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…
Pigeon Forge working to fix traffic issue
PIGEION FORGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - One lasting memory for a summer trip to Pigeon Forge is the traffic. More than 50,000 vehicles use the Parkway every year, many of them tourists for Dollywood, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and…
Authorities believe singer found on Monteagle Mountain died of natural causes
MONTEAGLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Authorities believe a missing singer from Nashville died of natural causes. The body of 71-year-old Terri Kathey was found at the welcome center on Monteagle on Tuesday. She was both a gospel and blues performer. But…
Jackson County looking for inmate who escaped returning from rehab
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WDEF) – Jackson County law enforcement is looking for a man who escaped while returning to jail. The sheriff’s office says Truan Bobby Evans was attending a rehab…
Lineup of Juneteenth festivities in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Juneteenth is celebrated each year to commemorate the ending of slavery in the U.S. after the Civil War. The name combines the month and the day slavery was abolished in all 50 states. The last enslaved…
Georgia primary election runoff results are in
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Many polls closed at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18 in Georgia's primary election runoffs. We now have the final results of those runoffs. Locally, there were two runoffs happening in Catoosa County, Georgia. Those…
Legislators discuss recent session, school choice
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two Tennessee state legislators discussed this year’s session in Nashville to their constituents Wednesday morning. …
Songwriters Festival features talent in historic downtown Dunlap
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For its third year, the Songwriters Festival will be taking over the historic downtown area of Dunlap. The small town has been revitalized in recent years, with the…
Governor Lee talks test scores in Battle Academy visit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Summer school students at Battle Academy received a visit from Tennessee Governor Bill Lee on Tuesday. The governor spent his afternoon emphasizing the…
What's Right with our Schools: The Little Library
RINGGOLD Ga. (WDEF) - We are traveling to Heritage Middle School to learn more about the Little Library. The program is designed to encourage reading and was developed years ago. Recently, the program was restored so future generations could enjoy…
Stellantis recalling nearly 1.2 million vehicles to fix software glitch that disables rear camera
DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.2 million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada to fix a software glitch that can disable the rearview cameras. The recall covers Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs from the…
Dollar Tree left lead-tainted applesauce pouches on store shelves for weeks after recall, FDA says
By JONEL ALECCIA/AP Health Writer Dollar Tree failed to effectively recall lead-tainted applesauce pouches linked to reports of illness in more than 500 children, leaving the products on some stores shelves for two months, the Food and Drug Administration said…
EPB celebrates completion of 10th Street Substation Mural project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB held a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, June 18 to celebration the completion of its 10th Street Substation mural project. EPB dedicated new artworks by 10 local artists. All artists live or work in EPB's service…