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.
TBI is asking for your help to find endangered teen
Good morning. We're updating our Endangered Chidl Alert, as the requesting agency has informed us the child has a different middle name, and may go by 'Skye.' Call 1-800-TBI-FIND if you spot her! pic.twitter.com/4MP2LooJOF — TBI (@TBInvestigation) April 2, 2018…
Family honors the legacy of a loved one with their Easter celebration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga Family says that every year they celebrate the life and legacy of their beloved Doris Smith by carrying on a traditional Easter egg hunt. This year was the third year and family members came…
Union Gospel Mission hosts Annual Community Easter Lunch
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Union Gospel Mission of Chattanooga hosted their 3rd Annual Easter Lunch Sunday afternoon. The event was held at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center in downtown Chattanooga. “This is our third year of serving a community…
Man killed in McMinn crash, alcohol involved also not wearing seat belt
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A man was killed in a crash in McMinn County just before midnight Saturday night. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says it happened at 226 County Road 635. Alan Usry, driving a 1997 Toyota Avalon, was…
Illegal immigration a focus of Georgia GOP governor's race
ATLANTA (AP) - As seven Georgia Republicans jockey for their party's nomination, illegal immigration is one thing that the leading candidates largely agree on.