Kid's Online Safety Act in spotlight after hearing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Five Big Tech CEOs faced a lot of scrutiny at a tense Senate hearing on Wednesday. One such notable interaction was Meta CEO Mark…
Mayor's Council for Women holds annual Chattanooga conference
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Mayor's Council for Women is hosting their sixth annual policy conference at the Westin Hotel. The council was launched in 2015 but hosted…
Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors needs lifeguards
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors are experiencing a lifeguard shortage as they prepare for the summer months. The lifeguard shortage has affected the Chattanooga area outdoor and indoor pools. Last year, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors saw more…
Police in Georgia responding to gun shots at home detain 19 people, probe possible sex trafficking
SOUTH FULTON, Ga. (AP) — Police in an Atlanta-area city responding to shots fired at a home on Thursday found numerous women there and are investigating the possibility the residence was used for sex trafficking, authorities said. South Fulton police…
Pilot error likely caused the helicopter crash that killed 2 officers, report says
WHITESIDE, Tenn. (AP) — Pilot error was the probable cause of a helicopter crash that killed two Tennessee law enforcement officers, according to the National Transportation Safety Board's final report. “The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the power lines”…
A Tennessee teen has pleaded guilty in the slaying of a prominent United Methodist Church leader
By ADRIAN SAINZ/Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A 16-year-old boy pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of second-degree murder and carjacking in the death of a prominent United Methodist Church leader in Tennessee. After he entered the plea in a…
Wanted Alabama man arrested in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several law enforcement agencies assisted in arresting an Alabama fugitive on Thursday. Chattanooga police, the U.S. Marshals and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrived at the scene just after 12 p.m. The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD)…
Salvation Army to spread positivity through 'Flowers of Hope'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Salvation Army's Flowers of Hope program is returning to bring flowers to those in need of encouragement. The program, organized by the Women's Auxiliary, will return on February 16, 2024. It will take place once…
Gov. Lee announces appointment to Tennessee Supreme Court
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee appointed Mary L. Wagner to the Tennessee Supreme Court on Thursday. She will fill the vacancy created when Justice Roger…
Public survey asks what should be done with downtown casino ship
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Casino ship "Leisure Lady" is being rehomed to the Bend in Chattanooga. There is now an open survey for the public to…
Elderly Red Bank woman receives minor burns in house fire
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An elderly woman is recovering from minor burns after a house fire on Greenleaf Street Wednesday night. A neighbor called 911 around 8:30 p.m. Red Bank firefighters arrived to find the woman was already outside the…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Street Quesadilla
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Everyone is always looking for a new spot for lunch. Street Quesadilla has been serving up tasty Mexican food for years. Let’s look at how Street…
CPD: 1 dead, 1 injured in Fagan Street shooting
UPDATE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police say there was a drive-by shooting on the 4400 block of Fagan Street. Two people were shot. Police say when they arrived, one person had already died. CPD is still investigating. They ask…
Georgia Senate passes bill to legalize sports betting
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- On Thursday, the Georgia Senate passed a bill that would legalize sports betting in the state. However, it must still pass the House before becoming law. SB 386 would allow the state of Georgia to regulate…
East Hamilton Middle School faces social media threat
UPDATE: The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says they have filed charges against a juvenile for making a social media threat toward East Hamilton Middle School. The threat happened on Thursday. On Friday, the SRO and detectives charged one student with…
Cleveland SPCA rezone causes controversy
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Neighbors in the Dalton Pike area of Cleveland are concerned about property being rezoned for a new SPCA shelter. Concerned citizens are voicing opposition to the proposed…
Oregon man arrested for Polk County cryptocurrency theft
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – An investigation across the country which involved a Polk County resident falling victim to a cryptocurrency theft resulted in an arrest on Tuesday. The Tennessee Bureau of…
Mark Zuckerberg accused of having "blood on his hands" in fiery Senate hearing on internet child safety
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and four other leaders of social media companies were reprimanded by…
Winter Skating at Stable 41 closes for the season
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - Winter Skating at Stable 41 in Fort Oglethorpe is coming to an end Wednesday. City representatives announced the rink will close at…
Dalton firefighters train by burning donated house
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Dalton firefighters participated in a burning house training this week on Keith Street. Christian Heritage School donated two unused houses to the fire department…
Commission, Mayor Wamp debate new stadium deal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sparks flew at the Hamilton County Commission meeting Wednesday. The South Broad Stadium project was the topic of hours of debate. The primary point of…
American Cancer Society aims to promote lung cancer prevention
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The American Cancer Society is taking part in Cancer Action Day by bringing volunteers together to make lung cancer policy a priority. More than 50 patients, survivors and caregivers from Tennessee are in Nashville to ask…
UTC receives funds for new clinical addiction studies program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga received an award of more than $100,000 to conduct a clinical addiction studies certificate program. UTC says this…
Voter registration for Tennessee Presidential Primary approaching
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The voter registration deadline for the Tennessee Presidential Primary is approaching quickly. The deadline to register to vote is February 5 for anyone wanting to vote in the state primary election. The Tennessee Presidential Preference Primary…