Summer meal giveaway targets food insecurity in Bledsoe County
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - One in six children in Tennessee are facing food insecurity according to the non-profit No Kids Hungry. A lot…
Outdoor safety tips for sustained summer heat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Summer is here, and the temperature is rising quickly in Hamilton County. Hamilton County EMS is urging the community to practice heat safety this summer. "The…
New ESPN radio station launches in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- ESPN Radio has a new home in our area. (more…)
Bradley County family needs donations after tragic go kart accident
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County EMS is organizing a fundraiser for a family who recently faced a tragic loss. The GoFundMe page requests financial assistance for the Miller family. It…
Rhea County detectives arrest 2 for meth, fentanyl possession
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Rhea County detectives arrested two people after finding drugs in their vehicle during a traffic stop, according to the sheriff's department.…
Police chase in Collegedale results in arrest of car theft suspect
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A lengthy pursuit resulted in the arrest of a man for stealing a car out of Chattanooga, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Authorities arrested 22-year-old…
Local volunteer fire departments receive state grants
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Six volunteer fire departments in Hamilton County received grants on Friday. The grants come from the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office. The fire departments received these…
The Supreme Court upholds a gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims
By MARK SHERMAN/Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal gun control law that is intended to protect victims of domestic violence. In their first Second Amendment case since they expanded gun rights in 2022,…
Dunlap Fire Department raises funds with fireworks stand
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary has opened its fireworks trailer for the 2024 Fourth of July season. All purchases are part of a fundraiser…
Rhea County authorities arrest 6 people in drug busts
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Rhea County narcotics deputies arrested six people on Wednesday, June 12 in a drug investigation. Authorities executed ten active warrants between six suspects in various…
Thursday Throwback: 1984 Break Dancing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We’re looking back at a dance craze in tonight’s Thursday Throwback. “Footloose” wasn’t the only dance-themed movie in 1984, but it was the biggest. There was also a flood of break-dancing movies in that time. We saw…
Nokian Tyres completes new warehouse in Dayton
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Nokian Tyres celebrated the completion of a new finished goods warehouse in Dayton, Tennessee on Thursday. "It is really exciting that this is kind…
Montague Park project enters new phase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga officials provided an update on the future renovation of Montague Park this week. "This is the largest piece of public park land in our urban…
Democratic Black Caucus honors Joanne Favors, discusses issues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Democratic lawmakers from across the state came to pay tribute to a former Chattanooga legislator on Thursday. Former Representative Joanne Favors was honored with…
Atlanta man wanted for Dalton mail thefts, police say
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Authorities are looking for an Atlanta man who they suspect is responsible for theft of mail in Dalton, Georgia. 27-year-old Keyon Shakur Ponder is wanted on warrants for the theft of mail…
Donald Sutherland, actor who starred in "M*A*S*H," "Hunger Games" and more, dies at 88
Donald Sutherland, a multi-generational actor who starred in "M*A*S*H," "Klute," "Animal House," "Hunger Games" and more, has died. He was 88. His death was confirmed on social media by his son Kiefer Sutherland, a well-known actor himself who starred in…
Bledsoe County families can receive free summer meals on Friday
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bledsoe County Schools will be giving out free meals to families Friday morning in a partnership with "No Kid Hungry." The food distribution, called the "Summer Meals Program," is happening on June 21 from 10 a.m.…
Catoosa County authorities give statement on bear sightings
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Several Catoosa County residents have reported seeing black bears on their property recently, according to the sheriff's office. …
Driving Our Economy Forward: Lookout Lavender Farm
RISING FAWN, Ga. (WDEF) - We all need to escape stress. This week, we are learning about Lookout Lavender Farm in Rising Fawn Georgia. For years the business has provided products with calming properties. They also provide educational opportunities through…
North Korea says deal between Putin and Kim requires immediate military assistance in event of war
By KIM TONG-HYUNG/Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A new agreement between Russia and North Korea reached by their leaders requires the countries to use all available means to provide immediate military assistance in the event of war, North…
Chattanoogans celebrate Juneteenth with 3rd annual parade, gala
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On June 19, 1865, slaves in Texas learned of their freedom. They were the last ones to be freed from their chains. Remembering their…
Cartersville Police arrest 2 people for burglary of fireworks
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Authorities arrested a man and a woman for their involvement in the burglary of a fireworks store, according to the Cartersville Police Department. [caption id="attachment_1761758" align="alignright"…
Rep. Hakeem donates blood on Juneteenth for sickle cell awareness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local Representative Yusuf Hakeem wants to encourage communities of color to become regular blood donors. He teamed up with Blood Assurance and the Nicholas Foundation on Wednesday to spread awareness about the need for blood donors.…
Former federal official Johnson and ex-Trump aide Jack win Georgia GOP nominations for US House
By JEFF AMY/Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republicans settled two congressional nominations in Tuesday runoffs, with a former federal official defeating a man who was convicted for illegally demonstrating inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and an…