Alabama teenager killed by lightning strike on porch.
16-year-old Aron Eugene Dunn had stepped out on the porch of his home Wednesday when lightning struck.
Ozone advisory for Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi counties
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Health officials have issued an air quality advisory due to elevated ozone levels in counties in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. Officials say a "code orange" air quality advisory will be in effect on Wednesday for the…
Women Conference Covers Everything From Finances To Fitness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)– The national Titus II Woman Conference is coming to Chattanooga to help women relax, learn, and be pampered on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites at 2321 Lifestyle Way. The…
Multi-Agency investigation leads to a seizure of drugs and money
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Twelfth Judicial District Drug Task Force (DTF) assisted by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) and Marion County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit (MCSO), capped off a month’s long investigation involving the distribution of over 100,000…
Murmaid Mattress Adds New Location
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Murmaid Mattress will soon have another location in the city. The company that offers factory direct mattresses will open a new store in about 6 months at 6255 Lee Highway. The company already has 11 locations…
City of Chattanooga Hosts Roundtable
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Without a state income tax in Tennessee, cities like Chattanooga depend heavily on property taxes to fund local government. New Assessments this year will bring in more money, but city officials are looking for a way to…
McMinn County Men Arrested For Sexual Assault
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two men in McMinn County have been arrested after reports say they sexually assaulted minors. 60 year old David Lange of Etowah is accused of touching a juvenile female inappropriately. Lange was charged with aggravated sexual…
Man arrested after SWAT standoff on Bailey Ave
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A man is behind bars after a SWAT standoff last night on Bailey Avenue. Police say it happened around 11 last night on Bailey Ave between Hawthorne & Orchard knob. They arrested Jermaine Jackson for two counts…
Planned Parenthood, ACLU to join Tennessee abortion lawsuit
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union want to join a lawsuit challenging a Tennessee law that requires counseling and a 48-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions. Planned Parenthood of Middle and East Tennessee,…
Dalton Police To Host 2nd Citizens Police Academy In Spanish
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - After a successful first session last fall, the Dalton Police Department will host a second class of the Citizens Police Academy in Spanish later this summer. Applications are now being accepted for the program which will be…
Woman accused of Hixson Pike shooting in court
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Emily Brooks, the Chattanooga woman accused of shooting her boyfriend in the back, was in court today. Brooks is being charged with homicide and possession of a weapon in the shooting death of 28-year-old Eric Burchfield. Burchfield…
Fake doctor pleads guilty after running clinics in 4 states
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A fake naturopathic doctor accused of operating medical clinics in four states has pleaded guilty. Federal prosecutors say 60-year-old Isabel Kesari Gervais pleaded guilty Tuesday to defrauding patients in the Birmingham suburb of Hoover in 2015.…
Bible verse to be removed from a Tennessee police department
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A biblical passage that has long been displayed at a Tennessee city's police headquarters will be removed following a complaint. Local news outlets report on Wednesday that Knoxville City Law Director Charles Swanson says the East…
Chattanooga Chamber CEO retires, Chamber starts transition process
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) – Bill Kilbride, president and CEO of the Chattanooga Chamber, has announced that he is retiring from his position effective December 31. Larry Buie, chair of the Chamber Board of Directors, expressed his appreciation for Bill's efforts.…
Corker to Vote for Amendment to Repeal Core Elements of Obamacare
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) today announced he will vote for an amendment to repeal the core elements of Obamacare, while allowing for a reasonable transition period for a replacement to be developed and implemented. The amendment vote…
Funeral arrangements for Carl Ellis
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) Carl Ellis died this morning at the age of 83. He made a mark in local business, politics and service organizations across the Tennessee Valley. And he was married to long-time WDEF employee Doris Ellis. Here are the…
Chattanooga couldn't ask for a better ad than Usher on Carpool Karaoke
"I started out in Chat dancing in the streets with my cousin"
Police arrest woman for East Lake shooting
The victim is in critical condition.
Victim seriously wounded in Kankus shooting Tuesday night
The victim was shot at the Kankus Express at 3604 Brainerd Road at the Germantown intersection.
Cool places to watch the solar eclipse: Land Between the Lakes
As we countdown to the total solar eclipse next month, we have another suggestion on where to watch it. [waiting name="eclipse"] GOLDEN POND, Ky. (AP) - The Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in western Kentucky is offering prime…
Tennessee prosecutor concludes deputies justified in shooting 74 year old
Albert Gagnier was shooting in a neighborhood.
Man washed over Little River Falls in northeast Alabama
the fourth major incident at the falls this summer
FBI releases bank robbery suspect photos
The Bank of America on Northpoint Boulevard next to Northgate was held up around eight in the morning.
Shooting on Brainerd Road
A second shooting takes place in Chattanooga this evening.