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…
Nicky Lama announces run for Dalton City Council
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Nicky Lama has announced that he is running for a vacant seat on the Dalton City Council. It's the latest domino in the local political changes. The Ward 2 seat is open because councilwoman Annalee Harlan…
Scottsboro shooting victim was from Florida
SCOTTSBORO, Alabama (WDEF) - Alabama authorities are releasing the name of a man who was killed in an argument in Scottsboro over the weekend. Police say two neighbors got into the fight Saturday afternoon on Maple Avenue. They now say…
DeKalb County offering new school bus service to parents
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - The DeKalb County School System is announcing new bus service for kids in their district. They have been awarded a grant to offer school bus rides for Pre-K children at Geraldine and at Crossville Middle…
Meigs County Drainage Issue Causing Dispute
TEN MILE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last week’s heavy rains caused flooding in parts…
Hamilton County Health Department offering back to school shots
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Health Department is encouraging back to school immunizations. This is to ensure children are up-to-date with their shots. "Remember children are…
Apple watch helps 911 operator rescue victim
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-- Good intentions can lead to mixed results. Smart watches are making headlines due to both false emergency calls, and life-saving results. In recent years, Apple has…
Glow in the dark sharks hatching at the Tennessee Aquarium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Shark week returns, and in celebration, the Tennessee Aquarium announced new shark species that are hatching. These sharks ‘glow' in the deep…
Elon Musk reveals new X logo to replace Twitter's blue bird
LONDON (AP) — Elon Musk has unveiled a new “X” logo to replace Twitter’s famous blue bird as he follows through with a major rebranding of the social media…
Back-to-school sales tax holiday happening this weekend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Those in need of back-to-school shopping should take advantage of this weekend's sales tax holiday. Tennessee's sales tax holiday is from July 28 to July 30, 2023. The holiday will suspend…
Outdoor deck collapses at an Alabama house, seriously injuring at least 6
DADEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — An outdoor deck collapsed at a house in Alabama, seriously injuring at least six people, authorities said. It wasn’t clear how high the deck was or how far people fell when it collapsed Sunday at the…
Firefighters help several people across creek while responding to injury
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A person became injured while at a Blue Hole Saturday, according to firefighters. The Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) helped get the person out of the park. MVFD…
North Korea fires ballistic missile after US submarine arrives in South Korea
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile into its eastern sea, South Korea’s military said Tuesday, adding to a recent streak in weapons testing that is apparently in protest…
Gas prices soar in Chattanooga over past week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Gas prices shot up this past week in the Chattanooga area, according to a GasBuddy survey of 170 stations. GasBuddy said average gas prices rose 17.8 cents per gallon. Today, they average $3.13 per gallon. This…
Watermelons destroyed in truck fire
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A truck hauling watermelons caught on fire Sunday night, according to Haletown Volunteer Fire Department. The fire department responded to the truck fire just after 10:30…
Abandoned house catches fire in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An abandoned home caught fire in Chattanooga early Monday morning, the fire department said. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to the house fire around 6 a.m. on Monday. They said the house was in the…
Woman found dead after grizzly bear encounter near Yellowstone National Park
WEST YELLOWSTONE, Montana (AP) — A woman was found dead in Montana on Saturday after coming into contact with a grizzly bear on a trail west of Yellowstone National Park. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks said in…
Injured hiker rescued on Dayton Mountain
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A female hiker got lost in the "Pocket" state park area of Dayton Mountain and was rescued, according to the Dunlap Fire Department. She called…
Ninth annual American Heroes Dinner held to support veterans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Convention Center recently held the ninth annual dinner to honor American Heroes. General John F. Kelly, USMC (Ret.) was the keynote…
'Adventure Days at the Zoo' kicks off in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Four times a year, children 18 years and younger will be able to get into the Chattanooga Zoo for free with their library…
'Count it all Joy' conference held for church families
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hillside Baptist Church held their fifth annual special needs/care family conference on Saturday. Pastor Steve Cape has spent 25 years at the church…
