More To The Story: Foundation House Ministries
Foundation House Ministries is all about helping mothers or pregnant women but the founder of the group says there's a need for even more services.
$2.2 million giving to Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition to prevent youth homelessness
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- "Couch surfing can lead to being a chronically homeless person," said Outreach specialist for homeless coalition Dylan Green. The US Department of…
Deputies say traffic stop interrupts meth pipeline from Atlanta
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - The Murray County Sheriff's Office says a traffic stop last week interrupted a meth shipment from Atlanta to northwest Georgia. Officers had the vehicle under surveillance for several hours before they stopped it. They say they…
Janet Hinds trial testimony on her estimated blood alcohol content
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - lt's been quite the day inside the state of Tennessee vs. Janet Hinds trial. One of the key arguments that occupied most of day three was Janet' Hinds…
Gov. reports data on how summer camps have helped learning loss
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Gov. Lee and the state Department of Education shared data with Tennessee lawmakers on results from their investment last year in education. Lawmakers spent $160 million in academic summer camps to address learning loss by students…
Report: Georgia agency wasted money seized from taxpayers
ATLANTA (AP) - State inspectors and an investigation by media outlets have found that a Georgia agency unlawfully held onto millions of dollars in seized funds, spending money on Fitbits, exercise equipment and other items. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that…
Rep. Hakeem questions Republicans on Black history bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "We feel this is something that needs to happen not only for black folks, for people like myself, but for the broader community and white students to bring about…
K9 Shot Multiple Times, Survives Emergency Surgery
BRADLEY COUNTY, TN (WDEF) - "A lot of the K9 handlers view their dogs, their partners, as their child," says Sergeant Evie West with the Cleveland Police…
Existing US home sales fell in August, price growth slows
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in August and prices that have been soaring eased.
Bradley County Sheriff K-9 Shot By Auto Burglary Suspects
Bradley County Sheriff’s K9 “Joker” is fighting for his life after being shot multiple times early Wednesday morning.
Walmart shuts down Hixson store for cleaning
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Walmart has shutdown it's store in Hixson, temporarily, in connection to the pandemic. The location on Highway 153 closed on Tuesday and will reopen Thursday morning. In a corporate statement, they say: "As you know, several areas…
Emotional testimony in Day 2 of Janet Hinds trial
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The prosecution continued to lay out their case against Janet Hinds for the hit and run death of Chattanooga Police Officer Nicholas Galinger in 2019. We…
UNUM Group announces vaccine verifier
Following President Biden's plans to enforce vaccine mandates with some private companies, Chattanooga employer Unum has announced a vaccine verification program. "Personally I haven't seen anyone who has the accommodation piece of this…
Investigation finds no residency violation by Herschel Walker's wife
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia election investigators found that U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker’s wife did not commit any residency violation by voting in Georgia in the 2020 general election after requesting an absentee ballot be sent to Texas. The secretary…
Golden Apple: Cortney Fugate, Loftis Middle School
The best educators consistently put in extra time to make sure their students have all the tools they need to succeed. That describes Cortney Fugate to a "T". The Loftis Middle School teacher is a Golden Apple Award winner.
Senior living apartments evacuated this morning
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Several fire agencies evacuated the Silver Tree apartments this morning because of a fear of fire. Several residents smelled heavy smoke in their homes around 7:15 AM. Five fire departments and Hamilton County Sheriff's officers responded to…
Toxic gas, new rivers of molten lava endanger Spanish island
As a new volcanic vent blew open and unstoppable rivers of molten rock flowed toward the sea, authorities on a Spanish island warned Tuesday that more dangers lie ahead for residents, including earthquakes, lava flows, toxic gases, volcanic ash and acid rain.
Booster dose of Johnson & Johnson COVID shot prompts strong response
Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday that a booster of its one-shot coronavirus vaccine provides a stronger immune response months after people receive a first dose.
Texas doctor who defied state's new abortion ban is sued
A San Antonio doctor who said he performed an abortion in defiance of a new Texas law all but dared supporters of the state's near-total ban on the procedure to try making an early example of him by filing a lawsuit — and by Monday, two people obliged.
More To The Story: the Pinta
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - After a three week stay, a replica of one of the most famous ships in American history left Ross' Landing today. And if you were looking for a…
Holiday shopping might need to be done early this year due to supply chain
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- "This is not the procrastinator's holiday so let’s just keep that in mind," said CEO and founder of Freightwaves…
McMinn County charges 2 with Mt. Verd shooting
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - McMinn County Sheriff's investigators have made arrests in a double shooting from the weekend. It happened Saturday at a home in the Mt. Verd community near Athens. When deputies got there, 54 year old Mary Denis…
State of Tennessee vs. Janet Hinds trial begins
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - It was a tense day today, as the trial between the state of Tennessee and Janet Hinds finally got underway. The courtroom was packed, but mostly silent throughout the day…
Can ECMO machines save critical COVID patients?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - ECMO machines are just one of many tools being used to fight against COVID in hospitals nationwide - and with the delta variant raging, they're being used more than ever.…