New Grant Program
ChildcareTennessee is introducing a $5 million grant program to establish new childcare services or expand existing ones.
Authorities now believe 3 year old Noah Clare may be in Michigan
GAYLORD, Michigan (WDEF) - A wild endangered child alert case from Tennessee may now be headed to Michigan. Last week, authorities in Gallatin put our the alert on 3 year old Noah Clare. Then we learned that his cousin was…
Judge Uses Humor To Inform, State Says No
CHATTANOOGA, TN - (WDEF) - There is one Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge who certainly has a "unique style." Trying to blend humor with serious subjects. Many thought it…
Pigeon River Gorge bridge replacement means I 40 delays
HARMON DEN, N.C. (AP) - State officials say a curvy stretch of Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge in North Carolina will become a little more circuitous and take more time to navigate as a bridge is replaced. The…
Officer: Ahmaud Arbery would have received trespass warning
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — A police officer testified Friday he planned to give Ahmaud Arbery a trespass warning for repeatedly entering a home under construction before the 25-year-old Black man was chased and shot dead by neighbors who spotted him…
48 Hour abortion waiting period holds up in court
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee's Attorney General is declaring victory in an abortion battle in the courts. It has been a six year legal fight. Tennessee lawmakers passed a law requiring a 48 hour waiting period before getting an abortion. AG…
EPB Named "Smart Energy Provider"
EPB has been named a “Smart Energy Provider” by the American Public Power Association for demonstrating a commitment to energy efficiency and environmental initiatives that support the goal of providing safe, reliable, low-cost and sustainable electric service.
Matt Hullander Announces his Candidacy for Hamilton County Mayor
Hamilton County-Investor Matt Hullander announces his candidacy for mayor of Hamilton County. He says the decision came after much thought, and prayerful consideration. “Hamilton County has been home to the Hullander family for six generations. I have thought about this…
Free Breakfast For Vets
CHATTANOOGA, TN - (WDEF) - It's a day when we honor our veterans. Those who are still with us, and those who aren't. One restaurant chain in North Georgia is doing all it can…
Alabama boy named world's most premature infant to survive
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama boy who weighed less than a pound at birth after his mother went into labor at only 21 weeks and one day of gestation has been certified as the world's most premature baby to…
Grants for Tree Planting
Tennessee’s Wildlife Agency is offering grants to help cities, schools, community groups and environmental organizations buy seedlings for planting trees along rivers and streams.
Brothers Osborne bring message of inclusivity to CMA stage
By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When the Brothers Osborne take the stage at the CMA Awards on Wednesday, the award-winning duo will have a powerful message for fans who sometimes feel like outsiders — an…
Two Georgia Police officers have been killed in the last week, including mother of 3
HOSCHTON, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a Georgia sheriff’s deputy has died from a gunshot wound she received when responding to a domestic dispute. WAGA-TV reported the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office identified the deputy as . Officials say Marshall was…
Former Georgia U.S. Senator Max Cleland dies
Max Cleland, who lost three limbs to a Vietnam War hand grenade blast yet went on to serve as a U.S. senator from Georgia, died on Tuesday.
Fire Breaks Out Tuesday Morning in Hixson Neighborhood
A Hixson home caught fire early this morning. Red Shift companies were called to the 3500 block of Enclave Bay Drive at 2:46 AM.
Chip's Good Word: Wildlife Photo contest
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This is your last week to vote for the best wildlife photos of the year in Tennessee. And we've got quite a bunch of great photos to pick…
TBI asks for public's help to solve a Warren County murder
MCMINNVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Agents with the TBI are reaching out to the public to ask for help in solving a murder in Warren County. It happened on Sunday afternoon, October 24th. 36 year old Christopher Hollis was driving on…
'Nimblewill Nomad,' 83, is oldest to hike Appalachian Trail
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An 83-year-old from Alabama started walking when he retired more than a quarter-century ago — and never stopped. M.J. “Sunny” Eberhart strode into the record books Sunday as the oldest hiker…
State Senator Mike Bell will not seek re-election
RICEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Southeast Tennessee seat in the legislature is opening up. State Senator Mike Bell announces he will not seek re-election in 2022. He does plan to serve out the rest of his current term. Bell represents…
Another gunmaker moves south; Remington to Georgia
LAGRANGE, Georgia (WDEF) - The oldest gunmaker in the country is moving their global headquarters out of New York and into Georgia. Remington Firearms is moving their HQ from upstate New York to a new facility in LaGrange. They also…
Tip leads to Heroin arrest near Murphy, North Carolina
MURPHY, North Carolina (WDEF) - Over the weekend, Cherokee County deputies got a call about a man unconscious in his vehicle. They found 37 year old richard Glenn Scroggs in the Upper Peachtree area on Saturday. The Sheriff says they…
Hundreds of thousands fans celebrate Braves title in parade
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves were cheered by hundreds of thousands of fans in a two-stage parade on Friday celebrating the team's first World Series championship since 1995. Some area schools closed, and students seized the opportunity to attend…
Attorneys present jurors with dueling portraits of Arbery
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Prosecutors and defense attorneys on Friday presented dueling portraits of Ahmaud Arbery, who was either an innocent Black runner fatally shot by three white strangers or “a scary mystery” who had been seen prowling around a…
Thousands Celebrate Braves World Series Title With Victory Parade in Downtown Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves were cheered by hundreds of thousands of fans in a two-stage parade on Friday celebrating the team’s first World Series championship since 1995. Some area schools closed, and students seized the opportunity to attend…