COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Collegedale Public Works announced a railroad crossing closure for Tuesday, February 14. Apison Pike State Route 317 at University Drive will be closed for a day. The closure…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The head of a union representing most of the Memphis Fire Department said three employees who were fired after the death of Tyre Nichols weren’t given enough information as they responded to the call for medical…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nothing compares to the NFL, especially the Super Bowl, as far as TV ratings and public interest. But there is another form of competition that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A two-year-old boy shot his 13-year-old brother on Saturday, Chattanooga Police said. Police say this was an accidental shooting. They were told the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating a homicide that took place Sunday night. They said at least two people were shot, and one was killed. It happened at 2400 Glass Street around 11:30 p.m., police said. The location…
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - For years, Nashville leaders have watched Tennessee’s GOP-dominated Legislature repeatedly kneecap the liberal-leaning city’s ability to set its own minimum wage, regulate plastic bag use and place higher scrutiny on police…
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - A judge has ordered the release of parts of a report produced by a special grand jury that investigated efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his narrow…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Airport officials announce a new flight to Miami beginning this summer. The service will be a once-a-week non-stop flight by American Airlines on Saturdays. The Miami connection returns on June 3. The flight connects Chattanoogans to 60…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Salvation Army hosted it's annual super bowl viewing party for Chattanooga's 'unhoused population.' From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. , the Salvation…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The halls of UTC were flooded with hundreds of young women today for the 2023 Girls Leadership Summit titled HEAR US. The Commission on Children…
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN (WDEF) - You might remember him from M T-V's teen mom, but at last check, Ryan Edwards is in Silverdale facing several charges. His latest brush with the law started Thursday (2/9/23) when Hamilton County Authorities served…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The once known "CETAS" engineering building at Chattanooga State Community College was renamed in honor of former Tennessee Lawmaker, Gerald McCormick. McCormick…
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Murray County jury found a man guilty of aggravated assault at a medical clinic. They sentenced Donald Bradly Holcomb, 58, to 20 years in prison and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Portions of Southern Turkey and Northern Syria were devastated by a violent earthquake earlier this week. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department said on Friday a person was trapped in a car. The car was stuck on the bank of a parking lot. CFD said this happened at the 5000 block of Austin…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A controversial new Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regulation has had numerous lawsuits filed against it. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An elderly woman fell and landed on a space heater in her home this week. The Chattanooga Fire Department forced the front door open to…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- What do you call a group of young kids that get together and raise money for a worthy cause? You call them students at Ringgold High School!…
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Tellico Plains man was indicted and arrested for statutory rape, the TBI said. The TBI identified Aaron McKelvey, 21, as the suspect. Officials said they received…
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A Texas lawsuit could threaten the nationwide availability of medication abortion, which now accounts for the majority of abortions in the U.S. The case filed by abortion opponents who helped challenge Roe…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Monday, Governor Bill Lee announced his proposal to raise teacher salaries. The Tennessee governor said this bill will increase salaries from $41,000 to $50,000. The salary increase…
By FU TING, GRACE EKPU and HELEN WIEFFERING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Corruption is undermining the management of some of the world’s most threatened fishing grounds. That's according to a review of criminal case files and media reports by…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Riverbend organizers announced the lineup for this summer's festival. The event will celebrate Riverbend's 40th anniversary. This year's acts offer a mix of Americana, indie and…
PHOENIX (AP) — Rihanna is putting in the work ahead of her Super Bowl halftime show, focusing so hard on what…