Family of 1987 Ringgold murder victim wants cold case reopened
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - 37 years ago on Wednesday, a young woman was found murdered outside of a Ringgold restaurant. Kim Croft…
SPLOST passes in Catoosa County
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - In addition to today's presidential primaries in Georgia, voters in Catoosa County decided on whether or not to continue the 1% special purpose local option sales tax, or SPLOST. Here is a look at your…
Golden Apple Award: McKenzie Hutcherson, Lookout Valley Middle High
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There is an old adage that great things come to those who wait. McKenzie Hutcherson might be the exception to that rule. Although she is a new teacher at Lookout Valley, she is already doing great…
Trump leads Biden narrowly in Georgia as general election comes into focus
ATLANTA (CBS) -- With President Biden and Donald Trump on the verge of clinching the presidential nomination, their rematch in Georgia in the general election looks like another close race. Trump is just ahead of Mr. Biden in likely voters'…
President Biden clinches Democratic Party nomination with Georgia win, CBS News projects
CBS News estimates that President Biden is the 2024 presumptive Democratic nominee after winning the Georgia primary and amassing the 1,968 delegates needed to win the nomination. Former President Donald…
2024 Road to Nightfall lineup announced
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Road to Nightfall lineup was announced on Tuesday by Chattanooga Presents and SoundCorps. Annually, Road to Nightfall bands competitively perform at The Granfalloon, and…
Portion of Retro Hughes Road to close Wednesday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bakewell Utility will close a portion of Retro Hughes Road this week to repair a water mainline. The road closure will be from Highway 27 to Back Valley Road. It will last from Wednesday, March…
Beyoncé's new album will be called ‘Act II: Cowboy Carter’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé is full of surprises — and on Tuesday, dropped yet another one. Her forthcoming album has a name: ‘Act II: Cowboy Carter.’ The title was revealed on Bey’s official website, along with details on a few limited-edition CD, vinyl and…
US inflation up again in February in latest sign that price pressures remain elevated
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER/AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices in the United States picked up last month, a sign that inflation remains a persistent challenge for the Federal Reserve and for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, both of which…
Taco Mamacita officially opens Hamilton Place location
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local restaurant chain, Taco Mamacita opened its new location at Hamilton Place on Monday. Hamilton Place shared a look at the new establishment on their social media pages Tuesday morning. This is the third Taco Mamacita…
What Biden told then-special counsel Robert Hur in their 5-hour interview, according to the transcript
When then-special counsel Robert Hur released his February report on President Biden's handling of classified material, Hur assessed that a jury wouldn't be likely to convict Mr. Biden because he'd be seen as a "well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory." That single line…
Man bitten by a crocodile after falling off his boat at a Florida Everglades marina
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — A man visiting the Florida Everglades was bitten by a crocodile as he attempted to swim to shore when he fell off his sailboat, officials said. The attack occurred Sunday afternoon at the Flamingo Marina in…
Georgia restricted transgender care for youth in 2023. Now Republicans are seeking an outright ban
ATLANTA (AP) — A year ago, Georgia lawmakers said they were striking a balance when they banned most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18, but let doctors continue prescribing puberty blockers and let minors then…
Local reaction to proposed TikTok ban
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The federal government is currently weighing a ban against the social media app TikTok. Legislators say that a ban on TikTok is necessary to thwart any potential access to American’s data by the Chinese government. Virginia…
What's Right With Our Schools: Hamilton County Virtual Schools
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - During the pandemic, most parents became familiar with virtual school. For some students, the virtual environment is still the best place for them to learn. Hamilton County has a program that helps kids learn at…
Gov. Ivey awarding grants to Alabama law enforcement agencies
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) -- Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $600,000 to assist five police departments and sheriff's offices. The grants will assist these agencies in purchasing new equipment to improve public safety. The Fort Payne Police…
Airbnb is banning the use of indoor security cameras in the platform's listings worldwide
By GAETANE LEWIS / Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Airbnb said Monday that it's banning the use of indoor security cameras in listings on its site around the world by the end of next month. The San Francisco-based online…
'Rock the Riverfront 2024' begins March 14
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- River City Company has announced their event lineup for Rock the Riverfront 2024. Rock the Riverfront will start on March 14 and run through…
TVA to reopen campgrounds, visitor centers soon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- TVA campgrounds and visitor centers will reopen for the season in the coming weeks. TVA campgrounds will open on March 15 and remain open until November 15. Staff will additionally return to visitor centers on April…
Motorcyclist dies in Chattanooga car crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A motorcycle versus car crash resulted in a fatality on Saturday, according to Chattanooga Police. The CPD responded to the crash at 12:35 p.m. on March 9. A car and motorcycle wrecked after the car made…
How to cope with the Daylight Saving Time transition
BALTIMORE -- If you're feeling a bit off and groggy this morning after losing an hour of your day with daylight saving time you're not alone. Over the weekend, we sprang forward with daylight saving time, and losing that extra…
Judge denies new trial for Justin Whaley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A judge on Monday denied a new trial for former EMT Justin Whaley. He was convicted last fall of vehicular homicide and DUI for a crash in Soddy Daisy in…
Georgia readies to resume executions after a 4-year pause brought by COVID and a legal agreement
ATLANTA (AP) — An execution scheduled for next week would be the first in Georgia in more than four years. The state is trying to move past an agreement made amid the coronavirus pandemic that effectively halted lethal injections. Willie…
Prescribed burn on Maclellan Island March 12
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Audubon Society with support from the Chattanooga Fire Department and CDOT will be conducting a prescribed burn on Maclellan Island March 12. It will start at 8 in the morning tomorrow and last into…