Financial advisor explains paycheck increase during 2024
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you haven't gotten a paycheck yet this year, you may be in for a pleasant surprise. It may be slightly larger than your paychecks last…
Preparing for impending winter weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The buzz around the Tennessee Valley is about the weather to come next week. While the story on Friday was about the rain and heavy winds moving…
Chattanooga music scene mourns loss of local rapper
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga rapper was the victim of a homicide earlier this week. James McReynolds, better known as 'Biggie Moe,' was reported to be shot…
Washington's Kalen DeBoer informs team he's leaving to replace Nick Saban at Alabama, AP source says
Washington coach Kalen DeBoer has informed the team he is leaving to replace Nick Saban at Alabama, according to a person who attended the meeting. DeBoer, 49, is a former NAIA coach who led Washington to the national championship game…
Chattanooga roads closed with hazards from storms
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Department of Transportation closed several roads due to wires, trees and other hazards being down in the roads. As of 1:30 p.m., these roads were closed. 3710 St. Elmo Avenue, between W 37th Street…
Some Americans will get their student loans canceled in February as Biden accelerates his new plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers in February as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect nearly six months ahead of schedule. Loan forgiveness was originally set to begin in…
Pedestrian dies after being struck in Fort Payne
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) -- A man died after being hit by a car in Fort Payne on Thursday. The Fort Payne Police Department said it happened January 11 just after 5 p.m. A pedestrian was in the northbound travel…
Number of power outages from storms on Friday
UPDATE: Here are updated outages as of 1 p.m. on Friday. EPB reported having 139 outages and more than 2,000 customers affected. Sequachee Valley Electric had nine outages with 975 customers without power, up from 500 just an hour before.…
One man, two dogs die in Trion house fire
TRION, Ga. (WDEF) -- A fire severely damaged a Trion house early Wednesday morning and killed one person. The fire took burned a house on Kinzy Street at around 4:30 a.m. on January 10. There were two people and…
TECH BYTE: AI Products at CES 2024
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (WDEF) -- Artificial intelligence is taking over the Consumer Electronics Show this year. The annual tech event in Las Vegas is bringing in more than 4,000…
From the Archives: 1994 Tales of the City
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Thirty years ago this week, we experienced a huge controversy over a TV show. The show was a mini-series scheduled to run on public television called "Tales of the City." It told the story of sex and…
City of Lafayette working to repair water outage
UPDATE: The City of Lafayette said all water services have been restored as of 8:45 p.m. on Thursday. Anyone still facing water outage issues should call 706-639-1511. SEE EARLIER: LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -- The City of Lafayette is facing a…
Reported stabbing near Cypress Street sends victim to hospital
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a reported stabbing near Cypress Street this evening. Hamilton County 911 logs show it happened a little after 5 p.m. The victim was taken to the hospital. Police are still looking for…
Developers unveil new financing proposal for South Broad district
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A series of meetings were held on Thursday to discuss the current status of the South Broad Stadium project. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Stadium…
Jelly Roll urges Congress to pass anti-fentanyl trafficking legislation: "It is time for us to be proactive"
Rapper-turned-country singer Jelly Roll spoke about the importance of prioritizing the fentanyl crisis at a Senate hearing on Thursday. The musician, whose real name is Jason DeFord, testified before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, chaired by Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown…
Frazier Avenue traffic project ends Thursday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The orange traffic barrels along Frazier Avenue have been removed. In the month of December, crews placed barrels were used to get drivers to slow down.…
Non-profits provide support for 'Human Trafficking Awareness Day'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Millions are affected by human trafficking across the world. National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is acknowledged each year on January 11. Both locally and…
School closings and delays for Friday, January 12
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several school systems across the Tennessee Valley have announced their closure for Friday due to anticipated severe weather. School Closings: Bradley County Schools Hamilton County Schools Catoosa County Schools Chickamauga City Schools Cleveland City Schools Marion…
Former Brainerd teacher took funds from students without approval
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Comptroller recently completed an investigation into Brainerd High School. They reported that a former teacher at the school inappropriately handled cheerleading and cosmetology funds. The report said this teacher did not submit funds from…
Gov. Kemp proposes pay raises in State of the State
ATLANTA (WDEF) -- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp proposed a pay raise to public employees and teachers in his State of the State Address on Thursday. Kemp said he wants to give a 4% cost of living increase to public employees.…
CPD: Man who died in SWAT call was wanted for murder
UPDATE: The Chattanooga Police Department provided updates Thursday afternoon on a man who killed himself during a SWAT call. Their fugitive unit and the U.S. Marshal Service had an arrest warrant for Dewayne Campbell, 36, for first-degree murder. They attempted…
Firearms detected at Tennessee airports decreases in 2023
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The TSA said there was a decrease in firearm detection at Tennessee airports in 2023. Statewide, there was a 14% decrease in firearms detected in carry-on luggage from 2022. There were 313 detections of guns in…
Truck stolen from Walker County residence
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- In light of a truck theft in Walker County, the sheriff's office is warning the public not to leave their car running unattended. A theft of a 2016 Toyota Tacoma happened Wednesday morning at around…
Two men charged in Bradley County inmate fentanyl death
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged two men for the fentanyl death of an inmate. Authorities found Eric Means unresponsive in his…