TECH BYTE: Apps That Pair With Your Tech Products
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you got a cool tech gift over the holidays, you might need a smartphone to be able to use it. If your…
School board argues about future of Hamilton County schools
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School Board discussed major changes coming to their school facilities Thursday. One change was where to put a Red…
All Hamilton County Schools will soon have school resource deputies
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office announced that their School Resource Deputy (SRD) unit is now fully staffed. The HCSO recently hired three new SRDs. However, they must first go through weeks of training before receiving…
Public can meet newly elected Dalton mayor at reception
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Newly elected mayor of Dalton Annalee Sams will be sworn into office on Monday, the city announced. Sams will be sworn in at the Mayor and…
Juvenile arrested, faces several traffic charges including DUI
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several juveniles evaded arrest after an attempted traffic stop in Hamilton County on Wednesday. One juvenile was arrested. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said a deputy tried to pull over a car on Bonny…
National survey indicates Americans are tired of tipping
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- PlayUSA conducted a survey of a little over a thousand Americans nationwide and found that over half of the participants are experiencing an overwhelming amount of tipping…
Jeffrey Epstein contact names released by court. Here are key takeaways from the unsealed documents.
(Click here to see the entire document) Documents that include the names of more than 100 people connected to Jeffrey Epstein, including business associates and accusers, among others, were made public on Wednesday, Jan. 3, following a federal judge's December…
Georgia deputy is killed when struck by a police car during a chase
LANETT, Ala. (AP) — A Georgia sheriff's deputy was fatally injured Thursday morning when he was stuck by another law enforcement vehicle during a police chase that crossed into Alabama. Deputy Sheriff Eric Minix / Coweta…
Chattanooga man charged with setting family's house on fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man is being charged with aggravated arson for intentionally setting his family's home on fire, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD).…
Dunlap highway lane closures upcoming
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Upcoming roadwork in Dunlap will result in lane closures over the span of several days. The City of Dunlap posted to social media on Thursday to alert the public of the upcoming roadwork. They are asking…
Suspect in a shooting at an Iowa high school is dead, authorities say
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI PERRY, Iowa (AP) — The suspect in a shooting at an Iowa high school has died of what investigators believe is a self-inflicted gunshot wound, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. Police say multiple…
Commissioner Eversole proposes South Broad projects meeting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Commissioners met Wednesday night to discuss budgets and their minutes at the start of the year. District 10 Commissioner Jeff Eversole mentioned his…
Dalton man burned after opening bag with lighter, firefighters say
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- An elderly man went to the hospital with burn injuries on Wednesday, according to the Dalton Fire Department. The fire department said the 75-year-old man was attempting to open a bag of chips with a lighter,…
CPD: Man hits officer with stolen car, gets arrested
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga police arrested a man for running from officers in a stolen car on Wednesday. The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) said they found a stolen Audi A5 in a driveway on Dee Drive at around 4:30…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Encraft
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- They call him the Dinosaur Man. Jim LaMance's North Georgia woodworking business, Encraft, is "Where Old-world Craftsmanship meets New-world Technology." And these historic creatures are some of the wooden items he designs. Let's see how Encraft…
Ford recalls nearly 113,000 F-150 pickups over rear axle problem
Ford Motor Company has recalled nearly 113,000 F-150 pickup trucks over concerns a rear axle hub could break off, causing the vehicle to lose power or roll away when in park. The recall applies to some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles "equipped…
Mountain Dew Baja Blast is turning 20 — and now, you can find it in your local grocery store for the rest of the year
Mountain Dew's bright-blue fan-favorite Baja Blast soda is celebrating its "20th Bajaversary" this year — and now you'll be able to stock it in your fridge through the end of 2024. The tropical lime-flavored soda, which had previously only been available at Taco…
Flu cases on the rise ahead of school resuming
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the days get colder and children prepare to go back to school, health experts are seeing flu cases continue to rise in…
Catoosa County to hold SPLOST special election
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Catoosa County will be holding a special election to decide on the continuation of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The SPLOST is a one penny-per-dollar sales tax, which, if approved, would continue…
They're ready to shake paws: Meet the Lancashire heeler, American Kennel Club's newest dog breed
The Lancashire heeler got some paws-itively great news on Wednesday: the dog breed fetched a spot in the American Kennel Club's listing. Named as the organization's 201st breed, American Kennel Club Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo said, the Lancashire heeler has got pointy…
Alabama man arrested on rape charges, sheriff says
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) -- A DeKalb County man is facing rape charges, according to the sheriff's office. Someone reported a sexual assault to the Collinsville Police Department,…
Murray County Health Dept. closing for repairs
UPDATE (Jan. 3): CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Murray County Health Department is still closed with plumbing issues. They announced on Wednesday that they will remain closed on Thursday, January 4 as well. The health department made this statement and…
Frazier Avenue weekend traffic pattern extended
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Chattanooga has extended the updated traffic pattern on Fraizer Avenue. The new traffic pattern has been extended until Monday, January 8 at 7 a.m.…
EPB seeking artists to complete 10th Street murals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB is seeking local artists to complete the final portion of the 10th Street Substation murals. …