Weston Wamp announces run for Hamilton County Mayor
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Weston Wamp announced on Friday that he wants to succeed Jim Coppinger as mayor of Hamilton County. Mayor Coppinger announced this week that he will not seek re-election next…
Cryptocurrency and Bitcoins potential future now its part of the NYSE
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-"Bitcoin itself just from the first of the year has risen by 100%, dropped by 50%, and risen by another 100%," said Chris Hopkins. Cryptocurrency particularly Bitcoin has steadily been making its way…
Local officers intervene in teen kidnapping case from Maryland
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee State Troopers are revealing how they were able to intervene in the kidnapping of a teenage girl from Maryland. The 16 year old girl was abducted on Saturday evening near Annapolis, Maryland. Police suspected the…
Tennessee officers fatally shoot man after pursuit on I-75
CARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say police in Tennessee fatally shot a man while attempting to take him into custody after a pursuit on Interstate 75. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a statement that officers attempted to stop…
Catoosa County Arson Suspect Charged For Two Fires and Suspected In Eight More
FORT OGLETHORPE (WDEF) - The Catoosa County Fire Chief said he suspects at least ten recent fires in Catoosa and Walker County were set by the same man. Fire Chief Randy Camp said the…
Alabama: App may help cut long stadium food, drink lines
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Plagued by a shortage of stadium workers and complaints about long concession lines at home football games during the pandemic, the University of Alabama has contracted with an online app. The school is also making other…
Lodge Manufacturing expanding production in South Pittsburg
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee officials announce that Lodge Manufacturing is expanding in South Pittsburg. The $56 million expansion should create 239 more jobs. Lodge has been making cast iron cookware…
Remote Area Medical free health clinic back at Camp Jordan this weekend
EAST RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) - The Remote Area Medical or RAM clinic is back in the Tennessee Valley this weekend. The RAM clinic is a nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics…
Hamilton County Health Department to Begin Moderna Booster Shots
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN – The Hamilton County Health Department will begin administering the Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to eligible persons by appointment only at the Carta Bus Barn beginning Tuesday, October 26th. The CARTA Bus Barn, located at 1617 Wilcox…
Major backup on I-75 South
Traffic on I-75 South came to a virtual standstill early Friday afternoon. A semi-truck hauling empty cans overturned near Exit 11 in Ooltewah, according to the Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department's Twitter. Crews from both Tri-Community VFD and Chattanooga Fire Department's…
Supreme Court doesn't block Texas abortion law, sets hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is not immediately blocking the Texas law that bans most abortions, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case in early November. The justices said Friday they will decide whether the federal government…
Alec Baldwin fired prop gun on set, killing cinematographer
Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on the set of a Western and killed the cinematographer in what the actor Friday called a “tragic accident.”
US budget deficit hits $2.77 trillion in 2021, 2nd highest
The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on record but an improvement from the all-time high of $3.13 trillion reached in 2020.
A mother pleads for answers after her daughter's body was discovered near Chattanooga
A mother is pleading to the public for answers, after her daughter's body was discovered in the woods near Chattanooga, earlier this year.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in kids
Kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear safe and nearly 91% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in 5- to 11-year-olds, according to study details released Friday as the U.S. considers opening vaccinations to that age group.
Tennessee To Hold Town Halls
Tennessee officials will hold eight town hall events as part of a new review of the state's K-12 education funding formula.
UT Scholarships Increase
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The University of Tennessee system has increased the amount a family can earn and still have a student qualify for a UT Promise scholarship. UT Promise is a last-dollar scholarship that guarantees free tuition and fees…
Woman fatally shot by prop firearm on a New Mexico movie set
This aerial video image provided by KOAT 7 News, shows Santa Fe County Sheriff's Officers responding to the scene of a fatal accidental shooting at a Bonanza Creek, Ranch movie set near Santa Fe, N.M. Thursday,…
Hamilton County School Board Looks at Controversy Over School Reading Lists
The Hamilton County School Board met Thursday night. The topic that brought in large crowds was school reading lists.
Do you recognize Fort Oglethorpe arson suspect?
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Catoosa County Fire Department is asking for the public's help in identifying an arson suspect from last night. The fire happened just after midnight, early Wednesday…
New Fall Creek Falls Lodge hiring workers at 2 events
SPENCER, Tennessee (WDEF) - A popular state park on the Cumberland Plateau is getting a makeover. Fall Creek Falls has been building a new lodge for visitors to the scenic waterfall above Pikeville. Now it is close enough to completion…
Hamilton County lawmakers react to Coppinger retirement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After Mayor Jim Coppinger announced that he won't be running for reelection, more Hamilton County lawmakers are addressing his legacy. "I think he's been a great leader. He's been…
Tennessee raising income level for UT Promise Scholarship
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee System will make more families eligible for the UT Promise scholarships. During a Trustee committee meeting on Thursday, they announced their plans to raise the qualifying income level from $50,000 to $60,000.…
Chattanooga businesses aiding small business through Startup week
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Startup week is using this week to focus on small businesses and entrepreneurs in Chattanooga. "I think Co-lab especially has done a great job really reigniting Chattanooga through this. I mean it’s been incredible 40-50 people I haven’t…