Handel, Ossoff to meet in Georgia congressional debate
The election is another test for how President Donald Trump and the Republican-run Congress are playing with voters outside Washington.
Dr. Wayne Johnson interviewed for superintendent position
Hamilton County school board members had their first in person interview with one of the five superintendent finalists.
Identities released of 2 men who died in Smoky Mountains
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - Officials says a Pennsylvania man and a hiker originally from the Czech Republic have been identified as victims who died recently in separate incidents at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The National Park Service say…
Girl Scout cookies are feeding the homeless in Tennessee
EAGLEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - More than 5,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies were transformed into food for homeless children through a partnership between a troop and a school district. After a banner year of cookie sales, troop leaders from the…
Alabama woman charged for drugs smoked near her baby
GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama woman has been arrested after police say they discovered marijuana and other drugs were being smoked in the same room where her baby was being kept in a playpen. Al.com reports police announced Monday…
Alabama asks US Supreme Court to let execution proceed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's attorney general says questions about a lethal injection drug have been settled, and he's asking the U.S. Supreme Court to let an execution proceed this week. Attorney General Steve Marshall's office said in a Monday…
Georgia high court upholds $35M award in 6 Flags lawsuit
ATLANTA (AP) - The Georgia Supreme Court says a man who was severely beaten while leaving Six Flags Over Georgia a decade ago can collect $35 million in legal damages from the amusement park and his attackers. The ruling by…
Haslam hitting road for ceremonial Improve Act signing in Chattanooga
The law includes a 6-cent hike in tax on each gallon of gasoline and 10 cents on diesel
UPDATE: Ringgold Police Officer injured in I-75 wreck
UPDATE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- New details emerge of a multi- vehicle wreck that left one officer injured Monday afternoon. A motorcyclist hit two Ringgold police cars yesterday on the Ringgold Lafayette exit. Officers were cleaning up multiple wrecks on I-75,…
Remembering Booker T Scruggs, II
He made his mark in Chattanooga on TV, on the bandstand, at UTC, and sitting down in the Civil Rights era.
Lakeside Academy celebrates Earth Day
Lakeside Academy students learn about the environment, as they celebrate Earth Day.
Police arrest suspect in fatal domestic stabbing
Tyrone Murphy faces charges of Criminal Homicide and Tampering with Evidence.
Catoosa Sheriff releases more information on weekend double fatalities
"preliminary indications lead investigators to believe the deaths were a result of a drug overdose."
Gas prices falling in Chattanooga after Memorial Day
This keeps the door propped open for gasoline prices to remain at historically low levels as millions of Americans take to the road."
Georgia racetrack worker killed at weekend motorcycle event
Harrell was hit by a motorcycle during the race, but the track is offering no further details.
Dangerous dam in northeast Alabama claims another victim
“I advise and beg people, don’t get in right here in this water right here."
Union Gospel Mission Feeds the Hungry
A local ministry braves the rain to serve Chattanooga's less fortunate. Union Gospel Mission provided free lunch and dessert at Miller Park on Monday. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and cold drinks were all on the menu. New Sholer baptist church was…
One person dies from drowning incident in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - One person has died from a drowning incident in Marion County on Sunday. Sheriff Bo Burnett said it happened at Foster Falls about six miles north of Jasper. A 911 call came in around 4:30p…
Authorities investigating after two people found dead in Catoosa County
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - An investigation is underway after two people were found dead in a home on Post Oak Road Sunday. Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk said the ages and identifications of the two individuals have not been…
Bradley County holds 5K and Helicopter Expo
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The first annual Bradley County 5K and Helicopter Expo was held today. 'Running For Our Children' aims to raise awareness on living a healthier lifestyle. Organizers demonstrated 'hands only' CPR and a talk on sign's…
'Thrive in 9' has voters delighted
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One representative in Chattanooga innovated a creative way to reach out to her community.
Chattanooga libraries kick off 'Best Summer Ever'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- 'Best Summer Ever' kicks of at Chattanooga's public libraries.
Remote Area Medical treat local patients for free
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hundreds lined up just for the opportunity to receive free medical care. 'Remote Area Medical' is in town and setup at Red Bank High School. It's mobile medical clinics offer free medical, dental and vision…
100-year-old Dayton home catches fire
A 100-year old home caught fire in Dayton around 6 this evening. Dayton fire spokesperson says it happened on the corner of Market Street and Third Ave. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze to a smaller area in the…