HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Schools has increased the number of schools included in their "School Choice" lottery program for 2024-2025. There are now more than 70 options for the school choice program, in grades Kindergarten through 12th.…
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — In 1648, Margaret Jones, a midwife, became the first person in Massachusetts — the second in New England — to be executed for witchcraft, decades before the infamous Salem witch trials. Nearly four centuries later,…
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — The videos playing in a Colorado courtroom were both chilling and, by now, familiar — a violent mob, with some wearing tactical gear, smashing through the U.S. Capitol, attacking police officers and chanting “Hang Mike…
Associated Press LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Five months before the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history, the gunman’s family alerted the local sheriff that they were becoming concerned about his deteriorating mental health while he had access to firearms, authorities…
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Murray County: the first thing you'll notice when you arrive is the breathtaking views. But the county is also full of talented people. "As far as our…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Howard Schools is not resting on its Level 5 status. The faculty and administrators are always looking for new ideas to incorporate into their curriculum. The lines of communication are now open between Howard and…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County School Board member Rhonda Thurman will be stepping down from her role. Thurman served on the board for almost…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Big River Grille and Brewing Works in Downtown Chattanooga has officially closed its doors. This restaurant was located on Broad Street, not far from the Tennessee Aquarium. Passersby will notice a sign on the door informing…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Artificial Intelligence has taken the world by storm. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga startup incubator, the Company Lab (Co-Lab), is launching the first of its kind program. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested two juveniles for numerous auto burglary and theft cases. The police department said these two arrests are linked to five break-in cases. These suspects face nine felony charges and two…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Walker County citizens have recently been receiving scam phone calls, according to the sheriff's office. Sheriff Steve Wilson said residents are receiving…
UPDATE: October 30, 2023 The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested the suspect in the auto break-in case. October 23, 2023 CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A U.S. grand jury has now indicted a man who previously set fire to the Chattanooga Masonic Center. Harwood now faces federal felony charges. The grand jury indicted Kadum Harwood on two counts. The indictment says…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS) -- President Biden on Monday issued an executive order creating standards for safety and privacy protections over artificial intelligence, a move the White House says will safeguard Americans' information, promote innovation and competition, and advance U.S. leadership…
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CBS) -- Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom "Friends," died on Saturday at the age of 54. In a statement following the actor's death, his parents thanked his fans for…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Sunday night, several eyewitnesses said a fight broke out at a restaurant on Battlefield Parkway. Those eyewitnesses said the fight had started in the parking lot and then went into the road. Captain Brian Stooksbury…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A portion of Murphy Hollow Road in Dade County was closed on Saturday due to a deadly fire. A house caught fire in…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County deputies arrested an Ooltewah man for recklessly driving a four-wheeler down Highway 58 on Sunday. Deputies saw the four-wheeler traveling south on Highway 58. They said the driver was not wearing a helmet…
SCOTTSBORO, Alabama (WDEF) - Have you seen "Pumpkin People" popping up around Scottsboro recently? Local police are looking for several decorations that have been taken from the Goose Pond Colony over the last week. Officials at the Colony describe…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Market turned haunted on Sunday in celebration of Halloween. Kids came to the market dressed up to visit each tent that had…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Senator Bo Watson held a Republican bash for the upcoming election and is looking to make a big splash in Hamilton County and the state of…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Dunlap Lions Club held a 'Chili Cook-off' fundraiser at Harris Park on October 28. Local organizations could sign up to enter the chili cook-off or…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- First responders rescued a fall victim on Saturday afternoon at Sunset Rock. A 22-year-old female hiker fell approximately 30 feet off the edge of the bluff. A 22-year-old female hiker was rescued…