Mayor Kelly: Officer in Roger Heard case underwent intensive surgery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly shared more information on Friday about the police officer who was injured in the shooting a week ago.…
'Voices for a Safer Tennessee' discuss gun reform
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- 'Voices for a Safer Tennessee' is a nonpartisan group advocating for firearm safety and reform. A special session will begin on August 21…
Chattanooga Fire Department, first responders participate in training scenario
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Imagine being trapped in a collapsed building. Local first responders are learning how to get victims out safely. It is an intense…
Evacuation ordered after gas plant explosion; no injuries reported
NUNNELLY, Tenn. (AP) — An explosion Friday at a natural gas plant in Tennessee led to an evacuation order for people within a mile of…
Another person dies in Atlanta jail that's under federal investigation
ATLANTA (AP) — A 66-year-old man has died in the medical unit of a jail in Atlanta that's currently under federal investigation, officials said Friday. Alexander Hawkins was found unresponsive in a medical unit cell at the main Fulton County…
US Postal Service to host statewide hiring event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The United States Postal Service (USPS) is prepping for an immense hiring event across Tennessee. On August 30, anyone interested can stop by Tennessee USPS locations to apply for a job. The one-day "Mega-Blitz" job fair…
Man points gun at semi-truck in I-75 road rage
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In a road rage incident, a man in a silver pickup truck forced a collision with and pointed a gun at a semi-truck in Bradley County. The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is now trying to…
Dog rescued on Waldens Ridge after days
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Emergency personnel rescued a dog in Walden's Ridge that was trapped for days. The dog was on the side of East Brow. It took two attempts to finally rescue it. Waldens Ridge Emergency Services and…
UPDATE: Boy Named Banjo Coming Back to Chattanooga
UPDATE: Boy Named Banjo announced a new album, Dusk, which will be released on September 29. The group also released a new…
Cleveland wears purple for Olivia Weatherford
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- People across Cleveland, and other parts of the Tennessee Valley, wore purple on Friday in support of Olivia Weatherford. Olivia Weatherford is a fourth grader at Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School in Cleveland. She was…
Sale Creek, Soddy-Daisy residents encouraged to attend growth meeting
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County is having a community meeting for residents of Soddy-Daisy and Sale Creek. The meeting will allow residents to give input into the future development of that community. Mayor Weston Wamp and Commissioner Gene-O…
Norfolk Southern: Train derails in DeKalb County, no threat
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- A train has derailed in DeKalb County, Alabama, near the Georgia line. Norfolk Southern and first responders confirmed the train derailment. A total of five train cars derailed. The derailment happened in a remote location…
More to the Story with Staley: Park Upgrades
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For any city in America, the local parks can be a source of pride, and Chattanooga is no different. Our city is now in…
US, Japan and South Korea open summit to bolster security over objections of Beijing
By AAMER MADHANI and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press CAMP DAVID, Md. (AP) — President Joe Biden opened a historic summit with Japan and South Korea at Camp David on Friday focused on strengthening security and economic ties at a time…
Britney Spears' husband seeks financial support, says in divorce filing their split came weeks ago
By ANDREW DALTON and RYAN PEARSON AP Entertainment Writers LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears and her husband Sam Asghari separated nearly three weeks ago, and he is seeking spousal support and attorneys' fees in their divorce, according to his…
Rosalynn Carter marks 96th birthday at home with the former president, butterflies and ice cream
ATLANTA (AP) — Rosalynn Carter will celebrate her 96th birthday at home Friday with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, and other family members, while the surrounding community of Plains, Georgia, honors the former first lady's years of public health…
TDOT asks drivers to avoid areas of scheduled road work
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation will be performing repair work in Chattanooga over the next few weekends. This will cause a change in traffic flow. …
Gun control unlikely in GOP-led special session following Tennessee school shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's GOP-dominant Legislature will return to the state Capitol on Monday months after a deadly school shooting, equipped with a long list of proposals about mental health, school resources, tougher penalties for violent criminals and more.…
Woman injured in East Brainerd shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are looking for a suspect after shots were fired into a home in East Brainerd overnight. The shooting happened in the 7500 block of…
TECH BYTE: Donate to Maui Relief Efforts Without Getting Scammed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Recent wildfires have devastated Maui. Most people can't make the trip over to Hawaii to help those impacted, but we can donate…
Victims of deadly 2016 Tennessee fire will have another chance to pursue lawsuits
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Victims of a deadly 2016 wildfire that began in Great Smoky Mountains National Park before it burned through a Tennessee tourist town will have another chance to seek compensation from the federal government. Several lawsuits claim…
Shingles on the rise in United States
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Ask anyone who has ever had shingles, you don’t want it. Think of a painful rash that never stops itching, which can also lead to…
'Rock the Riverfront' to feature new interactive art exhibit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- 'Rock the Riverfront' is returning Spring 2024 with a new interactive exhibit. The month-long festival is completely free and open to the public. …
Man arrested in Apison following standoff with SWAT
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County authorities called in SWAT Thursday morning to an assault and barricaded person. The sheriff's office said the incident happened at 11…
