More to the Story with Staley: Back-to-School Nutrition
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's back to school all across the Tennessee Valley! A busy time for teachers, parents and the kids. One of the most common concerns…
Truck carrying sewage crashes, spills on Manufacturers Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A septic tanker truck crashed in the Northshore area of Chattanooga on Monday. Monday morning, the truck was traveling down the off-ramp from…
Georgia truck driver indicted for child exploitation
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Georgia truck driver has been indicted for child exploitation. Now, investigators are looking for potential victims. Todd Eric Sisk is a Georgia resident…
Federal judge halts ban on gender-altering procedures for Georgia children
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- A U.S. federal judge has issued an injunction, bringing back the option for children in Georgia to receive gender-altering procedures from healthcare providers. Georgia's Senate Bill 140 blocked access to hormone therapy for children. But late…
Chattanooga gas prices still climbing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Last week, average gas prices around Chattanooga rose 9.1 cents per gallon. On Monday, August 21, 2023, gas prices averaged $3.43 per gallon in Chattanooga, according to GasBuddy. Plus, gas prices are 27.1 cents per gallon…
Tennessee free hunting day, start of squirrel season on Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee's free hunting day is coming up soon. It's a day when Tennessee residents can hunt for free, without a license. Free hunting day is Saturday, August 26. This is also…
"Tennessee Cash" jackpot winner in Sweetwater
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One Tennessean recently won jackpot from "Tennessee Cash." The lucky winner played in Sweetwater, Tennessee and won $340,000. The player matched all five numbers plus the Cash Ball on Friday, August 18. This winning ticket came…
Georgia made it easier for parents to challenge school library books. Almost no one has done so
By JEFF AMY Associated Press CUMMING, Ga. (AP) — When Allison Strickland urged a suburban Atlanta school board in June to remove four books from school libraries, she was following a path cleared by Georgia’s Republican lawmakers. But after the…
Kroger will build a pharmacy distribution center in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's been a while since Kroger actually operated a grocery store in southeast Tennessee, but they are planning on running a distribution center here.…
Man Dies after Police Chase on Rossville Boulevard
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police say a man is dead after a police chase Sunday evening. (more…)
NAACP has no comment on Heard shooting video
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A surveillance video from the shooting of Roger Heard, Jr. became available on Sunday. The local branch of the NAACP, however, says they currently have no comment. The organization says they are giving the family grieving…
Red Bull TKO event held in Sequatchie over the weekend
SEQUATCHIE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A long weekend of hard enduro racing took over Sequatchie, Tennessee. Riders from the amateur level all the way to professional competed…
McDonald's operators hold 'Fries for School Supplies' campaign
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local McDonald’s owner-operators are back with an impactful initiative-- “Fries for School Supplies.” The program will run from August 21 to August 25. McDonald’s…
Surveillance footage of Roger Heard shooting released
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The state of Tennessee Office of the District Attorney General updated the public on an officer involved shooting on August 11. Footage was released…
'The Blue Light' rumored to shut down for good
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local bar and lounge, 'The Blue Light' is rumored to have shut down for good. Located on 43 Station St. next to 'Songbirds'…
Brainerd principal addresses Howard game cancellation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Rivals Brainerd and Howard were scheduled to play Saturday at 5 p.m. in the season opener for both teams. However, the game at Brainerd High was…
LaFayette police department locates missing teen
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -- The LaFayette Police Department along with the FBI in Atlanta and Dalton announced earlier today that missing teen, Graycie Millard has been found in Arizona. After…
Blue light blocking glasses may not actually help with eye strain or sleep quality, researchers find
UNITED STATES (CBS) -- Blue light glasses gained popularity over the past few years with the idea they protect our eyes against screen usage — but a new analysis shows they might not be as beneficial to our eye health as…
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…