1 dead, at least 17 injured after tornado rips Alabama town
Officials say a tornado killed a teenager who was huddling with his family in the basement of their Alabama home Monday night.
Church helps neighbors in Park Lake Apartment fire
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - After the Park Lake Apartments in Fort Oglethorpe caught fire over the weekend, its neighbor, Brainerd Baptist linked up with Red Cross. "The Red Cross basically needed a place to be able to utilize spots that…
Taxpayers spending $200,000 for suspended insurance commissioner
“one-time funds for one filled executive position” to pay former insurance commissioner Jim Beck who was indicted soon after taking office.
International company expanding their operations in Marion County
Valmont Industries plans to bring 65 more jobs to Jasper area.
What's Right With Our Schools: West Side Elementary School
ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF) - West Side Elementary is officially a Leader in Me Lighthouse School. It earned that honor thanks to its extraordinary impact on its staff, students and community. Robert Mountjoy is the Principal at West Side Elementary. He…
Surge in Rural Area Hunger
The Chattanooga Area Food Bank says because of Covid-19, more than 50 thousand children in Tennessee do not know where their next meal is coming from.
Covid-19 Cases and Hospitalizations on steady decline
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - According to the Tennessee Department of Health and the Hamilton County Health Department, the number of new daily cases and local hospitalizations associated with COVID-19 are in a steady decline. Just a few weeks ago, Hamilton County…
Worker bitten at East Tennessee Big Cat Sanctuary
KINGSTON, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say a worker at a big cat sanctuary in Tennessee was hospitalized after being bitten by an animal. Roane County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Tim Phillips told news outlets that a female employee at Tiger…
Girls Inc. of Chattanooga Celebrates Sixty Years
Girls Inc. of Chattanooga is celebrating their sixtieth anniversary. The organization was founded in the 1960's. It was first meant for teaching young girls about becoming a good homemaker. Girls inc. has evolved throughout the years and is now a…
Chattanooga has mixed feelings on if Trump's impeachment proceedings should continue
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Monday night the House of Representatives will deliver an article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump to the Senate. The House impeached Trump on January 13 for an unprecedented second time, charging him with inciting an insurrection at…
Dalton teenager killed in I 24 crash Sunday night
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF) - A teenage driver from Dalton was killed Sunday night in a crash on I 24. The collision happened after 9 PM on the interstate in Marion County. Tennessee Troopers say a Nissan driven by 19 year…
Walker County Educators Asking for Stricter Safety Measures
Educators in Walker County, Georgia, are once again asking the school board and the superintendent to implement stricter safety measures in classrooms.
Ex-Trump spokeswoman Sanders running for Arkansas governor
ormer White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders has launched her bid to be the next governor of Arkansas.
TECH BYTE: Tech Used to Spot COVID-19
The coronavirus has pushed us to take our cleaning game up a notch.
President Biden Signs 30 Executive Orders
With a wave of new executive orders being signed, a local officials questions the President's bipartisanship.
President Biden Signs 30 Executive Orders (So Far)
With a wave of new executive orders being signed, a local (Tennessee) official questions the President's bipartisanship.
Walker County COVID-19 vaccine hotline
WALKER CO., Ga. (WDEF)- Walker County has a new number for residents to submit their requests for a COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning Monday, January 25th, the Walker County COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline, 706-670-1234, will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,…
T.B.I investigating incident in Rhea County
RHEA CO., Tenn. (WDEF)- The T.B.I. is investigating after a body was found inside a home in Rhea County tonight. According to the Rhea county executive, George Thacker, fire crews arrived on the scene to a fully involved house around…
Standoff in Dade County
DADE CO., Ga. (WDEF)-A standoff in Dade County left Highway 136 shut down today. *** Updated 1/24/21 4:29pm*** SWAT teams have successfully breached the home and recovered the single suspect without... Posted by Dade County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, January 24,…
Woman has serious injuries after Saturday night shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have new information about the shooting that happened Saturday night. According to CPD, a 22-year-old woman was shot in the 1900 block Milne street near orchard knob. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="1900 Milne Street" zoom="15" title="Saturday Night…
Basilica of the Saints Peter and Paul hosting a food drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local church is doing their part to help out in our community. Basilica Of the Saints Peter and Paul is hosting a food drive for the St. Vincent De Paul society. The church is currently taking…
Hamilton County seeing a decline in Covid-19 Cases
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Covid-19 cases in Hamilton County appear to be on the decline but community leaders say it doesn’t mean we can let our guards down. It’s been three weeks since the holidays and Covid-19 cases are steadily…
Volunteers help "retire" wreaths at the Chattanooga National Cemetery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Every winter, hundreds of volunteers gather to help lay wreaths at the Chattanooga National Cemetery to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. On Saturday, those wreaths were retired. The removal of the wreaths…
Bradley County Sheriff's Deputies receive new body cams
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Bradley County Sheriff Deputies are getting an upgrade! Patrol deputies were fitted with brand new body cameras. All deputies have been trained on the new equipment. Officials…