Police: Man says he fatally shot son in self-defense
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a Tennessee man says he shot and killed his son in self-defense.
How To Be Safe on Cyber Monday
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) Cyber Monday meaning millions of packages will soon be out for delivery. US-PS and UPS are expecting to deliver a combined 1.6 billion packages between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. But how can you make sure that…
Two Business Owners plan to host Christmas Parade in East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two business owners in East Ridge have planned a Christmas parade in place of the city's that was canceled last weekend due to inclement weather. They are hosting a meeting tomorrow to finalize the list of participants…
Missing headlight leads to felony drug charges in Dade County
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two people are behind bars facing felony drug charges after a traffic stop in Dade County.
Police wound man accused of shooting wife in Tennessee
GORDONSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say police who responded to a domestic shooting in Tennessee have wounded the suspect.
Trump says Dem in Alabama Senate race would be a 'disaster'
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump is again coming to the side of embattled Republican Roy Moore by bashing the Democratic nominee in the hotly contested Alabama Senate race.
Alabama's unemployment rate reaches historic low
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Alabama officials say the state's unemployment rate is at a historic low.
Smokies look for private money to replace emergency radios
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK, N.C. (AP) - Law enforcement officials at Great Smoky Mountains National Park are turning to private fundraisers to try to find enough money to replace their outdated hand-held radios.
Meyer: Vols have contacted Schiano about head coaching job
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer says Tennessee has contacted Buckeyes defensive coordinator Greg Schiano about its head coaching vacancy.
Off-Duty Chattanooga State Officer Involved in Highway 58 Shooting
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Late Saturday night, Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting after responding to the parking lot of Hungry House on Highway 58 for a call reporting shots fired. Upon arrival, officers spoke with an off-duty Chattanooga State officer,…
Cold Case: Leonard Collier
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- District Attorney General Neal Pinkston started a cold case unit in Hamilton County in 2014. The unit reviews nearly 200 unsolved homicides and missing persons cases in Hamilton County. We dig deeper into one of…
Driver ejected in crash on Highway 58
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says one person was flown to a local hospital after being ejected in a crash on Highway 58.
UPDATE: Body of missing 73-year-old found
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, the body of the missing Harrison man has been found. The Sheriff's office says the body of James “Frank” Franklin Gray was found in a wooded area near his…
Funeral for Atlanta rapper Bambino Gold in Alabama home town
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The funeral for an Atlanta-based rapper who was killed with a cousin has been held in his home town in Alabama.
Researcher: fungus could wipe out big Alabama bat colony
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A Georgia researcher who has studied one of Alabama's biggest bat colonies says it could be all but wiped out within years by the deadly fungus that causes white-nose syndrome.
Tiger shot and killed after escaping from Paris circus
PARIS (CBS News) -- Police in Paris say a tiger escaped from a circus in the city and roamed the streets of the French capital for "some time" before being killed.
Shooting on Edwin Lane
East Ridge, TN (WDEF) - East Ridge police have confirmed they are investigating a shooting that occured late last evening on Edwin Lane in East Ridge. Authorities report officers arrived on the scene after a victim sustained a gunshot wound…
Boats light up the Tennessee River during the 2017 Holiday Cheer at the Pier
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Christmas spirit was alive on and along the Tennessee River Friday night. The 2017 Holiday Cheer at the Pier brought in vendors, food, music, and Santa to Ross's Pier. "It's great. It's right after always…
McKamey holds annual "Name Your Price" adoption drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- McKamey Animal Center had it's annual Name Your Price pet adoption event on Black Friday.
CPD investigates shooting after victim arrives at local hospital
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Police are investigating a shooting after receiving a call of a person shot around 3:30 p.m. on 2500 block E. 19th St. Chattanooga Police Officers responded to a local hospital after reports of a gunshot victim…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - November 24, 2017
If you like to ice skate, Ice on the Landing is back this holiday season
Celebrities re-ignite fight to free woman in prison for life
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Celebrities have reinvigorated the fight to free a Tennessee woman imprisoned for life after she shot and killed a man who solicited her as a prostitute in 2004. On social media, Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, Kim Kardashian…
Pet loving couple adopts during McKamey 'Name Your Price' event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The McKamey Animal Center had it's 3rd annual Name Your Price pet adoption event today, and people were lined up when the doors first opened this morning. With 200 cats and 150 dogs available for adoption,…
Hundreds join Cabela's parking lot party for Black Friday
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Hundreds braved the cold this Black Friday in Ringgold at Cabelas. Many showed up after finishing up Thanksgiving festivities Thursday night. Savannah Sjoding was near the front of the line since she showed up at 6:30…
