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2022 Fireworks shows in our area

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Two years ago we had the pandemic, then last year we had a fireworks shortage.  But this year, it looks like just about all of the Fireworks shows are back.   FRIDAY JULY 1 Chattanooga Lookouts Ten Mile,…

Warning for Volunteer Fire Departments about financial oversight

ADAMSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee comptroller has a message for volunteer fire departments after an investigation in McNairy County. “It’s important that volunteer fire departments provide oversight over their finances,” said Comptroller Jason Mumpower. “In this situation, a simple…

Cyberattack disrupts unemployment benefits in Tennessee

By JONATHAN MATTISE and ALAN SUDERMAN Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A cyberattack on a software company has disrupted unemployment benefits and job seeking assistance for thousands of people in several states. In Tennessee, the website for unemployment benefits…

Police chase down stolen ambulance

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police had to chase a stolen ambulance Thursday morning. It happened in the 1300 block of North Holtzclaw Avenue around 8:30. Police were called when someone jumped into the ambulance on East 3rd Street and drove…

Pro-Choice Advocates Protest in Dalton, Ga.

DALTON, Ga. -- Pro-choice protesters gathered this morning in front of the Whitfield County Courthouse in Dalton, Georgia. Some said they feel pro-life advocates misunderstand the significance of abortion rights. "A lot of…

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