Chattanooga TN

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — An annual fiscal report reveals staffing shortages at Tennessee correctional facilities, although lower then before, remain high, despite recent pay raises and hiring incentives. Yesterday, the Tennessee Senate State and Local Government Corrections subcommittee conducted a hearing on the state...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Medal of Honor Celebration continued in Chattanooga Wednesday after kicking off in Atlanta Monday. Celebrations began at the Atlanta History Center, continuing Tuesday morning with an event with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. The Medal of Honor recipients made their way to Chattanooga via the...

"He was taken from us doing what he loved most in this world,” said the brother of victim Richard Westmoreland

Two people died after their hand glider crashed shortly after taking off on Lookout Mountain.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — On September 30th around 6 p.m., the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a reported shooting at the 100 block of Colony Circle. Upon arriving, the CPD found a 35 year old man suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds and was transported to a hospital by Hamilton County...

"They can do things that people and herbicides can't do." Officials deploy herd of hungry animals in fight against rapidly spreading species: 'They've exceeded our hopes' first appeared on The Cool Down .

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Beginning this week, the city of Chattanooga will launch two new recycling pilot programs aimed at reducing waste in landfills. According to city officials, they will partner with NewTerra Composting and Overlooked Materials to offer curbside food waste composting and glass recycling to certain...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of UTC students say they are furious with recent changes due to new state legislation. Last week, UTC Chancellor Dr. Lori Bruce announced a series of changes on UTC’s campus due to a series of anti-DEI laws. She said there are going to be...

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. — A student at Heritage High School faces charges after authorities say he brought contraband items to school on Monday. After getting a tip about possible student misconduct, a Heritage High School administrator and a School Resource Officer quickly followed safety protocol, according to a...

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — During the night of October 1st, the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) responded to a call at the Dollar General on Beaverdale Road about a female covered in blood. When deputies arrived, they found Requiya Kierra Reynolds covered in blood as stated. She then...