South Pittsburg police officer accused of sexual assault
A South Pittsburg police officer is under investigation after being accused of a sexual assault.
Plane makes emergency landing at Atlanta Motorsports Park
DAWSONVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - A small plane has landed at a Georgia race track this morning. It happened at the Atlanta Motorsports Park west of Dawsonville. The Dawsonville Fire Department says it was a Piper 7 aircraft with just the…
Teal pumpkins show safe places for kids with food allergies
Look for the Teal pumpkin on the porch to find candy that passes food allergy concerns
FEMA Is Hiring Georgia Residents with Construction Experience
WARNER-ROBINS, Ga. – This is a press release from FEMA FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is hiring local residents to assist in the disaster recovery effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. There is a particular need for people with…
Local events mark 500th anniversary of Protestant Reformation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Events were held today all over Chattanooga to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation on October 31.
Art 120, Howard School host Dia de los Muertos celebration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- ART 120 and the Howard School paired up to host a Dia de los Muertos celebration on Sunday.
Two suspects arrested after carjacking
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police say two juvenile suspects were taken into custody on Sunday after a carjacking on Friday night.
2 teens charged with murder after shooting death of student
ROME, Ga. (AP) - Two teenagers have been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a college student at an apartment in northwest Georgia.
AP Top 25: Georgia rises to No. 2, Ohio State up to No. 3
Georgia moved up to No. 2 and took two first-place votes from top-ranked Alabama in a major reshuffling of the top 10 in The Associated Press college football poll. Every team in the top 10 except idle Alabama changed positions…
Police say woman hit after White Lives Matter rally
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) - Police in Tennessee say they are searching for a man who allegedly hit a white woman who was seated at a pub with a black man.
House Fire in Birchwood
Hamilton County, TN (WDEF) - On Saturday evening, the Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire in Birchwood, located at 12413 Dolly Pond Road. No injuries were reported and damages are unknown currently. The Tri-Community VFD responded…
Why white nationalists rallied in these two Tennessee cities Saturday
(CNN) - Several white nationalist groups held demonstrations on Saturday in Shelbyville and Murfreesboro, Tennessee, sparking a major police response and effectively shutting down parts of the two cities. The demonstrations, which organizers called the "White Lives Matter" rally, were…
Bradley County Sheriff's Office participates in drug take-back day
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Sheriff's Office collected more than 100 pounds of expired and unused prescription medication.
Chattanooga Police say a juvenile was shot while assaulting another person; charges pending for juvenile
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police Person investigate a shooting on West 14th Street. A juvenile was shot Saturday morning. Police say that person was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Chattanooga police say the preliminary investigation determined that the person…
The safest time of day to get open heart surgery
(CBS News) -- Planning to have open heart surgery anytime soon? You might want to ask your cardiologist to book an afternoon slot in the OR.
Alabama infant suffers 11 broken bones; foster mom jailed
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - A 27-year-old Alabama foster mother is in custody for aggravated child abuse.
Mississippi man jailed for shooting after Aldean concert
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi man faces aggravated assault charges after a shooting following a Jason Aldean concert in Tupelo.
Georgia DA seeks charges against deputies in stun gun death
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Three former sheriff's deputies in Georgia could face charges in the July stun gun death of a 58-year-old man.
3 Georgia teens killed in crash after football game
NORCROSS, Ga. (AP) - Three Georgia teenagers are dead and a fourth is in critical condition after a crash following a high school football game.
Proposal would regulate Airbnb, other rentals in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - A state lawmaker says the Georgia Legislature needs to come up with a statewide framework for how Airbnb and other short-term rental services operate.
Ambulance strikes, kills pedestrian on Knoxville highway
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a pedestrian died after running straight into the path of an ambulance on a Tennessee highway.
New program to strengthen Chattanooga neighborhoods
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Department of Economic and Community Development is hosting an event for leaders in all communities to strengthen their leadership and community building skills. Neighborhood University is a free program set up for anyone looking to…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - October 27, 2017
It's your last chance to take advantage of Rocktoberfest at Rock City.
Detective receives donations after Dunlap house fire
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Dunlap community is rallying around a detective and his family who lost their house in a fire. Earlier this month, Detective Bob Raber, who is also in the Tennessee National Guard, was deployed to the…