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…
Lafayette Blogger Continues To Shine
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - In this day and age, many people have their own personal "blogs." For a variety of reasons. On a variety of subjects. But seldom do you find someone who has overcome so…
COVID vaccines would be required for military under new plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Sept. 15, under a plan announced by the Pentagon.
Canada reopens its border for vaccinated US visitors
Canada lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit on Monday while the United States is maintaining similar restrictions for Canadians.
'Code red': UN scientists warn of worsening global warming
As the planet warms, places will get hit more not just by extreme weather but by multiple climate disasters at once, the report said. That’s like what’s now happening in the Western U.S., where heat waves, drought and wildfires compound the damage.
Bobby Bowden, folksy coach of Florida St dynasty, dies at 91
The beloved, folksy Hall of Fame coach who built one of the most prolific college football programs in history died early Sunday at 91.
Infrastructure push slowed by Tennessee senator's objection
WASHINGTON (AP) — One by one, Democrats and Republicans trekked to the Senate floor on Sunday touting a $1 trillion infrastructure proposal and argued that, after months of haggling, it was time for a final vote on the measure. Standing…
Remains of Tennessee soldier killed in World War II being returned
The remains of a soldier killed during World War II are returning to Tennessee.
Cloudland Station Showcottage Brings Luxury to North Georgia
A quiet North Georgia community is getting a small taste of luxury with the Cloudland Station Showcottage.
TECH BYTE: Features You Need on Your Computer
Let's look at what features and accessories you should have on your computer for school.
Delta flight diverted to Chattanooga after mechanical issue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A routine Saturday afternoon flight did not go as planned for passengers onboard a Delta airlines flight from Cincinati heading to Atlanta. Delta airlines says that the pilots elected to divert the flight to Chattanooga after a…
The Latest: Denver ready to discipline unvaccinated police
DENVER -- Denver’s top public safety leader says he is prepared to discipline police officers, sheriff’s deputies, and firefighters who don’t follow the mandate that all city employees get vaccinated against COVID-19, The Denver Post reports Saturday. A public health…
Mars rover comes up empty in 1st try at getting rock sample
WASHINGTON (AP) — NASA’s newest Mars rover came up empty Friday in its first attempt to pick up a rock sample to eventually be brought back to Earth. The rover Perseverance drilled into the floor of the planet’s Jezero Crater…
Some in US getting COVID-19 boosters without FDA approval
DENVER (AP) — When the delta variant started spreading, Gina Welch decided not to take any chances: She got a third, booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by going to a clinic and telling them it was her first shot.…
US averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The COVID-19 outbreak in the United States crossed 100,000 new confirmed daily infections Saturday, a milestone last exceeded during the winter surge and driven by the highly transmissible delta variant and low vaccination rates in…
3 Year - Old Boy Found Unresponsive on Tellico Lake
A 3-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive on Tellico Lake. This is the 15th boating-related fatality in Tennessee so far this year. A call came in close to midnight on August 6th describing that CPR was being performed…
Crush Autism Disc Golf Tournament
DALTON. Georgia (WDEF)- The Disc Golf community came together in a tournament to Crush Autism. "They have helped us in so many ways to learn about autism and ways of what to do and what not to do,"…