Girl's Leadership Summit to Tackle Gen Z Issues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An upcoming summit is aiming to help young women and girls navigate the challenges and dangers presented…
Man Involved in Deadly Christmas Crash Charged with Vehicular Homicide
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)-A man involved in a deadly Christmas Night crash in Bradley County has been booked into Bradley County Jail. (more…)
Police Urge Caution for New Year's Celebrations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- At today's press conference, Chattanooga Police urged the public to ring in the New Year responsibly. Their focus was on encouraging those who go out to celebrate to have designated drivers or use a rideshare service. (more…)
Two Dead after Crash on Shallowford Road; Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There is a tragic update to the two vehicle crash that occurred on the 6200 block of Shallowford Road at the…
Dade County Issues Boil Water Notice
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Some residents in Dade County are under a Boil Water Advisory after the extreme cold snap that impacted the Tennessee Valley over the weekend. (more…)
Chattanooga, Atlanta experts warn of fraudulent tickets
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- All college football fans are being warned to be wary of ticket scams for this weekend's Peach Bowl. In the Scenic City, Tivoli Theatre Foundation CEO…
USPS Truck Crashed in Lookout Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A US Postal Service truck lost control earlier today and crashed on Browns Ferry Road and Highwater Trail. The vehicle ran off the road and landed…
Salvation Army Hosts Community Brunch
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - More than 300 people experiencing homelessness or financial hardships were served brunch this morning at the Salvation Army. Local volunteers helped spread the joy of Christmas by…
Crash Shuts Down Shallowford Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police responded to a violent crash on Shallowford Road earlier…
House Damaged in East Ridge Fire
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The East Ridge Fire Department had to fight a fire late Tuesday afternoon. (more…)
Section man arrested on child pornography charges
A Section, Alabama man has been arrested on child pornography charges. 59-year-old Toney Chapman is facing 10 counts of Possession of Child Pornography. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, they received word someone living in the area was suspected…
Crews Working to Clean Up Train Crash Wreckage in Collegedale
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Crews are currently working to clean up…
Tuesday Winter Weather Closings and Delays
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The winter weather and slick roads are already causing some delays on Tuesday. The Bradley County Mayor's Office is opening two hours later in the morning due to road conditions. They will open at 10:30…
Teacher and Husband Killed in Christmas Crash in Bradley County
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A teacher in Bradley County and her husband are dead following a fatal crash on Christmas Night. (more…)
Man Injured in Two Truck Crash in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- A crash in Ooltewah injured one person and snarled traffic earlier this afternoon. (more…)
Signal Mountain Family Loses Home in Christmas Eve Fire
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- A rash of house fires have left numerous families homeless in the Chattanooga area. (more…)
Neighborhood Clubhouse Catches Fire in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- A fire took place in Ooltewah Saturday afternoon. (more…)
Chattanooga Firefighters Fight Fire on Shallowford Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After numerous fires on Friday, the Chattanooga Fire Department did not receive a break from the elements on Friday…
Dalton Elks Lodge Gives Toys and Food to Community for Christmas
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- An organization in Dalton had its annual Christmas community giveback early this Christmas Eve morning. (more…)
EPB implementing Rolling Blackouts at request of TVA
UPDATE: TVA has lifted the requirement for power companies to reduce power. EPB released the following statement. "As of 11:30 a.m. on December 24, TVA indicated mandatory power reductions will no longer be needed. Currently, TVA indicates they do…
Homeless Coalition Give Toys to Children Displaced in Budgetel Evictions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Evicted Budgetel residents currently residing at a motel in Lookout Valley recieved a surprise this morning. (more…)
Union Gospel Mission Serves Christmas Lunch
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-Despite the cold, the homeless population in Chattanooga had access to a hot meal today. (more…)
Rossville VFW to host free Christmas dinner for veterans
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) -- Christmas Day is almost here. But sadly, not everyone will have a family to spend it with, including area veterans. Fortunately, a local husband-wife team is determined to fix that.…
GBI investigate police shooting in Cartersville
CARTERSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Cartersville early Friday morning. The incident happened just after midnight in a business parking lot downtown. The GBI preliminary report says Cartersville Police responded to a vehicle…