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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
A South Carolina senior was told she was not able to walk across the stage at graduation because she was wearing pants.
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.
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 with 22,784 filings for the week of May 30.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One Chattanooga business owner is under fire after comments he made on a Facebook post this weekend. Adrian de la Torre, owner of Poblanos on the North Shore, was quoted saying, "It's in their blood to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Governor Bill Lee announced Tuesday that some relief may be on the way for small businesses that were affected by COVID-19. Earlier today at our Business Relief Program announcement, I shared some thoughts on current events occurring…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Two Chattanooga Police Officers are currently under investigation. Chattanooga Police Officers Jacob Lee and Jonathan Bradley are under internal and federal investigations for potential violations of the U.S constitution. This comes after the matter was brought…
HIXSON, Tenn (WDEF) - Terra Nunley was born with Apert Syndrome , this severely limits her mobility. Her family is trying to raise money to help her gain more independence. Terra is an 8 year old girl who is wanting…
Memorial services to honor George Floyd are taking place in three cities over six days. Mourners in the communities where he was born, grew up, and died will each have a chance to pay their respects.
There are times in life when sports and human rights both have green lights through the same intersection. Professional athletes have some of the loudest voices in the world and they can be used as a vehicle for change. New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees used his voice on Wednesday and other star players used […]
Family claimed Julie Wheeler fell from overlook at New River Gorge National River
The Lexington Police Department has added another level of supervision to its ‘No-Knock’ search warrant policy.
Police have arrested a third person who they say vandalized a historic courthouse in Tennessee during weekend protests.
Officials say once physical hostility occurred near the steps of the courthouse the decision was made to deploy the tear gas.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Over 100 people met up at Miller Park Tuesday evening for a demonstration after the death of George Floyd. It was the fourth day of protesting in Chattanooga. It started with speaking and food then wrapped…
Friends of the Festival, the nonprofit organization behind Chattanooga’s premier music festival Riverbend, has made the decision to cancel this year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - On April 12th, an EF-3 tornado ripped through parts of Hamilton County devastating many homes, businesses, and even schools. Grace Baptist Academy on Shallowford Road was one of those schools. Pastor Adam Love says almost all…