Companies argue against proposal not to house separated immigrant kids
One of the companies (CoreCivic) operates the Silverdale Workhouse in Chattanooga
Fourth suspect convicted from Mexican sex trafficking ring in Georgia
Accused of luring young hispanic girls to Georgia and Alabama and forcing them into the sex business.
Georgia man tells police R. Kelly's manager threatened him
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia man involved with a recent documentary detailing abuse allegations against R. Kelly told police the singer's manager threatened him. A Stockbridge police report says Timothy Savage told an officer on Jan. 3 that Don…
Alabama man killed fleeing from deputies in Jackson County
SECTION, Alabama (WDEF) - A motorcycle rider was killed Monday night while fleeing law enforcement on Sand Mountain. The wreck happened on Alabama 35 south of Section. 30-year old William Lee Gifford was on a Yamaha motorcycle that his a…
Family of Boy Scout killed by falling tree sues Scouts group
ATLANTA (AP) - The family of a 14-year-old Texas Boy Scout who was killed when a tree fell on his tent at a Georgia Scout camp is suing the Atlanta-area group overseeing Scouts programs. News outlets report Elijah Knight's parents,…
The Latest: Tennessee lawmakers sworn in, elect top leaders
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Latest on the first day of the Tennessee legislative session (all times local): 12:45 p.m. Tennessee lawmakers have officially voted in their top legislative leaders to oversee the House and Senate for the next two…
U.S. Navy veteran reportedly jailed in Iran since July
The U.S. State Department would not confirm reports on Tuesday that another American has been detained in Iran. The New York Times first reported on Monday that U.S. Navy veteran Michael White of California was arrested in July and imprisoned on…
Saudis "satisfied" as young woman's asylum bid assessed in Thailand
Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, center, an 18-year-old Saudi national, leaves the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Jan. 7, 2019. AP Bangkok -- Thailand's immigration police chief met Tuesday with officials from the Saudi Embassy in Bangkok, as Saudi Arabia tried to distance…
Turkey rejects U.S. request to spare allied Kurds in Syria
U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton was set to depart Turkey on Tuesday without meeting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in an apparent snub over disagreements about Kurdish fighters in Syria. A U.S. official had said over the weekend that the…
Kim Jong Un's China visit a "stepping stone" for 2nd Trump summit?
Beijing -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing on Tuesday at the start of a four-day visit, in what's likely an effort to coordinate with his only major ally ahead of a second summit with U.S. President…
Hacker confesses to stealing data from German leader, other politicians
German authorities on Tuesday said a 20-year-old hacker confessed to stealing and leaking private data from hundreds of politicians, including Chancellor Angela Merkel, because he was "annoyed" by some of their public statements. The young German, who is still studying…
Flights resume at London airport after reported drone sighting
Flights at London's Heathrow Airport resumed after departures were briefly suspended Tuesday over a reported drone sighting, officials said. The announcement came about 90 minutes after police received a report about a drone sighting in the vicinity of airport. Officials…
Recovery continues of plane crash into Tennessee River
UPDATE: Hamilton County officials still have not released the name of the pilot, but they think they know who he is. Family members area at the scene. ____ SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County officials believe they know who the…
Whitwell High receives $10K from TN American Water for championship rings
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee American Water is helping Whitwell High School with the purchase of state championship football rings. The football team won its first ever TSSAA Class A state title in December. The coach then announced a fundraising effort…
Sheriff's Office asking for "patience" as they resume search for missing plane in Chickamauga Lake
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Crews have resumed their search for that plane that crashed Monday in Chickamauga Lake. They resumed their search around 9 am Tuesday. Around 2 pm Monday, a neighbor called 911 to report that a small…
Meet the domestic violence survivors hunting poachers in Zimbabwe
Abused and disadvantaged women have become Zimbabwe's hidden weapon against poachers who kill elephants and rhinos for their tusks and horns. The Akashinga squad, or "The Brave Ones," is Zimbabwe's first all-female anti-poaching team that has quickly earned a top…
We look at 2 barbershops that are also local institutions
The plot for tonight's episode of The Neighborhood could happen right here in downtown Chattanooga.
SpringHill Suites donation brings new art supplies to Battle Academy
Springhill Suites of Chattanooga donated new art supplies to Battle Academy for a program to help bring art back to the schools.
When will cable be restored for South Pittsburg seniors?
New cable company has been slow in restoring service to senior living facility.
Murray County dog quarantined after killing rabid raccoon
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - Murray County officials say a dog has been quarantined over a rabies concern. The dog fought and killed a rabid raccoon at a home on Center Hill Church Road on January 2nd. The dog was vaccinated…
Attorneys for RICO defendant argue appearance of impropriety
Attorneys for one of the RICO defendants say there could be an appearance of impropriety in the DA's office.
Student charged with gun at Sequatchie Co. High
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - A freshman has been charged with bringing a gun to Sequatchie County High on Monday. School officials told the SRO at the school that a student had a gun. Officers found him with an unloaded Taurus…
Inmate recaptured after 2 hour escape
Coty Aaron Dilbeck escaped while being booked at the jail.
Moped passenger dies from injuries in weekend wreck
A second victim seriously injured.