Georgia panel on homelessness urges focus on mental health
ATLANTA (AP) - State lawmakers say Georgia needs to target mental health and substance abuse issues in order to address the needs of the state's homeless population.
Man wanted in Tennessee slaying arrested in Arkansas
OMAHA, Ark. (AP) - A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Tennessee has been arrested in northwestern Arkansas.
Every iPhone X is not created equal, new study says
(CBS News) -- iPhone X models with Qualcomm hardware showed faster LTE speeds than models with Intel hardware, according to a PCMag exclusive based on lab testing by Cellular Insights.
British police officer praised for saving van dangling off bridge
LONDON (CBS News) -- A British police officer has been praised for grabbing hold of a van as it dangled on an icy bridge over a highway with the driver trapped inside.
Trailblazing basketball player Perry Wallace dies
Perry Wallace, who broke down a racial barrier by becoming the first black varsity basketball player in the Southeastern Conference, has died. He was 69.
World Aids Day: A Young Boy's Impact In HIV Awareness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today is World Aids Day. And in Chattanooga, a group came together to hear the story of a young boy who died battling the disease and the impact he's had. A crowd tonight, listened to the story…
TVA planning calendars prepare locals for emergency
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - TVA's 2018 emergency planning calendars were sent out this week to residents within a ten mile radius of the Sequoyah Nuclear Power facility. We were invited to observe nuclear a training session in the control…
Lawmakers feud following UT head coach hire
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican gubernatorial candidate Diane Black received a phone call from prominent University of Tennessee football booster Jimmy Haslam after she posted a tweet bemoaning the school's first choice to become the school's next football coach. Jimmy…
Increased Impaired-Driving Enforcement During Holiday Season
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department and other area law enforcement agencies are partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to increase impaired-driving enforcement from December 1 - 31, surrounding the holiday season. The safety office's statewide Booze It and Lose It campaign is part of…
CHI Memorial acquires Cornerstone Medical Center for 18 million
Fort Oglethorpe, GA (WDEF) - CHI Memorial will take over running Cornerstone Medical Center effective December 29th. This purchase comes after a management agreement was initiated several months ago. The total deal is about 18 million dollars. They say that the…
Local antislavery organization expands efforts across Lower East Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Dec. 1, 2017) – Second Life Chattanooga, a nonprofit focused on ending human sex trafficking, announced today the formation of Second Life Tennessee. This rebrand reflects the expansion of services to include 25 counties in Lower East Tennessee.…
Georgia Dept. of Public Health encourages yearly flu shot
North Georgia (WDEF) – The holidays are almost here, and that means family gatherings and holiday parties where people tend to be in close personal contact. Don’t bring flu to the festivities. National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 3-9, and…
Parents upset about how "murder list" at Ringgold Middle was handled; district says there was no threat
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- Parents in Ringgold are on edge tonight after a, quote, murder list was brought to their attention. The administration says they deemed it was just a prank. Erica Rivers says, "You drop them off and you think that the…
Dodds Ave Shooting Investigation
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating the scene of a gas station for connections to a shooting. This afternoon they responded to the 3900 block of Dodds Avenue after a person showed up to a hospital with…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - December 1, 2017
You're bound to find something to do at this 24-hour festival, celebrating Main Street at the Southside district.
CPD participating in Fundraiser for Fallen Officers ahead of 250 mile ride
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Seven officers are preparing for a 250-mile ride to raise money for fallen officers. Team Chattanooga is composed of Chattanooga Police officers who will ride with Law Enforcement United to ahead of National Police Week 2018. Thousands of…
Phillip Fulmer will be the new Athletic Director at UT
Pretty official now @wvlt pic.twitter.com/460UUDGyEV— David Ball WVLT (@DavidBallWVLT) December 1, 2017 KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Multiple reports out of Knoxville say the University is going back to a familiar face to lead the athletic program out of a week…
Blesdoe County charges daughter's boyfriend in double homicide
PIKEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) Pikeville Police Chief Ronald Byrd says that Joe Whitenburg will be charged with the death of his girlfriend and her mother. The bodies of 46 year old Deanna Lawrence and 24 yer old Dedra Lawrence were found…
Mom charged with DUI after picking up her child at school
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A mother was charged with DUI when she arrived at school to pick up her child. The Fort Payne Middle SRO got a tip that 37 year old Mary Elizabeth Stevenson was intoxicated and headed…
Resident charged with Mack Smith Road shooting
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office has charged a suspect in the shooting Thursday on Mack Smith Road. 38 year old Brandon Eugene Palmer shot in the leg lying in the yard. Investigators say that he got…
Dalton police make arrest in Monday shooting of teenager
Police describe a marijuana deal that turned into a robbery, and a fight for a gun.
Authorities investigate deaths of a mother and daughter in Pikeville
PIKEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI is investigating the death of two women in Bledsoe County. Their bodies were discovered Thursday night on Sawmill Road in Pikeville, along with a third injured victim. TBI officials identify the dead as 24…
Rebuilding one year after Polk County tornado
People impacted by the deadly Polk County tornado say they are still rebuilding, one year later.
Multiple-vehicle wreck in East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Multiple drivers were involved in an East Ridge crash today. Three cars appeared to have wrecked on John Ross Road Thursday afternoon. Only one person appeared to be hurt after the accident, though the extent of…
