Portion of I-75 southbound shut down after serious wreck
UPDATE: In an update from authorities, a woman accused of shoplifting had caused the crash on I-75 on Tuesday. Chattanooga police have charged 29-year-old Haleigh Gentry-McCord for the chase…
Suspect pleads guilty to a Bradley County woman's death
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A suspect has pleaded guilty to the murder of a woman in Bradley County two years ago. The body of Carissa Hamby was…
Federal Student Loan Repayments Restarting in October
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Federal student loan payments are soon to resume for millions across the country. (more…)
Capt. Larry Taylor visits D.C. for Medal of Honor ceremony
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) -- Captain Larry Taylor, a Chattanooga native, visited the White House on Tuesday for a Medal of Honor ceremony. The ceremony began at…
Man arrested after Labor Day high-speed police chase
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A police chase on Labor Day resulted in one man being arrested on…
TBI identifies teen killed in Chattanooga officer involved shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An officer-involved shooting turned fatal over the weekend. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has now identified the juvenile who died as a result of the shooting. The TBI identified the person who died as 17-year-old David…
Labor Day at the Post
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - Labor Day at the post ran from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Molly Huhn the City Manager for Fort Oglethorpe said "We're…
US moves to force recall of 52 million air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government is taking a big step toward forcing a defiant Tennessee company to recall 52 million air bag inflators that could explode, hurl shrapnel and injure or kill people. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
Free pop-up health clinic coming to East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps (RAM) is holding a free pop-up health clinic in East Ridge this weekend. The clinic will be on September 9 and 10. It will be open all day, but organizers…
Witch & Warlock Paddle returns to Tennessee River this October
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- River City Company and Outshine Adventure are hosting a Halloween paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing event this October. The Witch and Warlock Paddle is taking place on October 21, 2023. It will last from 10 a.m. until…
Sen. McConnell's health episodes show no evidence of stroke or seizure disorder, Capitol doctor says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of being a stroke or seizure disorder, the Capitol physician said in a letter on Tuesday, offering little further explanation…
Chattanooga Police searching for suspect who stole Sugar's Ribs' safe
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Someone broke into the Sugar's Ribs restaurant in Chattanooga and stole their safe, according to police. Officers responded to the restaurant on…
Biden will award Medal of Honor to Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in a Vietnam firefight
WATCH THE LIVE STREAM HERE. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor on Tuesday to a Vietnam War Army helicopter pilot who risked his life by flying into heavy enemy fire to save four members…
Rep. Gloria Johnson of 'Tennessee Three' officially launches 2024 Senate campaign
UPDATE: Republican Marsha Blackburn's Senate campaign has released a statement following Rep. Johnson's run for Senate. Blackburn's campaign spokesperson, Abigail Sigler, released this statement. "It's no surprise that radical socialist Gloria Johnson decided to jump into the race at the…
Man arrested in Georgia for Masonic Center vandalism, arson
UPDATE: Authorities in Catoosa County, Georgia arrested a suspect in the arson and vandalism case of the Chattanooga Masonic Center. On Monday evening, police arrested 29-year-old Kadum Harwood. The Chattanooga…
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, but President Biden’s results negative so far
BY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Monday but is experiencing only mild symptoms, her spokeswoman said. President Joe Biden was tested for the virus following his wife’s positive test, but his results were…
Walker County hosts annual motorcycle and car show
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Walker County hosted its annual motorcycle and car show on Labor Day. The Civic Center was a great place to see some sweet…
What's Right With Our Schools: PIE Center Serves Up Opportunity
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Helping students hone the skills they need to land a good job is a vital part of a solid education. From…
Hundreds turn out for 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Next Monday marks 22 years since the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil. (more…)
Union Gospel Mission Holds Labor Day BBQ Dinner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Union Gospel Mission continued an annual Labor Day tradition today. (more…)
Georgia football staffer Jarvis Jones arrested for speeding, reckless driving
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Former Georgia and NFL linebacker Jarvis Jones, who now works on the football staff at his alma mater, was arrested for speeding and reckless driving ahead of the…
Jimmy Buffett's cause of death revealed to be Merkel cell cancer, a rare form of skin cancer
SAG HARBOR, N.Y. (CBS) -- Singer Jimmy Buffett, who died Friday at the age of 76, battled skin cancer for years before his death, according to a statement on his website. Buffet suffered from Merkel cell cancer, the website said. Merkel…
Get free coffee with purchase at Dunkin on Mondays
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Coffee lovers have a reason to rejoice on Mondays this fall. Dunkin Donuts Free Coffee Mondays has officially returned. Starting in September, customers can get a free medium hot or…
Steve Harwell, former Smash Mouth frontman, dies at 56, representative says
BOISE, Idaho (CBS) -- Former Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell died early Monday at his home in Boise, Idaho, a representative confirmed to CBS News. He was 56. The artist — whose…