Ridgeland High School robotics team going to world championship
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Ridgeland High School's robotics team is headed to the world championship after finishing fourth place in the state championship. Last weekend,…
Whitfield County Courthouse undergoing accessibility renovations
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Those who pay a visit to the Whitfield County Courthouse may notice some renovations at this time. The county said on Monday that they are working…
Inmate sues Hamilton County Sheriff's Office over alleged assaults
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Hamilton County Jail inmate has filed a federal lawsuit against the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Ronald Spence, Jr. has been in…
Chattanooga resident to testify on AI impact on veterans' healthcare
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An artificial intelligence expert who resides in Chattanooga will be testifying on the technology’s impact on veteran’s healthcare this week to…
FAFSA processing to be delayed for 2024-2025 school year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Students preparing for college should expect a delay in FAFSA processing, according to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). The U.S. Department of Education says that records for the 2024-2025 FAFSA will not be released to…
Chattanooga mayor proclaims February 12 as 'Larry Taylor Day'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has pronounced February 12 as "Larry Taylor Day" here in the city. This day is proclaimed for him as it would have been his 82nd birthday. Captain Taylor was buried just last…
What's Right With Our Schools: Tyner Academy Pathways
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tyner students are finding success in the classroom through their new pathways program. Hamilton County Educators have been working across our community to identify…
Chattanooga to formalize newest sister city on February 29
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Monday, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced that Chattanooga has a new sister city: Accra. Accra is the capital city of Ghana, and it will be Chattanooga's first African sister city. Mayor Kelly's office says they…
Search continues for suspect in the fatal shooting of a Tennessee deputy; 2 related arrests made
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Law enforcement in eastern Tennessee continued their search Saturday for a man who is accused of fatally shooting one sheriff's deputy and injuring another during a traffic stop. The Blount County Sheriff's Office on Saturday increased…
What to know about a shooting at Joel Osteen's megachurch in Texas during Sunday services
By JUAN A. LOZANO/Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A woman’s motive for opening fire in celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s megachurch was unclear Monday, a day after the shooting sent worshippers rushing for safety in between busy services. [caption id="attachment_1642246" align="alignnone"…
Cleveland police arrest man for shooting co-driver over cellphone
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland police have arrested a man for shooting his co-driver at a gas station. According to the Cleveland Police Department, the shooting happened at 11:30 p.m. on Friday, February 9. Police say out of state residents…
LAUNCH, Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga host 'Farmers Market 101'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Selling food has many regulations, rules and responsibilities that can make or break a business idea. Unfortunately, many aspiring food entrepreneurs are tripped up by the complex requirements unique to selling a food product. Fortunately, LAUNCH and…
Chattanooga firefighters free person trapped in overturned car
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A car flipped over, and one person was trapped inside on Sunday in Hixson. Chattanooga firefighters were able to free the entrapped person from the gray…
Suspect pleads guilty to another attack on a local prostitute
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - An Ooltewah man gets 12 years for his second violent conviction against a prostitute. Tyler Michael Benson Pleaded guilty to aggravated kidnapping and sexual battery. The woman says he held her captive for 18 hours and repeatedly…
Week of Action against school funding bill
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) - This week, Gov. Bill Lee issued his State of the State Address, which included the education freedom scholarship act. Needless to say, there are some…
"Hug a Cow" at Blessing Creek Farm
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - Sunday was Hug a Cow Day at Blessing Creek Farms. People who came by got to have a meet and greet with a local famous…
Kitchen Incubator celebrates 2 years with wing cookoff
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga is celebrating two years of Food Truck Fridays with a heated competition. The owners of seven food…
STEM students to participate in robotic competitions Saturday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Valley Robotics will host two robotic league tournaments on Saturday. One of the tournaments will take place at the Volkswagen Conference Center…
Union dispute continues at Volkswagen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The union drive at the Volkswagen Plant continues to be a hot button issue. The United Auto Workers (UAW) claimed earlier this week that over 50% of…
Alabama teacher charged with having sexual relations with student
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- A DeKalb County substitute teacher has been arrested for engaging in sexual relations with a student, according to the sheriff's office. The sheriff's…
Collegedale man charged with sexually exploiting kids on Xbox, Snapchat
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Collegedale man has been arrested and charged with 12 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, according to a Hamilton County arrest report. The…
Amazon trash compactor catches fire Friday morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A trash compactor caught on fire at the Amazon Fulfillment Center early Friday morning. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to the call at about 1:20 a.m. on…
Drivers to expect delays, lane closures on I-24 in Chattanooga
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Department of Transportation says they will be doing concrete repair on I-24 from the Highway 27 ramps to the Long Street area. Monday through Wednesday night, there will be lane closures on I-24…
Chatsworth woman sentenced in family aggravated assault case
MURRAY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chatsworth woman has been sentenced to prison for shooting her boyfriend, according to a press release from the Whitfield County district attorney's office. The…
