Local financial analysts respond to national interest rate hike
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- America's central bank will be raising national interest rates by 0.25%. It's the first time the Fed has raised the rate since late 2018.…
Triple shooting and manhunt in Cumberland County
FAIRFIELD GLADE, Tennessee (WDEF) - We're still waiting on official details on just what happened in Cumberland County where three people were shot. There were two incidents in the Fairfield Glade residential community, north of Crossville. The first was a…
Attorney questions why Police officer used a Taser on his client
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Hamilton County District Attorney's Office is launching an investigation into a traffic stop that occurred in Collegedale earlier this month. On March 10, Delane "Delaney" Gordon was tazed…
Parents share stories of bullying with school board
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Reports of bullying in Hamilton County Schools is on the rise this year, thanks to schools being back full-time during the pandemic. The stories of bullying, though, are horrific, and some…
Wamp Doubles Down on NAACP Stance
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- This morning, the NAACP filed a complaint against District Attorney candidate Coty Wamp for comments she made Tuesday night. "The NAACP has accomplished some great things in the last…
Georgia suspends gas tax effective today
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Governor Brian Kemp has signed a bill into law on Friday suspending the gas tax in Georgia temporarily. The change goes into effect immediately and will last through May. That should, theoretically, knock 29 cents off…
Jury convicts Billy Forte of killing his son over their business
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A jury has found 71 year old Billy Norman Forte guilty of killing his son. Prosecutors said the elder Forte shot Charles in April of 2018 at Eaves Formal Wear on Creekside Road. They were arguing over…
Trump calls Mo Brooks 'disappointing' in Alabama Senate race
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump told a news outlet that he is displeased with the performance of Rep. Mo Brooks, the candidate he endorsed for Alabama’s U.S. Senate race, and suggested he is open to backing another…
Tennessee guard members safe despite Russian reports
By ALI SWENSON Three current and former members of the Tennessee National Guard are safe and accounted for, despite a Russian newspaper’s false report that the men were killed while fighting in Ukraine. All three men named in a Russian…
More To The Story: The Painter's Tour
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's a customized van. She named it "Millie." SHE......is Christiane Palpant. Who lives in Atlanta. Christiane is a banker by trade. Well, she used to be. Now,…
Grundy County suspect arrested for drug overdose case in Monteagle
ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - Investigators have charged a Tracy City man in connection with a drug-related death in January. William Henry Dove died from drug toxicity at a hotel in Monteagle on January 12th. The TBI, Monteagle Police and Grundy…
Report on 18 wheeler mishap on I 75 Thursday night
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - The Georgia State Patrol reports that both drivers involved in a crash on I 75 last night were taken to the hospital. The wreck happened at the Ringgold exit around 9:30. Their preliminary report says that…
Russian strikes hit Ukrainian capital and outskirts of Lviv
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian…
NTSB: 13-year-old drove pickup in Texas crash that killed 9
University of the Southwest golf players, from left, Phillip Lopez, Jonny Flores and Halie Cruz visit the site of a memorial, Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the Rockwind Community Links in Hobbs, N.M., erected for the…
Campaign finance probes of ex-speaker, ex-staffer head to DA
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee campaign finance regulators have voted to pass prosecutors their investigations surrounding a former House speaker and his then-chief of staff. Former House Speaker Glen Casada and his former chief of…
Parkridge building new Emergency Room Hospital at Camp Jordan
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Parkridge Health System is building a new emergency room in East Ridge. The new building will be at 495 Camp Jordan Parkway between the Bass Pro Shoppes and the park. It will be a satellite…
Local Missionaries Provide Aid at Ukraine Border
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Two weeks ago, missionaries Henry and Victoria Benach decided to go overseas to assist those fleeing Ukraine. "I've booked the tickets, got everything ready, and we're going by faith,"…
Sanctuary Treehouse Resort under contruction in Smoky Mountains
SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Several intriguing developments are in the works for the Seiverville/Smoky Mountains area of East Tennessee. Now we're learning of a new one promising great views and a treehouse experience. The Sanctuary Treehouse Resort is touted…
6 charged with smuggling drugs into Bradley County jail
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A drug task force has charged six people with trying to smuggle drugs into the Bradley County jail. They got a tip on Monday about illegal contraband being introduced into the facility. After reviewing phone calls…
Pictures of 30 girls caught on hidden camera in school locker room
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police have filed a new charge against the Cleveland Middle School teacher charged over a hidden camera in a locker room. It is a second count of…
Odum Jr. convicted of T-mobile robbery
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A jury found Nathan Lebron Odum Jr. guilty of robbing a T-mobile store four years ago. It happened at the Cummings Highway store on March 26, 2018. Proseuctors say Odum was unable to get into the time…
Amber Alert Issued for South Fulton Girl
Levi's Call (GA’s #AMBERAlert) issued for 1 y/o Cali McClean on behalf of South Fulton P.D. The child was abducted by Erjahn McClean, age 33, & believed to be traveling in a black LandRover, tag CH57803.
Residents Jump To Escape Duplex Fire
Residents jumped to escape a fire at duplex early Thursday morning.
Cleveland Middle School teacher arrested
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Tuesday, March 15, a Cleveland Middle School student found an electronic recording device discretely placed in the girls' locker room. After being notified by the student,…