Reminder that the Real ID deadline has been pushed back a year
It was originally scheduled to go into affect on Thursday.
Coca-Cola, Molson Coors teaming up on hard seltzer
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — With the help of Molson Coors, Coca-Cola will start selling the “hard stuff” — hard seltzer, that is. The companies said the new alcoholic beverage will come in the form of Topo Chico Hard Seltzer,…
Governor lifts most Covid-19 restrictions on Tennessee businesses
But NOT in Hamilton County, yet.
Former Titans Albert Haynesworth Charged With Domestic Assault in Bradley County
Tennessee Code Annotated states “a person commits assault who intentionally or knowingly causes another to reasonably fear imminent bodily injury”.
Homeowner who exchanged gunfire with Dalton Potter is on the road to recovery
WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA - In early September a Whitfield County Sheriff’s Officer was shot while conducting a traffic stop regarding a stolen trailer. The accused shooter and driver of the vehicle fled on foot ensuing a several day manhunt which broke…
Hamilton County Commissioner defends WWTA rate increase
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Come October, Hamilton County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority customers will see a 12 percent increase on their bill. A move, Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd said is getting reaction from his constituents who have…
Cause of Sainthood begins in Chattanooga for Father Patrick Ryan
Ceremony and Mass at Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul officially begins drive to make Tennessee's first saint of priest who served Chattanooga during the yellow fever outbreak.
Couple patches potholes themselves after County doesn't
FLAT ROCK, Alabama (WDEF) - A 76 year old couple took matters into their own hands after complaining to county officials about deep potholes in their community. After failing to get a response from Jackson County leaders, the Sand Mountain…
Cumberland County arrests suspect in Sunday night shooting
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office has arrested a suspect in a fatal shooting from Sunday night. It happened around 6 PM on the Plateau south of Crossville near Bledsoe County. Deputies found 73 year old Billy…
Grundy County closes in person classes for two weeks for Covid-19 cases
ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Grundy county school system is on a two-week virtual only schedule due to an "overwhelming number" of positive COVID cases within the schools' populations. According to the Grundy County Herald, the district has pledged the…
Judge orders Georgia to have paper pollbook backups
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge says every polling place in Georgia must have at least one updated paper backup of the electronic pollbooks that are used to check voters in. U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg called the requirement “a…
Parkridge opens new emergency room in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Parkridge Health System is opening a new emergency room for the area. Parkridge North ER is at 7402 Lee Highway just off I 75 south of the Bonny Oaks exit. It opens on Monday, October 5th at…
Chattanooga #3 for Highest Increase in Apartment Rental Rates
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - According to a recent study by Magnify money, Chattanooga ranks third out of 100 largest US metros for the highest increase in rental rates. This big increase in price is mostly for two bedroom apartments. Officials say…
Food Lion To Go service added at Chickamauga and Dalton stores
SALISBURY, North Carolina (WDEF) - Grocery store pickup options have greatly expanded during the pandemic. Now Food Lion is adding their "To Go" service to a pair of stores in our area. The stores are in Chickamauga and Dalton. How…
Bear Roams the Streets of Chattanooga then Euthanized: Reactions
As if 2020 wasn't crazy enough, a bear walked around the streets of Chattanooga searching for food.
71 year old woman shot in East Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating the shooting of a 71 year old woman early Monday morning. It happened on Olive Street in East Chattanooga around 5:39 AM. Investigators believe she was hit by gunfire from a moving vehicle.…
Want To Vote? Tennessee Voting Registration Deadline is October 5
Tennesseans who want to vote in the Nov. 3 State and Federal General Election only have one week until the voter registration deadline on Monday, Oct. 5.
NY Times: Trump paid $750 in US income taxes in 2016, 2017
President Donald Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes the year he ran for president and in his first year in the White House.
Joe Montana, wife block attempted kidnapping of grandchild
Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana and his wife confronted a home intruder who attempted to kidnap their grandchild over the weekend.
TECH BYTE: New Game Consoles Out Later This Fall
There are new video game consoles to take advantage of as the temperatures drop, and we spend more time indoors.
Walk To End Alzheimers in Dalton
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- The Alzheimer's Association held its annual walk to end Alzheimer's event in Dalton Saturday. This year's event looked a little different. Instead of holding a group walk, participants walked around their neighborhoods. The organization also built a…
Hamilton County Commissioner says Breonna Taylor verdict should spark change
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton county commissioner Warren Mackey says that the lack of charges in the Breonna Taylor case should spark changes in our own leadership. Mackey says that as a leader he will work ion getting polices changed like…
Whitfield County Railroad Crossing maintenance scheduled for next week
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Whitfield County will be performing routine maintenance on some of the railroad crossings on the CSX line. The maintenance will begin Monday. The following railroads will be closed during various parts of the week. Emery St. (Double…
Two shot in East Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two people were shot last night in East Chattanooga. According to CPD, the shooting happened in the 2000 block of Rawlings Street. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="2000 RAWLINGS STREET, CHATTANOOGA" zoom="15" title="Friday afternoon shooting"] CPD says that officers…