Labor Day at the Post
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - Labor Day at the post ran from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Molly Huhn the City Manager for Fort Oglethorpe said "We're…
US moves to force recall of 52 million air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government is taking a big step toward forcing a defiant Tennessee company to recall 52 million air bag inflators that could explode, hurl shrapnel and injure or kill people. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
Free pop-up health clinic coming to East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps (RAM) is holding a free pop-up health clinic in East Ridge this weekend. The clinic will be on September 9 and 10. It will be open all day, but organizers…
Witch & Warlock Paddle returns to Tennessee River this October
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- River City Company and Outshine Adventure are hosting a Halloween paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing event this October. The Witch and Warlock Paddle is taking place on October 21, 2023. It will last from 10 a.m. until…
Sen. McConnell's health episodes show no evidence of stroke or seizure disorder, Capitol doctor says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of being a stroke or seizure disorder, the Capitol physician said in a letter on Tuesday, offering little further explanation…
Chattanooga Police searching for suspect who stole Sugar's Ribs' safe
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Someone broke into the Sugar's Ribs restaurant in Chattanooga and stole their safe, according to police. Officers responded to the restaurant on…
Biden will award Medal of Honor to Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in a Vietnam firefight
WATCH THE LIVE STREAM HERE. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor on Tuesday to a Vietnam War Army helicopter pilot who risked his life by flying into heavy enemy fire to save four members…
Rep. Gloria Johnson of 'Tennessee Three' officially launches 2024 Senate campaign
UPDATE: Republican Marsha Blackburn's Senate campaign has released a statement following Rep. Johnson's run for Senate. Blackburn's campaign spokesperson, Abigail Sigler, released this statement. "It's no surprise that radical socialist Gloria Johnson decided to jump into the race at the…
Man arrested in Georgia for Masonic Center vandalism, arson
UPDATE: Authorities in Catoosa County, Georgia arrested a suspect in the arson and vandalism case of the Chattanooga Masonic Center. On Monday evening, police arrested 29-year-old Kadum Harwood. The Chattanooga…
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, but President Biden’s results negative so far
BY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Monday but is experiencing only mild symptoms, her spokeswoman said. President Joe Biden was tested for the virus following his wife’s positive test, but his results were…
Walker County hosts annual motorcycle and car show
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Walker County hosted its annual motorcycle and car show on Labor Day. The Civic Center was a great place to see some sweet…
What's Right With Our Schools: PIE Center Serves Up Opportunity
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Helping students hone the skills they need to land a good job is a vital part of a solid education. From…
Hundreds turn out for 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Next Monday marks 22 years since the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil. (more…)
Union Gospel Mission Holds Labor Day BBQ Dinner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Union Gospel Mission continued an annual Labor Day tradition today. (more…)
Georgia football staffer Jarvis Jones arrested for speeding, reckless driving
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Former Georgia and NFL linebacker Jarvis Jones, who now works on the football staff at his alma mater, was arrested for speeding and reckless driving ahead of the…
Jimmy Buffett's cause of death revealed to be Merkel cell cancer, a rare form of skin cancer
SAG HARBOR, N.Y. (CBS) -- Singer Jimmy Buffett, who died Friday at the age of 76, battled skin cancer for years before his death, according to a statement on his website. Buffet suffered from Merkel cell cancer, the website said. Merkel…
Get free coffee with purchase at Dunkin on Mondays
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Coffee lovers have a reason to rejoice on Mondays this fall. Dunkin Donuts Free Coffee Mondays has officially returned. Starting in September, customers can get a free medium hot or…
Steve Harwell, former Smash Mouth frontman, dies at 56, representative says
BOISE, Idaho (CBS) -- Former Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell died early Monday at his home in Boise, Idaho, a representative confirmed to CBS News. He was 56. The artist — whose…
2 women killed in Labor Day mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (CBS) -- Two people are dead and three others are wounded following a shooting early Monday morning in Birmingham, Alabama, authorities said. At least five people were hit in the shooting, which was reported at about 2:30 a.m.…
Alabama drops sales tax on groceries to 3%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama families are paying slightly less at the grocery store after a 1% reduction in the state sales tax on food took effect this month. State lawmakers in June approved legislation to gradually remove half of…
Teen shot dead by police after allegedly killing police dog, firing gun at officers
JONESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Police in Georgia on Saturday shot and killed a 17-year-old boy they said killed a police dog and pointed a gun at officers, authorities said. The Clayton County Police Department identified the teenager as Stephon Ford,…
6th annual butterfly festival held to honor Katie Beth Carter
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- A butterfly festival was held on Saturday in Ringgold to celebrate the life of Katie Beth Carter and to support local ministries. …
TBI investigate fatal officer-involved shooting on S. Kelley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A SWAT standoff took place on Saturday night at a residence in S. Kelley Street. Chattanooga police officers and teams were dispatched to the…
CPD teams respond to overnight domestic disorder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police officers and members of the Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) team responded to a domestic disorder on Saturday night. The scene indicated domestic disorder with a weapon. Officers got the call to the 1900…