Mayor Kelly's budget presentation to Chattanooga City Council
Mayor Kelly said there will not be an increase in tax rate due to cutting unnecessary spending and he wants to focus on increasing firefighter and police officer pay.
Mother tells story of how blood donations saved her baby's life
Chattanooga, Tennessee (WDEF)- "It’s scary and I think I knew just enough as a nurse but I think that made it a little worse maybe. Just because I know the adult side and it's kind of like…
Nashville police arrest Lyft driver for assaulting a country music singer
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Nashville police have made an arrest in the case of a country music singer who says she was assaulted during a ride-share. Lyft driver Albert Boakye was arrested Monday night. Over the weekend, singer Clare Dunn…
Truck driver shortage driven by parking
“Every single thing you and I consume and use in our daily lives comes on a truck. And when we can’t find and keep truck drivers because for instance they don’t know where they’re going to park at night, we’re going to pay more for everything we consume,”
Dalton Police looking for credit card thief suspect
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police are looking for a suspect who they believe stole a credit card from a mailbox. They have surveillance pictures of the suspect trying to use the credit card and his car. It was declined…
North Georgia School Districts may test drinking water for lead
NORTHWEST, GA (WDEF) - As students begin to return to the classroom, several North Georgia school districts are deciding whether they will take part in the Clean Water for Georgia Kids program that will cover the cost of…
Thousands of tires illegally dumped on private property-reward offered
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Just off of Interstate 75, near exit 20 sits acres of land owned by Larry Armour with Armour commercial real estate-but he’s not the only one using this property. On the property, you’ll…
School Board member Jenny Hill posts about masks in school
She expects some kind of official decision by tomorrow.
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…
No active shooter found at Tennessee high school
A call about an active shooter inside a Tennessee high school prompted a major law enforcement response, but a sheriff's office says no suspect was found.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment
Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations Tuesday.
Texas Gov. Abbott seeks out-of-state help against COVID-19
Gov. Greg Abbott appealed for out-of-state help to fight the third wave of COVID-19 in Texas.
Tennessee State clearing returning students' balances
Tennessee State University says it's clearing the account balances of students returning to study this fall.
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…
Murray County offering gift cards for people getting Covid vaccine
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - Murray County is offering an incentive for Covid vaccinations. Beginning on Tuesday, you will get a $10 Walmart Gift Card for each dose you get at the health Department (Single dose J&J vaccines will get 2…
Search for graves at Lookout Mountain
A Lookout Mountain man wants to make sure some people buried in a deserted cemetery are not forgotten so he enlisted help from Vanderbilt University.
Early Morning House fire started by smoking while using oxygen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - An early morning house fire sends two family members to the hospital after the fire was caused by a dangerous practice. CFD responded to a reported residential fire in the 700 block of Gillespie…
Covid-19 concerns cause parents to look at online schooling options
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - With a recent surge in Covid-19 cases and the lack of vaccine availability for minors, some parents are hesitant for their children to return to the traditional classroom- so they are enrolling their students…
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…
What's Right With Our Schools: Montessori Elementary at Highland Park
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Montessori Elementary at Highland Park officially opened last week. It's Chattanooga's first public, charter school dedicated to the Montessori educational program. Dr. Elaine Swafford is the Director for CGLA and Montessori Elementary 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…
Tennessee Aquarium Removes Minority Requirement from Job Posting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Tennessee Aquarium took down a job posting for a Community Engagement Educator. The top requirement on the job posting stated only minorities need apply. "Quite frankly, I'm shocked by this job posting." says attorney…