What's Right with our Schools: Dalton Academy Career Fair
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- It's a question we've all heard throughout our lives: "what do you want to be when you grow up?" Dalton Academy is helping…
No plans to close Walnut Street Bridge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There was some confusion over the weekend regarding the Walnut Street bridge. It was sparked by a post on Twitter when CARTA suggested the bridge…
Local analysts reassure residents amidst financial crisis
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This weekend saw two major banks shut down, causing heavy economic stress. Panic spread and there was fear of another economic collapse. But due to…
Agents stop crowd at Texas border crossing amid asylum woes
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A large group of migrants in Mexico who were poised to barge into the U.S. over the weekend were blocked from crossing a bridge leading from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, to El Paso, Texas, a U.S.…
Government races to reassure US that banking system is safe
By KEN SWEET, CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, CHRIS MEGERIAN and CATHY BUSSEWITZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Depositors withdrew savings and investors broadly sold off bank shares Monday as the federal government raced to reassure Americans that the banking system was…
One injured in Whitfield County commercial fire
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Fire Department said there was a commercial structure fire on Saturday night. They said the fire was behind station one on Roland Hills Drive. One person was inside the building when…
Read 20 celebrates local librarians
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County celebrated their librarians at the first ever Read 20 Librarian of the Year Award Luncheon. The award ceremony honored Hamilton County School librarians, and the…
CPD investigating fights, robbery in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Early Saturday morning, there were several fights in downtown Chattanooga. Chattanooga Police said there were fights in the adjacent parking lots of 1450 Rossville Avenue. One of which resulted in a robbery. The fights happened around…
Pedestrian struck and killed after standing in road, police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A vehicle struck and killed a woman on Highway 27 early Sunday morning, police said. The Chattanooga Police Department said a person was standing in the right, southbound travel lane. They received multiple calls about this…
Georgia Senate gives final OK to gov.'s school safety bill
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Senate gave final approval Monday to a school safety bill pushed by Gov. Brian Kemp that includes annual active shooter drills, sending it to the Republican governor's desk for his…
Biden OKs major Willow oil drilling in Alaska over protests
By MATTHEW DALY and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Monday it is approving the huge Willow oil-drilling project on Alaska's petroleum-rich North Slope, a major climate move by President Joe Biden that drew quick…
Police: $26K in stolen baby formula found in suspects' car
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Two men caught shoplifting at a grocery store in Georgia had an estimated $26,000 worth of baby formula in their car, according to police. Police in Cartersville caught the men walking out of a Publix store…
Gun laws, campus policies perplex college sports programs
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer At Alabama, one of the team's best players allegedly delivered a gun that was used in a fatal shooting. At New Mexico State, a player avoided charges for shooting and killing a student in…
Chattanooga gas prices soar in the last week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga gas prices rose more than 17 cents in the last week, according to GasBuddy. Gas prices are 13 cents higher than a month ago as well. The average price of gas in Chattanooga is $3.14…
Ringgold Road closed due to gas leak
UPDATE: Ringgold Road has reopened. EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of East Ridge announced that Ringgold Road is closed from Belvoir Avenue to Marlboro Avenue. They said this is due to a gas leak. It is unknown how…
Security guard arrested after accidently shooting co-worker at Erlanger
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Friday, a security guard working at Erlanger Hospital accidentally shot another security guard. Jayce Jenkins, 24, is being charged with felony reckless endangerment for shooting Ryan Howard.…
30th Anniversay of "Storm of the Century"
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It has been 30 years now since the storm everyone remembers as The Storm of the Century for our area. It was a two day event for our area, arriving late…
Truck Flips on I-24, Sends Two to Hospital
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Traffic came to a screeching halt this afternoon in Chattanooga. (more…)
Walnut Street Bridge Closure Confusion
UPDATE: Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors issued this statement on…
Just Between Friends Sale Ongoing at Camp Jordan
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- If you are pregnant or have a young family and need a place to get children’s…
Dade Co. deputies arrest a man with a felony warrant via car chase
On Friday night, Dade Co. deputies pursued Ronald D. Sever of South Carolina in a car chase around speeds of 90 mph.
Sale Creek Barn Destroyed in Fire
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- Sale Creek firefighters had to battle a barn fire Saturday afternoon. (more…)
What Carbon Neutrality and Zero Waste Entails for Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly unveiled a Climate Action Plan Tuesday…
Brush Fire Consumes Five Acres on Lookout Mountain
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- You may have seen a smoke plume this afternoon coming from the side…
