More to the Story with Staley: Cardboard Boats
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cardboard and water generally don't mix. Water almost always wins. But if you throw in some duct tape and a "will to succeed,"…
Positive outcomes for union workers as bus strike ends
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The bus strike in Dalton has finally come to an end. The strike lasted all week. Dalton City Schools first announced on May 12 that the strike was happening, and they would have virtual classes this…
Gov. Lee announces local FEMA assistance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Many Tennesseans who were impacted by severe weather earlier this year can finally get some help. Governor Bill Lee announced that federal recovery assistance will be available to 45 counties impacted by the severe weather we…
Fallen Officers Honored at Memorial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Law enforcement across the Tennessee Valley paid their respects today. (more…)
Carry the Load Comes Through Tennessee Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A national relay made its way through…
City of Chattanooga Celebrates Bike To Work Day
The City of Chattanooga celebrated Bike to Work Day. Outdoor Chattanooga hosted a party! Cyclists could also pick up a free bike pass from Bike Chattanooga. Anne Welch, Principal Planner at Regional Planning Agency said, "We did some group rides…
2 new principals announced for Hamilton County Schools
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Schools announced two new principals on Friday for the upcoming school year. HCS named Shelly Jackson as the new principal for Alpine Crest Elementary School. Alpine Crest is located in Red Bank, Tennessee. [caption…
Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87
CLEVELAND (AP) — Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown, an unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor as well as a prominent civil rights advocate during the 1960s, has died.…
Group criticizes Chattanooga's new vacation rental rules
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Not everyone is singing the praises of Chattanooga's new rules for short-term vacation rental properties. The Greater Chattanooga Coalition for Private Property Rights don't approve. Gary Wardlaw from the group tells us the new rules are not…
Pallet fire under investigation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department is investigating a pallet fire that happened early Friday morning. They responded to the call at 1122 Hooker Road in Chattanooga. It happened at 4 a.m. CFD…
Court finds FBI improperly used surveillance tool on Jan. 6 suspects, racial justice protests
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI officials repeatedly violated their own standards when they searched a vast repository of foreign intelligence for information related to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and racial justice protests in 2020, according to…
Chattanooga State classes to resume following cyber incident
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After facing a cyber security issue, Chattanooga State now has a plan to resume classes on May 22. Classes have been delayed due to a cyber incident they discovered on May 6. The school plans to…
Walker County granted over $4 million for recreational spaces
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Georgia Governor Kemp put forth over $4 million in funding toward Walker County. These funds are from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. They will go toward recreational spaces in the county. $4.81 million will…
Tennessee man faces four attempted murder charges
GILES COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Lynnville man is facing attempted murder charges, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Authorities say William Jones Robins, Jr. fired a handgun at deputies on…
Gunbarrel Road to be repaved starting Sunday night
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing Gunbarrel Road on Sunday night. The roadwork will continue until early Friday morning, according to officials. Contractors will be doing the work overnight,…
Car catches fire on I-24
HALETOWN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Friday morning, a vehicle caught fire on I-24 in Haletown. The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department said they responded to the call at around 7:45 a.m. The vehicle caught…
Biden endorses F-16 training for Ukrainians as Zelenskyy set to take part in G7 summit
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — President Joe Biden told allies Friday he was approving plans to train Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, according to two people familiar with the matter, as leaders of the world's most powerful democracies worked…
Local missionary to celebrate shelter program graduates
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Four local men are graduating from The Union Gospel Mission's shelter programs. The organization is also calling on the public for assistance. The graduation ceremony will take place 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 21 at Northside…
Death row inmate challenges new Tennessee post-conviction law
This photo provided by Tennessee Department of Correction shows Larry McKay. McKay, a Tennessee death row inmate is challenging the newly expanded authority of the appointed state attorney general to argue certain capital cases, a power…
Push for transit, walkable communities growing across US
ATLANTA (AP) — On the weekend in March when Brittany Glover would have turned 34, her mother stood on the same busy road in Atlanta where her daughter died six months earlier. Glover, a flight attendant with a passion for…
Target recalls nearly 5 million Threshold candles after severe burns, lacerations reported
WASHINGTON (AP) — Target is recalling almost 5 million candles over laceration and burn hazards, according to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall impacts some 4.9 million…
TECH BYTE: New Apple Features for Better Accessibility
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Apple announced some new features that'll make their devices more accessible to those with disabilities. Apple is continuing to make their devices more intuitive and accessible to everyone. A prime example is a new feature within…
Chattanooga's Larry Fleet to Headline Ryman Auditorium
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga's Larry Fleet will be doing his first Nashville headlining show at the historic Ryman Auditorium this fall. It'll be September 22. The country artist…
Antique Alley yard sale more than 500 miles long
DADE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The U-S 11 Antique Alley Yard Sale spans from Bristol, Virginia to Meridian, Mississippi. We made a stop in Dade County near…