Erlanger celebrates move to private, non-profit hospital
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Erlanger and local officials came together today to celebrate the hospital’s change in status. (more…)
Array of drugs seized in Cherokee County home
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) -- The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division arrested three individuals in connection with a drug investigation. They say these three people had trafficking amounts of narcotics. Agents performed a search warrant at a home…
Automotive supplier Magna to provide Ford with parts for electric trucks built in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Auto parts manufacturer Magna plans to invest more than $790 million to build two facilities to supply Ford Motor Co. with parts at Ford’s new electric truck factory…
Lee University addresses vandalism claim about Parksville Lake island
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One woman is concerned after she says a fraternity vandalized an island on Parksville Lake. The university confirms they are now addressing the incident. She says…
Signal Mountain's new Walden's Ridge Park to open this fall
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new 200-acre park is set to open this fall on Signal Mountain in Hamilton County. Walden's Ridge Park has been…
Jason Aldean responds to controversy over "Try That in a Small Town"
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CBS) -- Country star Jason Aldean has come under immense criticism in recent days for a new song one critic says is an anthem "about how he and his friends will shoot…
The wait is over as Powerball finally has a winner for its jackpot worth over $1 billion
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP) — A winning ticket has been sold in California for the Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $1.08 billion, the sixth largest in U.S. history and the third largest in the history…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Nokian Tyres' Mentorship Program
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nokian Tyres is going all out - recruiting young people in the area, and helping newer workers advance in the company. They've already doubled…
Growing the economy through agriculture industry
With new technologies and local support, Georgia is advancing in helping the agriculture industry.
Salvation Army asks for help in 'Beat the Heat' program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As temperatures reach summer highs, many are turning to The Salvation Army for relief from the heat. Through the 'Beat the Heat'…
More to the Story with Staley: New Wheeler Ballfield
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It was a ball field many years ago. Then it became just a field. But now, thanks to a lot of hard work…
Police reveal concerning internet searches prior to Carlee Russell disappearance
HOOVER, Ala. (WDEF) -- The Hoover Police Department is still investigating what may have occurred when Carlee Russell went missing. However, they held a press conference on Wednesday releasing all the information they have at this point. They do not…
Roper Corporation celebrates 50-year anniversary with $118 million investment
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - Roper Corporation is celebrating their 50-year anniversary of producing cooking products. GE Appliances recently invested $118 million toward the plant's newest manufacturing technology. …
Local Church Holding Special Needs Conference Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Hixson church is looking to raise awareness with a special needs conference this weekend. (more…)
Man arrested in Georgia, found guilty of producing child pornography
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Authorities arrested an American man for producing child pornography, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice. The press release said Stephen Gordon Grimes, of California, is in custody for recording his sexual…
Report: Lake Winnie not at fault in waterslide injury
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- The state of Georgia completed their investigation into the child injury at Lake Winnepesaukah on July 4. The report explains that Lake Winnie…
Chattanooga Among Five Proposed Tech Hubs Across State
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of area businesses and startup ventures will be receiving outside help. (more…)
Gov. Lee visits Chattanooga to sign transportation bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Governor Bill Lee was in Chattanooga Tuesday to sign the Tennessee Transportation Modernization Act. It's a piece of legislation centered around roads, which take…
IRS whistleblowers will testify to Congress as they claim 'slow-walking' of the Hunter Biden case
By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Whistleblowers claiming the Justice Department improperly interfered with a yearslong investigation into Hunter Biden will testify before Congress on Wednesday as House Republicans accelerate their…
No winner in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing. Jackpot reaches $720 million
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to an estimated $720 million after no winning ticket was sold — again. It’s now one of two national lotteries with enormous jackpots but equally…
Greta Van Fleet return with 'Starcatcher,' an album they say 'represents boys becoming men'
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Greta Van Fleet's new album lists 10 tracks but it's really 9 1/2. Halfway through, there's a song fragment that runs barely past a minute. It's like a nugget of…
New Renderings and Update Given on South Broad Stadium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The master developer for the South Broad Stadium…
Soddy-Daisy Teen Saves Family After Tree Falls on Them
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A young man…
A probiotic milk factory will be built near Atlanta, bringing $305 million investment and 90 jobs
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A Japanese company that makes probiotic milk beverages will invest $305 million to build a plant northwest of Atlanta, hiring 90 workers. Yakult Honsha Co. said…
