getting older was…
By Deborah Fisher This week's account of a state worker snatching a meeting agenda packet from a news reporter’s hands was a low point in the open government ethic of Tennessee. I wish it were the only one. At a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Burglary Unit clears multiple Auto Burglary and Fraud cases and a Stolen Auto case with the arrest of two suspects on Thursday. Through hours of investigative work, CPD Burglary Detective Brad Brown identified a…
VARNELL, Ga. (WDEF) - The City of Varnell's Police Department has been reinstated just two days after the council voted to dissolve their entire department. A meeting was held earlier this week by Varnell City Mayor Anthony Hulsey to discuss the City…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Most police agencies are adding "active-shooter" training for their officers, and Chattanooga police held one recently. But the work behind that important training was actually done by a young patrolman, in addition to his regular duties. That's…
“Vacation” has already seen 3.5 Million streams to date and is entering its second week as the #1 Most Added at Alternative Radio two weeks in a row.
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF) - A local fundraiser is taking place on Saturday for a 3 year old boy with a rare lung disease. Brayden Brown suffers from a disease where his lungs get damaged from constant infections. The 3…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee chapter of the NAACP is urging officials to remove a statue of a Confederate general from in front of a courthouse. Local media quotes NAACP Chattanooga President Elenora Woods as saying the group will…
taken to a hospital "as a precaution"
Alabama's perceived prudishness and tequila helped the topic quickly gain traction on social media.
They have been on the lookout for car break-ins that have plagued swimmers along the creek this summer.
the daughter of the other man involved in the shooting, was caught in the crossfire
20 year old Dejuan Scott says he was shot outside a home.
"Our community has many decisions to make and many topics to discuss as we begin a new day in public education."
"From what I was hearing these soldiers were over in Afghanistan for 9 months, and not everyone made it home."
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mailik Phillips was taken into custody by CPD's Fugitive Unit with assistance from the United States Marshals Service and the Walker County Sheriff's Office on July 12, 2017. The 20-year-old male is charged with Criminal Homicide…
GARDENDALE, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the search for a man suspected of fatally shooting three family members near Birmingham, Alabama (all times local): 5:10 p.m. A man wanted in the fatal shooting of his ex-wife and two other…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - There are about 500 animals at the Hamilton county Humane Society Shelter, and this Saturday, you'll have a chance to find that perfect pet for your family. It's called Furfest, and there will be a part…
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Rhea County Executive and Sheriff continue to tackle the overcrowding problem in the county's jail. Sheriff Mike Neal says they have already cut the number of inmates in the jail down to 115. They recently moved…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There are literally hundreds of new jobs being created in Hamilton county every year. A hundred more will come with a new industry at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport this year. But, is the county work force up…