Residents still concerned for gas prices despite price drop
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- On Monday, U.S. oil prices fell below $100 a barrel for the first time since March 1 -- more than an 8% plunge in…
Man injured in auto garage fire
UPDATE: Dallas Bay officials say an auto mechanic called 911 to report a garage fire around 7:55 PM. He said he was working on an old Chevy truck when his cordless drill sparked and set the gas tank on…
What's Right With Our Schools: Harrison Elementary Black History Museum
HARRISON, TN (WDEF) - Black History Month came to life at Harrison Elementary School. Third graders became historic figures in a living wax museum. Students and visitors both learned a…
Orr pleads guilty to murder of mother of 4 in double shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Robert Orr pleaded guilty in court on Monday to the murder of a woman more than three years ago. In January of 2019, Orr was at the home of Jimmy Moore on West Main Street Court. Bernice…
City residents hope new police chief meets community members
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On Tuesday, Chattanooga will see its first Black, female police chief. While that's something to be celebrated, the people at College Hill Courts hope it's not just more of the…
City Continues Work on 12th St. Homeless Encampment
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On Friday, Mayor Tim Kelly stated his opposition to building sheds for Chattanooga's growing homeless population. According to the City, such structures would be unsafe. "The solutions that we give these…
Heroin suspect dies in Grundy County jail
ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Sheriff of Grundy County says a female prisoner has died at the jail. 30 year old Rachel Rollins was arrested on Friday for the resale of heroin. She was found in her cell around 7…
New Pizza chain coming to our area
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A national pizza chain has signed a deal to enter the Chattanooga market. Blaze Pizza has signed a franchise agreement with developer Bob Martino for three restaurants to open in our area over several years. The first…
5 arrests in human trafficking sting of men looking for minors
DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - An undercover operation in Dayton has led to the arrest of five men from across the Tennessee Valley on seeking illicit sex from minors. Last week, undercover officers placed decoy ads on websites used for…
Celebrating National Pi Day with STEM Activities from Local Learning Center
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Today is National Pi Day! There are many ways to celebrate. You can eat pizza or pie, but the best way to…
Here is the TV schedule for our local teams in March Madness
(WDEF) - Here is the breakdown on where you can find the most popular teams in our area during March Madness. The schedule is more complicated these days, now that the games are spread over 4 CBS-owned networks. So we'll…
Chattanooga firefighters have busy Monday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The firefighting day started early on Monday for the Green shift in Chattanooga. They responded to a structure fire right next to I 24 in Lookout Valley before dawn. It…
Cleveland picks new school principal
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cleveland city schools have promoted Robert E. Pritchard as their new principal of Cleveland High. He is currently the Assistant Principal. Pritchard will replace Autumn O'Bryan who is taking a new job as…
Acclaimed filmmaker Brent Renaud shot, killed in Ukraine
FILE - Brent Renaud attends the 74th Annual Peabody Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on May 31, 2015, in New York. Renaud, an American journalist, was killed in a suburb of Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday, March…
US view of Putin: Angry, frustrated, likely to escalate war
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than two weeks into a war he expected to dominate in two days, Vladimir Putin is projecting anger, frustration at his military's failures and a…
TECH BYTE: Apple Announces Spring Products
CUPERTINO, Calif. (WDEF) -- Apple is bringing tech fans some good luck ahead of St. Patrick's Day. March means new products for the tech company, including a makeover…
Warrior Freedom Service Dog aided by veterans
FLINTSTONE, Georgia (WDEF)- Americans rely on the military to protect our freedoms. Then soldiers become veterans sometimes they need to rely on service animals so it’s important for those…
Fire destroys home in Soddy Daisy
Soddy Daisy, TN (WDEF) - Sunday morning, firefighters from several fire departments respond to a large house fire on the lake in Soddy Daisy. At 9:53 am, the homeowner called 911 reporting heavy smoke in the house and fire showing…
Tennessee Valley locals enjoys snow day
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Valley's local communities woke up to the wintery white stuff to begin their Saturday. Sledding and snow angels both left their marks in the cold, and even…
Dollywood closes on opening weekend; delayed opening Sunday
Due to overnight snowfall, current temperatures and park conditions, Dollywood will be closed on Saturday, March 12. Snow removal teams will work throughout the day to prepare the park for opening on Sunday, March 13. A delayed park opening is…
EPB working on power outage in Signal Mountain
SIGNAL, MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF)- A power outage on Kell Road in Signal Mountain was caused by fallen trees from high wind from the early morning storms. EPB's Grant Carriker said when a power…
Local church raising donations for Ukrainian refugees
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- As soon as the invasion began, so did the Ukrainian Gospel Church's mission to collect donations for refugees. Everything from clothing, blankets, baby supplies and more…
Mother sentenced to 400 years for abuse of her children
CALHOUN, Georgia (WDEF) - A northwest Georgia mom has been sentenced to 400 years for child abuse. But Stephanie Danielle Davis will only have to serve the first 200 years in prison, the rest on probation. Last November, she pleaded…
Mayor Kelly fires back at homeless criticism
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly is firing back at accusations that he is against Tiny Homes for the homeless. He says a "fringe group" wants him to back the building of what he calls flammable sheds that he…