Israel launches new strikes in Beirut despite U.S. warning over scale of attacks on Iran-backed Hezbollah
Tel Aviv — Just hours after the Biden administration warned Israel over the expanding scope and scale of its military strikes on…
Grant funds program to lower repeat offenses in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County's Alternative Sentencing Department was granted $844,294 to fund a new program focused on lowering repeat offenses. The U.S. Department of Justice provided this grant for the Recidivism Reduction…
Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots
After Georgia voters began heading to the polls Tuesday for the first day of early voting in the state, a judge enjoined election officials from moving…
Tennessee Aquarium peaks to go dark for upgrades
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Aquarium's peaks will go dark soon for upgrades to their lighting system. The lighting on the peaks were…
Chattanooga City Council Approves Parking Ticket Fine
Chattanooga City Council has approved a new measure that will raise parking ticket fines across the city. Under the new plan, a basic parking ticket will increase from $11 to $20, a move aimed at addressing ongoing parking violations. "There…
Golden Apple: Hope Chapman, Dalewood Middle
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The best teachers never stop learning. Dalewood Middle's Hope Chapman is committed finding new ways to help her students be the best they can be. We…
Initiative to help farmers affected by Helene
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s been almost three weeks since Hurricane Helene devastated much of the southeast and killed over 250 people. (more…)
Unity Day for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools, SSC Services for Education, and individuals all around the country are celebrating Unity Day this Wednesday the 16th. This is a signature…
Portion of Heritage Park set to receive prescribed burn
EAST BRAINERD, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A portion of Heritage Park is scheduled for a prescribed burn tomorrow. Wednesday afternoon, October 16, 2024, park and outdoor officials will…
Georgia kicks off early voting on Tuesday
WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF)- Folks in Walker County came together Tuesday as early voting kicked off in Georgia. “I want everybody to vote. I am trying to get people…
Water main break backs up traffic on Brainerd Road
BRAINERD, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A water main break is causing traffic problems in Brainerd. It was reported on Brainerd Road near Greenway View Drive earlier this morning.…
The Super Bowl will return to Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2028
ATLANTA (AP) — The Super Bowl will return to Atlanta in 2028 at the home of the Falcons, following a vote of approval by NFL team owners on Tuesday at the league’s annual fall…
Impact Plastics and CEO Gerald O'Connor sued by family of worker killed by Hurricane Helene flooding
Impact Plastics and its CEO, Gerald O'Connor, have been sued by the family of one of its Tennessee employees who…
Beats and Books Literacy Program continues in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Beats and Books literacy program is running through the 2024-2025 school year. The Beats and Books program features Hip-Hop and R&B artists, celebrities, and influencers reading children's books accompanied by music. The music used is created…
Pandas from China return to Washington, D.C., after beloved animals left National Zoo last year
Two giant pandas arrived at a Washington airport Tuesday morning less than a year after the National Zoo said goodbye to another…
Hixson native serves with Naval Oceanography at Stennis Space Center
This information comes courtesy of the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO) STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. - Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew Cole, a native of Hixson, Tennessee, is one…
DeKalb County man charged with possession of child pornography
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A DeKalb County man has been arrested for possession of child pornography. Investigators in DeKalb County received an alert from the National…
CPD works to put out woods fire in Red Bank
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Fire Department fought a vegetation fire next to a power line cut out in Red Bank at the 400…
Concerns with Multi-Family Cluster Developments Arising
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Citizens made their way out to the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Commission meeting as concerns are beginning to arise from future construction plans set to take place in the upcoming future regarding potential…
What's Right With Our Schools: Chattanooga Girl's Leadership Academy Submarine Builders
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Did you know that over the next 10 years, America's submarine industry will have to hire 100,000 skilled employees to meet the Navy's growing demand?…
Collegedale Motor Officer critically injured in off-duty crash
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Collegedale Motor Officer was critically injured in a off-duty motorcycle accident Sunday October 13, 2024. Corporal Enoch Hurd was traveling with a group of…
Health officials urge folks to get vaccinated ahead of Flu season
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Colder days are ahead in the Scenic City and the Tennessee Valley. Health Officials are urging folks to be cautious as…
Southeast Region locations giving free flu shots for Fight Flu prevention
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Southeast Region of the Tennessee Department of Health is participating in the 2024 Fight Flu prevention efforts by providing free flu shots Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Different locations will be providing the shots, the county,…
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union hosts 28th Annual Golf Classic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) held it's 28th Annual Golf Classic today. Participants played a round of golf at Black Creek…