More to the Story with Staley: Social Media and Local Communities
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It doesn't matter if you like it or not. Social media is here to stay. New platforms are popping up all the time.…
Bad concert behavior harms famous artists
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -Recent on-stage incidents are causing concern for musical artists and patrons. Famous names like Harry Styles and Kelsea Ballerini are just two examples of artists getting hurt…
Local Vietnam War veteran to receive highest military decoration
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Signal Mountain native Larry Taylor got the good news over the weekend. The Silver Star he earned for his heroic actions in Vietnam…
Two hazardous material spills occur in Fort Payne Monday
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) -- Hazardous materials were spilled in two separate areas of Fort Payne, Alabama on Monday. Firefighters shut down roads as a result and ask the…
Chattanooga man charged with attempted first-degree murder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police said they arrested a man for an attempted murder shooting at a residence near Downtown Chattanooga. Officers arrested 21-year-old Torez Bowling on July…
New mom accused of biting her baby, sheriff's office says
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County deputies arrested a woman who is charged with abusing and neglecting her baby. Deputies arrested 20-year-old Lisa Ashley on…
Police identify woman who died after being struck by car
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police identified the woman who died after a car struck her on Saturday. The police department said 60-year-old Lisa Hill was hit by a car on the 700 block of East 11th Street in Chattanooga.…
CPD identify man hit by car on Highway 58
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police identified a person who was struck by a vehicle on Highway 58 Saturday night. On July 8, the Chattanooga Police Department…
Patient information exposed in healthcare company data breach
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Nashville-based healthcare company, HCA Healthcare Inc, said they faced a recent data breach. HCA owns the Parkridge Health System, consisting of four of…
Registration open for chance to win TVA dam tour
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- You can now sign up for a chance to win a tour of a TVA dam. These tours will begin in August. Registration…
Court rules gender-altering ban for TN children to remain
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A federal appeals court ruled that the ban on altering the gender of children in Tennessee can stay in effect. Previously, a Tennessee district…
The FDA is being asked to look into Logan Paul's energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ NEW YORK (AP) — An influencer-backed energy drink that has earned viral popularity among children is facing scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.…
Tennessee soccer coach is charged with child rape after restaurant workers find photos on his phone
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee soccer coach is accused of drugging and raping at least 10 boys after photos and videos of the children were discovered on his cell phone, police said. Camilo Hurtado Campos…
Relentless rain floods roads in Northeast, leads to evacuations, rescues
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Heavy rain washed out roads and forced evacuations in the Northeast on Monday as more downpours were forecast throughout the day. One person in New York drowned…
Free Sunday Studio Admissions at Hunter Museum with library card
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On the second Sunday of each month, you can get in for free at the Hunter Museum of American Art with a Chattanooga Public…
23rd annual peach festival returns despite crop shortage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The 23rd annual Peach Festival was in full swing on Sunday afternoon at the Chattanooga Market. Visitors from all around came to buy quality…
Chattanooga Firefighters put out a condemned house fire in less than five minutes
The Chattanooga Fire department responded to a condemned house fire off of Highway 153 Sunday, putting out the fire in minutes.
New pickle ball court opens in East Brainerd
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors held the official grand opening of Batter’s Place on Saturday morning in East Brainerd. Pickle ball courts were built as…
Local surgeon celebrates patients with upcoming documentary
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dr. Larry Sargent is a local surgeon who has helped many children with facial deformities. He has impacted the lives of many individuals through his…
Homicide takes place in Chattanooga Saturday evening
Chattanooga Police were notified of a shooting around 5 p.m. Saturday evening where they located a deceased man.
Pedestrian left dead after being struck by a vehicle
Chattanooga Police were notified of a pedestrian struck late Saturday morning, and later notified of her death from severe injuries.
Alzheimer's Association celebrates new FDA approved drug
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Alzheimer's Association is celebrating today! The Food and Drug Administration has fully approved a new Alzheimer’s drug. “Leqembi is the name of the drug and…
UPDATE: Missing Collegedale teen found
UPDATE: The Collegedale Police Department reported on Sunday that the missing teen was found. EARLIER: COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Collegedale Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl. Creslen Hodes was last seen in the Greenbriar Cove neighborhood in Collegedale.…
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter mark 77th wedding anniversary at home in Plains, Georgia
By BILL BARROW Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are marking their 77th wedding anniversary with a quiet Friday at their south Georgia home, extending their record as the longest-married first couple ever as both nonagenarians face…
