Spirit Airlines' announces 3 new non-stop flights to CHA
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Spirit Airlines has announced its first service at the Chattanooga Airport (CHA) with the addition of three new non-stop flights. The non-stop flights…
Suspect dead after officer involved shooting in Fairfield Glade
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A fatal officer-involved shooting that took place in Fairfield Glade Tuesday afternoon is under investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. CT while…
Several areas near Tellico Plains forced to evacuate due to 50 acre wildfire
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several areas have been asked to evacuate after a wildfire has spread across 50 acres in Tellico Plains. The areas being asked to evacuate…
Kroger CEO resigns after probe into his personal conduct
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen is resigning following a probe into his personal conduct, the grocery chain said Monday. McMullen, who was both the chairman and CEO, is out after…
Semi-truck overturns, spills tomato sauce off I-40 in Roane County
ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers on I-40 East had a pasta-tively rough morning after a tractor-trailer overturned, causing a spill. According to TDOT, the truck was hauling tomato sauce. The accident caused crews to block the left shoulder…
Missouri woman charged with mail fraud in plot to sell Graceland is changing her plea to guilty
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Missouri woman said Tuesday she is pleading guilty to a federal charge accusing her of concocting a brazen plot to defraud Elvis Presley’s family by trying to auction off his…
Denny's egg surcharge has breakfast chain following Waffle House
Denny's is the latest breakfast chain to charge extra for orders containing eggs, an ever-costlier commodity in short supply due to the killing of millions of egg-laying hens as a result of…
Alabama police department should be abolished over "culture of corruption" after 5 officers charged, grand jury says
A grand jury recommended abolishing a small Alabama police department because of a "rampant culture of corruption" after charging five officers with a variety of crimes, officials announced Wednesday. Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker announced Wednesday that a grand…
TBI investigating officer involved shooting in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating an officer involved shooting in Monroe County. Deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) responded to the 900 block of Smokey Branch Road to serve warrants.…
TN Secretary of State warns citizens of circling email spoofing scam
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee's Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning Tennesseans of a scam going around. Secretary Hargett issued a warning about the scams Tuesday,…
Tennessee man convicted of killing his bride on Fiji honeymoon gets life in prison
A Tennessee man has been sentenced to life in prison in Fiji after being convicted of murdering his wife on their honeymoon in 2022, according to local media. Bradley Dawson, 40, was convicted of killing wife Christe…
Megan Boswell found guilty for the murder of her 1-year-old daughter
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Megan Boswell has been found guilty for the murder of her 1-year-old daughter back in 2019. Megan's trial began on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, and on February 8, a jury…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Catoosa 911 Center
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) --Dispatchers at the Catoosa County 911 center work tirelessly to help those in need. Employees at the center strive to have a standard of excellence…
Man faces additional charges following multiple pursuits
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One man is facing additional charges following two separate pursuits with law enforcement earlier this month. Arthur Wright was arrested on Saturday, February 8, 2025, after leading deputies from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and…
Authorities investigating skeletal remains found in Cumberland Co.
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) and the TBI are investigating skeletal remains found in Crossville over the weekend. On February 8, 2025, at…
Blue Cross Blue Shield lawsuit settlement checks are going out soon. Who gets one?
Blue Cross Blue Shield payments to about 6 million people are set to go out more than two years after the health insurer reached a $2.67 billion settlement with subscribers. Notices of payments to claimants are being emailed on a…
NWS Morristown confirms two tornadoes in last nights storms
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The National Weather Service (NWS) in Morristown, Tennessee has confirmed tornadoes were produced from last nights storms. NWS posted on Facebook their preliminary…
Possible tornado in Tennessee kills mother, daughter, leaves "severe property damage"
A possible tornado that swept through a swath of north-central Tennessee on Thursday night killed a mother and daughter and injured at least three other people as…
HCSO, CPD, & THP participate in Tip-A-Cop at Chuy's
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local law enforcement agencies participated in a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser held at a local restaurant. Authorities with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), Chattanooga Police Department (CPD), and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), took part in…
Chattanooga to potentially see In-N-Out Burger locations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A popular fast food chain based in California may be targeting locations in Chattanooga. “In-N-Out” restaurants are expanding into Tennessee. The chain’s owner says they are considering two or three stores…
Flu is hitting a second peak in the U.S. this season. A doctor shares what to know.
For a second time this season, the flu is surging, with at least 41 states reporting high or very high levels of the virus. Emergency room visits for the virus have shot up nearly 30% this…
Two separate pursuits across multiple counties lead to felony arrests
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two separate pursuits across multiple counties in East Tennessee ended in the arrests of two wanted felons on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.…
Second arrest made in connection to Pleasant Grove Park shooting
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Whitfield County authorities have made a second arrest in connection to the Pleasant Grove Park shooting that occurred in August of…
Gordon County authorities capture homicide, arson suspect
UPDATE (2/5/2025): The suspect wanted for a homicide/arson last night in Gordon County has been captured. The Gordon County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) stated that Christopher Lee Dixon was located…