Reaction to Gov. Lee's call for a special session on public safety
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - As expected, Governor Bill Lee has called lawmakers back to Nashville for a special session on public safety and school violence…
Charges Dropped Against Angel Bumpass
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A woman who had been convicted of first degree murder in the death of a Chattanooga man. (more…)
Local organizers gathered for special conversation on gun violence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Community and law enforcement leaders gathered at Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church for a special conversation. They talked about gun violence and ways to…
Georgia Gov. Kemp tells business group that he wants to limit lawsuits, big legal judgments
By JEFF AMY Associated Press Abstract: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he wants to make it harder for people to file lawsuits and win big legal judgments. Kemp told the Georgia Chamber of Commerce in an appearance Tuesday in Athens…
Jasper native receives award aboard USS Iwo Jima
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA (Press Release) – Seaman Dylan Lotshaw, a native of Jasper, Tennessee, was named Warrior of the Week aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima, Aug. 2. The Iwo Jima Warrior of the Week recognizes a sailor…
Dueling ads and campaigns hit Tennessee before Public Safety Special Session
No More Tears from Our Kids Deserve Better on Vimeo. NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A coalition announces a new ad and campaign to ratchet up pressure for new gun laws in Tennessee before the upcoming special session. Governor Lee is…
IRONMAN Chattanooga gets longer this year
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This year's IRONMAN competition will be even more challenging than ever. Organizers say they are adding four more miles to the bike race, making it the longest…
More to the Story with Staley: FedEx St. Jude Championship
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A professional golf tournament is fueled by its sponsorships. No sponsors means no tournament. But it's made to run smoothly because of…
What's Right With Our Schools: Catoosa County's From Here to Career Academy
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - High School is an exciting and very busy time in a teenager's life, but some students might be wondering, 'How…
Staying Safe when Posting about Going Back to School
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Power, school and traffic all victims of afternoon storms
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Today's line of severe thunderstorms has taken a toll on traffic, power and back-to-school. The Eletric Power Board reports 30,000 customers were left in…
Trucking giant Yellow Corp. declares bankruptcy after years of financial struggles
Trucking company Yellow Corp. has declared bankruptcy after years of financial struggles and growing debt, marking a significant shift for the U.S. transportation industry and shippers nationwide.
Benefit concert held for local man who died in tragic accident
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The town of Dunlap hosted a benefit concert for a local man who recently passed away due to a tragic car…
Highway 127 yard sale wraps up on Signal Mountain
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The world's longest yard sale wrapped up on Sunday. Despite the rainy weather, people from all over continued to shop. Taking place…
6th annual Back-to-School Bash held for Hamilton Co. Schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The sixth annual Back-to-School Bash was held this morning for Hamilton County Schools. Hosted for the first time at Tennessee Riverpark, families were…
Local volleyball teams play in support of 'Remarkable Grace'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The second annual Grace Mitchell Memorial Showcase was held today at Boyd Buchanan. Teams from around the community paid to participate in the…
Catoosa County proposes pay increases in 2024 budget
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Catoosa County has announced new pay increases in their proposed 2024 budget. It includes increases for the sheriff's office, emergency management, fire department and county government. The Board of Commissioners allocated over $668,000 for pay…
Governor Lee makes third pitch to join THP
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee is inviting out of state law enforcement officers to come to work in Tennessee. It is his third pitch in three…
More to the Story with Staley: Chattanooga 300
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Back to school time! The first day of a new year at Chattanooga Prep. At 7:45 a.m., everybody is gathering in the school gymnasium.…
Chattanooga man arrested in Dunlap for stealing vehicle, meth possession
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man is in custody in Dunlap, Tennessee for stealing a vehicle and possession of meth. The Dunlap Police Department said they arrested Dameion E. Ervin…
Trucking expert weighs in on East Ridge chemical spill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Last night a chemical fire shut down the interstate and caused an evacuation. Rick Boatwright, operations chief of Chattanooga fire department, said "where…
Global food prices rise after Russia ends grain deal and India restricts rice exports
LONDON (AP) — Global prices for food commodities like rice and vegetable oil have risen for the first time in months after Russia pulled out of a wartime agreement allowing Ukraine to ship grain to the world, and India restricted…
Pentagon warns of disruptions as Army, Marines both lack confirmed leaders for first time
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned that troop readiness and retention is at risk as the Army's chief stepped down Friday, leaving the military's two ground combat forces without Senate-confirmed leaders for the first time in history. [caption…
Ron DeSantis asked if his car left early from the crash scene in Chattanooga
DECORAH, Iowa (WDEF) - Republican Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis was asked about his crash in Chattanooga today on the campaign trail. The wreck happened July 25th as he and his caravan got…