CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - It's a growing health issue. Doctors across the country are diagnosing more and more people with colon cancer. In fact, colon cancer is now ranked in the top 5 for most common cancer in…
It's a challenging time for the Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians, to include the Chattanooga branch. Why? Cookies. An abundance of cookies.
Fans are banned from the Tokyo Olympics following a state of emergency aimed at containing rising COVID-19 infections in the capital.
A somber moment of silence marked the end of the search for survivors of a Florida condominium collapse.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tourism is Tennessee's second largest industry and 2020 hit the Volunteer State hard. "Last year was devastating," says Chattanooga Tourism Company President and CEO Barry White. "We felt it very hard and the largest…
Officials with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Lookout Mountain judicial service has already received 175 reported cases and is on pace for an all-time high of 350 compared to 260 in all of 2020.
ATLANTA (AP) - A federal judge declined to block some challenged sections of Georgia’s new election law ahead of two runoff elections next week. But in his order Wednesday, U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee didn't rule out the possibility for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Hamilton County District Attorney's office is warning residents to be cautious to prevent identity theft after a middle Tennessee woman was arrested last week by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Jenniefer Shrum, was arrested…
With the higher than normal construction prices and supply chain shortages-many of the local nonprofits have struggled during the pandemic.
Former President Donald Trump has filed suit against three of the country’s biggest tech companies, claiming he has been wrongfully censored by them.
A teenager injured in an accident on an Iowa amusement ride that killed his younger brother remains on life support as he marks his 16th birthday.
Nashville officials are inviting the public to celebrate and remember civil rights icon John Lewis in an upcoming dedication ceremony.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say three fire lookout towers are among seven Tennessee properties recently named to the National Register of Historic Places. The Tennessee Historical Commission said Friday that the locations were deemed worthy of making the list…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Cleveland man was killed Monday night in a crash near Knoxville. It happened on Asheville Highway. Vehicle one crossed the center line and hit vehicle 2 head on. Vehicle 2 got knocked into oncoming traffic…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A McMinn County woman has been indicted for representing herself as a licensed nurse. Ellen Michelle Small has been under investigation by the TBI over allegations of identity theft. She applied for a nursing position at…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A Dalton man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to child molestation. 33 year old Bobby Ray Reaves, Sr. entered the pleas in two separate cases in Whitfield County. Officials say he had no prior record before his…
DUNLAP, Tenn (WDEF) - In April of 2020 , 6 year old Mckenlie Carr was diagnosed with brain cancer. She’s now 7 and has undergone two surgeries and 34 rounds of chemotherapy. One of McKinlie’s biggest wishes…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The National Hurricane Center says weather conditions in southern Florida have begun to deteriorate as Tropical Storm Elsa moves toward the Florida Keys. Elsa’s top winds stood at 60 mph, and a hurricane watch is…
Police say a 6-year-old Tennessee boy has died from a gunshot wound.
Tennessee officials are offering 10,000 travelers a $250 flight voucher for four airports in the state if they book certain hotel packages.
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga skydiving Company flew an American Flag to honor all those who make America’s freedoms possible. "It the closest I’ll ever get to be in a rockstar. Our songs only about 30 seconds," said…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Delta variant is a version of the coronavirus that has been found in more than 80 countries, but was first detected in India. This new variant of the coronavirus continues to be a…
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - The Caring Place in Cleveland, TN is hosting a Christmas In July celebration to help raise money that will continue to support their efforts in assisting the needy. The Organization provides access to basic…
Students at Barger Academy of Fine Arts have a great new resource to see Science in Action. Take a look at their Aquatic and Outdoor Classroom in What's Right With Our Schools.