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…)
Thousands of free books to be mailed to Tennessee kindergartners
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Kindergarten students in Hamilton County will soon be receiving free books, and more counties could soon follow. (more…)
Golden Apple Award: Tripp Pettigrew, CCA
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts has been fostering creativity for 25 years now. Tripp Pettigrew teaches theater there. With a full plate of…
Two arrested in Hamilton County for having $67,000 worth of drugs
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office recently arrested two people for drug possession of more than $60,000 during a traffic stop. On Thursday, October 25, deputies stopped a speeding car on I-75 southbound. When stopping the…
East Ridge man sentenced for sex trafficking in North Georgia
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- An East Ridge man is one of five that a judge recently sentenced to prison for sex trafficking. These five were part of a sex trafficking scheme throughout North Georgia, which the FBI and Dalton Police…
Chattanooga woman dies in Catoosa County crash on Graysville Road
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two vehicles crashed in Catoosa County on Monday, leaving one person dead. According to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), the crash happened on Graysville Road, just north of Gentry Road, on October 30. The two…
HCS makes changes to School Choice program, offers informational sessions
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Schools has increased the number of schools included in their "School Choice" lottery program for 2024-2025. There are now more than 70 options for the school choice program, in grades Kindergarten through 12th.…
Group seeks to clear names of all accused, convicted or executed for witchcraft in Massachusetts
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — In 1648, Margaret Jones, a midwife, became the first person in Massachusetts — the second in New England — to be executed for witchcraft, decades before the infamous Salem witch trials. Nearly four centuries later,…
Does Jan. 6 constitutionally block Trump from 2024 ballot? Lawyers to make case on day 2 of hearing
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — The videos playing in a Colorado courtroom were both chilling and, by now, familiar — a violent mob, with some wearing tactical gear, smashing through the U.S. Capitol, attacking police officers and chanting “Hang Mike…
Maine mass shooter's family reached out to sheriff 5 months before rampage, sheriff's office says
Associated Press LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Five months before the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history, the gunman’s family alerted the local sheriff that they were becoming concerned about his deteriorating mental health while he had access to firearms, authorities…
Our Town: Murray County
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Murray County: the first thing you'll notice when you arrive is the breathtaking views. But the county is also full of talented people. "As far as our…
What's Right With Our Schools: Antioch at Howard
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Howard Schools is not resting on its Level 5 status. The faculty and administrators are always looking for new ideas to incorporate into their curriculum. The lines of communication are now open between Howard and…
Rhonda Thurman steps down from school board after term ends
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County School Board member Rhonda Thurman will be stepping down from her role. Thurman served on the board for almost…
Big River Grille closes second Chattanooga location
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Big River Grille and Brewing Works in Downtown Chattanooga has officially closed its doors. This restaurant was located on Broad Street, not far from the Tennessee Aquarium. Passersby will notice a sign on the door informing…
UTC Planning for AI Integration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Artificial Intelligence has taken the world by storm. (more…)
Company Lab Partners to Launch First Reverse Pitch Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga startup incubator, the Company Lab (Co-Lab), is launching the first of its kind program. (more…)
Chattanooga police arrest two males for auto break-ins
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested two juveniles for numerous auto burglary and theft cases. The police department said these two arrests are linked to five break-in cases. These suspects face nine felony charges and two…
Walker County Sheriff warns citizens of scam phone calls
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Walker County citizens have recently been receiving scam phone calls, according to the sheriff's office. Sheriff Steve Wilson said residents are receiving…
Man wanted in Catoosa County for breaking into vehicles
UPDATE: October 30, 2023 The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested the suspect in the auto break-in case. October 23, 2023 CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in…
Man faces federal charges for Chattanooga Masonic Center arson
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A U.S. grand jury has now indicted a man who previously set fire to the Chattanooga Masonic Center. Harwood now faces federal felony charges. The grand jury indicted Kadum Harwood on two counts. The indictment says…
What Biden's executive order on AI does and means
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS) -- President Biden on Monday issued an executive order creating standards for safety and privacy protections over artificial intelligence, a move the White House says will safeguard Americans' information, promote innovation and competition, and advance U.S. leadership…
Matthew Perry's family releases statement thanking fans following star's death
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CBS) -- Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom "Friends," died on Saturday at the age of 54. In a statement following the actor's death, his parents thanked his fans for…
Mixed reports on fight at Fort Oglethorpe chain restaurant
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Sunday night, several eyewitnesses said a fight broke out at a restaurant on Battlefield Parkway. Those eyewitnesses said the fight had started in the parking lot and then went into the road. Captain Brian Stooksbury…