Chattanooga Police Chief Roddy to Retire
Chattanooga Police Chief David Roddy has announced that he will retire on July 30, 2021.
Hearings set for 2 Tennessee men charged in Capitol riot
Two Tennessee men face hearings this week after their recent arrests on charges related to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Jeff Bezos Heading Into Space in July
Jeff Bezos will ride his own rocket into space next month, joining the first crew to fly in a Blue Origin capsule.
TECH BYTE: Apps You Need for Your Summer Road Trip
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Shooting near the intersection of Wilcox Blvd. and N Chamberlain Ave.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Wilcox Blvd at North Chamberlain Avenue was closed for a few hours today while police investigated a shooting. Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened on Wilcox Blvd. Police say that one person has been shot.…
Man dies after crashing into a dirt mound near the I-24 split
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating a fatal crash that left a man dead Sunday. Police say that a 30-year-old man was headed East on I-24 near the 24/75 split around 4 Sunday morning. Investigators don't know hwy--but his…
Senators say US donating vaccines to Taiwan amid China row
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Three American senators visiting Taiwan say the U.S. will give the island 750,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines, part of President Joe Biden’s move to share millions of jabs globally. Taiwan has complained that China is hindering…
Walmart to again close its US stores on Thanksgiving Day
NEW YORK (AP) - Walmart says it will close its U.S. stores on Thanksgiving for the second consecutive year. The nation’s largest retailer and biggest private employer said Friday that it wants to give workers time off for all their…
Nigerian government-enforced Twitter suspension takes effect
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - Millions of Nigerians were unable to access Twitter after the government enforced an indefinite suspension of the microblogging platform’s operations in Nigeria. The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria said in a statement Saturday that…
Biden turns to Obama to help boost health care enrollment
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden has turned to his old boss for help encouraging Americans to sign up for the Obama-era health law during an expanded special enrollment period in the pandemic. Biden is using his weekly address for…
Possible electrical fire at Hixson home
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tonight Chattanooga firefighters were able to contain a house fire inside of a garage. The fire department says that the residents of the home on Crestview Drive heard a popping noise and then the home started filling…
Bus driver for group of Nashville Freedom Riders dies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Trailways bus driver for the 1961 group of Nashville Freedom Riders has died, his family confirmed. Jimmy Allen Ruth was 83. According to his family, driving the Freedom Riders from Nashville, Tennessee to Jackson, Mississippi…
Riverfront Nights returns for the 13th year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanoogans gathered for a rare, in person, live concert. Riverfront nights returned tonight for it's 13th year. Happening now: Riverfront Nights; Chattanooga’s free summer music series. Come out and hear some of Prince’s greatest…
Argument in Chattanooga leads to a deadly shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-A heated argument left a 39-year-old man dead Friday evening. Police say that Benitiez Williams was arguing with a suspect in the 2000 block of Duncan Avenue last night. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="2000 Duncan Ave. " zoom="15" title="Argument…
Royal Caribbean sets 2021 cruises in Florida, Texas, Alaska
MIAMI (AP) - Royal Caribbean is announcing a U.S. summer schedule for eight of its cruise ships. The cruise line said Friday that the ships will sail in July and August from Florida, Texas and Washington state. It also announced…
National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Pastors, city officials, and other Chattanooga community leaders gathered on the steps of city hall this morning to commemorate National Gun Violence Awareness Day. The occasion originated when 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton of Chicago was…
Tennessee eyes $44M more for businesses in federal relief
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee state panel is proposing another $44.6 million in federal COVID-19 relief aid to increase the payouts businesses can receive for their losses due to the pandemic. Officials announced the proposal at a meeting Wednesday…
Hawaii sets vaccine thresholds for lifting travel quarantine
HONOLULU (AP) - Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease. Hawaii will also lift its requirement that people wear masks…
Experts look into possible cyberattack at Florida hospitals
Experts are investigating after the computer systems of two central Florida hospitals showed signs of unusual activity. News outlets report that the Villages Regional Hospital and the UF Health Leesburg Hospital shut down multiple systems to protect patient information during…
Firefighters injured in Ringgold blaze
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Two Catoosa county firefighters suffered minor injuries this morning as they fought a house fire in Ringgold. The home at 107 McAllister appears to be a total loss. Family members escaped unharmed, but one firefighter had…
Warrants for stolen vases off gravestones
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County detectives have taken out warrants against a man they accuse of stealing vases from gravestones. Their suspect is Christopher Elkins. The Sheriff's Office got involved when a citizen reported coming across four bronze vases…
Dispelling COVID-19 vaccine myths
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Biden Administration is pushing to get 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4th. But, many people have questions and concerns about the shot. Medical professionals have heard many different myths that are keeping…
Remembering Mary Francis Varnell Masingill
(Video notes: Luther was a very private person about his home life, but also a big fan of home cameras. So he left us with many of those movies from his wedding and early home life. We…
Migrant children - what do we do with them?
CHATTANOOGA (Sen. Todd Gardenhire) This is an editorial provided by Republican State Senator Todd Gardenhire of Chattanooga. ______________ I have just been appointed to a special joint committee of the Tennessee legislature by Lt. Gov. Randy McNally to study the…