Local doctors concerned about increase in Measles cases
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Health officials are warning folks about measles rising in the United States. "We are certainly concerned that it is likely, and…
Chattanooga man found guilty on 2 charges in 2021 homicide case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A jury has found a Chattanooga man guilty on two charges in the 2021 homicide case of Alfred Pitmon. On Friday, March 8, 2024, 21-year-old Marvin Lucious Menifee was…
Presidential candidate Donald Trump to rally in Rome on Saturday
ROME, Ga. (WDEF) -- Presidential candidate Donald Trump is rallying through the U.S. ahead of the November 2024…
Incline Railway to reopen Saturday following routine maintenance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway will reopen soon after a closure for routine preventative maintenance. The Incline Railway will reopen Saturday,…
Jake Paul fight against Mike Tyson is announced for July 20 and will be streamed live on Netflix
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul will fight former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on July 20 at AT&T…
Alabama Senate approves lottery, gambling bill, final outlook unclear
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Senate on Thursday advanced a scaled-back gambling proposal — allowing a state lottery and electronic wagering machines at several locations in the state -- as lawmakers try to strike a compromise that can win…
Thursday Throwback: 1978 Campaign Ad
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With Super Tuesday just passed and Georgia voting next week, politics are certainly on the minds of many. So, here is a favorite political story for this Thursday Throwback. It comes from the governor's race in…
Walker County residents meet with proposed quarry owners
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Residents in southern Walker County got a chance to directly question two owners who are planning to build a rock quarry in…
Goodwill opens new store in LaFayette
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - Goodwill of Greater Chattanooga celebrated a brand-new store Thursday. They opened a new store on Mize Street in Lafayette. The store also is a donation…
Scam experts share ways to prevent fraudulent scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Better Business Bureau teamed up with scam prevention experts to host a free fraud-prevention event in Chattanooga. "We organized this event along with…
Howard High student charged with having stolen gun on campus
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Howard High School student was arrested on Thursday for having a stolen gun on school property, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office said. …
Chattanooga man sentenced to life in prison for child sexual abuse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for nearly three decades of sexual abuse of minors. U.S. District Court Judge Charles E. Atchley, Jr. sentenced 64-year-old Mark Deakins to life imprisonment. A…
East Ridge police arrest suspect who they say rammed police car
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- East Ridge police have arrested a man who they say rammed into a police vehicle near the end of February. The East Ridge Police Department (ERPD) said officers have arrested 29-year-old Edward Dewayne Duckett. [caption…
Alabama Senate begins debating lottery, gambling bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Senate on Thursday began debating scaled-back gambling legislation to create a state lottery and allow a type of electronic gambling machine at dog tracks and a few other sites around the state. It would…
Who is attending the State of the Union? Here are notable guests for Biden's 2024 address
Washington — President Biden is set to deliver his State of the Union address to Congress on Thursday, where he'll have a chance to frame the beginning stages of the all-but-certain general election rematch…
Portion of Poplar Springs Road to close through mid-August
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A portion of Poplar Springs Road in Catoosa County will be closed for approximately five months, according to the county. The Catoosa Department of…
Rep. Fleischmann stands ground after controversial video goes viral
WASHINGTON (WDEF) -- Local Congressman Chuck Fleischmann is at the center of controversy after a video posted to X shows him in a fiery exchange regarding Israel and Palestine. Members of a grassroots organization that backs Palestinians called "CODEPINK" confronted…
Israel-Hamas cease-fire unlikely before Ramadan as Hamas delegation leaves talks, but says they'll resume
Cairo — Hamas said Thursday that its delegation had left Cairo and that talks on a Gaza cease-fire and hostage release would resume next week, making it extremely unlikely that mediators will broker a deal before the Muslim holy month of…
Driving our Economy Forward: Student Auto 101
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's important for new drivers to learn basic car maintenance. Teen drivers gathered on the 2nd floor of the Downtown Chattanooga Library on February 20. The young adults learned essential skills like basic car maintenance. In…
Riverfront Nights drops 2024 music series lineup
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- TVFCU Riverfront Nights is coming soon, and their music lineup has been released. On Thursday, Friends of the Festival unveiled that lineup. Riverfront Nights will take place on Saturdays…
East Ridge motel fire prompts evacuation
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Wednesday night, East Ridge Fire and Police Department responded to a reported fire alarm. This was at the Quality Inn Motel located at 6700 Ringgold Road, just before 9 p.m. Upon arriving, heavy smoke…
Volkswagen employee raises concerns after injury
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Volkswagen employee says he was injured on the job. Chris Hawkins says has been working at Volkswagen since December, being hired to work…
District attorney still awaiting Meigs County deputy autopsy
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The district attorney who represents Meigs County has provided updates in the death case of Deputy Robert Leonard and Tabitha Smith. On February 14, Deputy Leonard went missing while on a call near the Tennessee…
McBrien Road in East Ridge to be resurfaced
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Those who commute through East Ridge can expect road work starting next week. The city announced a resurfacing project for McBrien Road on Wednesday. Starting…