Registration open for chance to win TVA dam tour
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- You can now sign up for a chance to win a tour of a TVA dam. These tours will begin in August. Registration…
Court rules gender-altering ban for TN children to remain
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A federal appeals court ruled that the ban on altering the gender of children in Tennessee can stay in effect. Previously, a Tennessee district…
The FDA is being asked to look into Logan Paul's energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ NEW YORK (AP) — An influencer-backed energy drink that has earned viral popularity among children is facing scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.…
Tennessee soccer coach is charged with child rape after restaurant workers find photos on his phone
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee soccer coach is accused of drugging and raping at least 10 boys after photos and videos of the children were discovered on his cell phone, police said. Camilo Hurtado Campos…
Relentless rain floods roads in Northeast, leads to evacuations, rescues
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Heavy rain washed out roads and forced evacuations in the Northeast on Monday as more downpours were forecast throughout the day. One person in New York drowned…
Free Sunday Studio Admissions at Hunter Museum with library card
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On the second Sunday of each month, you can get in for free at the Hunter Museum of American Art with a Chattanooga Public…
23rd annual peach festival returns despite crop shortage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The 23rd annual Peach Festival was in full swing on Sunday afternoon at the Chattanooga Market. Visitors from all around came to buy quality…
Chattanooga Firefighters put out a condemned house fire in less than five minutes
The Chattanooga Fire department responded to a condemned house fire off of Highway 153 Sunday, putting out the fire in minutes.
New pickle ball court opens in East Brainerd
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors held the official grand opening of Batter’s Place on Saturday morning in East Brainerd. Pickle ball courts were built as…
Local surgeon celebrates patients with upcoming documentary
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dr. Larry Sargent is a local surgeon who has helped many children with facial deformities. He has impacted the lives of many individuals through his…
Homicide takes place in Chattanooga Saturday evening
Chattanooga Police were notified of a shooting around 5 p.m. Saturday evening where they located a deceased man.
Pedestrian left dead after being struck by a vehicle
Chattanooga Police were notified of a pedestrian struck late Saturday morning, and later notified of her death from severe injuries.
Alzheimer's Association celebrates new FDA approved drug
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Alzheimer's Association is celebrating today! The Food and Drug Administration has fully approved a new Alzheimer’s drug. “Leqembi is the name of the drug and…
UPDATE: Missing Collegedale teen found
UPDATE: The Collegedale Police Department reported on Sunday that the missing teen was found. EARLIER: COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Collegedale Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl. Creslen Hodes was last seen in the Greenbriar Cove neighborhood in Collegedale.…
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter mark 77th wedding anniversary at home in Plains, Georgia
By BILL BARROW Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are marking their 77th wedding anniversary with a quiet Friday at their south Georgia home, extending their record as the longest-married first couple ever as both nonagenarians face…
Video shows Britney Spears inadvertently hit herself in the face in encounter with Victor Wembanyama
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — No charges will be filed following a brief investigation of the altercation involving pop star Britney Spears, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and a member of the player's security…
Hamilton County man arrested with over $800,000 worth of narcotics
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County deputies arrested a man with over $870,000 worth of illegal narcotics and 12 firearms. The Hamilton County Sheriff's…
President Biden teases Dalton visits for groundbreaking in MTG's district
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Is President Joe Biden coming to Dalton? He promised he would in his speech yesterday in South Carolina. The President quipped that one of the biggest solar…
Alabama man arrested for breaking into cars near swimming spot
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- DeKalb Sheriff Nick Welden is urging the public not to leave personal items in their car when going to natural swimming spots. The sheriff's office recently arrested a man for breaking into multiple vehicles at…
2 arrested in East Ridge, Gunbarrel police chase
UPDATE: The East Ridge Police Department has given more information on the morning police chase. They have arrested two people, a man and a woman, on outstanding warrants.…
Lake Winnie 911 call released after July 4 injury
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- We continue to learn more about the tragedy that happened at the Lake Winnie SOAKya waterpark on July 4. Now authorities have released the 911 call between Lake Winnie management, EMS and 911 dispatchers. The call…
Rome police looking for man accused of murder
ROME, Ga. (WDEF) -- Rome police are warning the public of a man who they believe committed a murder last week. The Rome Police Department filed an arrest warrant for Floydell Quinchard Smith, on the charge of felony murder. Smith…
Fire Department warns citizens not to drive through flood waters
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After their car stalled out driving through flood waters, its passengers had to climb out of the windows. The Chattanooga Fire Department took to social media to remind…
Child reunited with family after found wandering in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police say someone found a child wandering around just before 4 a.m. on Friday. CPD responded to the call, where a two-year-old was found on 4th Avenue. Officers were attempting to locate the child's family…