USA Patriots overcoming struggles
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- USA Patriots formally know as the wounded warriors amputee softball team flew in from all around the country to compete in the The Sgt. Chris McDonald Warrior Classic They also…
East Lake commercial fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A fire at an auto repair shop in East Lake presented a number of obstacles for Chattanooga firefighters, but they were able to get the flames under control quickly. At 11:47 AM Sunday, Red Shift companies were…
Miracle League back after COVID-19 pause
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- The Miracle League is back on the diamond out in Dalton after missing the last two years due to the pandemic. The miracle league ball field had…
Big 9 Roots Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Big 9 Roots Festival braved the chilly weather and celebrated the rich history that comes with Martin Luther King Blvd. The festival is at the Bessie Smith cultural Center. Music artist performed throughout the day performing…
Woman faces Texas murder charge after self-induced abortion
Authorities say a 26-year-old woman has been charged with murder in Texas after causing “the death of an individual by self-induced abortion.” It’s unclear whether Lizelle Herrera is accused of having an abortion or helping someone else get an abortion.…
Florida groups canvass spring breakers to warn of fentanyl
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Community activists in South Florida sprang into action after West Point cadets on spring break were sickened by fentanyl-laced cocaine at a house party. They blitzed beaches and warned spring breakers of a surge in…
Police: 3 dead in gun range shooting; 40 weapons stolen
ATLANTA - Authorities say a couple and their grandson are dead after an armed robbery at a gun range in Georgia. The Grantville Police Department said via Facebook that the robbery occurred Friday evening. When officers arrived at the scene…
53 year old woman dies in fatal car accident Saturday morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- On April 9, 2022 at approximately 9:55 a.m., Chattanooga Police Traffic Division responded to a traffic fatality in the 5700 block of Hickory Valley Road. The following was determined through interview, observation, and investigation: An uninvolved motorist observed…
Shooting- 1600 Mulberry Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-On April 9, 2022 at approximately 1:50 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to the1600 block of Mulberry Street on a report of a person shot. The following are the preliminary facts of the investigation: Upon arrival, Officers located a…
Chattanooga Fire Department investigates fire that displaced three families
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- An apartment fire on Saturday afternoon displaced several families and is now under investigation. At 1:06 PM, the CFD was called to one of the buildings at the Elements of Chattanooga Apartments at 7310 Standifer Gap Road.…
Festival news on Cornbread, MoonPies & Wanderlinger beer
SOUTH PITTSBURG, CHATTANOOGA, RED BANK & PIGEON FORGE (WDEF) - The post-Easter festival boom is gathering steam, promising lots of music, beer and moon pies in the coming weeks. Here is a rundown of some festival announcements: NATIONAL CORNBREAD FESTIVAL…
State representatives hold mental health discussion at Moccasin Bend
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Tennessee Department of Mental Health Commissioner Marie Williams said the impact of the coronavirus pandemic led to a 45% increase in mental health issues…
Tennessee House passes Black History education bill
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - As lawmakers take action to thwart Critical Race Theory teaching, a local Representative is touting his bill to highlight Black History in Tennessee. The bill has passed the State House of Representatives, easily with bipartisan support.…
Lee: 11 troopers took state pitch to move to Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee says 11 new troopers from out of state have joined the Tennessee Highway Patrol after the state began offering incentives last fall to help boost staffing shortages. In November, Lee sought to capitalize…
Trans kids fear Alabama laws targeting medicine, bathrooms
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Transgender kids and their parents say they feel attacked by a wave of Republican-sponsored legislation and policies aimed at trans youth. Bills have been introduced to ban gender-affirming care and block transgender children from using school…
Missile kills at least 52 at crowded Ukrainian train station
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian authorities say a missile hit a train station where thousands of Ukrainians had gathered. At least 52 people died in an attack on a crowd of mostly women and children trying to flee a looming…
Tennessee Music Pathways unveils marker for Bessie Smith
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The "Empress of the Blues," Chattanooga's very own Bessie Smith, received another honor. This one is a state honor. Smith became the newest honoree as part of the…
New Police Chief Sworn in for Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Melody Maddox: "You can't serve the people if you don't love the people. Chief Murphy loves her job, and she loves the people she serves. Law enforcement presents an opportunity to…
Volkswagen Adds 1,000 Jobs to Chattanooga Location
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- This summer, Volkswagen is releasing the ID 4, it's first electric SUV. For some, that means one more option in the electric automotive market, but, for Chattanoogans, that means 1,000 new…
Chip's Good Word: Making Hot Slaw
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland holds a new festival on Saturday dedicated to a local dish. The Hot Slaw festival honors the tradition of slaw with a peppy kick. …
More To The Story: Teaching our Teens to "Rise Up"
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Sandy Pricer is a busy woman! Sandy is a wife and mother. Mother of six kids. And she's a working mother. You see, Sandy started the…
Deputy gets fentanyl poisoning at over-dose scene
GRUETLI-LAAGER, Tennessee (WDEF) - You've seen stories of first responders stocking their vehicles with Narcan to protect them from overdoses. The Grundy County Sheriff shares a story about why. Last night, deputies responded to an overdose in Gruetli-Laager.…
Fire on the back porch
HARRISON, Tennessee (WDEF) - An explosive fire this afternoon claimed a home in the Harrison community. Highway 58 firefighters got the call to a home on Darlene Lane near the Booker T. Washington State Park after 1PM. The call…
2022 CMT Music Awards to Air on CBS Monday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's almost time for country music's only awards show where the fans vote for all the winners. The 2022 CMT Music Awards is happening Monday night, airing on CBS for…