Choo Choo Chorus performs for Barbershop Quartet Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Choo Choo Chorus performed for residents at NHC Healthcare for National Barbershop Quartet Day. Thursday is also the anniversary of the Barbershop Harmony…
Gas prices are on the rise again. Here's where experts say they are going next.
Budget-conscious motorists may want to fill up sooner rather than later, as prices at the pump are likely headed higher in the near term. The approach of the peak driving season and the annual switch by refineries to more costly…
Driver of electric Ford SUV was using automated system before fatal Texas crash, investigators say
DETROIT (AP) — The driver of a Ford electric SUV involved in a February fatal crash in Texas was using the company’s partially automated driving system before the wreck, federal investigators said Thursday. Data from the 2022 Mustang Mach E SUV showed…
13 Chattanooga schools receive TVA STEM grant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Valley Authority, EPB and Bicentennial Volunteers provided $57,000 in STEM grants to 13 Chattanooga area schools. This was part of TVA's STEM Classroom Grant Program. These are among the 343 schools in TVA's service…
Chattanooga named top place to live in U.S. by Money Magazine
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Money Magazine has named the City of Chattanooga as one of the 50 best places to live in the United States. The magazine noted the city's outdoor recreation, housing, arts scene and festivals as top reasons.…
DeKalb County authorities arrest 2 for Crossville burglary
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- DeKalb County investigators arrested two people for a recent burglary in Crossville, Alabama. Crossville Police contacted DeKalb County Criminal Investigation Division on April 8.…
"HELP" sign on tiny Pacific island leads to Coast Guard and Navy rescue of 3 mariners stranded for over a week
Three mariners who were stranded on a tiny island in the Pacific were rescued after they spelled out "HELP" with palm leaves on the beach, the Coast Guard said Tuesday, marking the second time in four years that castaways were…
OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dies at 76
By KEN RITTER/Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has…
Suspect charged with stealing credit cards, using them in Georgia
COHUTTA, Georgia (WDEF) - North Georgia investigators have charged a Florida man in a stolen credit card scheme. The suspect is 27-year-old Luben Je Jesus Castillo Mora of Davenport, Florida. Police…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Regions Foundation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Regions Foundation is a group working with Project Inspire to recruit teachers. This helps educators make a difference in classrooms across the Tennessee Valley. We learn more about their collaboration and how they are driving…
UTC discusses evolution of AI
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - UTC is continuing its expansion of integrating artificial intelligence into its education. That was music for happy people made by AI guided by a UTC graduate student. …
Person shot Wednesday on Derby Street, police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A shooting took place just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday in Chattanooga. Police responded to a shots fired call on the 400 block of Derby Street. When officers arrived, they learned that the victim went to the…
Groundbreaking held for The Bend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A centerpiece of the Chattanooga Westside broke ground Wednesday. Part of the One Westside project, The Bend will be located along Riverside Drive between MLK…
Man wanted out of Louisiana found with stolen car on Highway 153
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County deputy found a stolen car from Louisiana on Highway 153 on Tuesday. The driver of the stolen car was wanted out of Louisiana as well, authorities stated. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office…
New opioid recovery center opens in Hixson
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new opioid recovery center opened in Hixson on Wednesday. ReVIDA Recovery Centers offers medications for those struggling with opioid use disorder. ReVIDA also offers therapeutic services to help residents recover from addiction. Community members gathered…
Knoxville police believe non-custodial mom took her kids
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Knoxville Police and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued two endangered child alerts on Wednesday. The TBI said authorities are looking for 20-month-old Jaisy Hollins and 4-year-old Joshua Hollins, Jr. From left, Jaisy Hollins, Joshua Hollins…
Texas Roadhouse, 2 stores to open at Hamilton Place this month
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two new stores and a restaurant are slated to open in the coming weeks at Hamilton Place. Texas Roadhouse officially opens its new location on Thursday, April 11. It is located near The Cheesecake Factory…
Hamilton County Schools bus crashes on Signal Mountain
UPDATE: Hamilton County Superintendent Justin Robertson’s made a statement on Wednesday morning's school bus accident: "Earlier today, a contractor-operated school bus carrying students to Signal Mountain Middle/High School was involved in an accident. Most importantly, we are thankful that everyone…
Food City Ribbon Cutting/Re-Grand Opening in Chatsworth
At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10th, Food City celebrated their newly expanded/remodeled location in Chatsworth, Georgia with ribbon-cutting ceremonies and a grand re-opening jubilee. The new and improved Food City got a makeover with a sleek and modern design,…
W Road closure extended another week
UPDATE: Hamilton County officials said on Wednesday that they are extending the closure of the W Road. It was originally scheduled to open on April 15, but that date is now pushed back to Monday, April 22. However, it could…
'From Here to Career Academy' dedicated to 2 school leaders
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Catoosa County Schools leaders came together for the building dedication of their Career Academy. "Tuesday was an incredible day. It's a day…
Golden Apple Award: Robin Campbell, Hopewell Elementary School
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The best teachers genuinely care for their students. Kids can tell. That's certainly the case in Robin Campbell's 4th grade class at Hopewell Elementary School. For always giving 100%, we decided to give Ms. Campbell this…
Mayors agree new federal courthouse should not be on Hawk Hill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future of the Chattanooga Federal Courthouse is slowly becoming clearer. (more…)
Hamilton County offers new emergency alert service
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management is rolling out a new emergency alert system. Through a partnership with Regroup Mass Notification, the service will allow…