CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 71 year old victim in a weekend traffic crash has died from his injuries. The collision happened around 6 AM on Saturday on East Third Street. Investigators say the man turned in front of another vehicle…
DALTON (WDEF) - Dalton Mayor David Pennington declared a State of Emergency in Monday night's City Council meeting. But he says the declaration could have been prevented. "I know it could have. They're not having this problem…
They have several suspect photos for you to identify
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Army Veteran Todd Sims served as a cavalry scout from 2001 through 2006 and deployed to Iraq in 2004. After serving our country, Sims returned to his Chattanooga home where he faced his next…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF:) A large tree fell on a Signal Mountain home just before noon today. After a 911 call was made, Signal Mountain Fire Department arrived and reported a massive tree on a house. It…
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake rattled parts of western North Carolina near Morganton, Tuesday morning.
Firefighters faced dangerously windy weather Tuesday as they struggled to keep the nation's largest wildfire from moving toward a Northern California city.
The Taliban declared an “amnesty” across Afghanistan and urged women to join their government Tuesday.
A Utah reptile center employee is recovering after an alligator yanked her into its enclosure during a presentation, thrashing her around before a fast-acting visitor leapt inside and helped free her from its jaws.
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - A Rossville man has been sentenced for molesting his underage relative over a number of years. 35 year old Alex Harvey was convicted in march of incest, statutory rape, child molestation, enticing a child for indecent…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security have closed an investigation into the case of a muzzle being sent to the official fired from the Department of Health. Dr. Michelle Fiscus said she thought it…
Virtual schools are set up differently than what many students experienced during remote learning during the in-person school closure.
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The city council of Dalton declared a state of emergency in tonight's meeting over rising Covid cases. The Mayor's declaration allows fire and police to provide personnel to assist Hamilton Medical Center. People with EMT training…
By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Ten.. (AP) — R&B legend Ray Charles, who helped redefine country music in the Civil Rights era, and Grammy-winning duo The Judds will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.…
CHATTANOOGA. TN (WDEF) - Chatt Prep revived a powerful back to school tradition earlier this month. At the Chattanooga 300, men from throughout the community greeted the students as they walked into their new collegiate gymnasium. Montrell…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have charged a suspect for a shooting even though they weren't sure where it happened. The shooting happened on April First. A 44 year old man was seriously injured in the shooting on April First.…
ROCK SPRING, Georgia (WDEF) - Local officials have called in state and federal help to determine just what has been found at the site of some abandoned chicken houses. Barrels of unknown chemicals were found at 15687 Alabama Highway, southeast…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As a humanitarian disaster unfolds in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover and sudden withdrawal of U.S troops, many veterans are reflecting on their service in the war torn country and whether history could be…
UPDATE: Nashville schools say they will not immediately comply with the Governor's Executive Order. __________ NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Gov. Bill Lee has signed an Executive Order allowing parents to opt out of any local mask mandate for issued by…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - After a powerful 7.2 earthquake, the death toll in Haiti continues to climb and the country is left to pick up the pieces as they prepare for tropical depression Grace. The Children’s Nutrition Program…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department reports 195 inpatients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Hamilton County hospitals. With the number of active cases and hospitalizations continuing to rise, hospitals across the state are seeing an influx…
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN (WDEF): "So as both a mother and a pastor, I am calling on our county officials to lead with courage and to demonstrate care for our children," says parent and Rev. Laura Becker. After two full days…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - It's a busy time of the year for parents and their kids, as another school year is cranking up. That means school supplies for the kids are in heavy demand. Here in…
Thousands of Afghans rushed into Kabul’s main airport Monday, some so desperate to escape the Taliban that they held onto a military jet as it took off and plunged to their deaths.