Health Department Unveils Survey; 2022 Drug Overdose Data
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department has released their 2023 Community Health Survey. (more…)
Alabama bill seeks 1st grade 'readiness' for all kids
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama children would have to attend kindergarten or take a test to show their “readiness” for first grade, under legislation advanced by a state House committee on Wednesday. Rep. Pebblin Warren said the goal of her…
Gun safety tips from the CPD
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police shared gun safety tips on Wednesday, following the accidental shooting that happened earlier this week. A one-year-old was accidentally shot in the leg on…
Train To Go, other organizations host softball game at McCallie School
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Organizers gathered together for a community softball game at the McCallie School this morning. The event was for everyone to get…
One dead from shooting in Jasper on Tuesday
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One man is dead after a shooting in Marion County on Tuesday. The shooting happened at a residence on Nickajack Circle outside of Jasper,…
Two dead in apparent murder-suicide at Rome Chick-Fil-A
ROME, Ga. (WDEF) -- An apparent murder-suicide took place at a Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Rome, Georgia on Wednesday. Officers said it was a shooting, which took place at the Truett's Chick-Fil-A on Shorter Avenue. Greg Major, the general manager of…
Bob Lee, Cash App founder and MobileCoin exec, slain at 43
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bob Lee, a technology executive who created Cash App and was currently chief product officer of MobileCoin, was fatally stabbed in San Francisco early Tuesday, according to the cryptocurrency platform and police. The San Francisco Police…
QRC Applebee's awards Action Trackchairs to Veterans
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Applebee’s franchisee, Quality Restaurant Concepts, LLC (QRC) awarded Action Trackchairs to two veterans in Hixson this afternoon. Trackchairs are like wheelchairs, but they allow more mobility.…
Hospital: Treatment, discharge of woman who died appropriate
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A woman who died after being discharged from a Tennessee hospital and forced to leave despite her pleas for more help received appropriate medical treatment, the hospital said, but changes were being made to security procedures.…
Predawn Missouri tornado kills at least 5, sows destruction
By JIM SALTER and SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press GLEN ALLEN, Mo. (AP) — A large tornado tore through southeastern Missouri before dawn on Wednesday, killing at least five people and causing widespread destruction as a broad swath of the Midwest…
Fatal car accident on Ooltewah-Georgetown Road Tuesday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A vehicle crashed, killing the driver on Tuesday night, according to Hamilton County Police. The wreck happened on the 12400 block of Ooltewah-Georgetown Road,…
Commission protects retirees and approve housing for recovering addicts
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County leaders dealt with a variety of issues today in the Commission meeting. They heard from the Hamilton County Health Department which is asking for the public to take part in the annual Health Survey of…
Firefighters keep crash from turning into a building fire
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A two vehicle collision in Cleveland yesterday could have been much worse. Two SUV's ran into each other in the intersection of Ocoee and Inman Streets Tuesday morning.…
Flight data recorders found after deadly Black Hawk crash
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) — Investigators recovered "black boxes” from two U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters that crashed last week in Kentucky, killing all nine soldiers aboard, the military announced Tuesday. A U.S. Army aviation safety…
Party switch gives GOP veto-proof control in North Carolina
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press Abstract: A Democrat in the North Carolina state House has switched to the Republican Party in a move that gives the GOP veto-proof control of both chambers of the legislature. Wednesday's switch by Rep.…
Golden Apple Award: April Pangle, Antioch Elementary
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Both staff members and students from Antioch Elementary School say second grade teacher April Pangle makes learning fun. It's one of many reasons why she…
Chattanoogans react to former President Donald Trump's Tuesday arraignment
Raw reactions from Chattanoogans about former President Trump's arraignment: Whether they were pro-arraignment, anti-arraignment or even believing it was a joke- Chattanoogans shared all of their opinions.
EPA announces wastewater, stormwater funding in Tennessee
TENNESSEE (WDEF) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $10 million will be going toward the upgrade of wastewater and stormwater systems in Tennessee. A press release states that the $10,897,000 comes "from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act…
Senior citizens vote to receive property tax exemption
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Senior Citizens will soon have the chance to vote and receive property tax exemption in Whitfield County. Residents aged 65 and older will get…
Will the Need for Speed Survive?
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Since 1951, those with a need for speed have flocked to Boyd’s Speedway in Catoosa County. (more…)
3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival announces lineup for 2023
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Tuesday, 3 Sisters Music Festival announced the lineup for this year's event. The 2023 festival will take place October 6 and 7 at Ross's Landing in Chattanooga. It will be their 16th year of operation.…
Darius Miles pleads not guilty to capital murder charge
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A former University of Alabama basketball player has pleaded not guilty to a capital murder charge filed against him after he was accused of providing the gun used in a fatal shooting near campus. Darius Miles,…
Trump pleads not guilty to 34 charges
NEW YORK (WDEF) -- Officials report that Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges. He is facing 34 criminal charges relating to payment made during the…
Cleveland City Schools announces pay increase
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Cleveland City Board of Education approved a new starting salary for teachers, as well as raises for all full-time employees. The Board approved a new starting salary of $50,000 for teachers. They made the unanimous…
