Golden Apple Award: Loes Riggins, Cleveland Middle School
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Middle School can be a challenging time in a child's life. Having the right teacher can put a student on track for success in…
Looking for a refill? McDonald's is saying goodbye to self-serve soda in the coming years
NEW YORK (AP) — Say goodbye to refilling that Coke. McDonald's is getting rid of self-served soda. The Chicago-based fast food chain plans to eliminate self-service soda machines at its U.S. restaurants by 2032, McDonald's confirmed this week. It's unclear…
5 former officers charged with federal civil rights violations in Tyre Nichols beating death
By ADRIAN SAINZ and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Five former Memphis police officers were charged Tuesday with federal civil rights violations in the beating death of Tyre Nichols as they continue to fight second-degree murder charges…
East Ridge woman arrested for drug possession in AMC parking lot
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- East Ridge police officers arrested a woman on drug charges at the AMC Theatres parking lot on Sunday. The police department did not identify the woman they…
Can you help solve a 14 year old cold case in Georgia?
CARROLLTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The police department in Carrollton, Georgia is hoping that Chattanoogans can help them solve a cold case. Brian Wehrle disappeared 14 years ago, and authorities suspect foul play was involved. He was last seen at his…
Which food qualifies for Alabama's grocery Tax cut?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Alabama is cutting the sales tax on food this September. But what "foods" actually qualify? Unlike Tennessee, Alabama is cutting the food tax from 4% to 3%. However, it doesn't apply to everything you buy at the…
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announces impeachment inquiry into President Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) -- House Speaker Kevin McCarthy officially opened an impeachment investigation into President Joe Biden. McCarthy said the House's Oversight Committee has found a "culture of corruption" in the Biden family. "Through our investigations, we have found that…
Popular nasal decongestant doesn't actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is likely no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts who reviewed the latest…
Alabama walk-on football player arrested on sodomy charge
WEAVER, Ala. (AP) — A walk-on member of the Alabama football team has been arrested on a charge of second-degree sodomy involving a juvenile female. Antonio Ross, 19, a freshman defensive back with the 10th-ranked Crimson Tide, was arrested at…
TWRA officers catch alligator in Rhea County, Tennessee
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Officers with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) trapped a loose alligator in Rhea County recently. Now, TWRA says they are transporting the alligator to the Chattanooga Zoo. In a social media post, TWRA explains…
Comptroller finds pay issues in Polk County Circuit Court Clerk's Office
BENTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Comptroller's Office has found some concerns about how court employees are being paid in Polk County. None of the findings are criminal; they just suggest reforms. They audited the Circuit Court Clerk's Office. The…
Georgia Gov. Kemp declares state of emergency, suspends gas tax
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency and suspended the state's gas tax. Governor Kemp signed the executive order and made the announcement on Tuesday, September 12. He is…
More to the Story with Staley: Seniors Unprepared
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A natural disaster can strike at any time, and we've had our share of those here in the Chattanooga area. Being prepared for such…
Larry Taylor honored with parade, ceremony
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A hometown hero received his homecoming celebration on Monday. Captain Larry Taylor received the Medal of Honor from President Joe Biden last Tuesday, September 5.…
Honoring local first responders on 9/11
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The anniversary of the 9/11 attacks has evolved into tributes to first responders. We are taking the date to honor the firefighters and police who died in the September 11 terrorist attacks. Today, that meant…
Driver taken to hospital by Life Force after collision
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A pickup truck crashed into a commercial vehicle Monday morning in Bradley County. The pickup truck rear-ended the commercial truck at around 11:15 a.m. on Holloway Road. [caption…
Man dies after walking in front of car in Pikeville
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man has died after walking out in front of a car in Pikeville, Tennessee, according to the Highway Patrol. On September 7, around 6 a.m., a 75-year-old man walked into the path of a…
3-month-old found safe after Chattanooga endangered child alert
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says authorities have found the missing child. They said Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers spotted the vehicle and determined the child was safe.…
Bells toll as the US marks 22 years since 9/11, from ground zero to Alaska
By JENNIFER PELTZ and KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — With tolling bells, personal tributes and tears, Americans looked back Monday on 9/11 at anniversary observances that stretched from ground zero to small towns. People gathered at memorials,…
Cumberland County investigating unexplained deaths of couple
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the unexplained deaths of two people on Sunday. The bodies of 56 year old Tamara Clark and 54 year old Del Clark were found in a home on Deep…
Middle School basketball coach indicted on charges of stealing from his team's fundraisers
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Middle School basketball coach has been indicted on charges of stealing money from fundraisers for his team. The indictment follows an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office into allegations at Montgomery Central Middle in Clarksville.…
Boy's body found after jet ski collision with barge that also killed father
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Search crews have recovered the body of a 9-year-old boy who died when a jet ski operated by his father hit a barge over the weekend on a Tennessee waterway. The father, 36-year-old Steven White,…
Patriotic parade held for Medal of Honor recipient on 9/11
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Monday, September 11 will be a patriotic day in the scenic city. Remembering the sacrifice of first responders, as well as service men and women, a patriotic…
Fatal crash near tunnel causes 18-year-old to lose her life
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An 18-year-old woman lost her life in a fatal car crash near the East Ridge Tunnel early Sunday morning. Chattanooga Police, Chattanooga Fire, and Hamilton County EMS responded to 2500 Westside Drive a little after 3:00…