Art show gets Ukrainian couple out of country just prior to invasion
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A Ukrainian couple is in Chattanooga as one of the artists has her art on display. Victoria Kalaichi’s solo art exhibition…
Solid turn out at HCSO job fair
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- People came out Saturday to interview and test to be a part of the Hamilton County Sheriffs office. Written test, appointment being made for your polygraph, as well as interviews occurred. The physical test was another one…
Body scanner detects pills & meth before inmate gets inside jail
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff credits a body scanner for catching an inmate smuggling drugs on his person. Christopher Pugh was being booked on federal drug charges at the jail. The Sheriff's Office says he had already…
Man dies in early morning Varnell wreck
VARNELL, Georgia (WDEF) - One victim died in an early morning crash in Whitfield County. Georgia troopers say two vehicles collided around 6:30 AM in the town of Varnell. They say a Nissan Frontier graveling on Main Street turned onto…
Tamara Steward appointed city's first-ever Chief Equity Officer
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Tamara Steward is Chattanooga's first-ever Chief Equity Officer -- a key role in Mayor Tim Kelly's plans to help inclusivity thrive in both local government and the community. She's…
Financial analyst believes inflation will end
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Inflation continues to ravage the local economy here in the Tennessee Valley. 40-year highs for inflation are still impacting critical resources for Chattanoogans on everything from gasoline to…
Local Ukrainian Professor Gives Opinion on Russian Conflict
As Russia moves further into her native country, Dr. Khmelko has watched the situation progress with heartbreak. "For me personally, it's absolutely heartbreaking, and I do feel helpless, having my family,…
More To The Story: Prayer Walk
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Jon Rector has done rescue mission work for some 21 years. He's the executive director of Chattanooga Outreach. You probably know it as the Union Gospel Mission.…
Hamilton County Sheriffs' Office job fair
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Saturday people will have a chance to interview to join the Hamilton County Sheriffs' Office. Last weekend people come out virtually to find out about the jobs available. This week, at the Metro Tab Church on Shallowford…
Mask guidelines changing
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- According to reports, the CDC will soon advise people to still wear masks indoors in counties with high levels of meaningful COVID-19 cases such as hospitalizations and deaths as compared…
Cleveland Police make more arrests in airsoft gun attacks
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Police in Cleveland have charged two young men following a spree of attacks with an airsoft-type gun. There were a total of three incidents involving the airsoft gun and a bb gun. The latest arrests involved…
Third Suspect arrested in Mountain Mart gun store robbery case
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF) - More guns have been recovered and a third suspect arrested in the Mountain Mart gun theft case. A total of 28 guns were taken during the robbery in December in Marion County. Dustin Stephens has been…
Biden to nominate Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court
President Joe Biden will nominate federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, the White House said, making her the first Black woman selected to serve in the court.
J&J, distributors finalize $26B landmark opioid settlement
Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and three major distributors finalized nationwide settlements over their role in the opioid addiction crisis Friday, an announcement that clears the way for $26 billion to flow to nearly every state and local government in the U.S.
Expect to see a gas price spike from the Ukraine invasion
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - One far-reaching consequence of the conflict in Ukraine is the fluctuation of local gas prices. As Russia invades its neighbor, the price of gas is expected to rise in the…
Local Community Leaders Push for Flooding Legislation
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - In response to Tennessee's risk for flooding, local elected officials, business owners, and citizens have formed the coalition Flood Ready Tennessee. According to the group, communities such as Red…
Officers shoot suspect with a knife in Loudon
LOUDON, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI will investigate a fatal shooting involving officers with the Loudon City Police and county deputies on Thursday. Their preliminary report found that officers were serving a warrant at a business for an employee. They…
U.S. Xpress agrees to teach trucking skills to Chattanooga State studetnts
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Supply Chain 101 will soon be in session at Chattanooga State Community College. Trucking giant U.S. Xpress is working with Chattanooga State Community College to add a…
From The Archives: 1992 stars
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We couldn't pick just one star for you in tonight's Thursday Throwback. So we came up with three. Our stars come from the fields of music, politics…
Not Guilty Verdict in Local High School Rape Trial
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - "We the jury find the defendant Romalace Williams not guilty." After five hours of deliberation, a jury of 12 found Romalace Williams not guilty of rape. The rape charges stemmed…
Military retirees express concerns over Russia-Ukraine crisis
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- On Thursday afternoon, President Biden imposed harsh economic sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. However, retired two-star Admiral Vance Fry said he believes Putin…
Brian Kemp plan advances for Georgia income tax rebates
ATLANTA (AP) - Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan to pay $1.6 billion worth of state income tax refunds is advancing. The House Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to pass House Bill 1302 on Thursday, sending it to the full House…
Chattanooga Police Department program assisting in mental health calls
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police Department has launched a new program to provide an additional tool in its belt to help serve the community. Lt. Tim Tomisek,…
Invasion of Ukraine's impact on mental health
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The Russian invasion of Ukraine also impacts the mental health of people all over the world, even here in the Tennessee Valley area. Over the past two years, mental health has been a major topic due to the…