CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Part of what is being called "The Nation's Largest Job Fair" took place today in Chattanooga. Amazon is looking to fill nearly 50 thousand jobs across the nation, and several hundred here locally with on-the spot job…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - U.S. Xpress has decided to lay off over 100 of its employees. According to Vice President of Corporate Communications, Danna Bailey, the company needs to shift its focus. The majority of the layoffs will take place in…
Hamilton County's new School Superintendent pledges to be open, honest, and put student safety first.
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) – CHI Memorial’s mobile health coach will provide mammography screenings at Healthy Families Clinic on Saturday, August 12. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All women should have one screening mammogram between the…
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Jaguar fur surrounds a federal case in which prosecutors say an Alabama clothing consignment shop violated the Endangered Species Act. Prosecutors say in a criminal complaint that the shop, which does business as Hertha's Second Edition,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Super Saturday is coming to Chattanooga State Community College on Saturday, August 5. The College will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Personnel from admissions, financial aid, the Bursar’s office, advising, and enrollment departments will…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Agents with the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 5091 Lula Lake Rd in Walker County on Tuesday. The search warrant lead to the seizure of a large amount of…
HARTWELL, Georgia (WDEF) - Police have now charged the grandmother for the death of her 20 month old grandson. She was baby sitting him when he was attacked by her two put bulls. A report says Sandra Adams was coming…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new agreement between state and local law enforcement in Hamilton County will soon help the Silverdale workhouse. The Hamilton County Commission unanimously approved the resolution this morning. It allows the sheriff's office to access the…
President discussing bill with Georgia's David Perdue of Georgia today at the White House.
“Both school systems want to give families the opportunity to share this experience together as well as keeping the safety of our students at the forefront of our decision.”
This is the race to replace Jeff Sessions in the U.S. Senate
"I am Diane Black and I don't back down."
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A family is suing a Tennessee school district for civil rights violations involving the alleged videotaping of sexual acts on school property. WTVF-TV reported Monday the family of a 15-year-old female student recently filed the federal…
ATLANTA (AP) - Two teens accused of vandalizing a high school, several restaurants and a police car have been arrested after posting videos on Snapchat of their spree in an Atlanta suburb. Local news outlets reported on Monday that Gary…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - School starts in Walker county on Thursday. We spoke with Ridgeland High's first female principal about her first year leading the school. Besides that accomplishment, Karen Hughes was also in the school's first graduating class in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County's new school superintendent just started his job. And tomorrow, we'll get a chance to sit down with him. Dr. Bryan Johnson takes over a school district facing a number of issues. They include failing schools,…
A Cleveland toddler's antics have gained national attention.
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Thanks to the Whitfield Education Foundation and their sponsors, several schools in Whitfield County are now the proud recipients of grants. More than 50 thousand dollars were given to educators and their schools. This is…
The debate on whether or not to build a bridge from Soddy Daisy to Harrison resurfaced.
The Bradley County Sheriff's Office says he was wanted for Theft over $2,500, Felony Evading Arrest, and Alteration of a Vehicle Tag.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The reopening of DuPont Parkway is underway after Chattanooga police closed the section of the highway Tuesday afternoon. Both Amnicola Highway and SR 153 entry and exit ramps were temporarily closed while first responders assisted a…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Mayor Andy Berke's new budget for the city will include a tax freeze for seniors. If passed, it would freeze the rate of property taxes as a hedge against any future tax increases. The mayor will unveil…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee bride was arrested hours after saying "I do" when authorities say she pointed a gun at her groom. Murfreesboro police Sgt. Kyle Evans told WTVF-TV on Monday that 25-year-old Kate Elizabeth Prichard was still…