Children's insurance program to end in Alabama on Jan. 1
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A program providing insurance for the children of low-income families in Alabama will stop enrollment on New Year's Day.
Georgia 911 agencies get less money; reason why is a mystery
ATLANTA (AP) - Nearly $5 million in funding for Georgia 911 services disappeared this year, and no one has been able to explain exactly why.
Boil water advisory issued by Copperhill
COPPERHILL, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Copperhill has issued a boil water advisory for all City of Copperhill water customers as a precautionary measure.
Fallout from Corker retirement is Tennessee's top 2017 story
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Bob Corker's war of words with President Donald Trump and his surprise decision to retire from the Senate after two terms is the top Tennessee news story of 2017, according to an annual Associated Press survey of reporters, editors and broadcasters.
Community rallies around teen recovering from brain surgery
The community is rallying around a Soddy Daisy High School student who was diagnosed with brain cancer back in September and is now recovering from surgery.
Hundreds show up to place wreaths at National Cemetery
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Over four hundred volunteers showed up at the national cemetery this morning to help place wreaths on the graves of service men and women. Last weekend more than 96 hundred veterans were honored WITH wreaths being placed…
Authorities investigating rash of broken windows in North Georgia
The Catoosa County Sheriff’s office is investigating several different cases of broken windows in homes, cars, and businesses.
Catoosa County loses a deputy at a young age
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - North Georgia law enforcement agencies are mourning the loss of an officer from natural causes. 32 year old Tyler Morton died yesterday after an illness. The Catoosa County deputy was an 11 year veteran of the…
Georgia game ranch closes; home of Groundhog Day forecaster
LILBURN, Ga. (AP) - The game ranch that's home to Georgia's four-legged Groundhog Day forecaster has closed. The state Department of Natural Resources tells news outlets it will help find new homes for wildlife including the groundhog called General Beauregard…
Hamilton County Schools personnel shifts
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools could see some major personnel changes. Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson said he'll be announcing personnel shifts throughout the system Friday. Dr. Johnson did not go into detail about the changes, but did…
Hamilton County School Board takes a look at re-branding ideas
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County school officials got a look at re-branding ideas for the school system. The Johnson Group President Joe Johnson gave a presentation of some re-branding ideas during the school board work session meeting Thursday…
Urgent: Volunteers needed to lay thousands of wreaths at national cemetery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The delivery of thousands of more wreaths on Friday will require an urgent need for even more volunteers to lay them in honor and remember our service men and women. Over a hundred volunteers from non-profits and…
"Stockings Full of Love" remains Catoosa Christmas tradition for 30 years
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - "Stockings Full of Love" has been a Christmas tradition in Catoosa county for 30 years. The toy store was opened today. Sheriff Gary Sisk was at Battlefield elementary school with his volunteers early this morning to…
Reduction of opioid prescriptions causing concern for patients
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Despite new laws on the way next year, doctors and medical clinics are already reducing the amount of pain-killers an individual can buy. That's causing great concern among patients who say they can not survive without…
Senior Matters - Skydiving
Darlene Kennedy decided to check some things off her bucket list and went skydiving.
HCSO Deputies Respond to Shots Fired Call Near Basa Lake Lane
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) - The HCSO is currently investigating a shooting that occurred earlier today in the Harrison Bay area near Basa Lake Lane. According to initial reports, construction workers confronted an individual who was attempting to steal an…
Home security camera captures holiday package thieves
A man and a woman have been arrested after stealing packages from a home on Snow Street.
Jacqui Helbert reaches court settlement with WUTC
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Former WUTC reporter Jacqui Helbert has reached a settlement with the University of Tennessee system over her firing. Last March, the station said they fired her for violating journalism standards in the report. Lawmakers complained that she…
Dunlap Soldier Photobombs, Surprises Wife On Her Christmas Lights Tour
See how he snuck up on her without her knowing it
Can you identified a masked armed robber?
WALKER COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) - Walker County authorities are asking for the public's help to identify an armed robbery suspect from Wednesday night. The holdup happened at the Family Dollar store on Mission Ridge Road around 7:30 PM. The store…
Chattanooga picks a new CVB President
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Convention and Visitors Bureau has a new President and CEO. They have chosen Barry E. White, who held the same job in Augusta. “We look forward to welcoming Barry to Chattanooga,” says Chattanooga CVB board…
Athens man killed in Mexican tour bus crash
A family from Athens, Tennessee was on the tour bus that flipped in Mexico, killing 12 people on Tuesday.
Confederate statues removed after Memphis sells public parks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Crews removed two Confederate statues from Memphis parks after the city sold them to a private entity. The City Council had earlier voted unanimously Wednesday to sell two parks where Confederate statues were located and crews…
Still have some Christmas shopping to do? You're not alone
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - You may think rain would slow down shoppers at Hamilton Place mall, but that was not the case on Wednesday. Many shoppers are realizing there's still so many Christmas gifts that need to be bought,…
