NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Legislation requiring that schools determine the cause of a fire alarm being triggered before instructing children leave a classroom was advanced unanimously by the Tennessee House on Thursday. The proposal is in response to a Nashville…
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones is warning the public of a wanted fugitive. Authorities are searching for Matthew Hughes, a man in his mid-twenties. Matthew Hughes, wanted fugitive / Monroe County…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened Thursday on Wilcox Boulevard. According to CPD, officers responded to reports of a person shot just before 2 p.m. on the 1500 block of Wilcox Boulevard.…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County is reversing course on plans to rezone the McDonald Farm property in the Sale Creek area. Mayor Wamp announced on Thursday the decision to rescind their rezoning request for 90 days. They originally…
By MORIAH BALINGIT/AP Education Writer Like a lot of mothers, North Dakota state Rep. Emily O'Brien struggled to find infant care when her daughter Lennon was born in 2019. So O'Brien, a Republican who represents the Grand Forks region, brought…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday sounded broadly skeptical of efforts to kick former President Donald Trump off the 2024 ballot. In more than two hours of arguments, both conservative and liberal justices raised questions of whether Trump…
WASHINGTON (WDEF) -- Republicans attempted to impeach Mayorkas for his handling of the southern border. But three republicans sided with the democrats, making the impeachment fail. [caption id="attachment_1636995"…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- McKamey Animal Center (MAC) has entered a partnership to help share low-cost resources to the Greater Chattanooga area. MAC's partnership is with Greater…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new study from triple A Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals a disturbing picture of the dangers faced by those working on the side of the road. Tow Truck drivers are 4 times more likely to be…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police say they have arrested a man for a recent homicide case. The homicide happened on the 700 block of E. 48th Street, according to police. Marquel Lane / Hamilton County…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Wednesday, Chattanooga laid to rest an American hero. Captain Larry Taylor, who is the most recent recipient of the Medal of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Gate 11 Distillery started five years ago. It's located inside the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Let's see how they are driving our economy forward. Owner of…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The volunteer state lived up to its name by having more than 500 organ donors in 2023. These donors were able to save the lives of over 1,300 people. "2023 was, thankfully, a record setting year.…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - In 1987, President Ronald Regan established an annual day of observance during the first week of February to acknowledge female athletes. …
A U.S. military helicopter that went missing while carrying five Marines from Nevada to California has been found, authorities said Wednesday. Search and rescue crews were looking for the Marines as snow and rain were hitting the mountainous area where the helicopter…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A controversial case at Brainerd High School last year ended in court this morning with a guilty plea. Josephus Reed pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated assault and impersonating a licensed professional. He was hired…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nikki Haley was swamped Tuesday in Nevada's symbolic Republican presidential primary as GOP voters resoundingly picked the “none of these candidates” option on the ballot in a repudiation of the former U.N. ambassador who is the…
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's House backed changes to the state budget Wednesday that would add $5 billion in spending, including a burst of roadbuilding, new dental and medical schools, and money to cover bonuses paid to state employees and teachers.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A pastor in Marion County has been indicted this week on financial exploitation charges. David C. Berry is both a pastor at the Praise and Worship Family Outreach in Jasper, and he runs The Tax Service…
By DEE-ANN DURBIN/AP Business Writer From Flamin’ Hot Cheetos to Sweet Heat Starburst, America’s snacks are getting spicier. Now, Coca-Cola wants in on the trend. On Wednesday, the Atlanta beverage giant introduced Coca-Cola Spiced, the first new permanent offering to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Captain Larry Taylor, a Chattanooga native and Medal of Honor recipient, will be laid to rest on Wednesday, February 7. The memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. ET. It will begin at the Coolidge National…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey called Tuesday night for the creation of a limited school voucher program and announced support for two controversial measures before lawmakers this year: gambling legislation and absentee ballot restrictions. Lawmakers kicked off…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Officials at the Medal of Honor Museum encourage Chattanoogans to line up along the route of a procession this afternoon to honor Captain Larry Taylor. The procession begins at the Museum next to the Aquarium at…
Washington — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas narrowly survived an impeachment vote on Tuesday in the House after a small group of Republicans helped sink the GOP-led effort. The House voted 216 to 214 against impeaching Mayorkas over his handling of…