DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Sequatchie County School Board picked a new Director of Schools Monday Night. With a unanimous vote, they approved Sarai Pierce to replace retiring Director Michael Swafford. She began teaching in the system more than twenty…
Facebook said it will shut down its face-recognition system and delete the faceprints of more than 1 billion people amid growing concerns about the technology and its misuse by governments, police and others.
Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is facing a driving under the influence charge after a fiery vehicle crash early Tuesday in Las Vegas that left a woman dead
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A woman told authorities she was just trying to keep warm when she set a fire at a barn that got out of control. And then she did it again. Two weeks ago, firefighters on…
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump was threatening Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger when he asked him to help “find” enough votes to overturn his loss in Georgia to Democratic President Joe Biden, Raffensperger writes in…
Cleveland, TN (WDEF): Foundation House Ministries is asking for the community's help to donate a decorated, Christmas tree, real or fake, big or small for their silent auction by November 18th for their…
Whitfield County Fire Chief Ed O’Brien (left) and other firefighters watch as Patrick Boccio with Emergency Medical Services uses a remote control to operate the RS3 robot to put out the county’s burn car at its…
The Biden administration on Tuesday launched a wide-ranging plan to reduce methane emissions, targeting a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming and packs a stronger short-term punch than even carbon dioxide.
IDER, Ala. (AP) - The widow of a small-town Alabama police chief who died of COVID-19 says he loved the community he served and regretted his decision against getting vaccinated. Ider Police Chief Buddy Crabtree died Saturday of the illness…
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing on East 28th Street.
A rural church, a theater, an urban house and a former school in Tennessee have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Overdoses and Counterfeit pills are on the rise in the Volunteer State. Early data shows they have increased to an alarming new level, leaving officials on high alert. “When you are…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga's curbside-recycling service resumed today. Recycling carts should be at the curb no later than 7:00 am on your designated collection day. Residents should not deposit any…
Children learning from home due to COVID has kicked off what officials say is unprecedented parental involvement in their children's education.
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - In Tennessee, schools can reach Level 5 status if there is significant evidence that their students have exceeded the state growth standard. It's a barometer…
Weather in the classroom was on the road again today to Riceville Elementary in McMinn county. During these visits, we present weather related experiments, talk to students…
PIKEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee announces that a company based in Minnesota plans to expand their operations to Pikeville. Virnig Manufacturing is promising more than 74 new jobs for Bledsoe County. They make skid steer attachments and need the new…
Pelham, Tennessee (WDEF) - EDM artist Kayzo is a big fan of Halloween. So when he came to The Cavern to perform last Friday, he gave the Grundy County venue a challenge. He asked them how many jack-o-lanterns they…
By KERI BLAKINGER, JAMILES LARTEY, BETH SCHWARTZAPFEL and CHRISTIE THOMPSON of The Marshall Project and MICHAEL R. SISAK of The Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: With AP Photos. EDITS: An abridged version is available. At a Georgia state House of Representatives…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Mayor Tim Kelly announced a couple of additions to his administration on Monday. Ryan Ewalt will serve as the city's Chief Operating Officer. He has been working as an Assistant Vice…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a pre-dawn shooting in Clifton Hills. It happened around 4:30 AM in the 3800 block of Clio Avenue near Clifton Hills Elementary. Investigators say a 27 year old woman suffered a non life-threatening…
TDOT is promoting a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities.
The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 5 million on Monday, less than two years into a crisis that has not only devastated poor countries but also humbled wealthy ones with first-rate health care systems.
A construction worker has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his supervisor at a Tennessee work site.