Surveillance video shows last moments before suspected homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A former Chattanooga cop had his preliminary hearing today in a November 2023 murder case. Three key pieces of evidence were introduced by a…
Library shows kids how to make pies on Pi Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Public Library celebrated National Pi Day on Thursday. National Pi Day commentates the ratio of the circumference to the diameter…
CHA awarded grant to enhance Emma Wheeler Homes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Housing Authority (CHA) received a $20,000 grant for the Butterfly Effect Program, going toward enhancements at the Emma Wheeler Homes (EWH). CHA will use the grant to enhance community resilience and natural disaster preparedness…
Best Buy recalls air fryers sold nationwide due to fire, burn and laceration risks
Best Buy is recalling more than 287,000 air fryers sold across the U.S. and in Canada following dozens of complaints of the products overheating, melting or glass shattering, as well as six reports of the products catching fire. The recall…
TWRA to preview 2024-2025 hunting, trapping recommendations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will preview recommendations for the 2024-2025 hunting and trapping seasons soon. It will make these recommendations at the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting on March 21-22. The meeting will…
Cartersville sex offender sentenced on child pornography charges
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Cartersville man will serve ten years in prison for possessing child pornography, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. A judge sentenced Jerry Joseph Southern on Thursday for having "thousands of digital images and videos…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Legacy Box Academy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Legacy Box is a local company specializing in preserving important moments on video tapes, film and photos. On Wednesday, we learned more about the company's digitizing process and how they continue to help future generations…
Veteran's Park restrooms closing due to repeated vandalism
SPRING CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Town of Spring City is closing the restrooms at Veteran's Park due to repeated vandalism, they announced on Thursday. The bathrooms will be…
Easter activities around Chattanooga for 2024
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Those looking for Easter activities for families don't have to look too far. There are several agencies and groups offering public Easter activities, including Easter egg hunts.…
What's Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more
By CURT ANDERSON/Associated Press Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day on Thursday, which is March 14 or 3/14 — the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses. Around…
Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he's going to put together investor group to buy TikTok
UPDATE: Associated Press Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he's going to put together an investor group to buy TikTok, a day after the House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban the popular video app in the U.S.…
Trump arrives at Florida courthouse for hearing on whether to dismiss his classified documents case
By ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and TERRY SPENCER/Associated Press FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump arrived Thursday at a federal courthouse in Florida, where a judge will hear arguments on whether to dismiss the criminal case accusing the…
Linda Morrow of Athens, Tennessee Wins Food City Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award
ABINGDON, VA (Thursday, March 14, 2024) – Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their dedicated team of associates through the Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program. “As a company, we’re committed to giving back to the communities we…
RFK Jr. teases Aaron Rodgers, Jesse Ventura as VP contenders, amid push to be on more states' ballots
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former professional wrestler turned-Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura as potential running mates for his independent campaign for president, Kennedy's campaign confirmed to CBS News. Kennedy, who is running as an independent and polling nationally…
Florida woman found dead on cruise ship, Bahamas police say
A 27-year-old Florida woman traveling to the Bahamas on a cruise ship was found dead in her cabin, police said. The Royal Bahamas Police Force said it was investigating the unidentified woman's death and that an autopsy will be conducted to determine how she…
Siskin Hospital holds annual 'Possibilities' luncheon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Siskin Hospital hosted their annual "Possibilities" luncheon Wednesday at the Chattanooga Convention Center. "The event is all about hope. Hope beyond disability, hope after a traumatic…
Police: Red Bank woman arrested for trying to run over kid's father
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A mother in Red Bank is facing attempted first-degree murder charges after attempting to run over her ex-boyfriend. Red Bank Police said Shekinah Terrell got into an argument with…
Chattanooga Police say man was shot on Lee Highway
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place on Lee Highway. Officers responded to a person shot call at around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13. Upon arrival to the 7700 block of…
Chattanooga receives $2 million for Westside Evolves Plan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Biden Administration has allocated more than $47 million to the state of Tennessee for infrastructure projects. Chattanooga will receive $2 million, which will go toward the Community-Led Reconnection of the Westside Neighborhood in Chattanooga. The…
Food Truck Friday's new KIC Nights postponed
UPDATE Food Truck Friday's new KIC Nights has been postponed due to predicted severe weather. Instead of KIC Nights taking place on March 15, it has been postponed by one week. The inaugural KIC Nights Food Truck Friday will take…
Trial date set for student involved in East Ridge altercation
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A trial date has been set for a former East Ridge student involved in a viral fight with a school resource officer. (more…)
3 arrested in East Ridge on gun, drug possession charges
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- East Ridge police officers arrested multiple men for possessing illegal drugs and guns on Spring Creek Road on Tuesday. Authorities received…
Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in the Georgia election interference case
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case on Wednesday dismissed some of the charges against former President Donald Trump, but many other counts in the indictment remain. Fulton County Superior Court…
Midland Pike home to be demolished after fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Woodmore community home was destroyed Wednesday morning in a fire. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to the fire started just after 6 a.m. The house was located in…