Kemp and Perdue Have Fiery Republican Primary Debate
ATLANTA (WDEF)- Georgia governor Brian Kemp faced off against his opponent, former Senator David Perdue on Sunday evening in a live debate for…
TECH BYTE: How to Avoid Online Payment Scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- While they are convenient, there's always a risk when using payment apps or banking online. Especially as criminals get creative, and come up with…
Pursuit of Happiness aiding those kids who see crime first hand
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Pursuit of Happiness was established a year ago to help kids who are impacted by gun and gang violence. That’s a year of people, like Pursuit of Happiness CEO Michael Gordon and bird member Troy Rogers…
Memorial wraps up Project Appleseed
McDonald, Tennessee (WDEF)- Project Appleseed concluded its weekend of revolutionary war history and rifle marksmanship with a memorial volley to remember Patriots day. The memorial has names read of the more than 40 Americans who lost their lives on April…
16 year old arrested in Vine Street shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF)- CPD Robbery Investigators have made an arrest in the April 22, 2022 Shooting at 2500 Vine Street. The suspect has been charged with Especially Aggravated Robbery and is in custody at the Juvenile Detention Facility. CPD will be…
Kites taking to the sculpture sky
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Kites took to the sky today, in Chattanooga, for some artistic family fun. The sculpture field is known for being an outdoor museum. Today those statues were surrounded by kites of all shapes, sizes, and designs. These…
Shooting On Vine Street After Robbery Attempt
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-On April 22, 2022 at approximately 5:00 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to the 2500 block of Vine Street on a report of a person shot. The following are the preliminary facts of the investigation: Upon arrival, Officers located…
Irreverent Warriors working to stop Veteran suicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- 22 veterans a day take their own life. Irreverent Warriors is on a mission to stop that. "Healing through helping. I’m able to heal myself by helping others heal themselves," said Payne. "I believe we were…
Project Appleseed teaching American history and rifle skills
McDONALD, Tennessee (WDEF)-Project Appleseed is a fully volunteer-run program that teaches about American history. "On April 19, 1775, is when the battle of Lexington and Concord took place. When ordinary Americans stood up to the British crown, and we became…
Tennessee senator sees no "remediation" to proposed stadium property
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) --Tennessee Senator Todd Gardenhire knows how beloved the Lookouts are to Chattanoogans. But when it comes to getting a new stadium built for the club,…
Karla Clausell convicted of deadly shooting at CBC Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Bradley County jury has convicted Karla Clausell of First Degree Homicide in a shooting more than two years ago. Miranda Stamper was killed in the parking lot of CBC Cleveland on a Friday night in…
Pursuit of Happiness aiding youth impacted by gang violence
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Loretta Tate is a mom who says her son was hanging out with the wrong crowd. She says there are a lot of things to worry about as a mother…
Once-Extinct Sturgeon Released into Tennessee River for Earth Day
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- It's Earth Day in Chattanooga, and the Tennessee Aquarium is giving back. "We are releasing some Lake Sturgeon that we have grown from little, tiny hatchlings out of the eggs for…
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office announces new work-release program as a pathway to success
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office announces a new work-release program with Southern Spear Ironworks to help inmates to a new pathway to success. Phillip Richard looks like…
Lawsuit: Knoxville diocese mishandled sex abuse claim
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A lawsuit says the Catholic Diocese of Knoxville mishandled a report about allegations that a priest sexually abused a parishioner. The Knoxville News Sentinel reported the lawsuit filed in Sevier County says Father Antony D. Punnackal locked…
More To The Story: UTC Band program
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - 61 year old Randall Coleman took over the reigns as UTC Band Director back in July. Coming from Tuscaloosa. After 14 years as assistant band director…
Investigators asking for tips on man found shot at home in LaFayette
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Walker County Sheriff's Office and GBI are investigating a homicide case near LaFayette. 44 year old James William Wimbley was found dead in his home at 1846 E Highway 136. around 11 AM on Wednesday.…
Live Stream of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene testifying in lawsuit
Watch Live: Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies against challenge to her candidacy - CBS News ATLANTA (AP) - U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was hostile during testimony in a hearing on her eligibility to run for reelection, saying she did not…
Grand Jury indicts Blasingim on 2021 murder in Bradley County
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A grand jury in Bradley County has indicted 43 year old Billy Blasingim for the death of a woman last year. The body of 32 year old Carissa Diane Hamby was found on a farm…
Earth Day field day
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Workforces, in Chattanooga, celebrated earth day through team bonding activities that educated them about the environment. EPB partnered with Green Spaces to put on several training and team building exercises that…
Overnight Fire Damages Red Robin at Hamilton Place
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a commercial fire at the Red Robin restaurant located inside Hamilton…
CPD officers respond to pair of dangerous incidents
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Local law enforcement stayed extra busy this afternoon, responding to a pair of high profile and highly dangerous calls. CPD officers responded to a hostage situation Thursday afternoon at The Overlook Apartments on Boynton Drive. One officer…
Tamarion Johnson convicted of lesser charges; prosecution still sees case as a win
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Two days of testimony ended in a conviction for 21-year-old Tamarion Johnson, but it wasn't for the original charges the prosecutors sought. The prosecution still sees it as a win.…
Blackhawks help pitch National Guard recruiting at UTC
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Army National Guard landed two Blackhawk helicopters on Chamberlain Field at U-T-C, today. According to service members, the landing was a demonstration of some of what the national guard…