Student charged with statutory rape at East Ridge High
We aslo look at the statutory rape code for Tennessee to see how it applies to teenagers.
SWAT disturbance over in Hixson
THE LATEST: Chattanooga Police have taken the suspect into custody after a standoff that lasted for hours in Hixson. Police on scene say a K-9 Unit helped apprehend the man. UPDATE: Dorothy Sherman reports that Police say this makes the…
Birmingham murder suspect caught in Hamilton County
UPDATE: New booking photo from today in Hamilton County of Sharonda James. CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A suspect wanted in Birmingham has been captured in the Chattanooga area. 30 year old Sharonda James is suspected of shooting and killing a Piggly…
3-2 vote to fire City of Jasper Fire Chief
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Jasper's Mayor confirms that the city council voted tonight that the fire chief was voted out last night. It was a 3-2 vote to fire Chris Rector. Rector has been in the position…
No, Cardi B isn't really coming to Lake Winnie this spring
A Facebook event claims that the Grammy award winning performer is performing at the north Georgia amusement park.
Police: Man charged with DUI in funeral procession crash
LILBURN, Ga. (AP) - A hearse was struck and flipped several times during a funeral procession in metro Atlanta and police say the man who hit it is charged with DUI, drug and traffic offenses. News outlets cite a Lilburn…
Tennessee mulls 1 less court review before executions
Senate Speaker Randy McNally says justice delayed 20 and 30 years isn't justice at all, but Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers says it's better to get the right result than a fast result.
Alabama Gov. Ivey unveils proposal to build new prisons
Ivey said Alabama has a "major problem" with prison conditions and overcrowding
TN bill penalizes pregnant women addicted to drugs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A bill that would punish pregnant mothers addicted to narcotics is going through the legislature. "This bill's intent is to protect babies, period," State Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver (R) Lancaster said. It was law in 2014,…
Man shoots himself cleaning a gun at construction site
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - One man was hurt this one in a shooting at a construction site in northeast Chattanooga. Police and an EMS unit arrived in the 4800 Block of Bonny Oaks around 10:30 on a report of an accidental…
Police: Man accused of having 3 wives is in custody in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A Maine man who is accused of being married to three different women in three different states is behind bars in Ohio. A warrant was issued when 43-year-old Michael Middleton missed a court appearance Thursday in…
Panel aims to address misconceptions about immigration
An organization in Chattanooga wants to reduce misconceptions about immigration.
Reinvestment Funds to be used to improve Tacoa Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Several areas in Chattanooga could soon see some changes in their community's appearance. The mayor described the upcoming projects as smaller, easier projects that will instantly improve the way of life in these communities. $60,000 is…
Sen. Jeff Mullis proposes bill to protect more monuments
Bill expands the monuments and statues protected from vandalism.
Howard Drama Department
Drama students at the Howard School recently showed off their acting skills.
Police identify suspect in Hixson strangulation case
Can you help them find 30 year old Kameron Leslie?
Chattanooga Police search for pickpocketing suspect
Chattanooga Police are investigating, after a man pickpocketed an iPhone from an unsuspecting woman.
Pharmacy theft suspect charged with driving truck through front doors
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - Police in Fort Payne over the weekend arrested a man suspected of driving his pickup into a pharmacy. They got the call Saturday morning around 4:40 about a break-in at Kilgore Express Pharmacy. They found…
TECH BYTE: Payment Apps Make IOUs Easy
Some smartphone apps let you leave your cash and checkbook at home.
Venezuelan officials: Aid tests military's loyalty to Maduro
Washington — Representatives of National Assembly President Juan Guaidó, who has been recognized by the U.S. and more than four dozen countries as Venezuela's legitimate leader, believe the humanitarian aid being dispatched to the crisis-stricken South American nation will test…
ISIS still fighting in Syria despite Trump's assurances
ISIS makes last stand in Syria Despite assurances from President Trump that ISIS territory will soon be "100 percent" captured, U.S.-backed forces continue to battle ISIS fighters in Syria. CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports on Monday ISIS fighters launched…
US Steel cites Trump in resuming construction project
They credit Trump Tariffs on steel for restarting plant near Birmingham.
New chief deputy Austin Garrett talks about his viral video
The video shows his last call as a Chattanooga Police officer made by his daughter, a CPD dispatcher.
Aloft by Marriott coming to Hamilton Place Mall
Aloft Chattanooga Hamilton Place will be located between The Cheesecake Factory and the future Dave & Busters.