Leslie Jordan Honored with Star on Palm Springs Walk of Stars
PALM SPRINGS, Ca. (WDEF) -- Tuesday, October 24 marks one year since Chattanooga native and Emmy award winning actor Leslie Jordan passed away. Now he's…
Alabama man arrested for breaking into home to use shower
IDER, Ala. (WDEF) -- Alabama authorities are urging citizens to have a home security system after a man broke into a woman's home and used her shower. "I highly encourage…
Hixson Burlington offers gifts to first customers after ribbon cutting
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new Burlington store will be opening in Hixson and offering free gifts to some of the first customers. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Friday, October 27 at 8:45 a.m. Burlington's new location…
Atlanta firefighter and truck shortages prompt the city to temporarily close 3 fire stations
ATLANTA (AP) — The city of Atlanta has temporarily closed three of its more than 30 fire stations because of truck breakdowns and a shortage of firefighters. Atlanta Fire Rescue…
States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harming children's mental health
TENNESSEE (WDEF) -- Dozens of US states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict…
Alabama governments, nonprofits receive funding to fight homelessness
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDEF) -- Alabama's governor has awarded $2.5 million in grants to help those facing homelessness across the state. The funds come from the Emergency Solutions Grants program and will go toward local governments and nonprofit agencies. The grants…
Signal Mountain food drive donations to help locals in need
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Signal Mountain first responders are holding a food drive in November and are asking for the public's support. The Signal Mountain Fire Department and Police Department…
Republicans pick Tom Emmer as their nominee for House speaker as they try for a third time
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans picked Rep. Tom Emmer as their nominee for House speaker on Tuesday, as they try for a third time to fill the top leadership position and get Congress back to work. [caption id="attachment_1450041" align="alignleft"…
Chattanooga McDonald's offering free coffee to first responders Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga-area McDonald's are offering free coffee to first responders on Saturday, October 28. This is in honor of National First Responders Day, which takes place every year on October 28. First responders can receive a medium…
Why it is important to follow Tennessee Move Over Law
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Just during October of this year, there have been four incidents of drivers crashing into Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) trucks. The most recent incident happened on Friday, October 20, at…
Fall 2023 festivals and events around Chattanooga
Last updated: Oct. 25, at 11:20 a.m. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The first day of fall was September 23, and that means all things autumn have returned. Specifically, it is now time for fall festivals and other fall events. Here…
Northwest Georgia under wildfire warning
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - The National Weather Service has issued a wildfire warning for northwest Georgia. They say there is a high fire danger in the area Tuesday afternoon because of low relative humidity. To avoid starting a fire,…
Jenna Ellis becomes latest Trump lawyer to plead guilty over efforts to overturn Georgia's election
By WILL WEISSERT and KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press Abstract: Attorney Jenna Ellis has pleaded guilty to a felony charge over efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss in Georgia and says tearfully she looks back with “deep remorse.” Ellis…
Are wildfires becoming more common in the Chattanooga area?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - If you have noticed 'wildfires' in the headlines a little more, you're not wrong. Aubrey Brown, Wildland Urban Interface Specialist says, "From the…
Riverbend organizers explain reasoning for hiatus
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Riverbend has been a summertime staple in Chattanooga for more than 40 years. It took a couple of years off for the pandemic, but on Monday,…
NTSB preliminary report sheds light on FedEx plane crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The NTSB has released a preliminary report on the FedEx plane that crash landed at the Chattanooga Airport on October 4th. (more…)
UTC names new health science building
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga has announced the name of their new Health Sciences Building. (more…)
Parkridge opens up new emergency room in East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - East Ridge has a new Emergency Room. (more…)
Chattanooga Police searching for missing man
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are asking for the public's assistance in finding a missing person. Investigators are searching for 56-year-old Thomas Jones. CPD's Missing Persons Investigators say Jones…
Authorities investigate brush fire in Bradley County
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - At around 4 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, Bradley County 911 got a call reporting a small brush fire on Dalton Pike. This is near the Waterville Community School. Authorities then discovered ten additional locations along…
What's Right With Our Schools: Catoosa County College and Career Academy
Catoosa County, Ga. (WDEF) - The medical professionals of tomorrow are getting the training they need today at the Catoosa County College and Career Academy.…
AP Top 25: Georgia is No. 1 for 19th straight poll, 3rd-best streak ever; Alabama in top 10 again
AP College Football ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Georgia extended its streak of No. 1 rankings in The Associated Press college football poll to 19 straight weeks, the third best in the history of the rankings, and Alabama moved back into…
Nashville police chief's son, wanted in the shooting of 2 officers, found dead after car chase
UPDATE (October 25): NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The estranged son of Nashville’s police chief, who was wanted in the shooting of two police officers, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after leading police on a chase in a…
Riverbend Festival not taking place in 2024
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Riverbend Festival will not be taking place in 2024, according to Friends of the Festival. The festival will be on a hiatus. Friends of the Festival said this will be a temporary pause. However, they did…
