TVFCU hosts job and career fair in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union hosted a job and career fair on Thursday. This is the fourth job fair of the year. Attendees were…
Alabama can execute inmate with nitrogen gas, state’s highest court says
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A divided Alabama Supreme Court said the state can execute an inmate with nitrogen gas, a method that has not previously been used carry out a death sentence. The all-Republican court made its 6-2 decision without comment…
Fort Oglethorpe chase ends with PIT maneuver in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga woman is in jail after running from cops while under the influence of drugs. The pursuit of 34-year-old Alexis Nicole Rauch started on Battlefield Parkway in Fort Oglethorpe Wednesday night. Rauch is from Jefferson…
Santa Claus is coming to town
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Santa Claus will soon be back in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Hamilton Place Mall announced that he will make his arrival on November 10, and Bass Pro Shops said Santa…
Dade County wildfires now contained
UPDATE (Nov. 3): All wildfires in Dade County are now contained, according to Dade County EMA. There were three total wildfires. Those were on Murphy Hollow Road, Back Valley Road and Egypt Hollow. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="154098cce234face79d3e4127f81b2e8202549dc" vtitle="Murphy Hollow Road closed…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Chattanooga State Community College
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga State started out as a technical school. Now it's a full-on community college, with lots of opportunities for students in the Tennessee Valley.…
Country Group LANCO Stopping in Atlanta on Fall Tour
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- LANCO is making their way to Atlanta Thursday night, as part of the band's Run, Run, Baby Tour. Two…
One Westside TIF Passes County Commission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Tuesday, the Chattanooga City Council passed the One…
Two African American lawyers honored with portraits in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Neighbors gathered at the Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Chattanooga for the unveiling portraits of Noah Parden and Styles Hutchins. Parden…
Hamilton County Health Dept. hosts Fight Flu TN event in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the temperatures drop, sicknesses rise. Doctors say flu season is here. The Hamilton County Health Department held its annual Fight…
Pentagon UFO office launches digital form to collect info on government UAP programs, activities
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS) -- The Pentagon has launched a digital form allowing current or former government employees, contractors or service members to report "direct knowledge of U.S. Government programs or activities related to" Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, or UAPs, the formal government…
George Santos faces expulsion vote in House as New York Republicans renew calls for ouster
Washington, D.C. (CBS) — Embattled GOP Rep. George Santos' future in Congress could be determined Wednesday night when the House is set to vote on a resolution that would expel him from Congress, an effort led by his fellow New York Republicans. Five GOP…
Dalton Fire Department alerts residents of upcoming fire training
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Dalton firefighters will be conducting live fire training on two houses near the Christian Heritage School the next few weeks. Locals can expect to see smoke, fire and emergency vehicles in this area during the training.…
Chattanooga woman gets 15-year prison sentence for fentanyl death
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County woman will soon spend 15 years in prison for delivering the fentanyl that killed Jonathan Daniel Jones. Connie Marie Wood appeared in court on October 27 and pleaded guilty to second degree…
Hamilton County kindergarteners to receive free Creative Discovery Museum passes
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- All kindergarten students in Hamilton County will soon be receiving free season passes to the Creative Discovery Museum. [caption id="attachment_1466760" align="alignleft"…
Dunkin' holiday menu returns, offers free donuts for members
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dunkin' Donuts is now offering "Free Donut Wednesdays" to rewards members through the app. This is in addition to their holiday menu returning as well. As of November 1, 2023, Dunkin's Christmas flavors are back. those…
South Korean auto parts maker plans $176M plant in Georgia to supply Hyundai facility, hiring 460
DUBLIN, Ga. (AP) — Another South Korean auto parts company is set to build a plant in Georgia, investing more than $176 million and hiring more than 460 employees. Hwashin Co. said Tuesday that it would build a plant in…
Donate to Fill the Boot Drive at these Chattanooga locations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department announced the locations for their upcoming Fill the Boot Drive, which will help raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This…
Harrison Bay area home completely destroyed in fire
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A house caught fire near Harrison Bay Wednesday morning and was completely destroyed. The house that caught fire was located on Harrison Bay Road, according…
Robert De Niro lashes out at former assistant who sued him, shouting: 'Shame on you!'
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Robert De Niro shouted “Shame on you!” as he testified Tuesday in a New York courtroom, directing the comments toward his former executive assistant and vice president who seeks millions of dollars after…
Doctors recommend new sleep routines ahead of time change Sunday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It is that time again. Time change is happening this Sunday, November 5. Although we may be gaining an extra hour of…
Chattanooga Fire Department encourages heater safety with cold season approaching
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Cold days are ahead and it’s important to keep your house warm, but also safe. The Chattanooga Fire Department is urging…
Cleveland's Halloween Block Party draws in the crowd
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Cleveland celebrated Halloween in style Tuesday night. Shari Tayloe the District Attorney for 10th Judicial District said, "So this block party has been going on…
One Westside TIF clears city council
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga City Council had a major decision to make this afternoon on the future of the One Westside Project. (more…)