Girl Scouts Honor Local Historian at Annual Luncheon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians honored one of their very own Tuesday. (more…)
Wildfire burning 200 acres in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There is a wildfire burning in Polk County, local fire departments said on Tuesday. They describe the blaze as a large brush fire. It is…
Golden Apple Award: Gretchen Shively, Cloud Springs Elementary
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Gretchen Shively is a ray of sunshine at Cloud Springs Elementary. At least one parent calls Ms. Shively the best self-contained special needs teacher that she has ever met. We decided to surprise Ms. Shively in…
Georgia's lieutenant governor wants to cut government regulations on businesses
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones said Tuesday he wants to cut government regulations on businesses and give lawmakers more power over state agencies. “We…
A man with a rifle is arrested in a park near the US Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man with a gun was arrested in a park near the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, police said. Police confronted the 21-year-old man from Atlanta after someone saw him with a rifle in a park near Senate…
Lookout Mountain wildfire now estimated at 706 acres
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Georgia Forestry Commission has provided updated information on the Lookout Mountain wildfires. They now say there are about 706 acres impacted by the fire, which they recently declared an arson. Forester Gabe Outlaw said…
Multiple dog food brands recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
UNITED STATES (CBS) -- Dog owners should check the labels on what they feed their four-footed friends, as three brands of pet food have been recalled in recent weeks after testing positive for salmonella. There have been at least seven recalls this…
FDA moves to pull common drug used by pork industry, citing human cancer risk
UNITED STATES (CBS) -- A common veterinary drug used by American pork farms could soon be pulled from the market, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday, due to concerns that it could pose a cancer risk in humans who…
Syphilis cases in US newborns skyrocketed in 2022. Health officials suggest more testing
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Alarmed by yet another jump in syphilis cases in newborns, U.S. health officials are calling for stepped-up prevention measures, including encouraging millions of women of childbearing age and their partners to get tested for…
Trion man sentenced for putting razor blades in shopping carts
TRION, Ga. (WDEF) -- A judge sentenced a Trion man to 20 years in prison for putting razor blades in shopping cart handles at a Walmart. On October 2, Judge Graham sentenced 47-year-old Jessie James Stinnett to 20 years. His…
World War II medals stolen, traded for drugs in Andrews, N.C.
ANDREWS, N.C. (WDEF) -- Andrews, North Carolina police arrested a man after they learned a drug-for-property exchange was ongoing at his home. Police identified that man as James Rogers. At Rogers'…
Dog wakes Chattanooga family to alert them of burning house
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A family's pet dog woke them up to alert them their house was on fire Tuesday morning, saving their lives. The location of the house fire was in the 3500 block of Jerome Avenue. This…
Homebuilder moving operations from Apison to Bradley County
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee officials announced on Tuesday an expansion and re-location that will bring more jobs to the Bradley County area. Wind River Custom Homes, LLC is moving their operations…
Turtletown fire is one of 5 wildfires burning now in our region
TURTLETOWN, Tennessee (WDEF) - There are now at least 5 active wildfires now across our region of Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina. The latest is a fire that broke out last night…
Downtown buildings burn overnight in Decherd, Tennessee
DECHERD, Tennessee (WDEF) - Several buildings were damaged by an overnight fire in Decherd, Tennessee. Officials say the fire began around 2:45 in the morning. A witness says it began in the old…
What's Right With Our Schools: CCA Visual Arts Display
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts more than lives up to its name when it comes to its latest visual arts…
"River to Clouds" multi-use trail opens to the public
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Monday, THRIVE partners held a ribbon cutting for a new trail system spanning through both Tennessee and Georgia. The "River to Clouds…
TDEC and EPA provide lead update in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The EPA and TDEC are studying soil that is impacted by lead-bearing foundry material. They are currently asking for lead sampling in the southside…
McMinn County woman pleads guilty to sexual relations with minors
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A McMinn County woman accused of having sexual relations with minors appeared in court on Monday. Melissa Ann Blair entered a guilty plea at court on…
Man receives "traumatic" injury at Walden's Ridge Park
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man bicycling on Walden's Ridge sustained a traumatic injury recently, according to Walden's Ridge Emergency Service. A 36-year-old man received injuries will jumping a hill on…
St. Elmo's "Little Coyote" to open this month
ST. ELMO, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Little Coyote, a new St. Elmo restaurant, has set an opening date. They plan to open their doors to the public on Monday, November 13, 2023. The Little Coyote…
Cherokee National Forest fighting fire near Etowah
ETOWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A wildfire is burning in the Cherokee National Forest near Etowah, Tennessee. Federal wildland firefighters are working to suppress the fire, which is burning southeast of…
Lookout Mountain wildfire being investigated as arson
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Georgia Forestry Commission says the fire on Lookout Mountain in Walker County was set on purpose, and they are now investigating the case as an arson. Lookout Mtn. wildfire (Georgia…
Hamilton County deputies recover stolen car, drugs, guns after pursuit
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County deputies pursued two vehicles for theft early Sunday morning. They recovered one stolen car and made one arrest. The pursuit began Sunday, November 5 at around 4 a.m. A deputy in Hixson responded…
