By JEFF AMY Associated Press CUMMING, Ga. (AP) — When Allison Strickland urged a suburban Atlanta school board in June to remove four books from school libraries, she was following a path cleared by Georgia’s Republican lawmakers. But after the…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's been a while since Kroger actually operated a grocery store in southeast Tennessee, but they are planning on running a distribution center here.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police say a man is dead after a police chase Sunday evening. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A surveillance video from the shooting of Roger Heard, Jr. became available on Sunday. The local branch of the NAACP, however, says they currently have no comment. The organization says they are giving the family grieving…
SEQUATCHIE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A long weekend of hard enduro racing took over Sequatchie, Tennessee. Riders from the amateur level all the way to professional competed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local McDonald’s owner-operators are back with an impactful initiative-- “Fries for School Supplies.” The program will run from August 21 to August 25. McDonald’s…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The state of Tennessee Office of the District Attorney General updated the public on an officer involved shooting on August 11. Footage was released…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local bar and lounge, 'The Blue Light' is rumored to have shut down for good. Located on 43 Station St. next to 'Songbirds'…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Rivals Brainerd and Howard were scheduled to play Saturday at 5 p.m. in the season opener for both teams. However, the game at Brainerd High was…
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -- The LaFayette Police Department along with the FBI in Atlanta and Dalton announced earlier today that missing teen, Graycie Millard has been found in Arizona. After…
UNITED STATES (CBS) -- Blue light glasses gained popularity over the past few years with the idea they protect our eyes against screen usage — but a new analysis shows they might not be as beneficial to our eye health as…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly shared more information on Friday about the police officer who was injured in the shooting a week ago.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- 'Voices for a Safer Tennessee' is a nonpartisan group advocating for firearm safety and reform. A special session will begin on August 21…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Imagine being trapped in a collapsed building. Local first responders are learning how to get victims out safely. It is an intense…
NUNNELLY, Tenn. (AP) — An explosion Friday at a natural gas plant in Tennessee led to an evacuation order for people within a mile of…
ATLANTA (AP) — A 66-year-old man has died in the medical unit of a jail in Atlanta that's currently under federal investigation, officials said Friday. Alexander Hawkins was found unresponsive in a medical unit cell at the main Fulton County…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The United States Postal Service (USPS) is prepping for an immense hiring event across Tennessee. On August 30, anyone interested can stop by Tennessee USPS locations to apply for a job. The one-day "Mega-Blitz" job fair…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In a road rage incident, a man in a silver pickup truck forced a collision with and pointed a gun at a semi-truck in Bradley County. The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is now trying to…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Emergency personnel rescued a dog in Walden's Ridge that was trapped for days. The dog was on the side of East Brow. It took two attempts to finally rescue it. Waldens Ridge Emergency Services and…
UPDATE: Boy Named Banjo announced a new album, Dusk, which will be released on September 29. The group also released a new…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- People across Cleveland, and other parts of the Tennessee Valley, wore purple on Friday in support of Olivia Weatherford. Olivia Weatherford is a fourth grader at Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School in Cleveland. She was…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County is having a community meeting for residents of Soddy-Daisy and Sale Creek. The meeting will allow residents to give input into the future development of that community. Mayor Weston Wamp and Commissioner Gene-O…
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- A train has derailed in DeKalb County, Alabama, near the Georgia line. Norfolk Southern and first responders confirmed the train derailment. A total of five train cars derailed. The derailment happened in a remote location…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For any city in America, the local parks can be a source of pride, and Chattanooga is no different. Our city is now in…