CEO sentenced for Made In The USA boot scam
Chinese-knockoffs "defrauds the American soldier"
Tennessee set to kill 1st inmate in nearly a decade
Billy Ray Irick convicted of killing a seven year old girl in Knoxville.
Bradley County arrests driver after crash on APD 40
Supspect told officer he took meth the night before and hydrocodone in the morning.
Bledsoe deputies arrest suspected Oxycodone dealer
They say he had the drugs and a lot of cash on him at the time of his arrest
Update on medical condition of Major
Major Bradford out of another surgery on Wednesday, but faces one more on Friday.
Australia's most populous state is now entirely in drought
CANBERRA, Australia -- Australia's most populous state was declared entirely in drought on Wednesday and struggling farmers were given new authority to shoot kangaroos that compete with livestock for sparse pasture during the most intense dry spell in more than…
1 in 7 children of Zika-infected moms have health issues, study finds
In this Dec. 16, 2016 photo, Puerto Rico resident Michelle Flandez caresses her two-month-old son Inti Perez, diagnosed with microcephaly linked to the mosquito-borne Zika virus, in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. AP NEW YORK — One out of every seven babies…
Venezuela's president links 2 opposition lawmakers to drone attack
CARACAS, Venezuela -- President Nicolas Maduro has accused two opposition legislators of having roles in the drone attack that Venezuelan officials have called an assassination attempt on the leader, and his allies are moving against the accused. The head of…
Indonesia quake death toll climbs anew as aid reaches remote areas
BANGSAL, Indonesia -- Aid began reaching isolated areas of the Indonesian island struggling after an earthquake killed at least 131 people as rescuers intensified efforts Wednesday to find those buried in the rubble. Volunteers and rescue personnel erected more temporary…
Rhea County Sheriff's Office Say Man has been Missing since Monday
A man has been missing in Rhea County since Monday, August 6th, 2018. The Rhea County Sheriff's Department posted this on their Facebook page on Tuesday. They are looking for a 71 year old Caucasian male named Tommy D. Shannon.…
Dade County community comes together for prayer vigil after chase ended in Trenton
TRENTON Ga. (WDEF) - A well-respected officer. That's how some people describe Dade County Deputy Chief Tommy Bradford. "He's a good person. Everybody in the town knows him," Jessica Castillo-Westmoreland said. Tuesday evening, a group gathered in Jenkins Park to…
Family of man hit and killed by car speaks out
Recently in the Chattanooga area, there have been several other cases of pedestrians being hit and killed by cars. The family of a victim on Highway 153 is speaking out
One more lane open on Hixson Pike for start of school
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Good news for those traveling on Hixson Pike, a plan is in place to help ease traffic for the first day of school -- this, after a water main broke near the intersection of Hixson Pike…
Trump to hit China with new round of tariffs
The Trump administration has finalized a new round of 25 percent tariffs on an additional $16 billion in Chinese imports. The tariffs go into effect on Aug. 23. The new tariffs, the latest in the ongoing trade spat between U.S.…
Shriners raise money & awareness of their hospitals
Local shriners bring back a banquet to highlight success stories from their patients
What's driving Saudi Arabia's rapidly escalating feud with Canada?
Saudi Arabia is hitting back at Canada after Canadian diplomats called on the kingdom to release recently detained women's rights activists. Saudi Arabia responded to the criticism with an array of sanctions that included suspending flights to Canada, expelling the Canadian…
Hurricane John absorbs tropical storm as new system forms in Atlantic
This image from the National Hurricane Center shows the projected path for Hurricane John on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. National Hurricane Center MEXICO CITY — Hurricane John absorbed Tropical Storm Ileana off Mexico's Pacific Coast on Tuesday, and a new…
Officer seriously injured in North Georgia chase
Officer was hit while trying to put down spike strips during chase.
Lawyers ask US Supreme Court to stay Tennessee execution
Billy Ray Irick killed a 7 year old girl in Knoxville in 1985.
Jeff Styles and accuser face off in court over Road Rage case
Judge finds enough evidence to send the case to the grand jury.
Groom rescues struggling swimmer moments after beach wedding
Groom is a former lifeguard and member of the Coast Guard
EU ready to protect European firms from U.S. sanctions on Iran
The European Union on Monday said that new measures are ready to take effect to protect European businesses from the impact of U.S. sanctions on Iran. The measures also aim to save the agreement meant to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions…
Couple convicted of selling son to pedophiles on dark web
BERLIN -- A German mother and her partner were convicted Tuesday over the repeated rape of the woman's young son and for selling him for sex on the internet. They were sentenced to prison in a case that has horrified…