TECH BYTE: New 'Apple Music Sing' Feature for Karaoke Fans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you enjoy singing karaoke, you don't need a karaoke machine anymore to put on a show. There's a new feature by…
The Community Haven announces namesake Patrol
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Community Haven Patrol is the brand-new safety initiative from the Chattanooga-based Community Haven. It isn't looking to police, but rather to teach its neighbors and surrounding…
State of emergency declared over Atlanta 'Cop City' protest
By R.J. RICO and JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency, giving him the option of calling in the Georgia National Guard to help “subdue riot and unlawful assembly.” The declaration…
Gov. Kemp Announces Plan to Fully Fund HOPE Scholarship
GEORGIA (WDEF) - $61.5 million dollars of Governor Kemp's budget proposal will be dedicated to revamping the Georgia HOPE Scholarship. For the past decade, the HOPE scholarship…
Road Closures in Chattanooga this Weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga's Division of Transportation announced multiple road closures this upcoming weekend. Due to a private event on Friday, Fort Street will be closed from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. This road is between W 13th Street…
East Lake Community Center Grand Re-Opening
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Grand Re-Opening of the East Lake Community Center is this Sunday. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly will speak at the event. The community center has been closed since March of 2021 for renovations. The newly modified…
5 Memphis cops charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death
By ADRIAN SAINZ and REBECCA REYNOLDS Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Five former Memphis police officers have been charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three…
Tennessee Kicks off Girl Scout Cookie Season with New Flavor
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Girl Scouts Cookies will be available for purchase soon, while introducing a new flavor. Raspberry Rally is the name of the new cookie flavor. The Girl Scouts' new cookie will…
From The Archives: 1987 Reggie White
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - He just may have been the best football player to ever come out of Chattanooga. And he became a Chattanooga legend. Reggie White was a mountain…
Historically Black TSU hopes for Grammy with gospel album
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee State University is hoping to make history after their marching band was nominated for a Grammy in the roots gospel category. The historically Black university's Aristocrat of Bands teamed up…
2nd Chattanooga March for Life
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The 2nd annual Chattanooga March for Life is taking place this Saturday. The event is hosted by the Greater Chattanooga Right to Life and Students for Life of Southeast Tennessee. The event will be at 1…
Proposals to deal with rising juvenile crimes in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A committee appointed by Tennessee lawmakers has come out with some recommendations to tackle juvenile crimes. Lawmakers appointed the Committee on Juvenile Justice last summer. They were looking for ways to deal with rising juvenile crimes…
Two more Pedestrians Struck by Cars in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two more pedestrians have been struck by vehicles in Chattanooga, according to police. Chattanooga police say that one pedestrian has died, and the other has non-critical injuries. On Wednesday, CPD responded to a hit and run…
California judge orders release of footage of Pelosi attack
CBS Evening News / YouTube SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Footage of the attack on former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband will be released to the public after a judge on Wednesday denied prosecutors' request to keep it secret. San…
Tennessee says pair gave incorrect execution drug testimony
FILE - Ricky Bell, warden at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., gives a tour of the prison's execution chamber, Oct. 13, 1999. The Tennessee Department of Correction has fired its longtime top attorney and…
Chattanooga police officers reinstated following prior reassignment
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Fourteen Chattanooga police officers were "temporarily reassigned" back in August after adjustments were made to the department's truthfulness policy. On Wednesday, the city reached a settlement agreement…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Nokian Tyres
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nokian Tyres has been making headlines a lot lately, but in a good way. The company recently announced it is expanding its Dayton factory, bringing plenty…
Donald Trump is reinstated to Facebook after 2-year ban
By BARBARA ORTUTAY and JILL COLVIN The Associated Press Facebook parent Meta is reinstating former President Donald Trump’s personal account after two-year suspension following the Jan. 6 insurrection. The company said in a blog post Wednesday it is adding “new…
Whitfield County Dispatcher Killed in Car Accident
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Whitfield County E-911 dispatcher was killed in a car accident early Wednesday morning. Haley Cunningham of Calhoun crashed on I-75 close to 4 a.m., according to the GSP. She was 28 years old. The…
Pair of Child Sex Crime Arrests Has Police Encouraging Safety
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After a pair of arrests concerning sex crimes against children, Chattanooga Police are trying to alert parents to be more cautious with…
Police Advising Citizens To Be More Cautious with their Cars
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Following a rash of car break-ins, Chattanooga Police want citizens to protect their vehicles. (more…)
CARTA Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Free Bus Rides
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - CARTA is celebrating its Golden Anniversary this week, commemorating 50 years of service to Chattanooga public transit. The week includes several events to show…
Nashville International Airport opens new grand lobby
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville International Airport has opened its new 200,000-square-foot grand lobby, with two-dozen security screening lanes and new art displays. The first passengers passed through the lobby early Tuesday, using new CT scanners that produce a 3D…
Cleveland Teacher Named Extraordinary Educator
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local teacher earned national recognition, being named a 2023 Extraordinary Educator. Amanda Price teaches at Taylor Elementary School in Cleveland, Tennessee. She is the only teacher in Tennessee to receive the recognition this year,…
