CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Many people in the Tennessee Valley are still showing concerns about a recent increase in dead fish found in the river. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency received several calls regarding dead catfish on the Chickamauga Lake…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The IRONMAN 70.3 competition begins Wednesday and lasts through Monday. This will cause some road closures, as will other Chattanooga events. Chattanooga's Department of Transportation stated that portions of Riverfront Parkway will be closed from 9…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Dalton Public Schools were virtual today due to a school bus driver strike. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A tuition free charter school for boys. Chattanooga has one. Knoxville is getting one. Our neighbors to the North think the…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Historical Commission has awarded a redevelopment project in Cleveland. They have chosen the Sanda Hosiery Mills project for a Certificate of Merit. The project has turned the Mills that are on the National Register…
UNITED STATES (WDEF) -- Americans can no longer get the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The remaining, unused doses of the vaccine expired last week. The CDC directed healthcare providers…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Health took these disciplinary actions in April for our area: Licensee: Brett Spradlin, D.C., License No 2726, Cleveland Violation: Failure to maintain continuing education. Action: Agreed citation; assessed civil penalty in the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you are traveling by car, expect to pay more at the pump this week. Gas prices are on the rise again in Chattanooga. Prices have risen 12.3 cents per gallon in the last week. Average…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We are working to learn more about an incident in Hixson, Tennessee on Monday. The Dallas Bay Fire and Rescue said LIFE FORCE Air Medical landed…
BEIJING (AP) — China sentenced a 78-year-old United States citizen to life in prison Monday on spying charges, in a case that could exacerbate the deterioration in ties between Beijing and Washington over recent years. Details of the charges against…
UPDATE: The East Ridge Police Department said two people were arrested for the shooting on Poindexter Avenue. Additionally, EMS took two people to the hospital for gunshot wounds.…
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (AP) — A company that's trying to become a major American-based supplier of graphite for electric batteries announced Monday it will invest $800 million to build a factory in southwest Georgia, hiring 400 workers. Anovion Technologies, based in…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed off on additional protections for gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers and sellers against lawsuits within a bill that lawmakers passed after a deadly school shooting in March. The Republican governor…
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly said Monday a man with a baseball bat walked into his office in Fairfax, Virginia, asked for him — and then assaulted two members of his staff. It was the latest attack…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) announced their winners for this year's Idea Leap Grant. Eleven entrepreneurs pitched their small business plans and expansion goals and were awarded between $10,000 and $30,000. They granted a…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland began an event called The Women's Build on Monday. Women are partnering to build a house for a family in need. It will be ongoing through May 26. The project is…
HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Valleybrook Golf and Country Club has new owners. Local real estate company Urban Story Ventures has taken over the golf course and club on Hixson Pike. The new owners are promising to reinvigorate the course…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have charged a woman for shooting a family member in a domestic disturbance overnight. Investigators say 31 year old Ashley Taylor shot…
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Two people were killed and three others injured when shooting broke out at a motorcycle club gathering in Georgia, authorities said. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office said it arrested 10 people in the shootings in Augusta,…
BALTIMORE (AP) — A passenger walks up to an airport security checkpoint, slips an ID card into a slot and looks into a camera atop a small screen. The screen flashes “Photo Complete” and the person walks through — all…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters rescued five people who were trapped on their apartment balcony Sunday night. The apartment was on fire, and they were trapped by the flames.…
UPDATE: FROM DALTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS: “We want to express our apologies for the inconvenience of the strike between the bus drivers’ union and our transportation provider, First Student. We know this situation has…
In this photo provided by the Florida Keys News Bureau, diving explorer and medical researcher Dr. Joseph Dituri peers out of a large porthole, Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Jules’ Undersea Lodge positioned at the bottom of a 30-foot-deep lagoon…
Studies show that 80% of drivers think they're better than average- a statistical improbability that means some motorists must be subpar, even if they won't admit it. You're not alone if you've ever asked, "Why is everyone on the road…