RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - A north Georgia judge has sentenced a spurned lover accused of breaking into a woman’s home. Rueben Santos, 40, was convicted of first-degree burglary. But prosecutors say the case was…
(WDEF) - Krispy Kreme and Dolly Parton are launching a new doughnut line based on the country music star. The Dolly Southern Sweets Doughnut Collection is available a local stores beginning today. There are four Dolly Doughnuts: Dolly Dazzler Doughnut…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A UTC professor has won a grant from NASA to study the Tennessee River. Associate Professor Azad Hossain is an environmental geo-scientist at the university. He says the program will test…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Electric Power Board is offering a new fiber service for businesses. The Smart Net Plus for Business offers a Wi-Fi solution to guard against cyberthreats and dead zones. The service will install a Wi-Fi network at…
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Firefighters in Harrison have been battling a house fire Tuesday morning.…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County authorities are releasing more information on the shooting suspect from Middle Valley on Monday. They say 24 year old Tyler Brigham is being charged with shooting his grandfather. The call to the 8700…
During the years of 1933 and 1945 were some of the worst times in history for Jewish people. Six million Jewish lives were lost during the holocaust and today, the Jewish…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announced a new partner for their nursing building. The Unum Group is donating $500,000 for the…
CATOOSA COUNTY, GA (WDEF) - It's always a good idea to let teachers know just how much you appreciate them. The good folks at Heritage Middle…
A photo of Christopher Ayala, who his family says is brain dead after being in custody…
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Some Soddy-Daisy residents are saying they are against potential property tax increases from their municipal government. Residents with Concerned Citizens for District…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Highway Safety Office today announced that more Tennesseans are buckling up than ever. They cite their latest roadside survey report. They post researchers at major intersections and write down what they see. It found that 92-percent…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County authorities say a suspect is in custody from a shooting this afternoon in Middle Valley. The call came in after 2 PM to the 8700 block of Frieda Lane near Gann Road. Deputies…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chances are you've seen graffiti sprayed somewhere in the community. On this past Saturday, teams of volunteers spent the day preparing to clean up graffiti along the river park area. Those same volunteers will repaint the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) - The names of two local law enforcement officers will be added to the list of fallen officers this week at a memorial in Washington, D.C. A total of 282 officers will be added to the Memorial…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF - The Chattanooga Police Department has released their 2023 Annual Report on local crime. (Full report here.) It shows a 12% drop in overall crime statistics in the city. But violent crime remains a growing problem. Chief Celeste…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Schools District 2 School Board meeting was held today at Red Bank Community Center where Republican, Ben Daughtry, and Independant, Crystal Boehm, debated on what issues need to be addressed in Hamilton…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Downtown Ringgold had their third annual "Dolly Days" festival this Saturday afternoon. The event shuts down the streets, shops for food vendors, and a live band dedicated…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The defense attorney for a man accused of killing a 22-year-old woman is continuing to argue his motion to quash important evidence…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County Sheriff's Office deputies helped find a runaway 13-year-old from Florida. The Walton County Sheriff's Office notified Bradley County authorities of her possible location on Sunday, May 5. Later, deputies found the teenager in…
A severe G4 geomagnetic storm could emerge on Friday, triggering a watch for a storm of this magnitude from NOAA officials for the first time in nearly 20 years. The watch comes after days of solar activity that seemingly sent…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters across the nation are participating in the Fill-the-Boot campaign to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Chattanooga Fire Department is participating…
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Someone cut down a pole in the Palmer area of Grundy County to steal copper wire on Thursday, according to the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative. Now, SVEC is offering a cash reward for anyone who…
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- A 25-year-old Trenton man has been convicted of having a sexual relationship with a minor. On April 16, a Dade County Superior Court convicted James Clay Mayo of statutory rape, child molestation and contributing to the…