Man facing numerous charges after vehicle pursuit
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested on Tuesday after attempting to evade arrest. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office said the man is facing multiple charges. He…
Black Hawk helicopter crashes in Alabama, killing 2 crew
By KIMBERLY CHANDLER, LOLITA C. BALDOR and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Tennessee National Guard says one of their Black Hawk helicopters crashed in Alabama, killing two crew members. Brig. Gen. Warner Ross said Wednesday that…
Alabama 'close' to finishing nitrogen execution protocol
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The head of Alabama's prison system said Wednesday that a protocol for using nitrogen gas to carry out executions should be finished this year. “We're close. We're close,” Alabama…
It was 'haunting': Ballard recalls mission to Titanic site
FALMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — The sheer size of the vessel and the shoes were what struck Robert Ballard when he descended to the wreckage of the RMS Titanic in 1986, the year after he and his crew from the Woods…
Mexico claims largest synthetic drug lab bust to date
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican soldiers seized more than a half million fentanyl pills in a raid on what the army's announcement Wednesday called the largest synthetic drug lab found to date. The army said the outdoor lab was discovered…
Report findings show strong antisemitism in American South
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- According to a report from the American Jewish Committee, antisemitism throughout the country has been found to be the strongest here in the South. The…
No survivors in Huntsville helicopter crash
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WDEF) -- A Black Hawk Helicopter crashed Wednesday afternoon near Huntsville, Alabama. CBS News reports that it belonged to the Tennessee National Guard. They said there were no…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Cocoa Asante
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Valentine's Day may be over, but we don't need an excuse to have some good chocolate. Especially if it's made by a Chattanooga company like Cocoa…
Revival fire spreads from Asbury to Lee University
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thousands of people are flooding to Wilmore, Kentucky, to attend an ongoing chapel service. But what started in Kentucky has now made its way…
Tyler Perry to donate $2.5M to help older Atlanta homeowners
ATLANTA - Actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry is donating $2.75 million to older homeowners in Atlanta to help ensure they’re able to stay in their homes. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Perry reached out a few weeks ago to Atlanta…
Affidavit reveals circumstances behind Valentine's Day Murder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A suspect is in custody after being charged with criminal homicide in Chattanooga on Valentine’s Day. (more…)
Chattanooga Police Unveil New Training Simulator
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - At their press conference today, Chattanooga Police unveiled a new police driving training simulator. (more…)
Dollywood concert series to feature Lauren Alaina
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Lauren Alaina will be performing at Dollywood's I Will Always Love You Celebration. The Rossville, Georgia native will be the final act of the event. The event will celebrate the 50th anniversary of when Dolly…
Hollywood sex symbol Raquel Welch dies at 82
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Raquel Welch, whose emergence from the sea in a skimpy, furry bikini in the film “One Million Years B.C.” would propel her…
Jackson County Schools closed February 16
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- All Jackson County, Alabama schools will be closed on Thursday. The school closings are for February 16, 2023. The closings are due to the threat of severe weather. The Jackson County Board of Education announced…
Chattanooga woman wakes up to house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department reported a house fire on Briarwood Drive. A woman woke up to find her home on fire on Wednesday. A neighbor noticed the fire and called 911. Firefighters showed up shortly…
More to the Story with Staley: Rugby Inspiration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Under the lights at Montague Park here in Chattanooga. That's where these women gather. Twice a week. For at least two hours a session. Practicing…
Dalton Police searching for woman who committed theft from bank
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Dalton Police are searching for a woman who stole $7,000 from a bank. The woman used stolen bank information and a fake ID to commit the theft. Police said the theft occurred on November 30,…
New multi-sensory exhibit at TN Aquarium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Aquarium will be opening a new exhibit on March 1. This new addition will allow visitors to see, hear and touch many species…
Mennonite family injured in buggy crash
POWELL, Alabama (WDEF) - Four family members were injured in a buggy crash on Sand Mountain on Monday. Police say a car hit a horse drawn carriage driven by a Mennonite family…
Law enforcement looking for suspect in shooting of five near Sweetwater
SWEETWATER, Tennessee (WDEF) - East Tennessee authorities are looking for help in the shooting of five people yesterday near Sweetwater. The Monroe County Sheriff says a suspect was driving a white 2014 Nissan sedan with Tennessee plates (Tag: BCC6220). He also…
Michael Jordan donates $10M to Make-A-Wish for 60th birthday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday on Friday by making a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish. It is the largest donation ever received from an individual in the organization’s 43-year history. Jordan’s…
Tennessee advances bill to narrowly loosen abortion ban
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s GOP-dominant Statehouse on Tuesday took a first step toward loosening one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, advancing a narrow exemption bill over threats from anti-abortion advocates that doing so would come with…
China threatens US entities over downing of balloon
BEIJING (AP) — China said Wednesday it will take measures against U.S. entities related to the downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the American East Coast. At a daily briefing, Foreign…