Proposed Bill May Tighten Regulations on Hemp
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposed bill in the Tennessee General Assembly is aiming to regulate the sale of hemp products. (more…)
Chattanooga PD to Crack Down on Speeding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga PD announced they would be cracking down on speeding around the Northshore area. Glenn Scruggs, Assistant Chief of Neighborhood Policing, said there would be a larger police presence there due to an increase of speeding…
Chattanooga PD to Address Tyre Nichols Murder at Town Hall
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department announced they will hold a town hall meeting next Monday the 6th. The meeting will center around the recent murder of Tyre Nichols by five Memphis PD officers. Police Chief Celeste Murphy…
Health Dept. warns of overdose spike at hospitals
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Local health officials are warning of an uptick in drug overdoses. The Hamilton County Health Department reports a spike in non-fatal overdoses at local hospitals over the last couple of days. "This is a cluster of concern…
Johnny Chastain wins Special Election runoff in North Georgia
ELLIJAY, Georgia (WDEF) - There was an upset in the Special Election to replace David Ralson in the Georgia House on Tuesday. North Georgia banker Johnny Chastain defeated Sheree Ralston for the seat but just a few hundred votes. Ralson…
More To The Story With Staley: What is Tinnitus?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Millions of Americans have it. Between 15 to 20 percent of us. Tinnitus. Most of us call it ---ti-NIGHT-us---but the official pronunciation is ---TIN-it-us------. It's a ringing in…
Fatal shooting near Rossville Boulevard
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a fatal shooting near Rossville Boulevard. It happened just after 1 PM at 4310 6th Avenue. Officers found a 35 year old man…
Officer involved shooting today near Sweetwater
SWEETWATER, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI will look into an officer-involved shooting this morning in Sweetwater. They say that US Marshals and Monroe County deputies were serving a warrant at a home on Hiwassee Road. The officers say they encountered…
Tom Brady retires at 45, insisting this time it's 'for good'
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tom Brady has announced his retirement. Brady won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa. He is the most successful quarterback in NFL history and one…
1 guilty, 1 acquitted in roadside shooting of Tenn. nurse
The man who shot and killed a Tennessee nurse as she was driving to work two years ago was found guilty of second-degree murder on Tuesday, while a co-defendant was acquitted. Devaunte Hill and James…
'Dr. Phil' talk show to end daytime TV run after 21 years
Daytime television psychologist “Dr. Phil” McGraw says he plans to end his talk show after 21 years in the coming months, but viewers haven't seen the last of him. “Dr.…
Chattanooga to host Town Hall Meeting discussing police reform
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- In light of Tyre Nichols' shocking death, one of Chattanooga's leading public officials is ready to sit down and talk about what transpired with the community. The Chattanooga Police Department posted on social media Tuesday that Police…
Tennessee bill proposed to shield children from sexual performances
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee has proposed legislation to keep children from being exposed to sexually explicit performances. The bill would restrict adult cabaret or salacious performances from happening on public property. It would also keep these performances from occurring…
Golden Apple Award: Boyd Buchanan's Bonnie Ray
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The best teachers are interested in their students' lives outside the classroom. Boyds Buchanan's Bonnie Ray has been known to show up at her kids'…
Wamps Unveil Trash Pickup Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp and District Attorney Coty Wamp came together to announce a new initiative to help clean up Hamilton County roads. (more…)
Chattanooga Libraries Offer Free Museum Passes for the Hunter
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Starting this week, the Chattanooga Public Library will offer free museum passes that provide admission to the Hunter Museum of American Arts. These…
Prosecutors file charges in set shooting by Alec Baldwin
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - A Santa Fe district attorney has filed involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” Santa…
New gun regulations on stabilizing braces targeted in court
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Conservative and gun-rights groups challenged new federal regulations on guns with stabilizing braces in court Tuesday, suing to block a gun-control action touted by President Joe Biden after the accessories were used…
Dalton man guilty of child rape
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Whitfield County jury has found a Dalton man guilty of raping a six-year-old child. William Gilberto Gaspar-Mateo, 37, showed no remorse according to Judge…
Ooltewah shooting results in carjacking and high-speed chase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The shooting suspect on Ooltewah-Georgetown Road was arrested Monday by Marion County Sheriff's Office. Police arrested the man on I-24 after a high-speed chase. Ooltewah Shooting The shooting suspect was Brian Stone, who had an…
Visit the Hunter Museum for free with Chattanooga Library card
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hunter Museum of Art teamed up with the Chattanooga Public Library to offer free museum passes. The Chattanooga Public Library stated in a press release that museum passes may…
Priscilla Presley disputes trust of late Lisa Marie Presley
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - Priscilla Presley has filed legal documents disputing who oversees the estate of her late daughter Lisa Marie Presley. The filing in Los Angeles Superior Court last week disputes the validity…
Tyre Nichols case shows officers still fail to intervene
By JIM SALTER Associated Press 26 February 2000 - 29 January 2023 Memphis/Los Angeles/New York (AP) - As Memphis police officers attacked Tyre Nichols with their feet, fists and a baton, others held Nichols down or milled about, even as…
Man arrested after road rage hit-and-run
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A road rage incident resulted in a crash and a man fleeing the scene. The Bradley County Sheriff's Office says they found and arrested the man shortly after. Earl Dockery was driving a Dodge Charger when…