Police say Jackson County murder suspect arrested
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- The Jackson County Sheriff's Office shared an update in a recent murder case. On Friday, May 26, police responded to a shots fired call.…
After sailing though House on bipartisan vote, Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal now goes to Senate
By LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING, STEPHEN GROVES and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Veering away from a default crisis, the House overwhelmingly approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending the deal that President Joe Biden and…
3 activists arrested after their fund bailed out protestors of Atlanta's 'Cop City'
ATLANTA (AP) — Police on Wednesday arrested three Atlanta organizers who have been aiding protesters against the city's proposed police and fire training center, striking at the structure that supports the fight against what opponents derisively call “Cop City.” The…
4 children die in Memphis apartment fire; father detained
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A fire in a South Memphis neighborhood killed four children Wednesday afternoon, and police detained their father, authorities said. The blaze erupted shortly before 3 p.m. at a two-story apartment building in the Washington Heights area.…
FTC hits Amazon with $25 million fine for violating child privacy with Alexa voice assistant
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amazon agreed Wednesday to pay a $25 million civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations it violated a child privacy law and deceived parents by keeping for years kids' voice and location data recorded by its…
More to the Story with Staley: Retiring Lafayette Teacher
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -- 41 years is a mighty long time. And 41 years is what was celebrated this week at Lafayette High School, as one of…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Chambliss Law Paralegal Apprenticeship Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Lawyers aren't the only ones who keep a law office up and running. Paralegals are the backbone. Chambliss Law even has a new…
LaFayette Native Channing Wilson to Play Barrelhouse Ballroom
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Country music artist and LaFayette native Channing Wilson is kicking off Riverbend Festival with a concert at Barrelhouse Ballroom Thursday night. You can expect him to play songs from his latest album, Dead Man, which came…
Water Main Break in Foxwood Heights Neighborhood
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Residents in the Foxwood Heights neighborhood in Eastdale will be dealing with major inconvience for the rest of the…
New Hotel Coming To Chattanooga Choo Choo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The hotel at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo is getting a makeover. (more…)
Suspect convicted of Vehicular Homicide in deadly Hixson Pike crash
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A suspect has been convicted of Vehicular Homicide from a deadly wreck on Hixson Pike a year and a half ago. Traffic investigators say Trent Legra was driving 88 mph in a 40 zone near Northgate in…
Local Non-Profit Organization Need Supplies
Northside Neighborhood Houses are in need of Hygiene products. The Local Non profit agency started in 1924. They serve local families in the Northside of Chattanooga. Through their pantry they provide…
Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers opening first Chattanooga area location
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - A new fast food chain is coming to our area this week. Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers will open their first Chattanooga area location on Thursday in Fort Oglethorpe. It will be at 3561 Battlefield…
Buc-ee's will open Sevierville locations on June 26th
SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bucc-ee's company has set a date for the debut of their newest location in east Tennessee. The Sevierville location will open to the public on Monday, June 26th. When it opens, it will be the…
Nightfall to feature blues, jazz music this Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nightfall has returned. This weekend will feature blues and jazz music. Patrick Sweany and his band will headline on Friday, June 2. Then, Clare Donohue Quintet, featuring Ken Watters, will perform at 7 p.m. Patrick Sweany…
Driver goes airborne before crashing on Georgia highway
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- A driver went airborne during a crash in Valdosta last week. On Wednesday, the Georgia State Patrol confirmed that driver is from Tallahassee, Florida.…
Collegedale officers rescue fawn from roadway
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Collegedale Police were notified of a fawn wandering around in the roadway. Officers found the baby deer in the 5000 block of Little Debbie Parkway on Monday. They made several tries at getting the fawn back…
Two Rossville Murder Suspects Convicted
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)- Two defendants in a felony murder case in Walker County have been…
Appeals window is now open to challenge 3rd grade TCAP results in Tennessee
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Parents now have a month to appeal if their Tennessee student is in danger of being held back in the third grade. The window opens today for the appeals process following the TCAP test results on the…
Former tenant charged with setting fire in LaFayette
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - Investigators have charged a former tenant with setting fire to a northwest Georgia house just after he had been evicted from it. The fire happened last month in LaFayette on West Magnolia Street. Walker County investigators…
Dolly Parton's 57th Wedding Anniversary
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- 57 years ago today, Dolly Parton was married in Ringgold. (more…)
9 injured in Memorial Day shooting at Florida beach
Nine people were injured when gunfire erupted along a beachside promenade in Hollywood, Florida on Memorial Day.
Inmate dies Friday night at Bradley County jail
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff's Office reports than an inmate died inside the jail on Friday night. They say correctional staff found two males unresponsive. They attempted life saving efforts and then sent them to the hospital.…
Our Town: Dalton
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton is known for being nationally recognized as "The Carpet Capital of the World," but…