CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - It's a growing health issue. Doctors across the country are diagnosing more and more people with colon cancer. In fact, colon cancer is now ranked in the top 5 for most common cancer in…
ATLANTA (AP) - A federal judge declined to block some challenged sections of Georgia’s new election law ahead of two runoff elections next week. But in his order Wednesday, U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee didn't rule out the possibility for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Hamilton County District Attorney's office is warning residents to be cautious to prevent identity theft after a middle Tennessee woman was arrested last week by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Jenniefer Shrum, was arrested…
With the higher than normal construction prices and supply chain shortages-many of the local nonprofits have struggled during the pandemic.
Nashville officials are inviting the public to celebrate and remember civil rights icon John Lewis in an upcoming dedication ceremony.
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Cleveland man was killed Monday night in a crash near Knoxville. It happened on Asheville Highway. Vehicle one crossed the center line and hit vehicle 2 head on. Vehicle 2 got knocked into oncoming traffic…
DUNLAP, Tenn (WDEF) - In April of 2020 , 6 year old Mckenlie Carr was diagnosed with brain cancer. She’s now 7 and has undergone two surgeries and 34 rounds of chemotherapy. One of McKinlie’s biggest wishes…
Police say a 6-year-old Tennessee boy has died from a gunshot wound.
Tennessee officials are offering 10,000 travelers a $250 flight voucher for four airports in the state if they book certain hotel packages.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Delta variant is a version of the coronavirus that has been found in more than 80 countries, but was first detected in India. This new variant of the coronavirus continues to be a…
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - The Caring Place in Cleveland, TN is hosting a Christmas In July celebration to help raise money that will continue to support their efforts in assisting the needy. The Organization provides access to basic…
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) - A shooting at an Atlanta-area country club has left one man dead as authorities search for his killer. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the slaying occurred Saturday afternoon at Pinetree Country Club in Kennesaw. Authorities did…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Environmentalists are claiming victory after a company canceled plans to build an oil pipeline through southwest Tennessee and north Mississippi and over an aquifer that provides drinking water to 1 million people. Byhalia Connection said Friday…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Tennessee teenager has been charged with endangering police officers after a firework was launched at a Nashville Police helicopter. Nashville police say a detective saw a man look up at the helicopter, go to his car…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The nation's largest public utility is looking at shutting down three of its five remaining coal-fired power plants. The Tennessee Valley Authority is considering replacing the lost megawatts from coal with natural gas, which is also…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The nation's largest public utility is looking at shutting down three of its five remaining coal-fired power plants. The Tennessee Valley Authority is considering replacing the lost megawatts from coal with natural gas, which is also…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department always goes above and beyond to keep our city and families safe. This week they have been hard at work fine tuning their skills and adding a few more to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to cool off and celebrate during the holiday weekend? Well, NOOGA Splash is open and ready for visitors. Located at Chester Frost Park, NOOGA splash will be celebrating…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee officials have suspended the license of a shelter for immigrant children after one of the employees was arrested following abuse allegations. Department of Children's Services Commissioner Jennifer Nichols on Thursday cited the abuse allegation and…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - The state of Georgia has made some new changes to their previous burn laws. The new burn law states that residents will no longer be required to contact Georgia Forestry to obtain a…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - A new one of a kind school is in the works for Hamilton County Schools. The plan consists of refurbishing the old Mary Ann Garber School and turning it into a vocational school…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has raised $1.2 million in her bid for reelection.
A new National Park Service report found visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park spent more than $1 billion in the surrounding communities last year.
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (AP) - A Scottsboro dentist was killed when he was hit by a car while riding his bike. WAFF-TV reports that 65-year-old Dr. Wayne Augustus Patterson III died Tuesday after the accident. Bart Buchanan, who was a close…