One Dead after Fatal Crash in Jasper
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF)- One person is dead after a fatal crash in Jasper. (more…)
Walmart makes back to school shopping affordable during sales tax holiday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sales tax weekend is quickly approaching in Tennessee and Walmart is making back-to-school shopping affordable. This is by providing low priced items…
Former Vols coach Jeremy Pruitt takes teaching job in Rainsville, AL
RAINSVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) - Former Vols football coach Jeremy Pruitt is going back to his Alabama roots. Not at the University of Alabama, but on…
Tennessee BlueCross technical issue causes delivery of outdated letters
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- BlueCross BlueShield is informing their members of a recent technical issue. The company accidentally sent old letters to more than 2,000 members, some of which had outdated addresses. The company explained that "during a system update,…
Chattanooga police investigating shooting involving teenager on Marigold Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting of a teenager on the 3900 block of Marigold Drive. Police received the call on Wednesday at…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Keith Monuments
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Family-owned businesses are still an important part of America's economy. One such company here in Chattanooga is dedicated to providing clients the best possible service they…
July hit and run suspect summoned to court
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police have identified the people involved in a hit and run that occurred on July 8. The Traffic Division said the hit and run happened at 727 East 11th Street and caused the death of…
Police chase ends with 2 arrested and seized fentanyl
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County deputies arrested two people during a police chase on I-75 Tuesday. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said a black sedan was traveling north on I-75 with no taillights. Around 1 a.m.,…
Get prepared for back-to-school with Hamilton Place
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It’s that time of year once again… Back-to-school shopping. With tax free weekend around the corner, Hamilton Place Mall is giving shopping ideas for how…
Deputies arrest 4 on drug, gun charges following chase
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County deputies arrested four people following a vehicle pursuit on Tuesday. Authorities charged those involved with gun and drug charges.…
40 Local teachers receive $500 grants for school
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Starting off Wednesday morning, Hamilton County teachers met and resumed the first annual 'Every Student Reads' conference at UTC. Teachers from the Hamilton County…
Hamilton County Commissioners debate on Hunter Road housing development
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County commissioners are debating freezing any new housing developments on Hunter Road. This is because they believe the road is unsafe for…
Biden's son Hunter pleads not guilty to 2 tax crimes after agreement with prosecutors falls through
By CLAUDIA LAUER, RANDALL CHASE and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden’s son Hunter pleaded not guilty Wednesday to two tax crimes after a deal with federal prosecutors unraveled during a court hearing following the…
Two injured in small plane crash at Chattanooga airport
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Two people were injured in a small plane crash at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport this morning. The…
Youth Substance Abuse Summit Hopes to Spark Conversation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With school right around the corner, educators…
Grundy County Sheriff's Office Facing State Scrutiny
ALTAMONT, Tenn. (WDEF) - A state agency is taking a close look into issues at a local sheriff’s office. (more…)
American Cruise Lines celebrate summer cruise in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- City officials gathered today to welcome passengers on the new American Cruise Lines, American Splendor Riverboat. This was also a celebration of ACL’s first summer…
Gov. Ron DeSantis involved in Chattanooga wreck Tuesday morning
UPDATE: Florida Governor, and GOP Presidential candidate, Ron DeSantis was involved in a car accident Tuesday morning in Chattanooga. DeSantis was in town for a fundraiser held…
Hamilton County welcomes Red Sand Project for human trafficking awareness
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This week, July 23 through July 29, is Human Trafficking Awareness Week. Hamilton County and local groups are participating in the Red Sand Project to bring awareness to the crime that enslaves and exploits men…
'Every Student Reads' conference held for Hamilton County educators
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With the school year fast approaching, Hamilton County Schools held a conference at UTC Tuesday morning to encourage teachers about the importance of…
Sheriff reverses call for decertification of Daniel Wilkey
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is no longer pressing the P.O.S.T. Commission to decertify former deputy Daniel Wilkey. Sheriff Garrett has written a letter…
Russian fighter jet damages U.S. drone flying over Syria, U.S. military says
By Kerry Breen WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS) -- A Russian fighter jet harassed and flew "dangerously close" to a U.S. drone over Syria, the U.S. military said, deploying a flare that "severely" damaged the drone and forced it to return to…
What's Right With Our Schools - Fund 4 Dunavin
Getting to travel overseas and learn new ideas for teaching students is some teachers' dream come true. One Hamilton County educator recently got to do just that.…
Bronny James, son of LeBron, in stable condition after cardiac arrest at USC basketball practice
BY GREG BEACHAM Bronny James, the oldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, was hospitalized after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at the University of Southern California, a family spokesman said…
