Big Plans In Fort Oglethorpe
Everybody loves a parade, and that's exactly what will take place on Saturday, November the 6th in Fort Oglethorpe!
Cold Case - Barbara Wooden
On October 26th 1998, Barbara Wooden was reported missing by her husband Hugh Wooden. No one in Mrs. Wooden’s family has heard from her in 23 years.
Crisis Intervention Training Brings in Dozens of First Responders to Chattanooga
A week-long training is taking place in Chattanooga for first responders all over the region.
Fishing Death In Tennessee
Authorities say a Tennessee man has died after falling off a boat while fishing on a lake.
Dog Attack Kills Young Child
A 6-month old infant was killed by a dog attack in Sevier County.
Bombing hits military bus in Syrian capital, killing 14
Two bombs attached to a bus carrying Syrian troops exploded in Damascus during the morning rush hour Wednesday, killing 14 people and wounding others, a military official said. (more…)
Southwest: We Won't Put Unvaccinated Workers On Unpaid Leave
Southwest Airlines will let unvaccinated employees keep working past early December instead of putting them on unpaid leave if they apply for an exemption on medical or religious grounds. (more…)
TBI has trouble arrested Father for the death of his son
BIG SANDY, Tennessee (WDEF) - TBI agents attempted to arrest a man for the murder of his own son last year in West Tennessee. But it wasn't easy. The case began last November with the death of 27 year old…
Mom's vow of silence with family til they learn sign language for her daughter
BENTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - A local mom has gained a national following for insisting her family use sign language. Ashleigh Hill of Polk County has taken a vow of silence with her…
Woman extricated from 2 vehicle crash in Soddy Daisy
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A viewer caught video of a wreck in downtown Soddy Daisy Tuesday evening. It happened on Dayton Pike and Mountain Road in…
TVFCU grant giving away for small businesses
Five small businesses made their pitch to receive grants during Startup Week.
Tennessee Redistricting meeting
For the first time in Hamilton County history, the state redistricting legislation is open to the public.
Athens' police chief fired, city manager suspended
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) - The city of Athens, Tennessee, is experiencing some major shakeups in their city's government. "This had been a matter that had been an issue for a while." On Friday,…
Rebecca Stern announces bid to return to the bench
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Former Judge Rebecca Stern announces her plans to return to the courtroom. She will run to replace Judge Don Poole for Hamilton County Criminal Court. Judge Poole is retiring. Stern retired, herself, in 2015. She had fought…
Steam Logistics expanding in Chattanooga creating 400 new jobs
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tennessee officials announce that Steam Logistics will expand their operation in downtown Chattanooga. They say the $6.8 million investment will bring more than 400 new jobs to the city. The company will take over the old John…
Bradley County Commission approves Essential Employee Bonuses
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - On Monday, the Bradley County Commission approved a $21 million plan to distribute funds they received from the government. A chunk of that $21 million is going right…
Golden Apple Award: Jennifer French, Alpine Crest Elementary
RED BANK, TN (WDEF) - Jennifer French is passionate about getting her young students at Alpine Crest Elementary off on the right foot in Math and Science, but she also has an…
58 year old woman shot in her yard
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A woman was shot in her yard Monday evening in East Chattanooga, but police don't believe she was the intended target. It happened in a neighborhood on Emma Kate Drive in Eastdale around 5:30. The 58 year…
Court: U. of North Carolina can consider race in admissions
A federal judge has ruled that North Carolina’s flagship public university can continue to consider race as a factor in its undergraduate admissions.
Potential of mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - "There was not any vote taken about mixing and matching," said N.C. State/public health scientist Dr. Julie Swann. The official guidance is to get the…
More To The Story: Senior workouts
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's a daily workout class at the Morning Pointe Senior Living facility on Shallowford Road. A good number of seniors taking part, to include Clyde Edwards.…
Tennessee AG: Proposed ballot push would make job political
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery says a proposed ballot initiative to require that the attorney general be confirmed by state lawmakers after the current process of selection by the state Supreme Court would make the position…
Are we finally rounding the corner on the pandemic?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths all on the decline, could the Delta variant surge finally be coming to an end? Dr. Jay Sizemore certainly thinks so. "I…
Free pop-up medical and dental clinic this weekend in East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A nonprofit health care provide will offer free medical services in a pop-up clinic this weekend in East Ridge. Remote Area Medical (RAM) offers dental, vision and medical care to underserved and uninsured people…