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Whitfield County Officer-Involved Shooting

WHITFIELD COUNTY (WDEF) - "It was unreal because literally the only thing blocking me is my windshield. It was like having a front row seat I guess," says Toni, a truck driver who was parked across the street…

Police charge suspect in Collegedale Pharmacy break-in

COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Collegedale Police charge a suspect in a pharmacy break-in. It happened Saturday at the Thrifty Medplus Pharmacy on Ooltewah Ringgold Road. When officers arrived, they found that the rear door had been forced open. A witness…

Sunset Cinema in Miller Park begins this weekend

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee - (City of Chattanooga Special Events) - City of Chattanooga Special Events announces upcoming movies and dates for Sunset Cinema in Miller Park, an outdoor movie series in downtown Chattanooga. Sunset Cinema is a free…

Mayor Kelly picks school board member for job

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has hired a Hamilton County school board member to work for the city. Karitsa Mosley Jones will lead the Community Forward Schools Partnership. She is a licensed social worker and a fellow at…

Benton woman indicted in PPE fraud scheme

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Benton, Tennessee woman has been indicted on Covid PPE  loan fraud charges. (Personal Protective Equipment: face masks, shields, etc.) 64 year old Donna J. Clark, Sr. faces charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and operating an…

Bradley County identifies Charleston body

CHARLESTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County Sheriff's investigators have identified the body found last week in a farmer's field near Charleston. They say the woman was 32 year old Carissa Diane Hamby of Cleveland. The body was found on Thursday…

Lafayette Blogger Continues To Shine

LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - In this day and age, many people have their own personal "blogs." For a variety of reasons. On a variety of subjects. But seldom do you find someone who has overcome so…

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