2 charged with first-degree murder in June shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities revealed new information…
Usher's ex-wife wants to drain Georgia's largest lake, where a boater fatally struck her son
ATLANTA (AP) — The ex-wife of R&B singer Usher is calling to drain Georgia's largest lake, where her son was fatally injured 11 years ago. Fashion designer Tameka Foster has collected more than 2,500 signatures for her online petition imploring…
Powerball jackpot climbs to $875 million for Saturday after no winner in latest drawing
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot soared to an estimated $875 million after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing. No ticket for Wednesday's $750 million jackpot matched the white balls 23, 35, 45, 66, 67…
Woman commits identity theft, steals $8,000 in Lafayette, police say
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Lafayette Police are looking for a woman who they say stole another's identity and fraudulently withdrew money from the victim's account. The Lafayette Police Department believes there are two people working together, committing the same…
Tennessee fined more than $8 million for over 200 infractions in football program
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The NCAA fined Tennessee more than $8 million on Friday and issued a scathing report outlining more than 200 infractions during the three-year tenure of former coach Jeremy Pruitt. The Volunteers escaped a postseason ban. The…
Georgia man convicted of failing to register as sex offender, again
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A jury has convicted a north Georgia man of failing to register as a sex offender. 36-year-old Jerome Walton was convicted of statutory rape in 2005.…
TECH BYTE: Smartphone Apps for Summer Slide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We're in the middle of summer. And with the kids out school, you need to keep them busy, and out of trouble. Some smartphone apps…
Students to Receive Free Meals in DeKalb County
RAINSVILLE, Ala. (WDEF) - Families across DeKalb County received much needed news this week. (more…)
Sales tax holidays begin next week in Alabama
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) - Despite the summer heat, the return of school is just around the corner. (more…)
Student health clinic to be held in DeKalb County
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) - DeKalb County families who need to update their student’s shot records will have a chance tomorrow to do so. (more…)
Summer safety tips for Alzheimer's patients
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Summer can be the most dangerous time of the year for people with Alzheimer’s. With temperatures nearing 100 degrees, it's crucial to keep a close eye…
A fire killed nearly every animal at a Florida wildlife center
MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An early morning fire on Thursday killed nearly all the animals at a wildlife center in Florida, officials said. News outlets reported the fire broke out around 3 a.m. Thursday at the Alligator and Wildlife…
Georgia athletics, Jalen Carter sued by passenger in fatal crash of Bulldogs player and staffer
ATLANTA (AP) — A woman seriously injured in the January car crash that killed Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and an athletics staffer has sued the school’s athletics association and former Bulldogs defensive…
List of upcoming movies for 2023
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Barbie and Oppenheimer have gained a lot of traction for 2023 summer movie releases. Both films release on the same day this month. But what other movies are there to look forward to this year? Here…
Tennessee man breaks record for catching largest blue catfish
STEWART COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Tennessee man who already held the state record for blue catfish just broke his own record. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency…
Walker County Sheriff looking for stolen skid-steer
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Walker County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's help in finding a stolen skid-steer. Authorities posted a notice to social media about…
Upcoming TVFCU career fair for all experience levels
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) is hosting a career fair next week. The company is offering positions for those with and without experience. The career fair will…
Secret Service closes investigation into cocaine found at White House with no suspect identified
Washington, D.C. (CBS) — The U.S. Secret Service has closed its investigation into the bag of cocaine that was discovered at the White House earlier this month but was unable to identify a suspect "due to a lack of physical evidence,"…
Franklin soccer coach charged with child rape entered U.S. illegally
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee law enforcement confirmed the soccer coach charged with child rape entered the U.S. illegally. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Camilo Hurtado Campos to be an undocumented immigrant. Campos' charges include rape of a child…
Update on Highway 64 crash in Cleveland
UPDATE: The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has provided more information into the fiery crash that occurred on Highway 64 in Cleveland on Wednesday. According to their report, one person died in the crash, and another was injured. A 17-year-old passed…
Gun confiscations drop so far in 2023 at Chattanooga Airport
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - TSA reports the number of gun confiscations at the Chattanooga Airport have been cut in half so far this year. These are the…
Biden says he’s serious about pursuing prisoner exchange for WSJ reporter held in Russia
By SEUNG MIN KIM and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday said he’s serious about pursuing a prisoner exchange for a Wall Street Journal reporter who has been detained in Russia for more than…
Three sent to hospital from crash following stolen vehicle pursuit
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Three people were sent to the hospital after a suspect stole a vehicle and took officers on a pursuit, Hamilton…
Don't miss Chattanooga Taco Week
CHATTANOOGA Tenn. (WDEF) - If you can't miss a Tuesday without a taco, then this week is for you. Briana Garza is the Owner and Co-Founder of ChattTaste. Garza said, "the…