Two Bradley County Sheriff's Office officials resign
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County Sheriff Eric Watson announced Saturday that two officials have resigned their positions.
Vehicle hits Tennessee patrol car; officer hurt
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police in Nashville say an officer was injured after his patrol car was struck by a vehicle whose driver was charged with drunken driving.
Gunfire death rate increases in 7-year period in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - People killed by gunfire in Alabama have increased 22 percent within a seven-year period.
Overnight shooting injures two people in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say just after 4:30 am Sunday they were told that two people, a male and female, arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds. Police say they spoke with two victims who are suffering…
Hundreds Attend the Women's March in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hundreds of people gathered at Coolidge Park today for the Women's March. Marches were held across the country today. Organizers say they were happy to have such support for this event that was held to "elevate the…
Fundraiser Held for Family of Shooting Victim
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Rugby Club is honoring the memory of one of their brothers who was killed in a Polk County shooting, MaKlain Lawson. His friends with the Chattanooga Rugby club came together to raise money for…
Chattanooga Church Door Shot
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A church is Chattanooga says they are thankful that no one was hurt when a bullet came through their door.
24 Workouts in 24 Hours, Raising Money for Chattanooga Prep
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Preparatory School is working out and raising money to take some of the financial burdens off of their students. They hope to raise at least 5 thousand dollars in an effort to make our school…
North Korea to have 22 athletes in 5 Olympic sports, IOC says
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (CBS News) -- The IOC said 22 North Korean athletes will compete in the Pyeongchang Olympics next month and both Korean teams will march together in the opening ceremony on February 9. IOC President Thomas Bach said the North Koreans will compete in five sports disciplines, including a unified women's hockey team.
Funding proposal could expand pre-K programs in Alabama
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - A $23 million funding proposal could expand pre-K programs in Alabama.
UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory lifted in Copperhill
COPPERHILL, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Copperhill says the boil water advisory has been lifted.
Cleveland fire kills elderly man
One man is dead after a fire in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Officials explain why they close schools
"The people who are traveling the roads, we get reports from them. We send our own drivers out to look at problem areas that they know that they have encountered in the past to make sure that they are passable and that they can get through."
Family Gets Back Lost Purple Heart Award
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Military awards and medals are important keepsakes for most families. Once in a while, one gets misplaced and Tennessee Department of Treasury tries to get them back to family. That's what happened to a purple heart…
Flu Season Update
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - If need to go to a hospital emergency room this weekend expect to see a crowd. The flu epidemic of 2018 can be blamed for most of it and weather related incidents come in second. The Centers…
Group in Chattanooga under fire for projecting statements onto Federal Courthouse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group in Chattanooga is under fire after projecting derogatory comments about the President on the Federal Courthouse "earlier" this week. This picture is sparking a debate on social media about whether things like this fall under that…
Senior Matters: Morning Pointe Senior Living
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - For seniors, sometimes it's the little things that bring the most pleasure. Like a hug from a grandchild, a warm spring morning...or even a milkshake. Getting a milkshake has become a major event for some residents of…
Sentencing for suspect in Atlanta airport credit card theft ring
ATLANTA (WDEF) - The ringleader of a credit card theft ring was sentenced today in Atlanta. Prosecutors says Quentin Pickett and his co-conspirators stole credit cards from the secured baggage loading area at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and from a private…
Dunlap Police arrest sex offender on school property with kids in van
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Sequatchie County detective spotted a registered sex offender at a school Friday morning. He witnessed 37-year-old Jonathon Eric Kelly driving a van on school property with three children inside it. Kelly is classified as a…
5 in US, 2 in Italy charged with running opioid pill "mills"
Locations in Knoxville and Lenoir City
School: Alabama third-grader dies from flu
Pike Road is outside of Montgomery
Walker County seeking buyers for Rossville industrial site
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Walker County Development Authority (WCDA) is putting the former Coats American property up for sale. They are asking for proposals from local business and community leaders about the future of the eight acres in Rossville.…
Hamilton County deputy shoots suspect in Lakesite area
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has taken over the case of an officer involved shooting in Hamilton County on Friday morning.
Alexa Conference puts a focus on voice technology
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - You probably know that Amazon's Alexa can tell you the weather. She can play you music. All you have to do is ask. Alexa is one of the voice assistants on the market that have become…