Ooltewah Man Starts Non-Profit for Ukraine
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - Doing what he can to assist people in his home country, Ooltewah resident Alexander Bormotov has started a non-profit. The non-profit is called Go 4 Life, and it's an answer…
Petition created at Lee University in response to student accident
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- More than 1,500 Lee University students have signed an online petition for safer campus crosswalks. Last month, a freshman student at the school was hit at the Medlin Hall…
Pedaling for Parkinson's Now Offering Free, Local Classes
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Pedaling for Parkinson's has come to the Chattanooga area. This program is designed to use forced exercise to slow the progression in Parkinson's patients. It involves a one hour session…
CFD responds to residential house fire
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Cleveland Fire Department was dispatched this morning to a residential house fire on the 2700 block of Henderson Avenue in Cleveland. CFD Deputy Chief Pete VanDusen said the house suffered "substantial damage," and that the…
Singer Ruben Studdard joining UTC faculty
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The deal is done and singer Ruben Studdard will become a member of the UTC faculty. The American Idol winner from Birmingham will teach two courses next fall. He has increased his ties to the local university…
Woman charged with shooting younger woman last week
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police arrest a suspect in a shooting last week on 11th Street. It happened in the afternoon last Tuesday a block away from the downtown police precinct and the Community Kitchen. A 21 year old woman…
Dalton man sentenced on child molestation charge
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A Dalton man has been sentenced to 19 years on a child molestation charge. 55 year old Anthony Marshall Ponders was convicted a couple of weeks ago. Prosecutors say Ponders exposed himself to a child. A…
St. Patrick's Day in Savannah revived after virus hiatus
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Fountains in city parks and squares are gushing water dyed emerald green and hotel rooms are filling up as restaurants and bars make sure they stock extra beer and hire extra…
Commissioner Greg Martin running to replace Robin Smith
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County Commissioner Greg Martin is both lobbying for and running for Robin Smith's old seat in the state legislature. He says if he is appointed by the Commission as the Interim Representative, he will step down…
Woman wounds suspected burglar with shotgun
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County investigators say it looks like a resident shot a burglar last night inside her home in northeast Bradley County. She was alone with an infant when she says several men entered her home. But…
Ukraine's capital under fire; 3 EU nation leaders to visit
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia's relentless bombardment of Ukraine edged closer to central Kyiv on Tuesday, with a series of strikes hitting a residential neighborhood as the leaders of three European…
Residents still concerned for gas prices despite price drop
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- On Monday, U.S. oil prices fell below $100 a barrel for the first time since March 1 -- more than an 8% plunge in…
Man injured in auto garage fire
UPDATE: Dallas Bay officials say an auto mechanic called 911 to report a garage fire around 7:55 PM. He said he was working on an old Chevy truck when his cordless drill sparked and set the gas tank on…
What's Right With Our Schools: Harrison Elementary Black History Museum
HARRISON, TN (WDEF) - Black History Month came to life at Harrison Elementary School. Third graders became historic figures in a living wax museum. Students and visitors both learned a…
Orr pleads guilty to murder of mother of 4 in double shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Robert Orr pleaded guilty in court on Monday to the murder of a woman more than three years ago. In January of 2019, Orr was at the home of Jimmy Moore on West Main Street Court. Bernice…
City residents hope new police chief meets community members
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On Tuesday, Chattanooga will see its first Black, female police chief. While that's something to be celebrated, the people at College Hill Courts hope it's not just more of the…
City Continues Work on 12th St. Homeless Encampment
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On Friday, Mayor Tim Kelly stated his opposition to building sheds for Chattanooga's growing homeless population. According to the City, such structures would be unsafe. "The solutions that we give these…
Heroin suspect dies in Grundy County jail
ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Sheriff of Grundy County says a female prisoner has died at the jail. 30 year old Rachel Rollins was arrested on Friday for the resale of heroin. She was found in her cell around 7…
New Pizza chain coming to our area
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A national pizza chain has signed a deal to enter the Chattanooga market. Blaze Pizza has signed a franchise agreement with developer Bob Martino for three restaurants to open in our area over several years. The first…
5 arrests in human trafficking sting of men looking for minors
DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - An undercover operation in Dayton has led to the arrest of five men from across the Tennessee Valley on seeking illicit sex from minors. Last week, undercover officers placed decoy ads on websites used for…
Celebrating National Pi Day with STEM Activities from Local Learning Center
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Today is National Pi Day! There are many ways to celebrate. You can eat pizza or pie, but the best way to…
Here is the TV schedule for our local teams in March Madness
(WDEF) - Here is the breakdown on where you can find the most popular teams in our area during March Madness. The schedule is more complicated these days, now that the games are spread over 4 CBS-owned networks. So we'll…
Chattanooga firefighters have busy Monday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The firefighting day started early on Monday for the Green shift in Chattanooga. They responded to a structure fire right next to I 24 in Lookout Valley before dawn. It…
Cleveland picks new school principal
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cleveland city schools have promoted Robert E. Pritchard as their new principal of Cleveland High. He is currently the Assistant Principal. Pritchard will replace Autumn O'Bryan who is taking a new job as…