LaFayette Middle Principal faces DUI charges
William Long was also charged with Public Intoxication in Chattanooga in May
Haiti's interim PM confirms request for US troops to country
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Haiti’s interim government has asked the U.S. to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as it tries to stabilize the country and prepare the way for elections in the aftermath of the assassination of President Jovenel…
Report: Officials say don't aim vaccine information at teens
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A published report says health officials across Tennessee have been instructed to make sure they don’t aim coronavirus vaccination information at juveniles. The Tennessean cited emails it obtained in reporting that the Department of Health instructed county-level…
More To The Story: Baseball Parents
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - An All-Star baseball team from Rivermont is in Mississippi this weekend. Taking part in the "8 and Under" Dizzy Dean World Series. It's certainly a great thing for the kids. But as much joy…
Northshore tenant concerned about apartment structural problems
“Given what we’re noticing, it shouldn’t be happening this quickly at such a new building." Christa Norris is concerned about the apartment building where she lives in Northshore, after noticing several cracks, rusting and water damage. “I…
Hamilton County health officials weight in on delta variant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the Delta variant quickly sweeping the globe, Hamilton County health officials are concerned. “We’ve been a little more tolerant of letting things get bad before we intervene, and I suspect that that’s…
John Gregory Missing in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are looking for a missing man. His family says that John Gregory has not been seen since June 30th. And he does not have the medicine he needs daily. If you have any information about…
Sewanee police officer charged with theft from university dorm
SEWANEE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A police officer has been charged with theft and other crimes at the University where he patrolled. Tony Gilliam used to work for the Sewanee Police Department on Monteagle Mountain. In January, TBI agents began investigating…
Judge stops enforcement of Tennessee's transgender sign law
One of the businesses challenging the law in court is in Chattanooga.
Protests and the Pandemic Affect Local Police Recruitment
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A year after racial justice protests and calls for police defunding across the country, some local police departments feel the negative effects of attracting and retaining police officers. "Because of the anti-police rhetoric that…
Sale Creek Fire started by lightning strike
SALE CREEK, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Sale Creek Volunteer Fire Department battled a house fire Friday that was started by a lightning strike. It happened at a home on Armstrong Road around noon. Smoke was coming out of the eaves…
Death toll in Florida condo collapse now 78
The death toll in the Florida condominium collapse has risen to 78 after 14 additional victims were pulled out of the rubble.
Riverboat Cruise Ship Stuck on Sandbar in Lake Barkley
A riverboat cruising between Memphis and Nashville has become stuck on a sandbar in Lake Barkley.
Governor Lee to visit southern border, meet with Tennessee troops
Governor Bill Lee will visit the United States border with Mexico this weekend to meet with Tennessee National Guard troops.
Volkswagen Fined $600 Million
The European commission is fining Volkswagen and BMW. The fines total more than 1 billion dollars.
From The Archives: Wedding Troubles
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Imagine getting a call on your honeymoon saying that your wedding was really legal! It happened to a pair of couples in Chattanooga back in 1991. And one of them was radio personality Parker…
Former Decherd Mayor indicted for health insurance fraud
DECHERD, Tennessee (WDEF) - An investigation by the state of Tennessee has led to the indictment of the former Mayor of Decherd. Robin B. Smith was mayor of the town in Franklin County on the other side of the Plateau.…
Rep. Hakeem criticizes closed door hearing on Baptiste license
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee administrative law judge has denied public access to an informal hearing regarding the license suspension of a shelter for immigrant children after one of the employees was arrested following abuse allegations.…
Fleeing car flips in air during chase in Marion County
KIMBALL, Tennessee (WDEF) - A man who led several law enforcement agencies on a wild chase this morning...was being treated at a hospital this afternoon. According to the Marion County News, Monteagle city police and Tennessee Highway patrol officers began…
Teen injured at Blue Hole in Pocket Wilderness
MOWBRAY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A 14 year old female fell near the Blue Hole in the Pocket Wilderness on Thursday. The victim severely injured her shoulder in the process. Rescuers from the Mowbray Mountain Fire Department found she was still…
Bradley County Grant to Fund Free WIFI Spots
Bradley County has been approved for a grant to bring free internet access to their county. The fifty thousand dollar grant will fund free WiFi to all Bradley County schools and a handful of fire halls. The…
Aztec Framing owner pleads guilty to recruiting illegal foreign workers
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - A Georgia businessman who had operations in our area has pleaded guilty to harboring illegal aliens. Juan Antonio Perez lives in Bartow County. But he owns Aztec Framing that had offices in Rossville…
Weather in the Classroom Visits Copper Basin Elementary
Weather in the Classroom had its first in - person class today since the pandemic. Meteorologist Bekah Birdsall traveled to Copper Basin Elementary School in Polk County today. The students have been learning about robots, space, and…
"Chatt En Route" Design Challenge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Carta is working to improve the everyday experience of Chattanooga’s en route transit stops. Two local multidisciplinary design teams have been asked to develop fresh concepts for bus stops in Chattanooga through a new…