What's Right With Our Schools: Middle Valley Elementary E-Lab
Hixson, TN (WDEF) - A strong background in Computer Science is essential as our world becomes more tech driven. Hamilton County is a global leader in training the coders of tomorrow.…
Tennessee gov: No restricting firearms after mass shootings
Gov. Executive Order By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee has announced he does not support restricting firearms or strengthening gun control laws in response to recent mass shootings in Tennessee and around the country.…
Three shot, including child, downtown on Saturday night
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a triple shooting downtown from Saturday night. It happened after 11PM in the 1300 block of Fort Street, about a block away from the Convention Center. The victims were in a car when…
South Pittsburg community mourning loss of four, one injured
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF)- The South Pittsburg community has joined together to support the families who lost their children in a fatal car accident this past weekend. Four people died, in a single car crash, early Saturday morning and a fifth…
Chattanooga residents react to weekend shootings
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga resident Kim Rogg said she wonders when enough will be enough. “How many more family members have to go to funerals before common sense kicks in,”…
Teenage Girl Missing in Sequatchie County
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Sequatchie County teenager was reported missing late Sunday night, June 5, 2022, according to the…
Riverbend final day
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- River Bend has wrapped up this weekend after a successful and safe music event. Mickey McCamish of Friends of the Festival stressed the importance of safety particular with the shooting occurring throughout the nation and Chattanooga. He…
Tropical Storm Alex heads toward Bermuda with high winds
Tropical Storm Alex, which became the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season Sunday, headed toward Bermuda after killing three people in Cuba and causing flooding in parts of Florida. Alex reached tropical storm force after strengthening off Florida’s…
Inflation divide: The wealthy splurge, the poorest pull back
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans at the low end of the income rung are once again struggling to make ends meet. A confluence of factors — the expiration of federal stimulus checks and surging inflation on staples like gas and…
Three dead, 14 shot near McCallie Ave
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Three people are dead after violence on McCallie Avenue in Chattanooga early Sunday morning. Two were killed by gunfire and one was struck by a vehicle while fleeing the scene. The incident had 14 victims, according to…
4 die in fatal Marion County car crash, 1 injured
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF)- Four young people died in a car crash early this morning including the driver, 20-year-old Johnathan Allen. The other deceased passengers were, 22-year-old Jayven Martin and 20-year-old Sayveon Martin, and a 16 year old juvenile. A…
Riverbend rocks Chattanooga on opening night
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- After a two-year hiatus, Riverbend finally returned to downtown Chattanooga. The festivities began early when Hollywood icon Leslie Jordan was welcomed home as the festival's honorary…
Annual Battle of the Badges blood drive
LAFAYETTE/RINNGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - For years, law enforcement in north Georgia have shown some good-natured, bad blood. The Sheriff's Offices in neighboring Walker and Catoosa Counties have squared off in an annual…
Cleveland Police arrest 2 suspects for auto break-ins
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police arrest two suspects after a rash of auto break-ins at an apartment complex. It began with calls around 3:40 AM on Thursday about several males breaking into the vehicles parked at Brookes Edge Apartments…
Food City warns customers about recalled infant formula
ABINGDON, VA (FOOD CITY) - Food City has issued the following recall notice on infant formula in one of their stores: Earlier this year, Abbott initiated an infant formula recall, including Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powdered infant formula. …
Alabama escapee is from Bridgeport
SCOTTSBORO, Alabama (WDEF) - Law Enforcement officials in our area are on the lookout for a man who escaped from a prison in Southern Alabama. 48 year old Johnny Lewis Payne got away from the Elba Community Based Facility early…
Trump election probe grand jury hears from Raffensperger
By JEFF AMY and KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's top elections official appeared Thursday before a special grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to meddle in the 2020 election in the…
Future teachers receive scholarships as potential teacher shortage looms
HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF)- As students leave the classroom for summer vacation, some teachers may follow but won’t be returning next fall. A future teacher shortage is possible but some future and former educators feel…
Catalytic converter theft on the rise
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF)- Catalytic converters continue to be an item stolen off of vehicles in the area. East Ridge Police and Catoosa County Law Enforcement have warned the public about an increase…
More To The Story: Donuts
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tony McInnis is the founder and owner of a very popular Chattanooga donut shop. Tasty Donuts. Tony's a Louisiana native. He knows a good donut.…
Athens Police arrest suspect in Thursday shooting
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - Police have charged a suspect in a shooting in Athens. It happened in some public housing on Francis Street Thursday evening. Officers found a victim with two gunshot wounds. The person was sent to a hospital…
Police Arrest Suspect in Downtown Chattanooga Shooting
Chattanooga Police arrested a suspect in connection to the downtown Chattanooga shooting that left six teenagers wounded May 28.
Community pool looking for summer lifeguards
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The First Cumberland Pool has been a staple of the community here for more than 60 years. As the dog days of summer approach, the staff is concerned that hours at…
Juvenile rescued after 85 foot waterfall jump at Fall Creek Falls
FALL CREEK FALLS, Tennessee (WDEF) - Dunlap Fire Department members helped with the rescue of a juvenile who jumped from the top of a waterfall. It happened at Fall Creek Falls State Park. Officials say the juvenile jumped (or…