Service set for 8 killed in wreck of Alabama girls home van
A remembrance is set for eight young people killed when a van returning to an Alabama girls home after a week at the beach wrecked last month.
Shooting at Hickory Valley & East Brainerd Road at I 75 exit
One person was fatally shot Wednesday night on Hickory Valley Road.
Drug overdose deaths soared in 2020; hear from Chattanooga Recover Center about what can be done to decrease these numbers
2020 saw drug overdose deaths reach the highest number ever recorded.
Planned Parenthood's plans in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Planned Parenthood said they wanted to answer the questions being asks as they feel there is some misinformation going around Chattanooga. At Wednesday's meeting community organizer Kamari Sharard, and public health educator Chequita Webb…
Net Resource Foundation serving the community while navigating the pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Net Resource Foundation continues to navigate the pandemic while still feeding families in need in South Chattanooga. The right hand feeding organization was established by Net Resource Foundation to help meet the nutritional needs of families…
1st elected Alabama Black Republican: GOP 'open to everyone'
PELHAM, Ala. (AP) - The first Black Republican elected to the Alabama Legislature since Reconstruction says the “GOP is open to everyone.” Retired Army Sgt. Kenneth Paschal was elected Tuesday to fill a legislative seat in suburban Shelby County. He…
Covid-19 cases rising again in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - The number of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in Georgia has risen substantially over the past few weeks, mirroring a national trend that has public health experts worried. The state’s seven-day average of new cases stood at more…
Reaction to more charges at the Baptiste Group migrant shelter
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Baptiste Group's involvement in a local church housing migrant children has elicited both state and national attention. "They are making this more of a political effort than one of in regards to…
Chattanooga Fire Department Hands Over Volkswagen Fire Investigation to Volkswagen
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Volkswagen investigators are investigating the fire that took place on their property, a fire that resulted in the evacuation of over four thousand people from their 4.2 million square foot facility in minutes.…
21 year old woman shot Wednesday morning
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 21 year old woman was shot this morning in the Brainerd area. It happened just before 10 AM in the 500 block of Haymore Avenue, near Shallowford and Tunnel Boulevard. By the time officers arrived, she…
"Light Up Tennessee" coming to East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) - For three nights, the evening skies of East Ridge will be glowing and full of color when the “Light Up East Ridge” hot air balloon event comes to Camp Jordan. Beginning July 30…
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health Officials concerned about the Delta Variant in the U.S.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Now that nearly 50% of Americans are fully vaccinated, Health Experts from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health gathered today to discuss how the delta variant could impact the nation’s Covid-19 recovery process and…
Missing Endangered Adult in East Ridge
5:45 PM UPDATE: As of 4:45PM on July 14, 2021 Mr. Kendrick has been located safe as has been removed from missing status. The East Ridge Police Department would like to express our gratitude to the public for their concern…
US overdose deaths hit record 93,000 in pandemic last year
Overdose deaths soared to a record 93,000 last year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tennessee now will not acknowledge National Immunization Awareness Month
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Reports out of Nashville on Tuesday are showing just how far the Tennessee Department of Health is going to avoid immunization controversy now after criticism from lawmakers. NewsChannel 5 Investigates has obtained documentation that the Health…
Miner killed in East Knox mine collapse
MASCOT, Tennessee (WDEF) - A collapse at a zink mine in East Tennessee has claimed the life of one miner and injured two others. It happened at the Nyrstar Mine in rural East Knox County. Officials say the other mine…
Second suspect charged with sexual battery at Baptiste facility
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have charged a second suspect with sexual battery at a care facility on Vance Avenue. 22 year old Florencia Guadalupe Renderos Morales is charged with one count of Sexual Battery by an Authority Figure. She…
Judge dismisses Roy Moore suit over Sacha Baron Cohen stunt
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A federal judge has dismissed Roy Moore’s $95 million lawsuit against comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. Judge John Cronan dismissed the lawsuit Tuesday. Moore said he was tricked into an interview that ended up lampooning sexual misconduct…
Police say homeless man stabbed woman who gave him a place to stay
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police have charged a suspect in a stabbing this morning. It happened at a home on Straight Street around 8:30 AM. Police say a woman had been allowing a homeless man to stay at her…
Grundy County shutting down Palmer Elementary School
PALMER, Tennessee (WDEF) - Weeks before the new school year, Grundy County's board of education has decided to close the Palmer Elementary School. Swiss Memorial and Palmer will be consolidated for the upcoming year. Director of Schools, Dr. Donald C.…
Suspect charged in Lee Highway shooting from July 2
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested a suspect in a shooting over the Fourth of July weekend on Lee Highway. A 63 year old man was shot while sitting in his vehicle in the 7700 block on Friday afternoon…
Local tax experts answer questions on expanded child tax credit
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The newly expanded child tax credit is one of the largest expansions in the country's history. Val Palmer with Urban League explains what it might mean for you and your family. "That's going to…
Cause of Volkswagen Plant Fire is under investigation
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Volkswagen plant was evacuated this morning during a fire in the body shop. A conveyor belt caught fire in a confined space. The machinery in the area was very hot at the time.…
Chattanooga artist chosen to create Thaddeus Stevens Monument
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A Chattanooga artist is making history by creating the second sculpture in the nation of the historical figure Thaddeus Stevens. Artist Alex Paul Loza was chosen to complete this project from a nationwide search…