Dunlap community fundraises by selling fireworks
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In preparation for the Fourth of July on Tuesday, Dunlap is selling fireworks in support of local organizations. Fireworks have been popular for many years in…
Brick dedication ceremony held to honor veterans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center held a brick dedication to honor service members on Saturday morning. Donors and supporters could purchase bricks to…
Storm causes tree to fall on family, sending four to the hospital
The Soddy Daisy Fire Department responded to multiple trees falling around a campsite where four people were sent to the hospital.
TWRA begins "Operation Dry Water"
Beginning today through Monday, boating under the influence will have the same penalties as driving under the influence in Tennessee.
Body found on the side of the road Saturday morning
On Saturday around 10:30 a.m., Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office personnel discovered a body beside the road near the 2100 block of West Fairmount Road.
Dalton's Pops in Burr Park is back
DALTON Ga. (WDEF) - The 4th of July means fireworks and cookouts, but in Dalton Georgia it means a little more. Amanda Brown, the Executive Director for the Creative…
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias aboard plane that slid off Cherokee County runway
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) -- A private airplane slid off a runway on Friday in Andrews, North Carolina. Aboard that plane was comedian Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias, who documented his experience. The Cherokee…
Cempa Community Care Dental Clinic officially opens in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cempa officially opened its new Community Care Dental Clinic in Chattanooga this afternoon. They held a ribbon cutting for the clinic on Friday at…
Eighth graders learn valuable construction skills in Chattanooga camp
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Associated General Contractors of East Tennessee hosted a camp to get 15 eighth graders interested in construction and demolition. They learned about the basics of structure, electrical, carpentry, plumbing and finishings. The camp ran from June the 28…
From human ashes to cellphones, what's going on with concert fans lately?
By BEATRICE DUPUY Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — From flinging bras to tossing flowers, concertgoers have long been a bit extra in showing adoration for their beloved artists — but a recent spate of artists being hit by weightier…
Tips for paying student loans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With many affected by today’s Supreme Court decision to overturn student loan forgiveness, now is the time to prepare to start repaying. (more…)
Little Debbie Park opens to the public
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The city of Collegedale and McKee Foods came together this morning to unveil a new centerpiece of their community. (more…)
ChatGPT maker OpenAI sued for allegedly using "stolen private information"
UNITED STATES (CBS) -- OpenAI, the artificial intelligence firm behind ChatGPT, went from a non-profit research lab to a company that is unlawfully stealing millions of users' private information to train its tools, according to a…
From the Archives: Heat Wave of 1993
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Thirty years ago, was one hot summer. 100-degree days stacked up like cordwood. That made for a dangerous situation. We revisit the sweltering Summer of…
Georgia launches Medicaid expansion in closely watched test of work requirements
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia is offering a new bargain to some adults without health insurance beginning Saturday: Go to work or school and the state will cover you. But advocates decry the plan, which will…
Chickamauga Police: Person died from medical emergency, not gunshot
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) -- The police department received reports of a shooting in Chickamauga, Georgia on Thursday. Officers responded to the scene near The Grind Coffee Shop, which is at Crittenden Avenue and Lee and Gordon Mill Road. [caption id="attachment_1378446"…
Arrests made, remains found in DeKalb missing woman case
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office found the remains of a missing woman and made arrests in the case. Authorities say Mary Elizabeth Isbell went missing…
More to the Story with Staley: Library Gift
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- "Santa Claus" came early this week to the Chattanooga Public Library. That is, if one can call the state of Tennessee "Santa Claus!" Lots of important…
The Supreme Court rejects Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loan debt
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided Supreme Court on Friday effectively killed President Joe Biden’s $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts for millions of Americans. The 6-3 decision, with conservative…
Wettermark Keith Celebrates 20 Years of Legal Success
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Press Release) – Wettermark Keith will initiate a month-long celebration in honor of its 20th business anniversary. The law firm isn't just marking a major milestone, it is also honoring the attorneys and support staff who have diligently pursued the mission…
Dalton Police arrest man charged with tossing kittens
UPDATE: Dalton Police arrested a man who they say is responsible for tossing kittens out of the back of a truck at the Northwest Georgia Humane Society. The police…
One man dies in double shooting at midnight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two men were shot in a deadly confrontation last night in downtown Chattanooga. It happened in the 600 block of East 10th Street, a…
Fire Investigation in East Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters are investigating the cause of an early morning house fire in East Chattanooga. Firefighters…
TECH BYTE: Gadgets to Celebrate July 4
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Fourth of July holiday weekend is here! There's a lot of cool tech that can help you make the most of the holiday -…
