Maclellan island has some exciting new improvements coming this summer. Maclellan Island is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts being in the middle of the Tennessee River. "It's kind of a destination especially in the spring and…
ATLANTA (AP) - The state's top judge says Georgia courts can continue to hold proceedings using video and other remote technology adopted in response to the coronavirus pandemic for at least another year. In late March 2020, the Georgia Supreme…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee’s Board of Regents says it has approved a tuition increase for the state’s community colleges and technology colleges. The board that oversees Tennessee’s 13 community colleges and 27 colleges of applied technology approved tuition, fees…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - Currently Residents in the North Georgia area have to drive 30 minutes to find the nearest fully functioning hospital. But That long drive is coming to an end, as CHI Memorial announced that…
Tennessee’s Board of Regents has approved a tuition increase for the state’s community colleges and technology colleges.
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- "They’re not as good as they used to be. The golden egg is broken," said Junior. Lumber such as 2x4s were viewed almost as gold over the last several months but it’s changing. "We…
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - A day after The Varsity served its last chili dog in its longtime Athens location, the Georgia restaurant says that it plans a return to the college town. The restaurant closed Sunday. By Monday, signs had…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County is prosecuting a woman who they say moved back to Georgia, but kept getting TennCare benefits. Mary Gould is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of services. Investigators say she lived in Hamilton County, moved…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - After 50 years, the folks behind Reflection Riding decided it was time for a new start. They have spent the last nine months deciding on a new plan for their future. Simply put, they will focus on…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) -The Tiger Guard Drill team continues to fill the trophy case at Ringgold High. The team overcame unprecedented challenges this year and made some History along the way. Sgt. 1st Class Larry Sisemore…
Three shootings occurred over the weekend in Hamilton County and Chattanooga. This comes after Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced a public health crisis over gun violence earlier this month. "What is the root issue, where did this…
TENNESSEE VALLEY (WDEF): Our north Georgia and Alabama counties were soaked by rainfall this weekend from Tropical Depression Claudette. Chattooga county saw three to six inches of rain Saturday that produced a Flash Flood Warning. With more rain on the…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Walker County Sheriff's Office is looking into a pair of vandalism cases near Rossville. On Sunday morning, they got a report about multiple church break-ins. Someone entered Mission Ridge Baptist sometime between Saturday afternoon and…
MARION COUNTY, TN (WDEF) - It’s a somber day in Marion County, Tn as the community is still taking in the news about the death of long time resident Cody Fox and his 9 month old daughter, Ariana. …
RAINSVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) - Authorities in northeast Alabama got a tip about child pornography being downloaded in DeKalb County. The Sheriff reports that a task force searched a home at 98 County Road in Rainsville. As a result, they charged…
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - Detectives from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office have arrested a student at Ooltewah High School. The juvenile was arrested in connection with a sexual assault that happened at the school in May. The suspect has been…
A radar-confirmed tornado swept through communities in heavily populated suburban Chicago, damaging more than 100 homes, toppling trees, knocking out power and causing multiple injuries.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating two shootings that happened late Sunday night. The first one happened around 10:20 p.m. on North Kelly Street. Police say that one man was shot is suffering from non-life threatening…
HAWKINS CO., Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the T.B.I, nearly seventy agencies from across Tennessee and several other states have joined together to find Summer Wells. The agency tweeted this evening that Chattanooga Hamilton County Rescue teams are…
BUTLER COUNTY, Al.(WDEF)- South Pittsburg and Marion County are mourning the loss of the New Hope Volunteer Fire Chief Cody Fox. Fox, his 9-month-old daughter and wife Hayle were in the…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- We've officially entered the "Dog Days of Summer" and Perry's Promise is doing everything they can to make sure that pets are well taken care of. The organization gave away pet food and supplies…
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today was a Berry great day to enjoy any of the many festivals that happened in the Tennessee Valley. The long awaited 74th annual strawberry festival came back after taking a year off for…
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - President Joe Biden says that Champ, the older of the family's two dogs, has died “peacefully at home.” The German Shepherd was 13. The president and first lady Jill Biden got Champ from a breeder after…