Christmas at the Zoo
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- Christmas at the Zoo took place over the weekend. Boynton United Methodist Church inviting the public out to celebrate an early Christmas with food, a petting zoo, and other…
Buy a tree, save a life
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF)- A church is selling Christmas trees at a goal of $15,000 to help people in need Mercy Ridge Church had a Christmas event over the weekend while…
Battle of Ringgold Gap
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- The Battle of Ringgold gap living history showed what happened back over 150 years ago during the civil war. They described it as a way to show history and truth. …
Chickamauga Dam plays part in long running disc golf tournament
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- One of the biggest disc golf tournaments in the area is the Belch’n Turkey. "About 180 players tournament filled up in eight minutes it’s one of the fastest tournaments…
Egypt unveils renovated 'Avenue of the Sphinxes' in Luxor
LUXOR, Egypt (AP) — Egyptian authorities were unveiling Thursday a renovated ancient promenade in the city of Luxor dating back 3,000 years, the latest government project undertaken to highlight the country’s archaeological treasures. Egypt has struggled to revive its tourism…
EXPLAINER: What is this new COVID variant in South Africa?
LONDON (AP) — WHAT IS THIS NEW COVID-19 VARIANT? South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province. It's…
Some states dropping 'dehumanizing' terms for immigrants
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Luz Rivas remembers seeing the word on her mother’s residency card as a child: “alien.” In the stark terms of the government, it signaled her mother was not yet a citizen of the U.S. But to…
COVID variant spreads to more countries as world on alert
LONDON (AP) — The new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus popped up in more European countries on Saturday, just days after being identified in South Africa, leaving governments around the world scrambling to stop the spread. The…
High inflation? Low polling? White House blames the pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation is soaring, businesses are struggling to hire and President Joe Biden’s poll numbers have been in free fall. The White House sees a common culprit for it all: COVID-19. Biden’s team views the pandemic as the root cause of both the…
Donations pour in for Missouri man freed after 43 years
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — More than $1.4 million had been raised as of Saturday for a man who spent 43 years behind bars before a judge overturned his conviction in a triple killing. The Midwest Innocence Project set up the GoFundMe…
Georgia outlines plans to improve slow pace of rental help
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia officials struggling to distribute federal funds to prevent evictions have outlined plans to increase the speed at which they get the money to landlords and renters. The improvement plans were submitted last week to the U.S.…
Porch Pirating Season is here-BEWARE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Porch Pirate season is here and that means paying extra attention to your shipping delivery dates. With the holiday season upon us, online shopping is on the rise,…
Turtle Lane Home Damaged in Morning Fire
A home in Harrison was damaged this morning in a fire. According to county officials, neighbors reported a fire in the 8000 block of Turtle Lane at around 9 a.m. The fire appeared to be coming from under the home's…
Chattanooga's Annual Grateful Gobbler Sees Record Participation
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - More than five thousand people - and dogs - woke up early Thanksgiving Day morning to participate in the annual Grateful Gobbler 5K that benefits the…
Cleveland family extra thankful this holiday
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Seeing family at the airport is a typical Thanksgiving tradition, but this was no typical meeting. 62-year-old Scott Cantrell, a father and grandfather from Cleveland, TN, saw…
Reach One Teach One toy drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A local nonprofit is in need of toys for its annual Christmas toy drive. Reach One Teach One helps at-risk kids and will have its fourth annual toy drive. There are several locations to donate toys including…
EPB Holiday Windows Ready To Return
One of the most festive sights of the season is set to return to Chattanooga. EPB'S Holiday Windows will be on display starting Thanksgiving and run through the beginning of the new year.
Union Gospel Mission Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Meal for the Homeless
The Union Gospel Mission hosted their annual Thanksgiving with the homeless event Wednesday.
Grateful Gobbler Returning To In-Person Event Thanksgiving Morning
The Grateful Gobbler returns as an in-person event this year. Thousands of people will gather in downtown Chattanooga Thanksgiving morning.
Lookout Mountain Lawyer Candidate for Tennessee Supreme Court
A Lookout Mountain resident is one of 11 applicants for a seat on the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Oregon-born gray wolf dies after 'epic' California trek
An Oregon-born gray wolf that thrilled biologists as it journeyed far south into California was found dead after apparently being struck by a vehicle.
Hamilton County Health Department Offering Booster Shots To Anyone Over 18
The Hamilton County Health Department announced it will begin administering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for anyone age 18 and older.
Southern Heritage Bank Robbed in Cleveland
A black male walked into Southern Heritage Bank, in Cleveland, brandished a weapon, and demanded U.S. currency from the bank teller.
How to prepare your wallet for the Holiday Shopping season
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Holidays are here and while this is a time to celebrate with loved ones…it can be pretty stressful not only on you…
