Suspect, victim in widely shared child porn video identified
MILLBROOK, Ala. (AP) - Authorities in Alabama have identified the suspect and the victim in a child porn video being shared around the world.
One of Hamilton County's most wanted arrested
One of Hamilton County's most wanted suspects gets arrested.
Update on Veterans Home for Bradley County
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley county could become the home of a new Veteran's Home. Just last week, Gov. Haslam pledged money to make it happen. But there's still a big "if". County leaders have collected 14 million dollars toward…
Three witnesses testify to Walker's behavior before fatal Woodmore bus crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Judge Don Poole heard arguments in Johnthony Walker's case today. Walker was behind the wheel November 21, 2016, when a Woodmore Elementary School bus crashed, killing six children. Three witnesses for the state testified regarding Walker's…
Tennessee bill would exempt gun safes from state sales tax
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Democratic and Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are pushing legislation to exempt gun safes from the state's sales tax. At a news conference Monday, Republican Sen. Kerry Roberts of Springfield said the bill shows how the state…
Charges dismissed in Staples clerk dispute
"I pray and hope it never happens to you!"
CCA Fundraising Dinner
The Center for Creative Arts held a special fundraiser to help the performing arts campus.
Robbery suspect known as 'Freedom Fighter Bandit' arrested
ATLANTA (AP) - Federal authorities say a 25-year-old woman dubbed the "Freedom Fighter Bandit" who's wanted for a string of Georgia bank robberies has been arrested in Tennessee. The FBI said in a news release Monday that Nilsa Marie Urena…
Huntsville Junior High student latest flu victim
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) - A Middle School student in Huntsville has died from complications from the flu. Officials say the boy had a pre-existing cystic fibrosis condition. Here is the statement released from his school principal. A north Alabama middle…
6 charged in death of man exhumed from Tennessee backyard
WINCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) - Six people have been charged in connection with the death of a man whose remains were exhumed from a Tennessee backyard last month. Winchester police said in a release the Franklin County grand jury met Friday…
Georgia Senate passes sweeping House adoption bill
backers say modernizes and streamlines Georgia's adoption code
Ronald McDonald House adds new rooms
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Ronald McDonald House in Chattanooga has added two new rooms. According to the group, the house now has 28 bedrooms to help families with sick children. The Ronald McDonald House says changing from resident managers…
Red Bank changing head football coach
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Red Bank High School is making a change in their football program. Red Bank Principal Elaine Harper says in a release, "We appreciate everything Coach [Chad] Grabowski has done for the Red Bank High School football…
Bradley County cold case dismissed, again
Right before a Bradley County cold case was set to go to trial, murder charges against the suspect were dropped.
Councilwoman Coonrod hosts Super Bowl Party for homeless
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga City Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod hosted a Super Bowl party for the homeless community. With the help of volunteers from Ladies of Endurance, Radiant Star, and Inner Peace Church, they held a fun night for them…
CPD sponsoring crime prevention training for businesses
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department is sponsoring a free crime prevention training program designed for business owners and managers. The department says the 4-hour program is for those who are interested in making their facility and employees…
Sale Creek house destroyed in fire
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Sale Creek Volunteer Firefighters were called to a house fire on North Shore Acres on Saturday night around 10:25 p.m.
12-year-old boy shot, wounded at Savannah funeral home
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Police in Savannah are investigating a shooting at a funeral home that wounded a 12-year-old boy.
Alabama offering facial recognition ID for tax refunds
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's revenue agency is using a new identity protection system to help prevent the theft of tax refunds.
Georgia incarcerating fewer African-Americans in its prisons
ATLANTA (AP) - The number of African-Americans being locked up in Georgia's prison system has dropped to historic lows.
THP investigating Rhea County crash
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Rhea County. According to the Highway Patrol, one car was involved in the crash on Pete Worthington Road. THP identified the driver as 27 year old,…
Uniformed TWRA Officer says he was forced to leave Outback Steakhouse Friday Night
The Facebook post of a Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officer went viral after he says he was kicked out of Outback in Cleveland Friday night because of his firearm.
Omaha man sentenced to prison for trying to get pics of Georgia girl
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - An Omaha man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for trying to coerce a 12-year-old Georgia girl to send him sexually explicit pictures.
Health officials investigate flu-related deaths in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Health officials in Alabama are investigating 54 flu-related deaths, including one child.