CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Tennessee's "Right to Life Act" is expected to become law in mid-August, banning all abortions in the state except those which are necessary to save the life of the pregnant…
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee is refusing to rebut recently revealed remarks made by a charter school president who claimed that teachers “are trained in the dumbest parts of the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County students scored at or above statewide proficiency levels in more than 64% of tested areas during the 2021-22 school year. (more…)
A recent report from the Hamilton County Schools released data on how much of their schools drinking water was contaminated with lead. (more…)
DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Officials say a man died in the Chickamauga Lake this afternoon after being run over by a boat. TWRA officers say 34 year old Jordan Matthews was in a boat with a woman and child near…
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A bid to bring the 2024 Republican National Convention to Nashville has hit a roadblock in the left-leaning city’s metro council. Amid opposition to hosting the event, Councilmember Robert Swope withdrew…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - 29 year old Kenzi Durbin lives here in Chattanooga. Two and a half years ago, she and her good friend Holly Allen started a podcast. Calling…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police made an arrest after busting a drug operation. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Republican nominee for Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp hosted a fundraiser earlier tonight. With the general election coming in November, Wamp's focus on public education hasn't wavered, saying it "affects every aspect of life." "If we'll invest…
MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina (WDEF) - An animal trainer, a big cat conservationist and TV/movie animal wrangler now faces some federal indictments. But he may be best know for his association with the Tiger King documentaries. Bhagavan Mahamayavi Antle or…
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County Commissioner-Elect Jeff Eversole issued a statement today on the death of his son in a vehicle crash in Kentucky. It happened in Harrison County, Kentucky on July 4th. 33 year old Joshua Walker Eversole…
UPDATE: The School System has corrected their original release, saying that Rivermont Elementary did not, in fact, have a water violation. ____________________ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School System has released the results from their water testing for lead…
By KATE BRUMBACK and JILL COLVIN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - The Georgia prosecutor investigating the conduct of former President Donald Trump and his allies after the 2020 election is subpoenaing U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and former New York Mayor…
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee judges have dismissed a lawsuit filed by a couple who alleged that a state-sponsored Christian adoption agency refused to help them because they are Jewish. The lawsuit challenged a 2020…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Chattanooga is one of six cities across the US to have been selected to participate in the Putting Assets to Work Incubator. The program is an initiative to assess underused properties…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Whitfield County officials are warning that the new property appraisals going out this week may shock a lot of home owners. But don't panic. It doesn't (necessarily) mean your property tax is going up. The Assessors…
SPRING CITY, Tennessee (WDEF) - TVA has one of its biggest tools back in the game to cope with summer heat demands. Unit 2 at the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant is back online after a scheduled refueling. The project…
UPDATE from THP: “On Saturday, one of our troopers was the victim of a senseless act of violence,” said Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Matt Perry. “He was attacked while conducting what he thought was a routine stop. We know this…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today, July 5, is the last day that voters in Tennessee can register to be eligible for the upcoming August 4 elections. (more…)
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF)- "These jumps make me excited to be out here, even after 10,000 jumps. These are the jumps I…
Monday, the 6th Annual 1945 Dade County Fair was celebrated all day long in Trenton at Jenkins Park. (more…)
For 60 years, the old Grundy County High School educated students in and around Tracy City. It closed 25 years ago but now the building is enjoying a remarkable second act.
A residential structure fire occurred on Shearer Drive in Rossville this morning starting at about 6:15 am. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Gamers, rejoice! Sony is out with new gear that'll take your computer gaming experience to the next level. If you're looking to upgrade your…