Shooting victims worried about possible plea deal for suspect
Two shooting victims are concerned after they were told by Hamilton County prosecutors that a deal would likely be reached in the suspect's case.
Sen. Alexander talks parks and tariffs in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - China has now responded to the tariffs imposed by President Trump, by doing the same on a range of U.S. goods. The President's tariffs on steel and aluminum drew criticism today from Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander, who…
MUSIC BOOM: Finley Stadium open to hosting concerts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The music industry continues to grow in Chattanooga. Now some of the bigger venues are getting in on the action. Finley's executive director Chris Thomas said they are actively working to get a big-name concert onto…
Supreme Court disbars former McMinn school board member
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Supreme Court of Tennessee has disbarred Athens attorney Larry Dean Cantrell. The Court found he delivered property in an estate by quitclaim deed, instead of through a court deed or court order. Also for saying that…
Sheriff: Eldridge Rd shooting was murder/suicide
BIRCHWOOD, Tennessee (WDEF) - Detectives for the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office believe the fatal shooting last week on Eldridge Road was a case of murder/suicide. The shooting happened on March 27th during the day at a home on Chickamauga Lake,…
Chattanooga Police make homicide arrest
Chattanooga Police arrest a man for criminal homicide after a deadly shooting last year.
Mayor's office shows appreciation to teachers with Blackboard Bonuses
Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke and his office are showing teachers they appreciate them.
Tennessee legislature advances bill to sell liquor on Sunday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A move to allow liquor sales on Sunday in Tennessee is gaining momentum in the state Legislature. A Senate finance committee passed a bill on Tuesday that would allow for liquor to be sold between 10…
Opioid crisis: Woman charged with selling Hydrocodone
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A woman has been charged with TennCare fraud and selling prescription drugs in McMinn County. 62 year old Betty Jane Russell is from Sweetwater. Investigators say she bought Hydrocodone with TennCare benefits and sold some of…
Bryant man arrested in drug raid
BRYANT, Alabama (WDEF) - The Jackson County Narcotics Unit served a search warrant at a home on County road 89 in Bryant, Alabama on Sunday. Officers say they found Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia, and the prescription drugs Alprazolam and Clonazepam. 34…
Creekside Road homicide suspect named
A father has been arrested after being accused of fatally shooting his son.
Chattanooga Police investigate deadly shooting on Creekside Road
One man is dead after a shooting in Chattanooga.
Welcome to our first report from The Masters this week
AUGUSTA, Georgia (WDEF)- Hi everybody and welcome to The Masters Life. I'm your host Mike Anthony and I'll be at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia all week, taking you behind the scenes of the most prestigious tournament in the world.…
Hiker assisted from Glen Falls trail
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It took Chattanooga firefighters to get a man back from Glen Falls this afternoon. The 65 year old hike injured his ankle about a half mile down the trail and couldn't walk out. Firefighters and EMS medics…
Rep. Fleischmann on Sanctuary Cities
"It bothers me that any municipality in this county, in the United States, could defy United States settled law on this issue."
What's Right With Our Schools: Fixing broken Chromebooks
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) In this week's edition of What's Right With Our Schools, we look at the cost of keeping our kids in technology. The Hamilton County School System has committed to putting a Chromebook in the hands of every student…
Devin "Skye" Hester turns herself in
UPDATE: From Athens Detective Schultz: Skye Hester turned herself in around 4:15 PM. She called a friend and that friend drove her to police station. No word on if they’ll release her or if she’ll have to stay the night…
Alabama police say 5 people shot, 2 trampled at teen concert
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Police say five teenagers were shot and two others were trampled at what was advertised as a concert for high school students on Easter night in Mobile, Alabama.
Don't fall for the DeKalb County Bails Bondsman scam
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about new scams working in northeast Alabama. The scammers are looking at the county jail roster online and calling those that just go released, pretending to be…
Chattanooga Zoo sets a Hug-a-Bunny attendance record
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This Easter weekend Hug-a-Bunny promotion broke an attendance record for the Chattanooga Zoo. Zoo officials report that 11,712 people visited on Friday and Saturday. That is triple the old Hug-a-Bunny mark of 3,867. The Zoo also set…
Southern Adventist University offers free vehicle inspections
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Southern Adventist University is offering free vehicle inspections on Sunday, April 15th. The hours will be 1-4 pm. The University's staff and students will perform the testing. They will check fluids, belts, hoses, and other maintenance…
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Moore
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A defamation lawsuit against failed Senate candidate Roy Moore, filed by one of the women who accused Moore of sexual misconduct, is moving forward Montgomery Circuit Judge Ronan Shaul last week denied Moore's request to dismiss…
Chattanooga homeless camp will close
People who live in a Chattanooga homeless camp will have to pick up and move.
3-year-old boy killed in a drive-by shooting in Georgia
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) - A 3-year-old has been killed in a drive-by shooting in Georgia.
