Researchers plan manned 2018 expedition to Titanic
WOODS HOLE, Mass. (AP) - Researchers are planning what they say is the first manned submersible expedition to the Titanic since 2005.
Lawmakers to vote on death penalty bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers will vote next month on whether to prohibit a judge from imposing a death sentence when a jury has recommended life imprisonment.
Ceremony to Remember Lynching of Ed Johnson
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Few events in Chattanooga have touched American history more than the lynching of Ed Johnson from the Walnut Street Bridge on March 19th, 1906, says "The Ed Johnson Project," an organization which seeks to promote racial…
Free hike debuts at Booker T. Washington State Park
A new free hike debuted this morning at the Booker T. Washington State Park. The park coordinates four signature hikes per year. This new one ran like a scavenger hunt. The guide educated participants on hiker safety and how to…
St. Chatty's Parade celebration
It's the fourth annual St. Patrick's Parade taking place in downtown Chattanooga. Hundreds turned out, dressed in green, on this bright, sunny day to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The parade walked over the Market Street Bridge and ended at Coolidge…
Memorial plans for the Fallen 5
The city of Chattanooga is planning to install a memorial for the Fallen 5. City officials on Friday issued a call to artists across the country, kicking off a process that will lead to the installation of a memorial near…
St. Elmo house fire; possible hoarding
A house fire in St. Elmo happened around 7AM Saturday. Chattanooga Fire Department, along with several other agencies, responded to the home on 1300 block of West 46th Street. A possible hoarding situation caused difficulty for firefighters as they fought…
House fire possible arson
The Hamilton County sheriff's department is investigating a possible arson tonight. Firefighters arrived at a home in Harrison on Greenwood road about 2PM. The house was fully engulfed with flames when crews arrived. The fire spread towards a detached garage…
Crash, Critical Injury at Parkridge Hospital
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Officers with the Chattanooga Police Department were notified late last evening about a motor vehicle crash at Parkridge Hospital, specifically at 2300 McCallie Avenue. The vehicle, a Ford F-150, was traveling north on South Watkins Street…
Tennessee rebounds in the second half to put away Dayton
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Diamond DeShields scored 24 points to lead fifth-seeded Tennessee to a 66-57 first round victory over Dayton on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament. The Lady Vols (20-11) used a strong second half to pull away from…
MOCS END SEASON IN NCAA TOURNAMENT LOSS AT LOUISVILLE
(GOMOCS.COM) LOUISVILLE, Ky. --- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball team fell short in an 82-62 loss at Louisville in the first round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship at the KFC Yum! Center. The Mocs got out…
GBI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Polk County
Cedartown, GA (WDEF) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was requested by the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) today to investigate an officer-involved shooting in Polk County. While troopers were conducting a DUI patrol on Fish Creek Road at approximately…
Juvenile Shot, Incident on Manor Drive
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department was informed a juvenile showed up to a local hospital after being shot yesterday afternoon. The victim suffered a single gunshot wound that was considered non-life-threatening. No suspect information or location of…
Howard School Band Director Suspended
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - In response to media inquiries, the Hamilton County Department of Education has confirmed their decision to suspend Howard High School Band Director, Dexter Bell. "HCDE takes allegations of failure to report child abuse very seriously," said…
Theft, Insurance Fraud Indictment of Grundy County Man
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has led to the indictment of a Tracy City man on insurance fraud charges. After looking into fraud allegations involving Grundy County insurance agent Troy E. Shrum,…
Free Health Fair at VW Conference Center
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Nearly 70 health-focused organizations and companies are set to host a health fair today at the Volkswagen Conference Center at 8001 Volkswagen Drive from 10am to 1pm. Healthy Tennessee, a non-profit, is bringing dozens of health…
Increase in Auto Crimes Lead to CPD Awareness Campaign
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Lock it up is a new slogan for an an awareness campaign by the Chattanooga Police Department to remind residents to lock their doors. "Well I'm from Memphis, Memphis Tennessee we are one of the worst cities…
City closer to selling Underground Atlanta to developer
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) - The city of Atlanta is nearing the sale of Underground Atlanta to a South Carolina-based developer. News outlets report the board of directors of Invest Atlanta approved a master plan of Underground Atlanta by WRS Real…
One Killed in Sequatchie Co.Wreck
Tennessee state troopers are investigating a wreck that killed a Dunlap man in Sequatchie County.
Proposed federal budget cuts to public broadcasting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The President of the PBS station in Chattanooga says they would be forced to close if the proposed cuts to federal funding for Public Broadcasting went through. Behind the scenes at WTCI, the PBS station in…
Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise hosts a financial education day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise (CNE) is hosting the Third AnnualMoney School on Saturday, April 1, 2017from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Brainerd Crossroads. Money School is a free financial education day open to the public.The event will…
Officers ticket distracted drivers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Investigators say an increase in distracted driving is causing real problems on our roads. Officers have been ticketing drivers going over 100 MPH more than ever before. They're also catching those 18-wheelers driving in lanes that are…
UPDATE: Briefing held for recent Amber Alert
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The wife of a former schoolteacher who is alleged to have kidnapped a 15-year-old student is pleading with her husband to bring the girl home. Media report that on Friday, March 17th, Jill Cummins beseeched her husband…
New Hop Trolley Tour through Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga introduced The Chattanooga Hop, a new trolley tour today, March 17th. Many people, including Mayor Andy Berke, attended the kickoff event for the new service at the Chattanooga Choo Choo. The Chattanooga Hop will take riders popular…