Blood Assurance says people have responded to Meigs bus crash call
Many have lined up to donate blood to replenish the local supply
Community Reeling From Tragic Meigs County School Bus Crash
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was a parent's worst nightmare. A bus carrying 22 school children crashing into a utility vehicle on Highway 58 - resulting in two deaths and several students being critically injured. Many members of the…
Preliminary report on Meigs County school bus crash
DECATUR, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Highway patrol has released their preliminary report on the Meigs County school bus crash. They identify the bus driver who was killed as 53 year old Lisa Dillard. The Utility Truck was heading north…
Toyota adds 1.5M vehicles to US recall for engine stalling
Toyota is adding 1.5 million U.S. vehicles to a recall from early this year to fix fuel pumps that can fail and cause engines to stall.
Golden Apple Award Winner - Valley Christian Academy's Erika Kyle
Erika Kyle devotes her days teaching elementary students at Valley Christian Academy.
Tennessee sets new record for early, mail voting turnout
Tennessee officials say the state has broken its record for early and absentee voting combined three days before early voting ends for the Nov. 3 election.
VW recalls Jettas to fix fuel leaks that can cause fires
Volkswagen is recalling more than 218,000 Jetta sedans in the U.S. to fix a fuel leak problem that can cause fires.
Two killed in Meigs County bus crash
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - "It's been a tough, tough day today," Sheriff Jackie Melton said. Tragedy struck Meigs County Tuesday as a crash involving a Meigs County school bus killed the driver, a 7-year-old girl on board and sent…
84 year old driver dies from October 8th wreck in Harrison
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An 84-year-old man who was seriously hurt in a crash earlier this month, has died from his injuries. The wreck happened at 5830 Highway 58 on October 8. Chattanooga police have not yet released the victim's…
Meigs County School Bus Crash on Highway 58
We're updating information as it comes.
Tennessee man charged with Ponzi scheme in cancer study
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Federal authorities say a Tennessee man is charged with running a Ponzi scheme in which he claimed he had cured himself of cancer through naturopathic methods and was conducting a study of other patients. U.S. Attorney…
Residents React to Officer Involved Shooting on Standifer Gap Road
According to authorities, a woman was hiding from a suspect armed with a gun at the Elements of Chattanooga apartment complex off Standifer Gap Road.
Red Bank gas leak repaired
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - Chattanooga Gas reports that the repair on Dayton boulevard has been completed. The 8 inch natural gas pipe was ruptured on Friday by a construction crew digging in the 5500 block of Dayton Boulevard. Gas…
Hamilton County COVID Task Force Discusses Rise In Rural Infections
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As new coronavirus cases surge across the country, many rural communities - places that were largely spared during the early months of the pandemic - are now seeing an unprecedented spike in infections and hospitalizations. The…
Officer Involved Shooting on Standifer Gap Road
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Department is investigating an officer involved shooting this morning in East Chattanooga.
Cleveland profiles what a graduate should be
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland city schools is starting a new program to help shape the future of their graduates. The school system says this program has been in the works for over a year. its this week's edition of…
Home sales up in Chattanooga region
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - According to the Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors, home sales, in general, are up compared to last year. Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors President Brandi Pearl Thompson said sales are up even as we're in the…
Authorities: 2 girls in truck led police on 30-mile chase
ARGO, Ala. (AP) — Two young girls in a pickup truck led police on a chase of at least 30 miles through metro Birmingham, Alabama. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office received a report about the unauthorized use of a vehicle…
Amy Coney Barrett voted to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court (all times local): 9:15 p.m. Amy Coney Barrett has taken the first of two oaths she needs to officially join the Supreme Court. The…
W Road down to one lane for next 60 days
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- W road has partially reopened on Monday evening after being closed since 8 A.M on Monday. Even though drivers can get through now traffic will be down to one lane in the 3900 block for an estimated 60…
Chattanooga State received $15,000 in a grant
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga State is getting some help from Tennessee to offset the cost of textbooks. The school is getting $15,000 in grants. Biology professor Michael Anderson said some students aren't always able to take the class because they can't…
Police investigate Monday afternoon shooting in Alton Park
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga police are currently investigating a shooting that happened this afternoon. The shooting happened on Central avenue near Greater St. Mary Baptist Church shortly after 4:30 pm. Police say one male party has been shot and he is…
Chattanooga Mayor's Office Statement on the Forgotten Child Fund
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – The Forgotten Child Fund is not allowed to renew their lease by Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke. Mayor Berke and his administration are giving the organization until February 28th to find a new place. Below is a…
Record Numbers of Early Voting In Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With eight days to go until Election Day, 58 million voters have cast ballots early - surpassing the total number of early votes in 2016 by more than 8 million. In a year of record-breaking early…