UPDATE: Three suspects arrested in Polk County double homicide
Three suspects were arrested in connection with a Polk County double homicide.
In Alabama, Nitro the police dog creates viral workout video
GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama police dog shown on video doing pushups with two officers is a big hit on the internet - and it's also intended as a public safety reminder. Al.com reports that Nitro is a…
Grundy County school board chairman resigns
ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - The chaotic Grundy County school system now faces finding a new school board chairman. Robert Foster sent the mayor a resignation letter on Tuesday. The Grundy County Herald reports he is fed up with the division…
DeKalb County woman dies in house fire
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) - The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says a woman has died in a house fire. At approximately 9:17 am, the sheriff’s office received a 911 call about a house fire with a possible person inside a residence…
Neighbors remember Woodmore bus crash
On the one year anniversary, residents are remembering what happened the day six children died in the Woodmore bus crash.
Phone scammer poses as Dade County law enforcement
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - The Dade County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a recent scammer posing as local law enforcement. The sheriff’s office has received numerous calls about a male subject with a southern accent, identifying himself as Sergeant…
DeKalb County Traffic Stop leads to Drug Arrest
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) - DeKalb County Deputies have arrested a man on drug related charges after conducting a traffic stop in the Kilpatrick area earlier this week. On November 19th, one of DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on…
Golden Apple: Samantha Smith
A Loftis Middle School teacher is very encouraging to her students, earning her a Golden Apple Award.
Man steals red kettle donation from Salvation Army
Salvation Army officials say someone pretending to donate, stole a red kettle donation container from a local supermarket.
Poultry plant expansion bringing new jobs to DeKalb County Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces a grant to assist in the expansion of a poultry plant in DeKalb County. The $250,000 grant goes to the city of Crossville, to improve the sewer system to handle waste from…
Health officials investigate Meningococcal 8 disease at Scottsboro Jr. High
SCOTTSBORO, Alabama (WDEF) - The Alabama Department of Public Health is investigation a case of Neisseria meningitidis in Scottsboro. They have one case at Scottsboro Junior High in Jackson County. Meningococcal B disease is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis…
Dalton charge Atlanta suspects with quick change scam at stores
He would strike up a conversation, then asked for the hundred back, saying he had exact change.
Mothers of Woodmore victims encourage community to join anniversary memorial service
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tuesday marks the first anniversary of the school bus crash that killed six children at Woodmore Elementary. Five mothers of those children joined us on News 12 This Morning to talk about the anniversary memorial planned for…
Tennessee House members, staff to receive YWCA training
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee state representatives and their staffs are being required to attend sexual harassment training led by the YWCA. The Tennessean reports House Speaker Beth Harwell, a Nashville Republican who is running for governor next year, has…
Silverdale medication concerns face difficulty in solution
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Judge Tom Greenholtz continues to monitor changes in medical policies at the Silverdale facility. The Associated Press reports the judge has expressed concerns in court over whether inmates are getting their prescribed medications on…
Tennessee House to hold active shooter training course
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - House staffers in the new Tennessee legislative office building are being required to take a class on how to survive an active shooter incident. Media report that the mandatory course follows a decision by the speakers…
Chattanooga Choo Choo sees major changes in expansion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -The Chattanooga Choo Choo recently cancelled all special events beginning in January. As a result, there are a lot of physical changes going on there. The plans for the future of that historic hotel are taking shape every…
EMS Director reflects on Woodmore crash
On the day before the one year anniversary of the Woodmore bus crash, the Hamilton County EMS director is reflecting on how well first responders handled the situation.
Citizen input sessions begin for Chattanooga 2018-2019 budget
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke is already looking toward the 2019 budget. Part of getting ready for the budget includes citizen input sessions. Citizen input sessions give residents an opportunity to share ideas on Chattanooga's 2018-2019 operating…
Project bid opening for Ringgold's Trail of Tears
Ringgold, Georgia (WDEF) - The City of Ringgold’s Trail of Tears will be seeing improvements soon. Currently the City has the Phase II out to bid. This project will be improving the trail head at the Ringgold Water Treatment Plant located…
Photos, videos lead to arrest of high school teacher
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a teacher in Tennessee who's accused of taking inappropriate photos and videos of students has been arrested. News outlets report 54-year-old Estuardo Rivera was arrested on Friday and indicted by a grand jury on…
Collegedale Academy
Students from Collegedale Academy collected several tons of food for people in need this Thanksgiving.
Happinest fundraises for land and facility
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga group who helps injured wildlife is in need of a facility. Happinest Wildlife Rehabilitation & Rescue is a small group of licensed volunteers dedicated to the rehabilitation of Tennessee's sick, injured and orphaned wildlife.…
Elephants evacuated on I 24 after trailer fire
the elephants "were huge, but well behaved."