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…
Biden appeals for tougher gun laws: 'How much more carnage?'
By ZEKE MILLER and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden has delivered an impassioned plea to Congress to act on gun control. In an address to the nation Thursday night, he called on lawmakers to restore…
Beer Board Issues Letter of Reprimand to The Signal
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- On April 29, Police Officers were allegedly preventing from entering The Signal music venue during a high school prom. "The police officer has testimony here that he was told to leave…
Habitat for Humanity set to build new subdivision in Cleveland
Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday afternoon for a new subdivision. (more…)
2022 Riverbend Festival Preview
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Riverbend Festival returns to the Riverfront this weekend for the first time in 3 years. And it will look a bit different. The annual music festival will be back at…
CMA Fest bans Confederate flag imagery at country music fest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The CMA Fest is prohibiting Confederate flag imagery at its four-day country music festival. The Country Music Association said in a statement to The Tennessean that the decision to enact the policy this year was based on…
Hiker who fell at Falling Water Falls saved by rescuers training nearby
WALDENS RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A training drill turned into the real thing Wednesday on Waldens Ridge. Sea Cadets and Adult Volunteers (all first responders) were attending a Mountain Rescue Training near Falling Water Falls. A trail heads to the…
Young woman charged with shooting another woman in a fight
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have charged a suspect in the shooting of a young woman Wednesday evening. The 26 year old victim arrived at the hospital before 6 PM with a non life threatening gunshot wound. Investigators learned she…
Police charge man in domestic shooting of another man and woman
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have charged a suspect in what they called a domestic incident on Tunnel Boulevard. A man and woman were shot while they were in a car on the night of May 23rd. Both suffered non…
Larry Black sworn in as Catoosa County Commission Chairman
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) -- Last week, Larry Black won the election for Catoosa County Commission Chairman. He was sworn into the position today. He received 5,574 total votes at the polls. That's more than what his two opponents, Ernie Pursley…
Georgia gas tax suspension extended to July 14
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) -- Recently in some parts of California, gasoline now costs more than $8 a gallon. However, in Georgia, residents will get a little more relief at the pump for…
Tulsa police: 3 killed in shooting at medical building
UPDATE: Authorities now say 4 victims have died, along with the shooter, who apparently took his own life. _____________ TULSA, Oklahoma (AP) - A police captain says three people have been killed in a shooting at a Tulsa medical building…
College Enrollment Continues to Decline
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Overall college enrollment has fallen four point one percent since last year, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Enrollment has declined the most among undergraduates, falling four point seven…
According to AAA: Memorial Day marked the beginning of the "100 deadliest days for teen drivers"
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Memorial day kicked off the unofficial start of summer, but it was also the start of the "100 Deadliest Days" for teen drivers. AAA compiled data from crash reports and…
74 year old convicted of largest meth seizure agents have ever seen
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - A jury has convicted a 74 year old man with trafficking meth in northwest Georgia. Investigators with the Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force testified that this was the most meth they had ever seized at one…
81 year old Deputy charged with raping a woman on duty
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - An 81 year old sheriff's deputy has been charged with raping a woman while on duty. GBI investigators say the incident happened just three weeks ago. LaFayette Police asked the Bureau to handle the investigation. They…
City says homeless encampment move is completed
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Officials with the City of Chattanooga say they have completed relocating the homeless from an encampment near some railroad tracks on 11th street. The move has been a two month process. The 140 residents were given a…
Another shooting on Grove Street
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating another shooting on Grove Street. They say a 20 year old female was shot before midnight in the 1200 block. Police describe the injury as non life threatening. Investigators say she may have…
More To The Story: Blood Donations
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - J.B. Gaskins has spent decades in the industry of blood. He's forgotten more about blood than we'll ever know. Gaskins will tell you that during any crisis,…