Police say gun, knife, pizzas taken in aggravated robbery
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland Police say the SWAT Team was activated after an aggravated robbery involving a pizza delivery driver.
Police in Tennessee shoot juvenile who drove car at them
JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) - Police in Tennessee say they shot and injured a juvenile who drove a stolen car toward officers on foot.
Political scandals dominate Alabama's top stories of 2017
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Scandal-infused politics dominated Alabama's top news in 2017, with a Senate race that featured allegations of sexual misconduct and allegations of an affair in the governor's office both drawing national attention.
4-year-old killed in accidental shooting after finding gun
CENTREVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Law enforcement officers say a 4-year-old child was killed after apparently finding a gun in a home and accidentally shooting himself.
Bridge collapse, airport blackout among top Georgia stories
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's top stories of 2017 brought traffic to a standstill, first on the ground and then in the air.
Flu cases on rise in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Health officials say incidents of the flu are on the rise across Alabama.
Georgia lawyer wins hearing delay so he can go to Rose Bowl
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia attorney asked to postpone a court hearing in a civil case so he can attend the Rose Bowl and root for the University of Georgia Bulldogs
Passenger dies after Saturday morning crash on East Brainerd
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police say a man was killed in a crash on East Brainerd Road Saturday morning. Dispatch says they responded to a serious injury crash with entrapment around 9:30 am. Chattanooga Traffic Division officials say a Buick…
Early Morning Shooting
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Early Saturday morning, Chattanooga Police officers responded to a local hospital on reports of a person shot. Officers were informed that the victim arrived at the hospital by a personally owned vehicle. The victim, William Jamal…
Early Morning Kitchen Fire on Lightfoot Mill Road
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Early Saturday morning, the Chattanooga Fire Department were dispatched to 2934 Lightfoot Mill Road on a reported structure fire with all residents outside the building. Fire crews reported smoke and flames coming from the front door…
Local Shops Offering Apple Battery Replacements
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "Oops Repair" fixed at least three iPhones after Apple released a statement confirming what many people may had feared. "They are slowing down the devices in the iPhones and with each iteration of the operating software…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - December 30, 2017
There’s a lot to do in Chattanooga this weekend to ring in 2018.
Chattanooga Community Kitchen prepares for dangerously cold weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga's homeless, and those with inadequate shelter, can find some shelter from the dangerous cold expected next week. Organizations that are dedicated to helping that community are prepared for the worst. And that includes one that…
Chattanooga Police investigate E 4th St shooting
UPDATE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On December 29, 2017 and 11:39 a.m. officers from the Chattanooga Police Department responded to the 1800 block of E 4th St on a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers were advised that the…
Bishop Dr Shooting: Chattanooga's 33rd Homicide In 2017
THE LATEST: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Thursday night shooting in Chattanooga has now turned into a homicide investigation. Shortly before 9 p.m., police responded to a call of shots fired in the 7600 block of North Bishop Drive. They…
Two Arrested, 150+ Pounds Of Marijuana Seized In Joint Operation In Crossville
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – A joint operation by several law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of two individuals accused of trafficking a large amount of marijuana into Tennessee. On Thursday, authorities received information about a scheduled delivery to the…
Two arrests made in drug operation, human trafficking in Alabama
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF)- Two people are behind bars facing multiple charges after the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received information on a human trafficking case of a minor. DeKalb County Investigators, Deputies, Drug and Major Crimes Unit and the DA’s…
Former School Board Chairman Faces Assault Charge
The former chairman of Sequatchie County's school board is accused of threatening to shoot a cashier.
One Killed in Hixson Duplex Fire
Tragedy strikes one Hixson neighborhood after an early morning duplex fire.
THP Stepping Up Enforcement Over Holiday Weekend
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is making sure drivers understand the risks of drinking and driving over the New Year's weekend.
UPDATE: Chattanooga PD make Arrest in Bishop Dr Shooting
A Thursday night shooting in Chattanooga has now turned into a homicide investigation.
Cold weather safety tips
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Thursday, the Chattanooga Fire Department had at least two calls on the same issue. The problem was pipes that froze, broke, and caused water to leak. "Frozen pipes is a real concern you want to…
Future of S Broad St. and Development Changes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the sudden closing of the iconic Mount Vernon restaurant yesterday, some are asking what's the future of south Broad street in Chattanooga? It's actually in a state of flux, according to business leaders. Here's a…
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences to welcome visitors from Japan
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences will welcome a group from Tono, Japan in January as part of the school’s annual exchange with schools from Tono. The visiting group that includes exchange students and…