CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The news on Harvard’s foreign students is causing concern to some. Harvard is not the only place who accepts foreign students. Georgia accepts the 12th most, accepting almost 40 thousand. Tennessee accepts the 23rd most, allowing over 20 thousand to study in the state. Foreign students are starting to feel that…… MORE
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Curious critter blamed for power outage in Jasper
Courtesy: Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) — A widespread power outage in the Jasper area this morning was traced back to an unlikely culprit. A small animal made its way into the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative substation located in Jasper. Security footage captured the moment the critter triggered a fault inside the Jasper…… MORE
Cleveland Fire Department responds to early morning house fire
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Cleveland Fire Department (CFD) responded to a residential fire early Friday morning. Crews were dispatched to the residence on Truck Street NE. Upon arrival, crews found a fully engulfed resident and immediately began defensive operations. CFD reported the only occupant of the home was able to escape with no injuries.…… MORE
Black Hawk used in mock rescue exercise at Fall Creek Falls
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A mock rescue exercise was conducted at Fall Creek Falls Thursday. Bledsoe County Emergency Management (BCEM) said TN-HART simulated rescues from Fall Creek Falls and Cane Creek Falls inside the park. However, due to prior issues with the aircraft, the hoist portion of the mock rescue was unable to be…… MORE
Avengers, Assemble! at AT&T Field this weekend!
The Chattanooga Lookouts continues with their themed games with Marvel Night on Saturday, May 31. Many of your favorite superheroes are swinging onto the field or assembling in the concourse for meet and greets! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Avengers are assembling at AT&T Field for the Chattanooga Lookouts Marvel Night on Saturday, May 31.…… MORE
Get to know The Little Debbie Muffin Man this weekend!
Charlotte Aldridge with Little Debbie brings her friend the Muffin Man to celebrate the grand finale of ‘The Muffin Man Tour’ in Collegedale! They’re preparing for their grand finale of their tour at the Collegedale Commons this weekend! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Do you know the Muffin Man? Now is your time to finally meet…… MORE
Students testify former teacher charged with child sex crimes created “Good Boys Club”
Duane Sanders, the former elementary school teacher facing numerous child sex abuse charges, sitting in his own trial. Content warning: Many will find the content in this story disturbing. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Thursday was day two of a child sex abuse trial involving a former elementary school teacher in Ooltewah. Duane Sanders was a…… MORE
NTSB report released on Chattanooga FedEx plane crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The National Transportation Safety Board’s final report for a FedEx Boeing 757 plane crash in October of 2023 has been released. The NTSB report contained some worrisome information for one pilot of over 40 years. Robert Katz, a commercial pilot and flight instructor, raised some questions over the report. Landing…… MORE
Strawberries in short supply as season nears end
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — This year has been difficult for Strawberry farmers. The season is about to wrap up and customers are being met with below average amounts of product. This is due to this year’s spring weather. March was surprisingly colder than usual which caused frost damage to some strawberry plants. Then the last…… MORE
Fort Payne convicted of assault after altercation at local auto repair shop
Royce Eugene Lader FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) — A Fort Payne man has been convicted of Assault after an incident at Westmoreland Tires. On May 6, 2024, Royce Eugene Lader aggressively confronted employees of the business. He was asked to leave several times before getting into an altercation, and striking two employees. One of the…… MORE
