Chattanooga's Violent Crime Rate is Increasing
Deadly and violent crimes are becoming more common in the city of Chattanooga.
2 face criminal charges for large Tennessee house party
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police say two people accused of hosting a house party in Tennessee that attracted hundreds of people have been charged with violating emergency health orders. In a statement obtained by news outlets, police said Jeffrey W.…
Temp worker charged with stealing from company
Investigators say he stole $1500 worth of property
Hamilton County School Reopen for the first time since March
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Students from Hamilton County Schools are back inside the classroom this Wednesday morning but this year's class and schedule will look very different from what students knew in years past . Starting Wednesday through August 14,…
Suspect Arrested From West 38th Street Shooting
Chattanooga police arrested Tyqurerio Malone in connection with the fatal shooting of Robert Dowdy on West 38th Street on June 22.
Alabama officers charge 8 suspects and confiscate edible marijuana candy
"Our office has zero tolerance for those that corrupt our youth. These cases must be dealt with swiftly!"
The Howard School shows students how they'll return to school through video
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A 5 minute video takes The Howard School students and parents on a walk-through of how students will return. It follows a student from the start of his day to the end all while he's adhering…
Pastors pray for new school year in Hamilton County
"THIS IS GOING TO BE ONE OF THE BEST SCHOOL YEARS. WE'RE DECREEING IT"
Human Remains found near a Sequatchie mine shaft
Human remains have been found near an abandoned mine shaft in Sequatchie County. The sheriff says a resident made the discovery yesterday, in a remote area near highway 108. It's near the Grundy, Sequatchie and Marion county Line. Grundy and…
Over 900 students, staff in Georgia district quarantining
CANTON, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia school district has quarantined more than 900 students and staff members because of possible exposure to the coronavirus since classes resumed this last week. The Cherokee County School District outside Atlanta said it would…
Georgia city dismantling Confederate monument from 1872
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Workers have begun dismantling a monument to Confederate soldiers in Athens, Georgia, that has stood in the median of a busy street since 1872. A city crew using bucket lifts began taking down sections of the…
Southern Champion expanding Chattanooga plant
New facility will bring 120 new jobs over the next 5 years.
School Bus Adjustments for Hamilton County Schools
Students are expected to socially distance themselves before they even step on the bus.
UTC moves students amid a pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Operation Move In has begun for UTC students as they start to move into their dorms on campus. Due to Covid-19 UTC has staggered their move in days to help keep up with CDC social distancing guidelines. …
Is Hamilton County's mask mandate working?
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - It's been 32 days since Hamilton County implemented a mask mandate, so enough time has passed for officials to evaluate if the mandate is really helping to slow the spread of the virus. A new study…
Biden selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate
Joe Biden has chosen California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate.
Some coffee with your coffee? Dunkin' launching cereal line
Dunkin’ is getting into the cereal game. The Massachusetts-based coffee and donuts empire is releasing two new breakfast cereals.
1 dead after powerful storm leaves devastation in Midwest
Hundreds of thousands across the Midwest remained without power after a powerful storm packing 100 mph winds battered the region.
Scientists uneasy as Russia approves 1st coronavirus vaccine
Russia has become the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine. The move announced Tuesday was met with international skepticism and unease.
Georgia Election Runoffs Today
Here are the races we care about in our area & things you need to know about voting Tuesday.
How nonprofits are dealing with pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Downside Up supports people with special needs, particularly children and their family. And, they're doing what they can to navigate helping their families and the community while in a pandemic. "A lot of our individuals with…
CGLA lays out plan for Covid-19
For What's Right With Our Schools, we look at how different schools are preparing for a Covid-19 year.
More positive tests put Bradley Bearettes program on hold
School suspending all activities of the team
