Our Town: Whitwell
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Head about 40 minutes northwest of Chattanooga and you'll find the town formerly known as Cheekville. It's now known as Whitwell: named after the man who made coal mining the…
Biden has decided to keep Space Command in Colorado, rejecting move to Alabama, officials tell AP
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and TARA COPP Associated Press Abstract: Senior U.S. officials say President Joe Biden has decided to keep the U.S. Space Command headquarters in Colorado, overturning a last-ditch decision by the Trump administration to move it to…
17-year-old arrested for Chattanooga burglary, murder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Last week, a teenager died after being shot during a burglary, according to Chattanooga Police. On Monday, the police department gave more details into what happened. On Wednesday, July 26, police responded to a burglary just…
Singer Craig Morgan sworn into U.S. Army Reserves at 59
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Country music singer Craig Morgan joined the U.S. Army Reserves Sunday night. The 59-year-old is just years away from…
Paul Reubens, aka 'Pee-Wee Herman,' dead at 70
NEW YORK (CBS) -- Actor, writer and comedian Paul Reubens, also known as "Pee-Wee Herman," died Sunday, his family has confirmed. Reubens died from complications of cancer, according to the statement. "Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark…
The first US nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A new reactor at a nuclear power plant in Georgia has entered commercial operation, becoming the first new American reactor built from scratch in decades. Georgia Power Co. announced Monday that Unit…
More to the Story with Staley: Veterans Scam
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you've ever been scammed, and hopefully, you haven't been, one can only imagine what a helpless feeling it is. One national organization is…
Hamilton County 9-1-1 picks new Director of Operations
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Board of Directors has chosen a new Director of Operations for Hamilton County's 9-1-1 Emergency Communications. They chose veteran Barbara R. Loveless. She has spent 17 years with the District as a telecommunicator, floor supervisor and…
80-year-old pedestrian dies after being struck by car
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Graysville man died after being struck by a car on Brainerd Road Sunday night. The Chattanooga Police Department identified the deceased man as…
Grocery Sales Tax Holiday begins tomorrow in Tennessee
https://youtu.be/WWWbYjki7qQ NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - One Sales Tax Holiday has just ended in Tennessee, but a bigger one is just about to begin. And this one is a lot longer than the back-to-school holiday. The state is suspending the sales…
World's longest yard sale returns to Highway 127
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Known as the world’s longest yard sale, the Highway 127-yard sale has started yet again this year. The sale runs from parts of Alabama…
Locals cool off at Coolidge Park during extreme summer heat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This summer has been recorded as one of the hottest we have seen in a while. Locals are taking advantage of the…
Chattanooga community celebrates 10,000 graduates in digital literacy program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Saturday morning, the Chattanooga community celebrated the 'Tech Goes Home' program, which supports digital literacy. Across the state, over 10,000 residents are…
Wreaths Across Chattanooga concerned with national organization
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Wreaths Across Chattanooga has become an annual tradition during the holiday season. (more…)
Hamilton County Schools Hosts Volunteer Opportunity Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- You have an opportunity to help out your local schools. (more…)
Group of House members want a select committee to investigate UAPs
Washington — A group of House members are calling on Speaker Kevin McCarthy to form a select committee tasked with investigating the federal government's response to unidentified anomalous phenomena, known as UAPs or UFOs, further deepening Congress' quest for information about the…
Trucking company Yellow Corp. is reportedly preparing for bankruptcy. Here's what you need to know
NEW YORK (AP) — After years of financial struggles, U.S. trucker Yellow Corp. is reportedly preparing for bankruptcy and seeing customers leave in large numbers. While no official decision has been announced by the company,…
Georgia resident dies from a rare brain infection
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia resident has died from a rare brain infection, commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba,” state health officials said Friday. The victim was infected with Naegleria fowleri, an amoeba that destroys brain tissue, causes brain swelling…
Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in US because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 870,000 newer F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the electric parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly. The recall covers certain pickups from the 2021…
Chattanooga participates in Red Sand Project for human trafficking awareness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's Human Trafficking Awareness Week and Chattanooga is participating in the Red Sand Project to bring awareness. During Red Sand events, participants…
Authorities charge Alabama woman who acknowledged fabricating story about kidnapping, toddler
By SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Authorities in Alabama said Friday they have filed criminal charges against a woman who confessed to fabricating a story that she was kidnapped after stopping to check on a toddler she…
Petition drive to save historic Old Stone Fort Bridge near Manchester
MANCHESTER, Tennessee (WDEF) - A group is using a petition drive to save an historic bridge in a Middle Tennessee. The Tennessee State Parks is considering replacing the bridge in the Old Stone Fort State Park that crosses the Duck…
Chattanooga's Tomorrow Building concept spreading to Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A concept born in Chattanooga is heading to Memphis. It will be the third location for The Tomorrow Building. That's the concept created by Chestnut…
TECH BYTE: Tech for Summer Travel
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There's still some time left before school starts back. Why not take advantage, and go on a fun trip this summer? There are some tech products…
