TN First Lady Helps Students Prepare
COALMONT, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hundreds of Grundy County students are starting the school year with brand-new backpacks and school supplies, thanks to Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee. On Tuesday, Lee…
Two arrested in Scottsboro on drug related charges after authorities respond to call for service
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- Two people were arrested in Scottsboro after a call for service uncovered drugs and drug paraphernalia. On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 4:37 a.m., officers with the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) responded to a call…
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal legend, dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal legend who rose to fame in the pioneering group Black Sabbath, has died, his family said in a statement to CBS News. He was 76. "It is with more sadness…
Rich's Ice Cream bars recalled in 23 states due to potential listeria contamination
Rich's Ice Cream is recalling 110,292 cases of frozen dessert products across 23 states due to potential listeria contamination, which can lead to serious illness. The recall, which…
Target says it's ending its Amazon and Walmart price matching policy after a 12-year run
Target is ending a price matching policy that for 12 years allowed customers to request a price match if they found an identical item with a lower cost at competitors Amazon or Walmart. The policy enabled a price match…
Pepsi to introduce prebiotic cola this fall after buying Poppi
PepsiCo is introducing a new prebiotic soda this fall geared toward health-conscious customers. The food and beverage company said Monday that the new product is designed to meet changing consumer needs and offer "more functional…
Coca-Cola to launch new U.S. soda with cane sugar this fall
Coca-Cola said on Tuesday it plans to launch a beverage for the U.S. market that use cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup. The announcement, which came as the company reported second-quarter earnings, follows a…
Trump administration releases records on Martin Luther King Jr. assassination
The federal government on Monday released thousands of records on the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. — a move that was ordered by President Trump earlier this year. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence said…
Suspect shot after attempting to run over law enforcement on Highway 58
UPDATE: The TBI has announced that the suspect in this case, 38-year-old Erick Charles Roberson, has died from his injuries in this incident Monday…
UTC breaks ground on new dorm
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last week, the new chancellor of UTC, Dr. Lori Bruce, said she wants…
Tennessee School Tax Holiday Returns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee families looking to stretch their back-to-school budgets will soon get a break at the register. The state’s annual sales tax holiday is set for Friday, July…
YMCA Launches $5M Renovation Project
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A major transformation is underway at the Cleveland Family YMCA. On Monday, July 21, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga officially broke ground on a $5-million renovation project…
Health Department to second Back to School Open Clinic
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Health Department has announced they are bringing back their Back to School Open House event. It is a free…
Southwest announces when passengers can book assigned seats
Southwest Airline's open seating policy is coming in for its final approach. The Texas-based carrier said Monday that flights with assigned seats will begin on Jan. 27, 2026, marking the end of an era in which…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, "The Cosby Show" star, dies at 54 in accidental drowning in Costa Rica
Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, officials there said. He was 54. Warner drowned Sunday afternoon at a…
Man arrested in McMinn County for suspected vehicle and property thefts
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested in McMinn County after a string of alleged vehicle and property thefts. In the early afternoon hours of Monday, July 21, 2025, the Meigs County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) asked…
Wacker confirms 90 layoffs at Bradley County facility
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Officials at the Wacker Chemical Corporation have put a number on the layoffs coming to their plant in Charleston. Last week, the…
Cherokee County man arrested for alleged indecent liberties with a child
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) -- A 34-year-old Cherokee County man has been arrested for having alleged indecent liberties with a child. On July 8, 2025,…
Andrews man arrested after shots fired during road rage incident
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) -- An Andrews man was arrested after allegedly firing shots during a road rage incident. On Thursday, July 17, 2025, deputies with…
What's Right With Our Schools: PEF FAB Institute
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Earlier this month, The Public Education Foundation (PEF) once again teamed up with Hamilton County Schools and Volkswagen Group of America. More than 200…
Two more Hamilton County stores cited for selling alcohol to minors
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two more businesses in the area have been cited for selling alcohol to minors. On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) conducted underage alcohol…
Police in Decatur investigating dog attack on child
DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Decatur are investigating an incident that involved a child being attacked by a dog. On Sunday, July 20, 2025, an officer with the Decatur Police Department (DPD) responded to…
Microsoft releases emergency fix for Sharepoint after cyberattacks
Microsoft issued an emergency fix to close off a vulnerability in its SharePoint software that hackers have exploited to carry out widespread attacks on businesses and at least some federal agencies. The software giant on Saturday said…
Feds recall 5 million pools linked to drowning deaths of 9 children
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…