CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - In 2020, the Chattanooga Fire Department worked 47 structure fires that were caused by electrical issues Now, The Chattanooga Fire Department and Erlanger Health System are working together to put a spotlight on National Burn Awareness Week.…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - A quiet day on Burris Lane in Cleveland soon became violent when neighbors were greeted with sounds of gunfire down the street. At approximately 1pm, Bradley County Sheriff’s office responded to the reported gunshots off of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- The number of drug overdose deaths has hit record highs during the pandemic according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. "Our doors are always open our lights are always on for those who need our help,"…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools is connecting with the community as they come up with a FY 22 budget proposal. The school district has started its learning community budget meetings. They are virtual, and anyone can attend. Recently,…
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia’s secretary of state’s office has opened an investigation into a phone call between Donald Trump and the state’s top elections official. During the Jan. 2 call, then-President Donald Trump told Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger he…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Proof Incubator was co-founded by Mike Robinson and Mia Littlejohn a few years ago after years of working in the food industry. About 60 food and beverage-related businesses from across the state have been through…
SCOTTSBORO, Alabama- “We did not think that in this area we are going to be able to receive the vaccine, there have been some delay,” said Reyes. Scottsboro City Schools Superintendent Jose Reyes said there have been a lot of…
NASHVILLLE, Tenn. (AP) - Fans of Morgan Wallen are buying up his latest album after he appeared on a video shouting a racial slur. Wallen's sophomore record, “Dangerous: The Double Album” retains its top spot for a fourth week on…
Some educators are hoping that state legislators will invest a chunk of the state’s 40 plus million dollar budget into public schools.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School system surprised three teachers today in class with flowers. They are this year's Teachers of the Year. Congratulations to First Grade teacher Lillian Matheson at Big Ridge Elementary. 5th Grade teacher Cora Fisher…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease face unique challenges in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The effects of Alzheimer’s can make it harder for a person to notice or communicate discomfort, hindering family caregivers from spotting COVID-19 symptoms.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Department of Transportation and the Glass House Collective have been awarded worth $25,000 from Bloomberg Philanthropies. The grant is a part of their Asphalt Art initiative, which is designed to help cities use art and…
WINCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say two people have died in a small plane crash in Tennessee. A statement from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office says the pilot and passenger were both pronounced dead Sunday night at the scene. The…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Catoosa County investigators have charged a teenager in the case of a man who was run over in a driveway last week. It happened at a home on Fallbrooke Lane just before midnight last Wednesday on…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- Ringgold High School is the defending One Act Play State Champions, and they will put that title on the line later this month. Jané Ellis is the Musical Theatre Director. She says, "We started the musical…
U.S. Sen. Richard C. Shelby of Alabama says he won't seek a seventh term in office in 2022.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Valentine's Day is just a week away and one place is helping people find their purrr-fect date. Humane Educational Society had their matchmakers partner people up one-on-one with available pets looking for a forever home. The event is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A homeless man has minor injuries after he was stuck in the sewer tonight. The Chattanooga Fire department had to rescue the man. CFD says that he was trying…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Downtown Dalton looks a little different tonight. The statue of Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston that was located at the intersection of Hamilton and Crawford Streets was removed early Saturday morning. The statue was relocated to the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police in Tennessee are investigating after a man was shot and killed Friday night during a robbery “prank” for a YouTube video. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, officers responded to the parking lot of…
BOSTON (AP) - A man is warning people against using headphones while falling asleep after a doctor had to remove a wireless earbud from his esophagus. Brad Gauthier went to bed Monday listening to music and woke up Tuesday to…
Health officials are on edge as the coronavirus clashes with a Sunday sports event that typically brings millions of people together: the NFL Super Bowl. They fear that the game could seed new COVID-19 cases if fans attend parties to…
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Police say an avalanche killed four skiers and injured four others in a popular recreation area, making it one of the deadliest avalanches in Utah history. The Unified Police Department told local media that it…