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CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Cleveland Police Department has released an update about the vehicle pursuit that took place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. According to the Cleveland Police Department the suspect involved has been identified as Thomas Larry Burns. He was driving a white SUV during the pursuit...

DALTON, Georgia – On Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 5:47 a.m., the Dalton Fire Department responded to a house fire at 313 S. Grimes Street in Dalton. While searching the structure, firefighters discovered the badly burned body of 35-year-old Crystal Scotten of Dalton inside the home. Because of the suspicious nature...

The girls wrestling team has improved and grown a lot over the past few years, according to the coaches at Heritage High School. It has exploded statewide as many girls are getting involved in the sport of wrestling. Girls used to have to wrestle boys to compete, but then a...

BASF’s Chattanooga site, in partnership with Chattanooga State Community College, will host its annual TECH Academy program, which introduces high school students to technical and craft careers through skills classes, workshops, and industry tours. Beginning the week of June 8, participating students will have the...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Friday, February 6 is National Wear Red Day. The American Heart Association says it is a way to show support for women’s heart health. Colline Miller is the marketing and communications manager for the American Heart Association of Chattanooga. She says, “It’s so important...

CLEVELAND, TN (02/06/2026)– Lee University congratulates Timothy Doolittle of Monroe, GA, on earning Dean’s List honors during the Fall 2025 semester. Dean’s List recognition is earned by full-time, undergraduate students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.00. Congratulations on earning this...

CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF)- The public hearing over whether or not Chickamauga mayor James “Trey” Deck III will be removed from office has been officially rescheduled. The Chickamauga City Council had attempted to hold this special meeting last Friday, January 31, but was postponed due to a massive overflow crowd.

Two months from now, the Chattanooga Lookouts will be ready for their first opening day in their new home at Erlanger Park. With construction of the multipurpose stadium set to be complete in time for opening day on Tuesday, April 14th, the team is starting to settle into the South Broad District.

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The identity of the driver of the white SUV police chased through Bradley and Polk Counties on Wednesday has now been released, and multiple warrants are out for his arrest. Cleveland Police say Thomas Larry Burns is wanted for his involvement in Wednesday's multi-county pursuit. He...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Waymark Chattanooga is set to open in early 2026 following a major renovation of the historic Chattanooga Savings Bank & Trust Company building. The project is part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection and managed by Concord Hospitality. Owned by HKS Holdings, the 1927 downtown landmark...