5:00 UPDATE: Chattanooga fire officials identify 23 year old Brandon England as the suspect in the dumpster fires from last night. He faces charges of aggravated arson. They credit local businesses with helping…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- 'Tis the season of giving! We're not only making sure we're getting gifts for the people we love, but we also can't forget non-profit organizations helping those…
TURTLETOWN, Tennessee (WDEF) - Everybody loves a happy ending to a story. For one family in Polk County, a troubling situation turned into a "sigh of relief." All because of…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - It was a lifetime dream-come-true for a girl from Rossville, Georgia. Singer Lauren Alaina has never been shy about professing her love for the Grand Ole Opry. She has performed their many times. But none of…
As we first told you last week, Bridge Chattanooga works hard to help students develop the life skills they need in order to be successful. One of their tools to achieve…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): A family of four has been displaced just before the holidays following a residential fire Sunday night on the 1400 block of Bradt street. The fire displaced one adult and…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Christmas is coming early for some Family Forward families thanks to Santa and Toys for Tots. The city of Chattanooga funds the Family Forward initiative, previously called 'Baby University'.…
ATLANTA (AP) - A senator from Georgia is welcoming his first child. U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff said on social media Monday that his wife, Dr. Alisha Kramer, gave birth Friday to a daughter, Eva Beth Ossoff. The 34-year-old Ossoff says…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Christmas is coming early for some Family Forward families thanks to Santa and Toys for Tots. The city of Chattanooga funds the Family Forward initiative, previously called 'Baby University'.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Ronald Hutson has filed a lawsuit over his shooting by a Hamilton County Deputy in August of 2020. It happened during a chase in the Boston Branch subdivision where Hutson lived. Hutson is charged with attempted first-degree…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tis the season for volunteering at the Union Gospel Mission. They will serve Christmas dinners to the homeless on Friday, Christmas Eve from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. And they are…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Police believe robbery was the motive behind a shooting Saturday night on Hamilton Place Boulevard. It happened just before midnight at the Regal Movie Theater area. Investigators say a 24 year old was sitting in a vehicle…
On December 18, 2021 at approximately 11:49 p.m, Chattanooga Police responded to the 2000 block of Hamilton Place Boulevard on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located shell casings in the parking lot and secured the scene.…
Moderna said Monday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine should offer protection against the rapidly spreading omicron variant.
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Stacey Abrams, who built her national reputation by advocating for voting rights, is calling on Congress to take action on federal voting rules as the Democrat launches a second bid to become Georgia's governor. (more…)
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- Emma Cummings is just 18 years old, but might be experiencing her last Christmas. "I am pretty sick. This is my last Christmas,"…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - A former stray puppy has needed multiple surgeries after being attacked while sleeping. Timber went to bed one night where he thought he would safe. That ended…
Christmas is only eight days away, and some might find it hard to find or even afford gifts this holiday season. One couple in East Ridge wants you to know that help…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The weather cooperated better than expected during the tradition of Wreaths across Chattanooga continuing Saturday Chattanooga once again took part in the The National wreath-laying ceremony, Wreaths Across America. The…
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The jury that will weigh 11 charges of fraud and conspiracy against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes finally got the case Friday afternoon after a three-month trial that captivated Silicon Valley. The hand-off came after…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- After a few delays, New names honoring those who have served are part of the Charles H Coolidge Medal of Honor Heritage Center. The brick of honor dedication ceremony…
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A powerful typhoon left at least 31 people dead, knocked down power and communications in entire provinces and wrought widespread destruction mostly in the central Philippines, officials said Saturday. A governor said her island has been…
GREENVILLE, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday commemorated the 49th anniversary of the car crash that killed his first wife and infant daughter, visiting their graves at the Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church. Their deaths occurred…
Annistyn Rackley was an outgoing and energetic 9-year-old who didn’t let a rare liver condition prevent her from the activities she loved: swimming, dancing and cheerleading, her great-aunt Sandra Hooker said. The girl delighted in donning outfits and makeup for…