A Celebration Of Diana Ross At The Howard School In Chattanooga
From Motown to “Mahogany,” Diana Ross is a legend in music, movies and fashion. On Friday and Saturday, The Howard School here in Chattanooga hosts “The Legacy Music Festival: A Tribute to Diana Ross” - starting at 7 PM - presented by the Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts and Ideas.
East Ridge man convicted in immigration fraud case sentenced to probation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A federal judge has sentenced an East Ridge man once accused of hiding his identity as a Bosnian war crimes suspect to probation in a long-running immigration fraud case. Court documents show 53-year-old Sead Miljkovic, who also went by the name Sead Dukic, received a sentence...
Sequatchie County murder suspects back in court as Lewis Chapel residents await bond decision
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF)- The husband and son charged in the murder of a Sequatchie County woman were back in court Friday morning. 18-year-old Gabriel Vilchez and 64 year old David Gardiner are charged with criminal homicide and abuse of a corpse in the murder of 50 year old Silvia Vilchez.
SNAP delays drive 48% jump in families served in Chattanooga amid government shutdown
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Families in Chattanooga are feeling the real impact of the federal government shutdown as SNAP benefits remain delayed, and the Chattanooga Area Food Bank says demand has been surging. Here's how you can get help from them. At Foxwood Food Pantry, one of the food bank’s...
Drugs found in kid’s backpack; three arrested
BRIDGEPORT, Ala. — Three people were taken into custody after Jackson County officers discovered illegal drugs inside a child’s backpack during a traffic stop on County Road 75. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy stopped to help two vehicles parked in the roadway and determined...
Stolen ride leads to wrong turn: Man gets 10 years for aggravated assault in...
DADE COUNTY, Ga. — A Fort Payne, Alabama man has now learned his fate after a high-stakes confrontation that could have ended in tragedy in Dade County. Investigators say 36-year-old Ethan Wayne Rogers put a stolen car in drive and barreled toward a law enforcement officer at the One 9 Fuel Station in Wildwood on...
2 Chattanooga men facing charges after fight involving machete and gun Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Two Chattanooga men are facing charges after a fight involving a machete and a gun Friday afternoon, according to police. The Chattanooga Police Department says around 12:50 p.m., officers responded to a report of a fight on Glass Street. Responding officers located a 61-year-old man with...
Neighbors say these 3 Chattanooga bars are turning streets into a ‘scene of chaos’
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Residents in Southside Chattanooga are urging action after repeated complaints about bars near their neighborhood, and the Chattanooga Beer Board says it wants to do something. During Thursday’s meeting, residents, business owners, and faith community members spoke out about ongoing issues at...
EXCLUSIVE: Qcells furloughs workers, cuts hours amid supply chain issues
Solar panel manufacturer Qcells confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that immediate changes to operations were happening across the company, including its manufacturing plant in Cartersville.
Tara Viland selected as Venue Manager for new East Ridge event center
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — City officials in East Ridge announced that Tara Viland has been selected as the Venue Manager for the city’s new event center, Venue 1921 at East Ridge. This multipurpose space will cover 12,000 square feet and is scheduled to open in early 2026,...

















