Community Celebrates the career of Judge Clarence Shattuck
The community says goodbye to a Hamilton County Judge who has spent decades on the bench.
Judge says charter school can't force girls to wear skirts
A North Carolina charter school promoting traditional values engaged in unconstitutional sex discrimination by requiring girls to wear skirts, a federal judge has ruled.U.S. District Judge Malcolm Howard ruled that Charter Day School can't enforce the skirts-only rule as part of its dress code that punishes violations with suspensions and even expulsion.
Sen. Mullis bill protecting Georgia monuments passes
ATLANTA (WDEF) - A bill proposed by Senator Jeff Mullis protecting Georgia monuments was passed on Friday. The Senate agreed to changes made by the House. The goal of the bill was to protect all monuments in Georgia, not just…
The Latest: Tense scene after Georgia lawmakers pass abortion bill
Women in Georgia can currently seek an abortion during the first 20 weeks of a pregnancy. A heartbeat can be detected in an embryo as early as six weeks, before many women know they're pregnant.
Candidate apologizes for attending 'Black Press Only' event
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - A mayoral candidate in Georgia is apologizing for attending an event that barred reporters unless they were African-American. Savannah city councilman Van Johnson told reporters Friday: "I know in this case I did offend. And today…
Car burns at home in Soddy Daisy
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A resident lost his car Friday afternoon, but he could also have lost his house. Sequoyah and Dallas Bay Volunteer firefighters were called to the home on Jenkins Circle around 3:20 PM. The car in…
Memorial stone installation Saturday for Officer Nicholas Galinger
"I want to Thank the people of Chattanooga and everyone across the country that have given us support through this hard time."
FAA thinks anti-stall system was factor in deadly crash: source
Arlington, Va. — A source told CBS News black box data from Ethiopian Air flight 302, which crashed earlier this month just after takeoff, has given Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials a growing sense that the 737 Max's new anti-stall…
Bob Corker gives his take on the Mueller report
"I never did think there was any "there" there."
Parents and former students share memories of Kandy Kastle
After more than 40 years, a well known Chattanooga daycare shuts its doors.
Police bust marijuana products at a Trenton shop
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Law enforcement have gotten complaints about possible marijuana products for sale at a Northwest Georgia shop. After their investigation, the shop's owner has been arrested. Agents with the Drug Task Force, Dade County Sheriff's Office and…
7-year-old who died in U.S. custody had infection, autopsy finds
An autopsy concluded a 7-year-old girl from Guatemala died of a bacterial infection while detained by the U.S. Border Patrol. Jakelin Caal Maquin died on December 8, just over a day after she was apprehended by Border Patrol agents with…
Truck on fire drives up to firetrucks on Chickamauga Dam
Firefighters had two unusual calls on the Dam this morning.
Freightwaves launches their logistics trading enterprise
The opening bell was at 9 AM and their first trade came in minutes later.
Hiwassee College to close at end of spring semester
College is between Sweetwater and Madisonville in Monroe County.
Man gets 20 years for hoax call that led to fatal police shooting
A California man was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison for making bogus emergency calls to authorities across the U.S., including one that led police to fatally shoot a Kansas man following a dispute between two online players over…
Chattanooga Police looking for scene of early morning shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The recent uptick in local shootings continues. The latest happened sometime before 2 AM, but police still aren't sure where. They were called to a home in the Piney Woods development on Jeffrey Lane. They found a…
Beyoncé reveals she lost her uncle to HIV
Thursday night's 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards was a star-studded bash, but two celebrities stood out: Beyoncé and Jay-Z. The power couple received the prestigious Vanguard Award, and during their acceptance speech, Beyoncé became emotional as she dedicated the honor…
Dad of Sandy Hook victim "succumbed to the grief," widow says
Sandy Hook dad dies in apparent suicide The wife of a man who died earlier this month by apparent suicide says "he succumbed to the grief that he could not escape." Jeremy Richman was found dead in Newtown, Connecticut, on…
Hamilton County School Board votes on bus contractor recommendations
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a special called meeting Thursday afternoon, the Hamilton County School Board voted to accept recommendations for a bus contractor. Nearly everyone voted in favor of the recommended First Student. "There were a couple things…
Texas AG launches probe into barring Chick-fil-A from airport
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Thursday that he is opening an investigation into the San Antonio mayor and city council after the city barred Chick-fil-A from the airport due to what it called "anti-LGBT behavior."
14 year old charged with stealing vehicles for joyrides
Police recovered all of the vehicles.
Rhea County chase ends with meth charges
DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Rhea County deputies make an arrest after getting a tip about drug activity. The tip said a vehicle was trying to bring in drugs from out of state. They tried to stop the suspected vehicle around…
Local plastic surgeons watching implant link to breast cancer
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Some new studies linking a certain type of breast implant to a rare from of Lymphoma, have patients seeking more information from their personal physician. News 12's Ashley Henderson spoke to a partner in the Plastic Surgery Group…