Woman Dies from Drug Overdose in Grundy Co.
The Grundy County Sheriff's Office is investigating another fatal drug overdose.
Crowd remembers Breonna Taylor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As people continue demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, a crowd remembered another person Friday night, Breonna Taylor. Taylor was shot and killed by Louisville police. On the riverfront, the HEARD, CCJ and The People's…
Friday night shooting in Grundy County
COALMONT, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Grundy County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting that happened Friday night. The shooting happened on Ranger Creek Road. According to Sheriff Shrum, deputies arrived on the scene and found 24- year-old Stone Nolan in…
Two people shot on Water Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Saturday afternoon shooting has left two victims in serious condition. According to CPD, the shooting happened on Water Street in the Alton Park area around 1 p.m. Both victims suffered multiple gunshot wounds. CPD says that…
5-year-old finds Megalodon tooth on North Myrtle Beach
A five-year-old boy found a prehistoric Megalodon tooth near his family’s condo on the beach in Cherry Grove.
On sad anniversary, few to mourn the D-Day dead in Normandy
This year’s anniversary observances for the June 6, 1944 D-Day landings in Normandy will be one of the loneliest remembrances ever.
Biden formally clinches Democratic presidential nomination
Joe Biden has formally clinched the Democratic presidential nomination, setting him up for a bruising challenge to President Donald Trump that will play out against the unprecedented backdrop of a pandemic, economic collapse and civil unrest.
Prosecutors seek right mix of charges in George Floyd case
Prosecutors know they must bring the right charges underpinned by sound legal logic if they hope to convict a Minnesota officer for killing Floyd.
Man arrested with AK-47 amid protest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga police have made a protest-related arrest. Police were tipped off about a man on the roof of an apartment building on Market Street Wednesday night. Authorities said Kevin Leko was found with a loaded AK-47,…
Judge: Tennessee must allow vote by mail for all amid virus
A judge has ruled that Tennessee must give all of its voters the option to cast ballots by mail due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Local activists continue demonstration Thursday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The threat of rain did not stop protesting in Chattanooga Thursday night. Demonstrators gathered in Miller Park. They united for a sixth day in a row. It was a smaller crowd compared to the past few…
Human Skeletal Remains Identified
The human skeletal remains found on Boy Scout Road have been identified.
Chattanooga Police Investigating Deadly Shooting
Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting that killed a man, and injured another.
Local churches held prayer rally seeking racial justice and reconciliation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Local churches will come together to let their voices be heard following the death of George Floyd. Friday night at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church there was a prayer rally seeking racial justice and reconciliation. The church’s pastor…
River Rafting returns for the summer season with CDC guidelines
POLK COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Ocoee River Rapids are some of the most popular in the country. People from all over the world come to Polk County just to experience river rafting. When the Covid-19 Pandemic closed businesses, it didn’t…
Paintball Attack Leaves Man With Limited Sight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Update: According to CPD, no one showed up for the meeting with Assistant Chief Glen Scruggs. There is a go fund me set up for Haliton's eye surgery. Original story: A man who was the victim of…
Protest Leaders React To Recent Rooftop Arrest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- "We were one trigger pull from being the next mass shooting", says protester organizer, C-Grimey. According to Chattanooga Police, Kevin Leko was found with a loaded AK-47, and other loaded guns as he stood on the roof…
Owner of stolen Mustang responds after deadly Thursday night crash
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A high speed police chase and deadly wreck closed both sides of Interstate 75 in Catoosa County late Thursday night. Two people were pronounced dead at the scene. "There's only been one that's been this…
Elephant dies after eating explosive-stuffed fruit
Indian police on Friday arrested a man accused of causing the death of a pregnant elephant that died after biting a pineapple stuffed with firecrackers that exploded in its mouth.
Officers suspended after man, 75, is shoved on video, bleeds
Prosecutors are investigating after a television crew captured a police officer in Buffalo, New York, shoving a 75-year-old man who then fell and cracked his head.
SC high school senior denied walking at graduation because she wore pants
A South Carolina senior was told she was not able to walk across the stage at graduation because she was wearing pants.
Lee: National Guard faces 'tremendous challenge' in DC
Gov. Bill Lee says Tennessee National Guard troops face a “tremendous challenge” as they head to the nation’s capital at the request of President Donald Trump.
Seven people found dead inside burning house in Alabama
Deputies in Alabama who were responding to a call about a shots being fired in early Friday found seven people dead inside a house on fire.
The Rate of New Unemployment Claims in Tennessee Continue To Fall
The rate of new unemployment claims in Tennessee continue to fall with 22,784 filings for the week of May 30.