What's Right With Our Schools: Hixson Middle Student Showcase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hixson Middle School cultivates curiosity through what teachers call, "organic learning." Parents got see what that curriculum is all about at a…
More than 20 employee cars broken into at Volkswagen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several employee vehicles were broken into at Volkswagen recently. One viewer informed us that this happened Monday morning. Many vehicles had their windows smashed in. After reaching out to the Chattanooga Police Department, they stated that…
Young Thug trial delayed at least a day after co-defendant is stabbed in jail
ATLANTA (AP) — One of the five co-defendants on trial with rapper Young Thug has been stabbed at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, delaying the proceedings for at least a day, authorities said. Fulton County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Natalie…
Sand Mountain crash leaves 2 dead, 1 injured
UPDATE: The Georgia State Patrol says they have not yet been able to identify the vehicle involved in this crash. This is because of the severity of the fire damage to the car. GSP said involved car left the road,…
Snowfall, rain, gusty winds hit Northeast as Tennessee recovers from deadly tornadoes
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A combination of heavy rain, snow, and wind brought threats of flooding and power outages to the Northeast on Monday, part…
3 charged in recent cattle and tractor thefts in McMinn Co.
MCMINN CO, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several suspects have been charged in recent thefts of cattle and tractors in McMinn County, along with other livestock thefts in surrounding counties. According to McMinn Co. Sheriff, Joe Guy, deputies with the McMinn County…
Police identify and arrest suspect in Market Street shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police have identified the suspect of a downtown shooting Friday night. Sunday, officers identified 64-year-old Betty Blake as the suspect in the shooting in the 900 block of Market Street. CPD's Homicide Unit charged Blake…
Salvation Army responds to Middle TN communities after tornadoes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With recent severe inclement weather in the region, the Salvation Army is preparing to respond to areas affected by tornadoes that hit on December 9, 2023. The organization is currently assessing areas in Middle Tennessee that…
'Wreaths Across Chattanooga' dedicates over 25,000 wreaths
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Saturday was the big day for 'Wreaths Across Chattanooga' as a handful of 18-wheelers dropped off over 25,000 wreaths, and volunteers lined up to honor and remember veterans…
Major McClure plays trombone and rings bell for Salvation Army
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Every year, the national commander of the Salvation Army challenges each of the locations to raise $2 million in four…
Dedication ceremony held for victim of Woodmore Bus crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Friends and family of the East Lake community came out on a rainy Saturday to remember the life of one of…
Signal Mountain Post Office closes Saturday due to technical problems
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Signal Mountain Post Office closed unexpectedly on Saturday. However, carriers have continued to deliver even with a mail hold in place. People have taken to putting signs inside their mailboxes to say their mail…
Amnicola traffic crash causes 52-year-old woman to lose her life
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Thursday a little before 2:00 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a fatal traffic crash on Amnicola Highway. When officers arrived, they found a 52-year-old woman with life-threatening injuries. CFD and HCEMS responded to the scene.…
CPD respond to Friday evening downtown shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Police responded to an incident near the intersection of Market Street and Martin Luther King,…
Residents Concerned about Speeding in St. Elmo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Pedestrian safety has been in the minds of many Chattanoogans recently since a fatal crash killed a mother and her baby two weeks ago on Frazier…
First Wreaths Delivered to Cemetery for Wreaths Across Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The first wreaths truck delivered today for Wreaths Across…
Hamilton County students visit Construction Career Expo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools and AGC East Tennessee hosted a Construction Career Expo for 10th grade students on Friday. “This is a fun day for students in high school to come out and learn about the trades…
3 Alabama officers fired in connection to fatal shooting of Black man at his home
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama city has fired three police officers connected to the fatal shooting of a Black man in front of his own home during a dispute with a tow truck driver. Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling announced…
Man dies while in Hamilton County Jail custody
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man died while in custody at the Hamilton County Jail on Thursday, according to the sheriff's office. They identified the man as Michael James Dodd. The HCSO ruled his death as a suicide by…
Gov. Kemp announces College & Career Academy for Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Friday that a new College & Career Academy is coming to Walker County. The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia approved a $3 million grant to…
McDonald's is opening a new chain called CosMc's. Here are the locations and menu.
BY AIMEE PICCHI McDonald's said it is opening a new chain called CosMc's that will focus on coffee and other drinks, a step that is viewed as a challenge to Starbucks and Dunkin'…
Woman charged with attempted arson of Martin Luther King Jr. birthplace in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta police have arrested a woman who's accused of trying to burn down the birthplace of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta. Officers arrested the 26-year-old woman around 5:45 p.m. Thursday after responding to a…
Red Cross helps 9 people after house fire
BIRCHWOOD, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A mobile home in Hamilton County caught fire on Friday morning, and the homeowner called 911. The Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department arrived at…
Salvation Army Angel Tree gift return deadline approaching
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Salvation Army's Angel Tree gifts need to be returned soon. Those who have purchased gifts for an Angel this year need to drop those items off by Wednesday, December 13. The Salvation Army said they…