Algae on Hiwassee causing bad odor, taste in drinking water
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Residents of Bradley County have been experiencing a change in their water since late April. Cleveland Utilities has been investigating to determine…
World War II soldier's remains identified, will be buried in Tennessee hometown
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Officials have identified the remains of a U.S. Army corporal who died during World War II. His remains will be buried in his hometown. Joe A. Vinyard (from East Tennessee Veterans…
Dalton's 2023 Spring Carnival now open
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The 2023 Spring Carnival has returned to the North Georgia Fairgrounds. The carnival lasts from May 18-28. Entry is $4 and an unlimited ride pass is $25. Tickets are available on-site or on their website. The fair…
Music & Movies in Miller returns this month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Music & Movies in Miller returns to Chattanooga this month. River City Company is bringing back this event to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The company…
Chattanooga Police make arrest in May 10 shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police arrested a man on Wednesday for a shooting that happened last week. CPD said they arrested 44-year-old Antione Hamilton. They are charging Hamilton with aggravated assault. According to police, he was involved in the…
Monroe County sheriff warns public of paving scam
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of an ongoing scam. Sheriff Tommy Jones warns that a "paving company" in the area has been going door-to-door, pressuring residents into a contract. He says…
Remains of Georgia woman killed 46 years ago identified, confirmed serial killer victim
MACON, Ga. (AP) — The remains of a Georgia woman killed 46 years ago were identified and confirmed as a victim of Samuel Little, known as the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, authorities said Thursday. Yvonne Pless was…
Memorial Day gas projections
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Gas prices are projected to be lower than last year for Memorial Day weekend, but Americans are still cautious about traveling. GasBuddy released a 2023 Summer Travel Survey on Thursday. In…
GBI investigating officer involved shooting in Catoosa County
UPDATE: The GBI identifies the woman who was shot as 40 year old Jennifer Yates. They say she is in critical, but stable condition. They say Yates was…
Governor signs payraise for Tennessee teachers into law
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee has signed the bill that he says will give teachers their biggest pay raise in Tennessee history. He says the Teacher Paycheck Protection Act raises the minimum salary to 50-thousand dollars by 2026. That's…
City Speaks on Vacation Rental Ordinance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The city of Chattanooga is discussing the new ordinance on short term vacation rentals. (more…)
Montana governor bans TikTok. But can the state enforce the law?
NEW YORK (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed into law a first-of-its kind bill that makes it illegal for TikTok to operate in the state, setting up a potential legal fight with the company amid a litany…
First full-size 3D scan of Titanic shows shipwreck in new light
In this grab taken from a digital scan released by Atlantic/Magellan on Thursday, May 18, 2023, a view of the bow of the Titanic, in the Atlantic Ocean created using deep-sea mapping. Deep-sea researchers have completed…
TWRA responds to concerns of more dead fish on Chickamauga Lake
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Fishermen and others continue to post video and stories of fish kills on Chickamauga Lake. They say the problem continues since TWRA investigated last week. At the time, TWRA officials said the…
Brainerd Road Shooting Arrest
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police made an arrest after a man was shot on Brainerd Road over the weekend. James Dupree is charged with attempted 1st degree murder, aggravated assault and unlawful…
Driving Our Economy Forward: The Mueller Co. in Kimball
KIMBALL, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Mueller is a manufacturing company that makes fire hydrants, water metering products, and many other water products. It's brought hundreds of jobs to…
81-year-old dies in Polk County crash
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An 81-year-old man died in a car crash near Reliance in Polk County this week. It happened at 236 Lost Creek Road. THP identified the…
Dispute with weapon resolved in Chattanooga
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police resolved the issue on Wednesday. They say a juvenile was having mental health issues and barricaded himself. But the juvenile came out and they transported him for treatment. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A domestic dispute is ongoing…
Two high school students die in McMinn County wreck
UPDATE: The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has provided more details into the fatal McMinn car crash. It happened around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Two McMinn County High…
Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce Hosted Chamber Awards
The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Chamber Awards at the Convention Center today. Every year, the Chamber celebrates companies in three separate categories. Honorees must be involved in the community. More than 150-member businesses were nominated this year.…
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp plans economic development trip to Israel
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is making an economic development trip to Israel. Kemp spokesperson Garrison Douglas confirmed the trip Wednesday. Douglas said Kemp will be meeting with Israeli companies that do business in the state, as well…
New chair appointed to head elections board in Georgia's Fulton County
The elections board in Georgia's most populous county, a Democratic stronghold targeted by former President Donald Trump after his narrow 2020 loss in the state, will soon have new leadership. The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to approve…
Unionized school bus drivers in Georgia city continue strike, accusing company of unfair practices
DALTON, Ga. (AP) — School bus drivers are on strike in the northwest Georgia city of Dalton, leaving parents and school officials scrambling to take students to and from school. Bus drivers began manning picket lines on Monday, attacking what…
More to the Story with Staley: Big Orange Arm Wrestling
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- At one time or another, most of us have had an arm wrestling match with a friend or family member. But there are professional…