Dalton Police Department swears in four new officers
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department (DPD) swore in…
Alabama school bus driver charged with DUI after wreck
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WDEF) - A school bus driver in north Alabama has been charged with DUI after a wreck on Monday. It happened in Madison County near Huntsville. There were 10 students from Sparkman Middle school on board when the…
Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) -- Amazon is being sued by U.S. regulators and 17 states over allegations that the company abuses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms, overcharge sellers and stifle competition. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday…
SK Food Group holds facility groundbreaking ceremony in Cleveland
UPDATE: CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Back in January, one of America’s largest food manufacturers announced they were building their latest distribution facility in Bradley County. (more…)
American Red Cross seeking blood donations during shortage
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The American Red Cross is experiencing a nation-wide blood shortage and is looking for donations. The organization says they need donations from all blood types, but specifically from type O and those giving platelets. "To ensure…
Supreme Court denies Alabama's bid to use GOP-drawn congressional map in redistricting case
Washington (CBS) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined requests by Alabama officials to use a congressional map drawn by GOP state lawmakers in July for upcoming elections, leaving in force a lower court decision that blocked the district lines because they…
Chattanooga man arrested for 2021 homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police recently made an arrest in relation to a 2021 homicide. Officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) arrested Sadik Spence, 27, on Monday for the killing of Omar Escobar. Sadik…
Alabama inmate opposes being 'test subject' for new nitrogen execution method
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama inmate would be the test subject for the “experimental” execution method of nitrogen hypoxia, his lawyers argued, as they asked judges to deny the state’s request to carry out his death sentence using the…
What's Right With Our Schools: Prep Public School Level 5 Status
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Level 5 is the highest distinction available from the Tennessee Department of Education. It basically means your school is improving and…
Volunteers needed at American Red Cross
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers. From house fires to hurricanes, volunteers make up about 90 percent of the Red Cross workforce. “As we all know, we do not wish disaster on anybody.…
Chattanoogans celebrate Usher's Super Bowl announcement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It might only be week three in the NFL, but Super Bowl 58 made its halftime show announcement over the weekend. (more…)
Gas prices falling in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Gas prices in Chattanooga have fallen more than 13 cents per gallon in the last week. The average price of gas is $3.26 per gallon, according to a GasBuddy survey. The prices in Chattanooga 6.5 cents…
Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Monday that it has awarded more than $1.4 billion to projects that improve railway safety and boost capacity, with much of the money coming from the 2021 infrastructure law. “These projects will make…
More to the Story with Staley: Great Vacation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Are you ready for a vacation? Get out of Tennessee or Georgia for a little while? Survey says if you're heading to Europe for…
Our Town: Chickamauga
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) -- This month's Our Town highlights a little city about 20 minutes south of Chattanooga. Chickamauga, Georgia is a town with a population of just about 3,000. “It’s a very…
Usher to headline the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer Abstract: Usher has a new confession: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas. The NFL, Apple Music and…
Private Property Coalition files lawsuit over Chattanooga STVR ordinance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A group of private property owners have filed suit against the city of Chattanooga. (more…)
Ironman athletes share their reactions to Chattanooga race
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Ironman took over the Scenic City on Sept. 24. Athletes completed a swim, bike ride, and run from 7:30 in the morning to around midnight. The first athlete finished…
Battle of Chickamauga reenactment held in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A historical Civil War reenactment took over Lafayette this weekend. Spectators and reenactors met in Walker County for the 160th anniversary of the Battle of…
Fatal shooting in parking lot of VIP Lounge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Sunday morning a little before 3 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to the parking lot of the VIP Lounge located in the 4200 block of Bonny Oaks Drive. The incident took place at 2:41 a.m. When…
Officers respond to fatal shooting on Wilson Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --Early Sunday morning Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting in the 2300 block of Wilson Street. The person shot call arrived a little after midnight. When officers arrived, they found a 28-year-old female suffering from life-threatening injuries.…
Volunteers preview Ironman race in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --The well-known Ironman race is taking over the scenic city for the second time this year. Riverfront Parkway has been lined up with tents and athletes since Thursday approaching the triathlon…
CPD investigate intoxicated shooting on Swan Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting on Saturday in the 4800 block of Swan Road. The person shot call came in a little before 6 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 24-year-old…
CPD respond to shooting on Windsor Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call on Friday night just after 10 p.m. The shooting took place on Windsor Street. While responding to the scene, officers were informed that one person arrived at a…
