Biden administration lifts abortion referral ban on family planning clinics
The Biden administration on Monday reversed a ban on abortion referrals by family planning clinics, lifting a Trump-era restriction.
Chattanooga State brings paid I.T. training to underserved communities
An underserved community in Chattanooga is getting the skills they need to compete in today's workforce thanks to a program at Chattanooga State.
Chattanooga Man Sets Fire to Parents Home
A Chattanooga man is accused of setting his parents’ house on fire while they were still inside the residence.
Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram suffer worldwide outage
Facebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp platforms were down in parts of the world on Monday.
Leaked 'Pandora' records show how the powerful shield assets
A new report, dubbed the Pandora Papers, sheds light on how world leaders, powerful politicians, billionaires and others have used offshore accounts to shield assets collectively worth trillions of dollars over the past quarter-century.
Star Trek's Captain Kirk rocketing into space next week
Jeff Bezos’ space travel company, Blue Origin, announced Monday that William Shatner will blast off from West Texas on Oct. 12.
Former NASCAR driver Townley killed in Georgia shooting
A former NASCAR driver was killed Saturday in a shooting in Georgia that also wounded a woman.
Response time questioned in Southern California oil spill
Some residents, business owners and environmentalists questioned whether authorities reacted quickly enough to contain one of the largest oil spills in recent California history, caused by a suspected leak in an underwater pipeline that fouled the sands of famed Huntington Beach and could keep the beaches there closed for weeks or longer.
TECH BYTE: Amazon Steps Up Home Security Tech
Amazon just announced some new devices, and features for older ones.
Princess and Superhero tea party
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF)- Kids were able to meet princesses and superheroes today in Cambridge square. A special tea party at wine down kicked off the activities. To see so many members of the community grow close that’s my favorite part…
Pro-Life and Pro-Choice rallies in the Scenic City
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Protesters all across the nation rallied to condemn Texas' restrictions on abortions. There was an abortion justice rally right here in the scenic city. Hundreds…
A look at high court's top cases in new term starting Monday
Abortion, guns and religion top the Supreme Court term that begins Monday. A look at those and a few other notable cases: ABORTION Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health (19-1392) is a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood…
Spears case spotlights state efforts to rein in conservators
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Britney Spears' fight to end the conservatorship that controlled vast aspects of her life is putting the spotlight on ongoing efforts throughout the U.S. to reform state laws that advocates say too often harm the…
Authorities: Body of missing Florida college student found
MIAMI (AP) — Authorities say they have found the body of a missing Florida college student who disappeared a week ago. A maintenance worker who entered her apartment unauthorized the day she disappeared and later killed himself is the…
'Everybody is frustrated,' Biden says as his agenda stalls
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday acknowledged frustrations as Democrats strain to rescue a scaled-back version of his $3.5 trillion government-overhaul plan and salvage a related public works bill after frantic negotiations failed to produce a deal. “Everybody is frustrated. That’s…
Justice walk for Grove Street shooting victims
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It has been a week since 7 women were shot on Grove Street. Two of those women died and others were seriously injured. Today, The Strive Club, victims of the…
4th year since Las Vegas massacre: 'Be there for each other'
LAS VEGAS (AP) — People who are healing and some still struggling gathered Friday to remember those who died and were injured during the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history four years ago on the Las Vegas Strip.…
Trump asks US judge to force Twitter to restore his account
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has asked a federal judge in Florida to force Twitter to restore his account, which the company suspended in January following the deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol. Trump’s attorneys on Friday…
Now is the time to register for Angel Tree & Salvation Army programs for holidays
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Every year at the holidays we get last minute pleas for families who need help. And we have to tell them, the time to get help has passed. So we want to let everyone know that NOW is…
Statement from family of Shady Vale shooting on capture of James Farris
NOTE: Family refers to their loved one as Frederick Alexander Marble or Williams-Marble CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Statement from family spokesperson of the victim of the shooting Wed. night on Shady Vale Lane: Frederick Alexander Williams-Marble provided…
More To The Story: Honoring a 65 year teaching vet in Rossville
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - An early morning gathering at Rossville Middle School. Administrators, teachers and students preparing to honor one of their own. It's a surprise celebration. Come…
Deputies shoot murder suspect James Farris during capture
TBI UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reports that murder suspect James Michael Farris died from the gunshot wound he recieved during his arrest. The TBI says initial reports indicate that he pointed a weapon at officers who confronted him.…
Siskin Children's Institute Acquires Little Miss Mag
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Board of Directors of Little Miss Mag Early Learning Center has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Siskin Children’s Institute (SCI). Leaders from both organizations are collaborating to enact the transition plan, and…
"It's been traumatic on the whole family" mother describes her son's fight with MIS-C
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Some covid long haulers are left dealing with symptoms for weeks, or even months, following the Covid-19 infection. But…