Today's developments in Chattanooga shootings
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The city continues to get a grasp on the gun violence plaguing Chattanooga over the last few weekends. On Tuesday, officials confirm to us that Chattanooga Police now consider…
No-cost clinics are being held in Hamilton and Rhea County as part of a military training mission
Two temporary no-cost medical clinics in Hamilton and Rhea County are now serving the community. These clinics are operated by military health care personnel as part of a training mission. (more…)
1 child dies, 3 injured in fire at Tennessee home
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say one child died and three others were in critical condition following a fire that destroyed a home in East Tennessee. The Knoxville Fire Department told news outlets that crews responded Monday afternoon to a…
Fire Department Responds to Fire at Brainerd Cookout
Preview (opens in a new tab) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a fire at a Cookout…
Accelerating Tennessee Bus Tour arrives in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- TISA, or the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement Act, was signed by Gov. Bill Lee just over a month ago. The Accelerating Tennessee Bus Tour made a pit stop…
TECH BYTE: Use Tech to Keep Teen Drivers Safe
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Memorial Day recently kicked off the unofficial start of summer, and the "100 Deadliest Days" for teen drivers. Crash report data from AAA…
Fence, barbed wire being added to bridge to prevent jumpers
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) - The National Park Service says a fence topped with barbed wire is being added to a 155-foot high bridge over a scenic Tennessee valley in an effort to prevent people from jumping off. Officials said in…
Unique defense for Alabama escapee Casey White
UNDATED (AP) - Lawyers have revealed a potential defense for an Alabama prisoner who walked out of jail with a corrections official, prompting an intensive manhunt. Attorneys for Casey White argue he was in the “care and custody” of jail…
EMPACT Program Awards IT Certifications to Nine Graduates
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- "There is one word that comes to mind, for me, when I think about the Google IT certification program and this class, and that word is transformation," said Dr.…
Community response to South Pittsburg crash that killed 4 football players
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - The healing is only beginning in the South Pittsburg community after four young men died in a crash over the weekend. All five victims in the vehicle were…
What's Right With Our Schools: Middle Valley Elementary E-Lab
Hixson, TN (WDEF) - A strong background in Computer Science is essential as our world becomes more tech driven. Hamilton County is a global leader in training the coders of tomorrow.…
Tennessee gov: No restricting firearms after mass shootings
Gov. Executive Order By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee has announced he does not support restricting firearms or strengthening gun control laws in response to recent mass shootings in Tennessee and around the country.…
Three shot, including child, downtown on Saturday night
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a triple shooting downtown from Saturday night. It happened after 11PM in the 1300 block of Fort Street, about a block away from the Convention Center. The victims were in a car when…
South Pittsburg community mourning loss of four, one injured
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF)- The South Pittsburg community has joined together to support the families who lost their children in a fatal car accident this past weekend. Four people died, in a single car crash, early Saturday morning and a fifth…
Chattanooga residents react to weekend shootings
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga resident Kim Rogg said she wonders when enough will be enough. “How many more family members have to go to funerals before common sense kicks in,”…
Teenage Girl Missing in Sequatchie County
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Sequatchie County teenager was reported missing late Sunday night, June 5, 2022, according to the…
Riverbend final day
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- River Bend has wrapped up this weekend after a successful and safe music event. Mickey McCamish of Friends of the Festival stressed the importance of safety particular with the shooting occurring throughout the nation and Chattanooga. He…
Tropical Storm Alex heads toward Bermuda with high winds
Tropical Storm Alex, which became the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season Sunday, headed toward Bermuda after killing three people in Cuba and causing flooding in parts of Florida. Alex reached tropical storm force after strengthening off Florida’s…
Inflation divide: The wealthy splurge, the poorest pull back
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans at the low end of the income rung are once again struggling to make ends meet. A confluence of factors — the expiration of federal stimulus checks and surging inflation on staples like gas and…
Three dead, 14 shot near McCallie Ave
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Three people are dead after violence on McCallie Avenue in Chattanooga early Sunday morning. Two were killed by gunfire and one was struck by a vehicle while fleeing the scene. The incident had 14 victims, according to…
4 die in fatal Marion County car crash, 1 injured
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF)- Four young people died in a car crash early this morning including the driver, 20-year-old Johnathan Allen. The other deceased passengers were, 22-year-old Jayven Martin and 20-year-old Sayveon Martin, and a 16 year old juvenile. A…
Riverbend rocks Chattanooga on opening night
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- After a two-year hiatus, Riverbend finally returned to downtown Chattanooga. The festivities began early when Hollywood icon Leslie Jordan was welcomed home as the festival's honorary…
Annual Battle of the Badges blood drive
LAFAYETTE/RINNGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - For years, law enforcement in north Georgia have shown some good-natured, bad blood. The Sheriff's Offices in neighboring Walker and Catoosa Counties have squared off in an annual…
Cleveland Police arrest 2 suspects for auto break-ins
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police arrest two suspects after a rash of auto break-ins at an apartment complex. It began with calls around 3:40 AM on Thursday about several males breaking into the vehicles parked at Brookes Edge Apartments…
