House fire in Ooltewah
Firefighters get called to a residential fire in Ooltewah.
Fire on the 1600 Block of Williams Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A fire has erupted in the 1600 block of Williams Street. Firefighters don't know the cause right now. Neighbors in the area say there was a big "boom" that happened moments before the fire started. Over radio…
Mrs B's Reggae Cafe Gives Back on Thanksgiving
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A local restaurant also made sure to open its doors on Thanksgiving to help those less fortunate.
Dade County High School Marching Band performs in Chicago
The Dade County High School Marching Band got to perform in a Thanksgiving Day Parade in Chicago.
Mrs. B's Reggae Cafe feeds the homeless
A local restaurant opens its doors on Thanksgiving to feed the homeless.
Salvation Army feeds homebound senior citizens
The Salvation Army fed hundreds of seniors who couldn't leave home a Thanksgiving meal.
Many people spending Thanksgiving at memorial site of fatal bus crash
"I just wanted to give my condolences," Simmons said.
TBI Most Wanted Fugitive Now In Custody
Demetrius Covington, 28, was located late Wednesday at an apartment complex on Central Avenue in Dayton. He was arrested by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force and officers with the Dayton Police Department.
Grateful Gobbler Returns To The Scenic City
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Many around the Tennessee Valley will spend their Thanksgiving morning burning off calories, not consuming them. The 17th Annual Grateful Gobbler 5-K started at 8 a.m. this morning. As always the proceeds from the run and walk…
NTSB Updates on Latest Findings: Nash Family Speaks Out
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-Community members continue to gather and mourn for those lives lost in the Tally Road School bus crash. While the National Transportation Safety Board gathered for another press conference this afternoon. "The mechanical inspection of the bus is…
Tennessee Titans Donate to Woodmore Bus Victims
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Titans Foundation will donate $25,000 dollars to The Woodmore Fund after the tragic bus crash. The Titans will wear "W.E.S." decals on their helmets for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears to honor the young…
Gospel Mision Group Preps For Grateful Gobbler Celebration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.(WDEF)- The Tennessee Valley is getting set for a Thanksgiving celebration that volunteers hope won't leave anyone out. The Union Gospel Mission held its big dinner today while the Salvation Army and other local agencies and churches will serve…
Bus driver will face additional charge of vehicular homicide
The bus driver in a deadly Chattanooga crash is now facing another vehicular homicide charge, after the death of another student.
6th victim dies from Monday's bus crash
A 6th child has died from Monday's bus crash on Talley road in Chattanooga.
Cleveland House Fire Claims One Life
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) –Instead of preparing to set the table and start cooking for Thanksgiving a Cleveland family is now mourning the loss of one of their own. After an early morning fire claims more than 50% of their home…
New Information into investigation of bus driver Johnthony Walker
Investigators shoot down several reports, release results of toxicology report
Durham Bus Service statement on Woodmore bus crash
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Durham School Services CEO David A. Duke has recorded a message on the Woodmore bus crash. He says he has struggled to come up with a response to the tragedy. Duke says he cannot comment…
2nd child in Bradley County pool incident dies
"The passing of “Bella” only intensifies what this community has been going through since “Mikey” first passed a few days ago."
Gov. Haslam visits Woodmore Elementary
"Unfortunately, this city has had more than its share of tragedies."
Woodmore fundraisers and memorial events
Schools Day of Caring, Miller Plaza memorial concert & Krystal donations
JOE FRUGAL: Online Black Friday Start Times Revealed
So many Black Friday deals are now live, as retailers put "preview" items on sale and/or jump the gun by starting their sales early.
Tennessee crash revives debate over school bus seat belts
Rep. JoAnne Favors plans to introduce a seat belt bill in January
Governor eases restrictions on trucks hauling hay in Tennessee
order will increase the height and width of hay trailer loads
House fire claims life of Cleveland resident
Five people lived in the home.