Scenic Overlook Closed for Pipe Repairs
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A popular scenic overlook is Sequatchie County is temporaily closed. (more…)
Chattanooga Police arrest 18-year-old in homicide case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police have arrested a young man who they believe was involved in a homicide on Saturday. The police department said they arrested 18-year-old Ralph Hughley, Jr. on Tuesday. He faces charges of first-degree murder, possession…
NFL cornerback previews backpack giveaway in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tre Herndon plays cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He's hosting a backpack drive this Saturday at East Hamilton High School. Donated backpacks will be filled…
Vandals killed man who confronted them about throwing eggs at his home, Georgia sheriff says
GRIFFIN, Ga. (AP) — Three people have been charged with murder in Georgia after one of them shot a man who confronted them about throwing eggs at his home, authorities said.…
I-24 project causes traffic buildup in Downtown Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Traffic has been a problem for many people in the downtown area lately due to construction. Road closures along with traffic detours have been…
Athens firefighters extinguish large fire involving manufacturing equipment
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A large fire broke out at Adler Pelzer Athens on Monday night, involving heavy equipment, the Athens Fire Department said. Crews responded to the fire alarm just before 10 p.m. at 115 Industrial Way. The manager…
Unaccompanied migrant child dies in U.S. custody, marking fourth such death this year
BY CAMILO MONTOYA-GALVEZ EL PASO, Texas (CBS) -- An unaccompanied migrant girl from Guatemala with a pre-existing medical condition died in U.S. custody earlier this week after crossing the southern border in May, according to information provided to Congress and…
US probes complaints that Ford Escape doors can open while SUVs are being driven
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the doors on some Ford Escapes can open while the SUVs are being driven. The investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers 346,000 Escapes from the…
New TN law gives minimum year suspension for school threats
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new Tennessee law is in effect for the 2023-2024 school year. In the new law, any student who commits a "zero tolerance offense" will be suspended for at least one year. A new amendment states…
Test scores show American students slipping further behind despite recovery efforts
BY HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH AND CAROLYN THOMPSON Students across the U.S. fell further behind academically last school year despite extensive efforts to help them recover from pandemic learning setbacks, according to an analysis of test scores released Tuesday. The study by the research organization…
Trump attorneys ask for delay in his federal trial, citing 2024 election
BY SCOTT MACFARLANE, ROBERT LEGARE, GRAHAM KATES Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and longtime Trump aide Walt Nauta asked Judge Aileen Cannon late Monday night to delay setting a trial date for their federal case in Florida. In a…
Travel Channel star to speak at Chattanooga Zoo's Banana Ball
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo's Banana Ball is upcoming, and they have a special guest planning to attend this year. According to the Zoo's press release, Dr. Mireya Mayor will be the keynote speaker at the Banana Ball.…
Moon River Festival 2023 schedule released
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Moon River released their schedule for the 2023 music festival. Popular names include Larry Fleet, Marcus King, Noah Cyrus, Judah and the Lion, and Hozier, among many others. This year's festival takes place on September 9…
Bradley County Jail inmate dies after found unresponsive
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An inmate died in the Bradley County Jail on Monday. Correctional officers and medical staff found the inmate unresponsive. They then attempted lifesaving…
Pikeville man charged with first-degree murder
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Pikeville man is in custody following a homicide investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Law enforcement officers arrested 38-year-old Clayton Matthew Watson for the death of Dara Jade Baker. Authorities charged Watson with…
What's Right With Our Schools: Battle Academy Reach Cooking Class
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Summer Reach Program allows Battle Academy students to learn in new and creative ways. It's a tasty example of what's right…
New Tony Romas restaurant breaks ground in Kimball
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new restaurant held their groundbreaking on Monday in Kimball, Tennessee. Tony Romas is set to open at the location in about six months, officials said. The restaurant will be located at 105 Kimball…
S.T.E.A.M. summer camp visits Tennessee Aquarium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Promoting diversity and learning opportunities, the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga helped facilitate a summer camp this week. Rising sixth, seventh and eighth grade students attended…
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…