By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A lawsuit backed by the Tennessee Democratic Party seeks to block new Republican-drawn redistricting maps for the state House and Senate. The challenge filed in Davidson County Chancery Court by three…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Knoxville and its bishop have been named in a lawsuit alleging that sexual abuse allegations against a former employee weren’t investigated properly. News outlets report that the complaint filed Tuesday in…
UPDATE: After an inspection by a Geo Tech Stabilization company, Hamilton County officials now say it will take 8 weeks to repair Roberts Mill Road. They will begin the work next week. _______ HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) -…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County Sheriff's investigators have charged a suspect in an overnight burglary. An alarm went off at a business on Spring Place Road Southeast around 1:30 AM. Officers found an open window, but no other sign…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine, claiming it’s intended to protect civilians. In a televised address, Putin said the action comes in response to threats coming from Ukraine. He added…
The state comptroller's office wrapped up an investigation into the hiring and continued employment of relatives in the Hamilton County District Attorney's Office. The conclusion?…
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia senators are advancing bills that would let Georgia public school parents opt their children out of school mask mandates and would bar many state and local agencies from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Both measures passed…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A jury found a Dalton man guilty of rape, kidnapping and cruelty to children in a family violence case. His ex-girlfriend and mother of his children accused him of kidnapping and raping her in the spring…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga delivered its inaugural State of Black Chattanooga report this afternoon revealing critical data for Black residents in the city. The report revealed various…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) Calhoun Avenue was closed, this morning due to flooding. But some who live on Calhoun couldn't even step off their front porch. "When I got up, I thought I could…
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Say, if you don't mind me asking, have you ever thrown an axe? If not, you could be like Joseph. Joseph might well hit a…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - First responders continue to get calls about people stuck in flooding in the Middle Valley and Dallas Bay areas. Chattanooga Firefighters rescued drivers in back-to-back incidents Wednesday Afternoon. The first was a car that…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A woman and her pets escaped a house fire this morning in the Shallowford Road/Hickory Valley area. You could see the smoke from miles away. The fire happened at a home in the Kenton Ridge subdivision.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County District Attorney has placed two of his employees on leave following a state ruling against his officer for nepotism. Neal Pinkston has been under fire for having his wife and her brother working in his…
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - David Perdue in his race for Governor of Georgia is proposing term limits for statewide elected officials in Georgia. The former U.S. Senator is running against current Governor Brian Kemp in the Republican Primary. His proposal…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Not only is today Tuesday, but it's also "Twos-day." It's Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022. If you write that out, it's 2/22/22 on a Tuesday. Some people used this opportunity to…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff visited Dalton State University on Tuesday to talk about Pell Grants. He chose the Dalton campus because they are the only Hispanic Serving…
MARYVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI is taking over the case of an officer-involved shooting in the Maryville area on Tuesday afternoon. They say the Blount County Sheriff's Office got a call about a suspicious person behind a home around…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF) - Making Math and Science fun for young children can be a challenge.William Newman has created a variety of activities to keep his fourth graders engaged throughout the year…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin formally recognized both Luhansk and Donetsk as independent territories from Ukraine, sparking worldwide outrage. President Biden responded with new sanctions on Russia, calling Putin's actions "blatant…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The wait to find out who will be Chattanooga's new Chief of Police is over. This morning, Mayor Tim Kelly announced that Celeste Murphy will be taking the role. Murphy…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Knox County School Board chose an internal option this evening over a candidate from Bradley County to be there next superintendent. Dr. Linda Cash from the Bradley County…
The Republican field for Hamilton County Mayor is not very large: Sabrena Smedley; Weston Wamp; and Matt Hullander. While they all have similar ideas as to what they want Hamilton County…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On January 15th, authorities say 36-year-old Zachery Johnson attacked an Uber driver after leaving a Chili's restaurant on Gunbarrel Road. Today he faced…