From The Archives: 2002 Tri-State Crematory scandal
NOBLE, Georgia (WDEF) - We are marking the 20th anniversary this week of one of the most bizarre stories ever in our area. This week, authorities had just begun to…
Hamilton County Sheriff Office job fair
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is hosting a job fair this evening. The virtual job fair is Thursday night from 6:30 until 7:30 and people who want to work for Hamilton County can attend the virtual interview to…
Man convicted of setting fire to girlfriend's home killing pets
SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - A jury in Summerville has found 38 year old Robert Anthony Swearinger guilty of arson, family violence and cruelty to animals. It took them just 20 minutes of deliberation. He was living with his girlfriend last…
Body identified in McMinn County
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Sheriff in McMinn County says they have now identified the man whose body was found in December. The remains of Darrell Foster were found on property owned by his brother on County road 782. His…
Investigators arrest arson suspect from yesterday's apartment fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The suspect in an apartment fire arson was arrested Thursday morning. 31 year old Jimmy Lebron Hill Jr. was taken into custody by fire investigators and Chattanooga Police. He is charged with aggravated arson for the fire…
Weekly US jobless claims up, but remain historically low
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week but remain near historically low levels, reflecting relatively few layoffs across the economy.
Brazil mudslide death toll reaches 105, with dozens missing
Rio de Janeiro state’s government has confirmed 105 deaths from floods and mudslides that swept away homes and cars in the city of Petropolis.
Matt Adams joins race for Hamilton County Mayor
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The list of candidates in the race for the upcoming Hamilton County Mayor election grew to four today. Hamilton County Mayoral candidate Matt Adams filed his petition at…
French theme park discussing new project in East Tennessee
SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The entertainment and tourist project in Sevierville is drawing some international attention. Knoxville media outlets report that the operators of the second most visited theme park in France are visiting East Tennessee. They have their sites…
Kane Brown Concert Kicks of Wave of Events at Finley Stadium
For two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed down business at Finley Stadium. But that's about to change. "We have 177 contracted events for 2022 for Finley Stadium," said Lauren Cavitt, Assistant Director…
McKamey Animal Center takes in three-legged dog
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The McKamey Animal Center recently took in a dog that is now missing a leg after being shot over the weekend. The shelter does not know who shot the dog,…
CFD encourages residents to check smoke detectors
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department was called at 5:47 a.m. Wednesday morning and rushed to the 2000 block of Hickory Valley Road in response to a local…
Cleveland Police looking for Airsoft shooters
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police are looking for some young, male suspects for a spree of assaults. They say the suspects are wanted for firing Airsoft guns at pedestrians. They have surveillence photos plus images of a pickup…
SUV crashes into Cleveland home
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Amazingly, no one was hurt when an SUV crashed into a home this morning. Cleveland firefighters got the call before dawn. They say the vehicle had left the roadway and plowed into the home. [caption id="attachment_692510"…
Endangered Child Alert for young brother and sister
WAVERLY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI has issued an endangered child alert for two young children. Humphreys County authorities believe that the non-custodial mother has taken 2 year old Scarlett Tarpy and brother 1 year old Adonis Goff. They do…
More To The Story: Chickamauga Robotics Class
CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (WDEF) - It's after school hours in Chickamauga. But this classroom is buzzing with youngsters. You see, these fourth and fifth graders have work to do! ISAAC BLESCH, 10…
Contraband investigation after sweep of Silverdale Detention Center
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County deputies used K-9s to sweep the Silverdale Detention Center for contraband on Tuesday. The Sheriff's Office reports they did find contraband, but are not saying what it is at this point. They say this is…
Social Media bill advances in Georgia legislature
ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia state Senate committee has advanced a proposal for the state to prohibit social media platforms from removing or censoring content. Tuesday's vote moves the measure to the full Senate for more debate. It comes amid…
Golden Gateway Apartment fire under investigation
UPDATE: Chattanooga fire officials have now identified a suspect for setting the apartment fire this morning. He is 31 year old Jimmy Lebron Hill Jr. They have issued a warrant for his…
Smoke detectors wake residents to fire in their home this morning
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters say that smoke detectors just may have saved a family On Hickory Valley Road before dawn. The fire broke out around 5:45 AM in the 2000 block.…
Entangled humpback whale cleared of marine debris off Maui
A female humpback whale traveling with a male and a calf has been freed after it was found entangled in a line with a large bundle of marine debris attached.
Testimony to resume in Ahmaud Arbery death hate crimes case
Prosecution witnesses were to retake the stand Wednesday in the federal hate crimes trial of three white men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. (more…)
Student arrested for pulling a knife at Walker Valley High
CHARLESTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - A student at Walker Valley High in Bradley County has been charged with pulling a knife on another student at school. School officials were notified that a threat had been made against at student around 1…
McMinn County School District rocked by high school sex scandal
For the second time in five days, the McMinn County School District becomes the center of the news universe again. This time due to a scandal…