Pallet fire under investigation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department is investigating a pallet fire that happened early Friday morning. They responded to the call at 1122 Hooker Road in Chattanooga. It happened at 4 a.m. CFD…
Court finds FBI improperly used surveillance tool on Jan. 6 suspects, racial justice protests
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI officials repeatedly violated their own standards when they searched a vast repository of foreign intelligence for information related to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and racial justice protests in 2020, according to…
Chattanooga State classes to resume following cyber incident
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After facing a cyber security issue, Chattanooga State now has a plan to resume classes on May 22. Classes have been delayed due to a cyber incident they discovered on May 6. The school plans to…
Walker County granted over $4 million for recreational spaces
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Georgia Governor Kemp put forth over $4 million in funding toward Walker County. These funds are from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. They will go toward recreational spaces in the county. $4.81 million will…
Tennessee man faces four attempted murder charges
GILES COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Lynnville man is facing attempted murder charges, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Authorities say William Jones Robins, Jr. fired a handgun at deputies on…
Gunbarrel Road to be repaved starting Sunday night
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing Gunbarrel Road on Sunday night. The roadwork will continue until early Friday morning, according to officials. Contractors will be doing the work overnight,…
Car catches fire on I-24
HALETOWN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Friday morning, a vehicle caught fire on I-24 in Haletown. The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department said they responded to the call at around 7:45 a.m. The vehicle caught…
Biden endorses F-16 training for Ukrainians as Zelenskyy set to take part in G7 summit
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — President Joe Biden told allies Friday he was approving plans to train Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, according to two people familiar with the matter, as leaders of the world's most powerful democracies worked…
Local missionary to celebrate shelter program graduates
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Four local men are graduating from The Union Gospel Mission's shelter programs. The organization is also calling on the public for assistance. The graduation ceremony will take place 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 21 at Northside…
Death row inmate challenges new Tennessee post-conviction law
This photo provided by Tennessee Department of Correction shows Larry McKay. McKay, a Tennessee death row inmate is challenging the newly expanded authority of the appointed state attorney general to argue certain capital cases, a power…
Push for transit, walkable communities growing across US
ATLANTA (AP) — On the weekend in March when Brittany Glover would have turned 34, her mother stood on the same busy road in Atlanta where her daughter died six months earlier. Glover, a flight attendant with a passion for…
Target recalls nearly 5 million Threshold candles after severe burns, lacerations reported
WASHINGTON (AP) — Target is recalling almost 5 million candles over laceration and burn hazards, according to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall impacts some 4.9 million…
TECH BYTE: New Apple Features for Better Accessibility
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Apple announced some new features that'll make their devices more accessible to those with disabilities. Apple is continuing to make their devices more intuitive and accessible to everyone. A prime example is a new feature within…
Chattanooga's Larry Fleet to Headline Ryman Auditorium
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga's Larry Fleet will be doing his first Nashville headlining show at the historic Ryman Auditorium this fall. It'll be September 22. The country artist…
Antique Alley yard sale more than 500 miles long
DADE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The U-S 11 Antique Alley Yard Sale spans from Bristol, Virginia to Meridian, Mississippi. We made a stop in Dade County near…
Chattanooga Police concerned about guns stolen from cars
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department had their weekly briefing Thursday around 11 a.m. "Guns stolen from vehicles, I know we talk about this- we talk…
Greene issues articles of impeachment against Biden, other officials
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) -- On Thursday, Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden. Greene made a public statement on her impeachment introduction and explained her reasoning for doing so. She says President Biden has compromised national…
Fishermen concerned TN river deaths not just catfish
UPDATE: About three weeks ago, fishermen along Chickamauga Lake say they began to see some very concerning signs. (more…)
Missing Chatsworth man found deceased in Crawford County
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office found a deceased man who had gone missing from Chatsworth. Bibb County Police said they found 24-year-old Olico Dennis just before 11 a.m. on Thursday. They found his body in Crawford…
Court drops all charges against deputy in baptism case
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Court of Appeals has dismissed all claims against Sheriff Deputy Jacob Goforth. The court ruled…
TVA celebrates 90th anniversary with day of service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- TVA celebrated its 90th Anniversary by serving the community. They want to give back to the community of Chattanooga. More than 2,000 employees volunteered…
Algae on Hiwassee causing bad odor, taste in drinking water
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Residents of Bradley County have been experiencing a change in their water since late April. Cleveland Utilities has been investigating to determine…
World War II soldier's remains identified, will be buried in Tennessee hometown
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Officials have identified the remains of a U.S. Army corporal who died during World War II. His remains will be buried in his hometown. Joe A. Vinyard (from East Tennessee Veterans…
Dalton's 2023 Spring Carnival now open
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The 2023 Spring Carnival has returned to the North Georgia Fairgrounds. The carnival lasts from May 18-28. Entry is $4 and an unlimited ride pass is $25. Tickets are available on-site or on their website. The fair…