From The Archives: 1992 reaction to the Rodney King beating verdict
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Police arrests caught on video are all over the news these days. But controversial arrests are nothing new. Thirty years ago, the most infamous case of all…
Fed largest increase in interest rates leads to stock market roller coaster as economy tightens
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Fed has raised interest rates again this year. This time by half a percentage point. This follows The Fed's decision to raise its rates. In March they increased rates by…
Matthew Garren now charged with killing both his brother and father on Sand Mountain
PISGAH, Alabama (WDEF) - The Sheriff in Jackson County, Alabama is adding another charge in a double shooting on Sand Mountain over the weekend. Matthew Garren was already charged with the murder of his brother, Christopher Garren on Saturday in…
National Day of Prayer: Catoosa County Observation
In observance of the National Day of Prayer, a crowd joined together on the front lawn of the Catoosa County Courthouse. (more…)
Homeland Security Opens New Chattanooga Office
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The investigations division of the Department of Homeland Security opened a new office in Chattanooga, this morning. Located across from the TBI on Century Oaks Drive, the office will provide agents with resources for investigating crimes such…
Maryville man charged in January 6 attack on Capitol building
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Tennessee man has just been arrested for his role in the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. 33 year old Edward Kelley from Maryville was arrested on Thursday in Knoxville on charges…
Riverbend Festival adds Arrested Development to lineup
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Riverbend Festival is adding a last minute act to this year's lineup. Hip-hop pioneers Arrested Development will perform on Saturday, June 4. The Atlanta-based group broke out in 1992 with their hit "Tennessee." They released their…
First Annual Kelly McCoy Adopt-A-Thon
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Humane Educational Society is holding their first Annual Kelly McCoy Adopt-A-Thon on May 21st. That was McCoy's birthday. The radio personality passed away this year. McCoy was a "hardcore advocate" for animals and HES. They will…
14 people indicted for 9 fatal overdose cases over last two years
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Narcotics Unit has been busy. Today, they announced indictments against 14 different people. They involve fatal overdose cases over the last couple of years. In a statement, CPD officials say " These investigations have been…
Shiver sentenced for sexually abusing his young sister
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - John Anthony Shiver has been sentenced to life in prison for the rape of his sister. The 25 year old will be eligible for parole after serving 25 years. He was convicted of Rape and Child…
Mayor Kelly to Hold State of the City This Afternoon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga mayor Tim Kelly will be holding the annual State of the City Address this afternoon, May 5, 2022. (more…)
Chattanooga artists gather together at Storytelling Spaces event
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Miller Plaza was just stop number one for Storytelling Spaces, which features several Chattanooga artists -- all of whom received grants facilitated through The Enterprise Center. Everything from photography to canvas art…
WACKER celebrates International Firefighters Day
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- May 4 is celebrated globally as International Firefighters' Day. WACKER in Charleston, Tennessee, has firefighters of their own on standby in case of an emergency at the pyrogenic-silica plant. The…
The history and future of abortion in our area
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tennessee is one of 13 states that already have triggering laws on the books, that kick in once Roe V. Wade is struck down. The legal battle didn't end…
Here is what several schools are going to do with their TVA STEM grants
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TVA, EPB and Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated are giving money back to the schools. They have aswarded $36,000 in STEM grants to 11 schools in the Chattanooga area. “TVA…
Commissioner Tim Boyd is happy that Coty Wamp won
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) - Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd didn't hide his happiness with the outcome of the District Attorney Race. Boyd has constantly hounded District…
Passenger killed by flying tire on I 75
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga investigators report a passenger was killed in a wreck on I 75 this morning. It happened just before noon near Volkswagen Drive. Traffic investigators say a Chevy was pulling a trailer heading north. A wheel came…
Election Recap: Wamps Win Nominations for Mayor, District Attorney
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Last night, siblings Weston and Coty Wamp won the republican primaries for Hamilton County Mayor and District Attorney. The Mayor's Race was tense, with Wamp and runner-up Sabrena Smedley finishing…
Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Race
ATLANTA (AP) - Butch Miller continues to press attacks on Burt Jones as the two Republican state senators compete for their party’s lieutenant governor nomination. Meanwhile, a fleet of nine Democrats are trying to stand out in their party’s crowded…
More To The Story: The WeinerMobile
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - I'm in Cleveland folks, and I'm trying to figure out what that contraption is way up yonder? Wait a minute, how could I've been so "out to lunch?" Of…
Sheriff credits Facebook Friends with finding a stolen Gator
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - Whenever police or Sheriff's officers put up information on a Facebook page, they are opening themselves up for the usual social media criticism. But one local Sheriff says it can still be a good thing.…
Police charge suspect in Tuesday evening shooting on Hickory Valley Road
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested a suspect in a shooting Tuesday evening on Hickory Valley Road. It happened just before 5:30 PM in the 1500 block, near the I-75 and Highway 153 intersection. They found the body of…
Chattanooga Firefighters Rescue Dogs from House Fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A house fire was reported in Hixson on Tuesday evening requiring the rescue of several pets. (more…)
One upset and one comeback on Hamilton County Commission
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) - A sitting Hamilton County commissioner was unseated in voting on Tuesday. DISTRICT 1 Soddy Daisy commissioner Gene-o Shipley defeated incumbent Randy Fairbanks in a close race. Gene-o Shipley 2096 Randy…
