Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee previews State of the State
Watch Live: NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will deliver his sixth State of the State address tonight at 7 p.m. Gov. Lee says he wants…
Deadline approaching for porcupine naming submissions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- TVFCU and the Chattanooga Zoo are holding a porcupine naming contest for one of their newest additions. The deadline to submit a name suggestion for the African Cape Porcupette is Monday, February 5 at 5 p.m.…
Who won Grammys for 2024? See the full winners list here
Taylor Swift took home album of the year at the 2024 Grammy Awards for her album "Midnights," giving her four wins in that category over her career, the most for any artist. Swift also won best pop vocal album and surprised the audience…
'Moms Demand Action' against gun violence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - At the Avondale community center, the organization 'Moms Demand Action' came together to support those who have lost loved ones due to gun violence. They also…
Rhea County Elementary remembers Jo'zie Brown with balloon release
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rhea County Elementary School held a balloon release on their football field to celebrate the life of Jo'zie Brown. He was a…
Erlanger-Sequatchie inmate took officer's firearm, went off during struggle
At the Erlanger – Sequatchie facility after an inmate grabbed a correction officer’s firearm and a struggle ensued, involving a discharge of the firearm. An off-duty deputy from a neighboring county assisted the correction officer in securing the inmate. There…
Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in 'Rocky' movies and 'The Mandalorian,' dies
By MARK KENNEDY/AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and…
US begins strikes on militias in Iraq, Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack, officials tell AP
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias Friday, in the opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan…
Suspect in Knox County missing girl case was Georgia sex offender
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - An 11-year-old girl missing from Knox County was found safe early Friday morning in Hamilton County. Authorities say the man…
Public invited to honor Capt. Larry Taylor during funeral procession
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Larry Lowe Taylor will be laid to rest on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. The Coolidge National Medal of…
Man survives gunshot on Fifth Avenue, police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A person was shot on Fifth Avenue on Thursday, according to Chattanooga Police. Officers arrived on scene to find a 34-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. They say the injury was not life-threatening. It happened…
Chattanooga Police investigating East 48th Street homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating a homicide that happened Thursday night. CPD responded to the scene of the shooting at 8 p.m., on the 700 block of East 48th Street. Upon arrival, police say they found a…
GoFundMe raises money for 10-month-old with rare cancer
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A GoFundMe is open for an infant in the Dayton area who is battling a rare form of cancer. On Tuesday, 10-month-old Rylee Burghoff was diagnosed with…
From the Archives: Giant 1983 Sinkhole
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- People in Brainerd Hills spent the week coping with a sinkhole that opened up in a neighborhood over the weekend. That reminded us of another big sinkhole that appeared out of nowhere 41 years ago. This…
Wear Red For Heart Disease Awareness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Communities across the nation are wearing red on Friday to help raise awareness of heart disease. February is declared as National Heart Month. February 2 honors 'National Wear Red Day,' as an initiative focused on spreading…
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…