FBI's 2022 Elder Fraud Report reveals an uptick in cases
The FBI just released their 2022 "Elder Fraud Report," and numbers for such incidents are the highest they've ever seen.
NFL suspends 5 players for violating gambling policy
Three NFL players were suspended indefinitely Friday for betting on NFL games in the 2022 season, while two other players, including the 12th overall draft pick a year ago, received six-game suspensions for betting on non-NFL games at a league…
Treasury pays millions to victims of violent crime in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Next week is National Crime Victims' Rights Week in the U.S., and the Tennessee Treasury is aiming to raise awareness of victims' rights. The Treasury's Criminal Injuries Compensation Program has paid over $350 million to victims…
Food City to hire over 1,000 new employees
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Food City announced on Friday that they plan to hire over 1,000 new associates. The company is having a hiring event on Thursday, April 27 at all Food City locations, as well as distribution centers. The…
Tennessee 2023-2024 hunting and trapping season set
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission set the 2023-2024 hunting and trapping season on Friday. The Commission discussed elk hunting in the state, bear issues and a few other regulation changes. The Commission added four…
Hixson High School marching band to perform at 7 Brew
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The new coffee stand, 7 Brew, invites the community to a free performance by the Hixson High School marching band. The company…
Station Street businesses respond to mayor's order
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Business owners on Station Street gathered this morning to respond to Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly's executive order last night. The mayor's order was pretty clear. Because of some problems that have gone down in that area…
Nightfall releases artist lineup, begins in 1 month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Officials have released the details on Nightfall 2023. Nightfall is a free outdoor concert series that takes place every Friday evening through the summer season. It will begin on May 26 and go through September 1.…
2 arrested after stealing vehicle, running from police
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County officers arrested two people for stealing a vehicle and evading police on Friday. They arrested 18-year-old Allen Collins and a juvenile, who was not named, according to the HCSO. …
Dade County man convicted of vicious murder of his 81 year old mother
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A jury this week convicted a son with viciously murdering his 81 year old mother. Cathy Watson was attacked with a machete and mattock at her home on Sant Mountain in March of 2022. Dade County…
Emily in Paris: Parisians face influx of Netflix hero's fans
The immense success of the Netflix series “Emily in Paris” has transformed a quiet, untouched square in the French capital into a tourist magnet. In the historic Latin Quarter and just a short walk…
TECH BYTE: Apps for Exploring National Parks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's finally starting to feel like spring! And with great weather means we're spending more time outside. Smartphone apps can help you with exploring the…
Georgia won't demand tests to enter 23 of 26 public colleges
ATLANTA (AP) — Students applying to 23 of Georgia's 26 public universities and colleges next year won't need to take the SAT or ACT college tests to apply. Regents voted Wednesday to let students apply without the tests through the…
Tennessee GOP lawmaker resigns after ethics panel finding
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Republican lawmaker in Tennessee resigned Thursday due to an ethics violation involving the Legislature’s workplace discrimination and harassment policy. Rep. Scotty Campbell, vice chair of the House Republican Caucus, was among the GOP legislators who…
GoDog to Get Extra Time to Sound Proof; Residents Feel like They Were not Heard
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A local dog boarding business was in court today over complaints about excessive barking coming from their…
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee proposes bill that focuses on gun reform, upsetting other Republican lawmakers
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee went off script as a typical republican lawmaker Wednesday, upsetting other lawmakers. He announced the newest bill he's standing behind involves gun reform.
House passes Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act
UNITED STATES (WDEF) -- The U.S. House passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023 on Thursday. The bill reads, "To amend the Education Amendments of 1972 to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with…
Student makes verbal threat at CSAS
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One student made a threat to another at the Chattanooga School for Arts and Sciences (CSAS) on Thursday. The verbal threat referenced a weapon, according…
Charge to be dropped in Alec Baldwin movie set shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Prosecutors in New Mexico plan to drop an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western film “ Rust," Baldwin's attorneys said Thursday.…
Eligible students to receive P-EBT funds
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Eligible students who missed meals due to COVID-19 will soon get funds through a relief program. The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced the details on Thursday. It is called the Pandemic Electronic Benefit (P-EBT) Program.…
Chattanooga Mayor issues executive order to combat nightlife violence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly signed an executive order on Thursday which will affect businesses on and adjacent to Station Street. He issued the order out of a…
'Too much to learn': Schools race to catch up kids' reading
By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS AP Education Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Crowder stands nervously at the front of his third grade classroom, his mustard-yellow polo shirt buttoned to the top. “Give us some vowels,” says his teacher, La’Neeka Gilbert-Jackson. His…
Nokian Tyres donates to local trail development for Earth Day
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nokian Tyres donated funds to support the Cumberland Trail in Rhea County for Earth Day. The Cumberland Trails Conference (CTC) is developing a trail near Nokian's Dayton factory. These funds will help develop the Laurel-Snow…
Alabama corrections supervisor convicted of federal charges
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A former Alabama prison supervisor was convicted of federal civil rights charges for the 2020 beating of three prisoners and writing a false report to cover up the beatings, federal prosecutors said. Court records show that…