HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Sheriff's Office arrest Darrell Brackett for making multiple harassing phone calls and threatening multiple judges. On Monday, June 16, 2025 Investigative Services Detectives responded to the Hamilton…
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF) - Big changes are coming to one of Walker County’s most well-loved parks. This week, construction officially began on the next phase of Walker…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A late-night house fire in Soddy…
It started with a boat ride and a big dream. A century later, Lake Winnepesaukah—better known as Lake Winnie—is still bringing joy to generations of families. This week, officials from across Georgia gathered in Rossville to celebrate the beloved amusement…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Both Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp took the stage together Tuesday. (more…)
At least 3% of measles cases confirmed so far this year have been in people who received two doses of the measles vaccine, meaning they were fully vaccinated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1697 in Ooltewah held a special ceremony to honor U.S. Army Private First Class Travis F. Haslip.…
HUNTSVILLE, Al. (WDEF) -- Authorities arrested 60 individuals after shutting down an illegal cockfighting ring in Blount County, Alabama. The Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force…
Kraft Heinz will remove artificial dyes from its products sold in the U.S. by the end of 2027, the company announced Tuesday. The multinational food company also said it will stop making new products that contain these…
CALHOUN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Late Monday night, the Cleveland Fire Department (CFD) responded to a major fire in Calhoun. The fire broke out near the Resolute…
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Firefighters responded to a residential fire overnight in the 900 block of Probasco Street. Lafayette Fire Department's Blue Shift, with help from Walker…
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested in Grundy County Monday night after attempting to solicit a minor. Johnny McNeal engaged in sexually explicit…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – One of Chattanooga’s most patriotic summer traditions is making a big comeback — with a few changes. “Pops on the River,” the beloved Fourth…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Pachyderm Club is continuing its tradition of civic discussions in downtown Chattanooga. The group welcomed guest speaker Mark Fraker, CEO of the Chattanooga…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It’s lights, camera, summer fun! Chattanooga Christian School is once again hosting its long-running Musical Theatre Camp—welcoming students from across the region and beyond. …
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hundreds of paddlers are dipping their oars into history this week as Paddle Georgia marks its twentieth anniversary with a journey unlike any other. The annual week-long event,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As grocery costs climb this summer, many Americans are looking to save. For twenty-two million SNAP households, every dollar counts. Online shopping is helping as nearly four…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As Erlanger Park continues its construction, some of the recent discussion around the surrounding district was when nearby development would begin. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- CARTA gave an update on its plan to modernize its transportation network. (more…)
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two people are facing aggravated animal cruelty charges after their dogs reportedly charged at a realtor showing a home near Rossville. The incident…
HENAGAR, Al. (WDEF) -- A high-speed chase through Dekalb and Jackson Counties ended with an arrest. On Monday, June 16, 2025, a Dekalb County Deputy tried to stop a gray Chevy Tahoe on County…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A state agency is recommending that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) build a crime lab in Chattanooga. This is part of…
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A routine traffic stop turned into a major drug bust Friday after a months-long investigation into illegal drug activity in the…
At Home, the home decor and furniture retailer with more than 200 locations in the United States, is filing for bankruptcy. The popular retail chain announced Monday that it is entering Chapter 11 protection as…