Investors Still Reeling from Crypto Crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Investors have felt the crash of crypto currency here in the Tennessee Valley. (more…)
More To The Story with Staley: Pat Blankenship
HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF) - It's a two-day, open house -slash - customer appreciation affair at Emma's Hair Salon in Hixson. Food is plentiful. Every finger food one might have a…
Police make arrest in disappearance of Jasmine Pace
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are still searching for 22-year-old Jasmine Pace, who recently went missing. Her mother, Catrina, last saw her on November 22nd near Tremont Street in Chattanooga. Today, local authorities held a press conference providing new details of…
Troopers looking for driver who ran into motorcyclist last night
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Georgia State Troopers are looking for the driver who hit and killed a motorcyclist Tuesday night in Catoosa County. They say the crash happened on GA 2 around 8:45…
Sequatchie County drug bust
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Sequatchie County Sheriff announces a drug bust from Sunday. He says deputy David Layne stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Fredonia Road and discovered much more. -- Over 41 grams of meth --…
Hannah Hudson named new Principal at East Brainerd Elementary
EAST BRAINERD (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School System has chosen Hannah Hudson as the new Principal at East Brainerd Elementary School. She has been the Assistant Principal at Hixson Elementary since last year. “East Brainerd Elementary represents much of…
Local experts discuss rising rent prices in 2022
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- According to zumper.com, the rent for a two-bedroom housing unit in Chattanooga is up 19% since this time last year. The data also shows that the Scenic City is the…
Local nonprofit launches Giving Tuesday campaign
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- After days of nationwide shopping, Giving Tuesday has returned, prompting neighbors to donate back to their communities. This year, the Net Resource Foundation is asking for donations to help finish…
Golden Apple Award: Janie Shelton, CSAS
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Patience and kindness are job requirements for any good kindergarten teacher. Janie Shelton magically blends those qualities in her classroom at CSAS. Setting a solid foundation for a lifetime…
Donate here to digital Red Kettle for the Salvation Army on Giving Tuesday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On Giving Tuesday, we wanted to share this year's digital red kettle for the Salvation Army of Chattanooga. You can either follow this link, then click on "Donate now." Or just scan the QU code image on…
Georgia teacher charged with sexual battery of a student
HAMILTON, Georgia (WDEF) - After a high school teacher was indicted on a charge of sexual battery of a student, investigators are now reaching out to see if there are other victims at the school. 69 year old James Steel…
Georgia man gets 20 years after meth trafficking conviction
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Prosecutors say a northwest Georgia man has been found guilty of drug trafficking. A jury convicted 49 year old Jonathan Alexander of trafficking and possession of meth and marijuana. Last February, agents with the Lookout Mountain…
Chattanooga Police arrest 29 year old suspect for Bonny Oaks Carjackings
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police say they used drone technology and their investigators to find the location of the carjacking suspect who fled the scene after the wreck. They called out SWAT, hostage negotiators and…
WRWOS: Rossville Middle celebrates their Georgia REACH Scholar
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - Dr. Robert Stinson of Rossville Middle says "Today he recognized… a really good student, from a pool of really really good students, to represent our school in our…
Bridgestone Arena recovering from major flooding
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - After cancelling two hockey games over the weekend, the Bridgestone Arena is hoping to re-open in time for the Predators contest…
Local state representative penning abortion exceptions bill
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Tennessee Representative Yusuf Hakeem is working on a new bill that could provide exceptions to the state's current abortion law. Hakeem says he's tasked state attorneys with developing a new…
Missing 13 year old has been found
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police report that a girl who disappeared over the weekend has been found. They issued a missing child statement for 13 year old Azyona Douglas on Sunday. They said that Douglas left out of a side window…
New State Report Card out for Tennessee Schools
Click here for the Report Card NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Education has released this year's edition of the State Report Card. It is a way for parents and the community to find out how your local…
Georgia man gets prison time for voting twice in 2021 runoff
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - A Walker County man is going to prison for voting twice in the 2021 runoff election in Georgia. 62 year old William Chase was convicted this month by a jury of Forgery, and various voting violations.…
Early voting begins Monday in Catoosa County
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF)- Early Voting started Monday in Catoosa County for the Georgia senate runoff between incumbent Rafael Warnock and Hershel walker. If you are a Catoosa resident and would like to vote early, you can vote at either…
Protecting yourself against Cyber Monday scams and beyond
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-"Even like recently my own wife she got scammed accidentally because she was trying to do something off eBay" Anyone can be scammed in they are not vigilant about checking links…
Sequoyah Unit One back on line after maintenance
SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - TVA was grateful this Thanksgiving for the return of Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Unit 1. The Unit had been down for scheduled refueling and maintenance. The work was complete on Thanksgiving…
Georgia State Patrol Hold Toys 4 Tots Motorcycle Run
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Bikers in North Georgia came together to provide Christmas for children in need. (more…)
Police Searching for Teen who Drove Off in Grandparent's Car
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police are searching for a missing juvenile. (more…)