Students rally around coach accused of not reporting alleged rape
Some Northwest Whitfield High School students are rallying behind their former football coach, after he's accused of not reporting an alleged rape involving a student.
Dept of Transportation physicals available at CHI Memorial Convenient Care-Cleveland
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – CHI Memorial Convenient Care - Cleveland offers appointments for Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals for those with a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Tiffany Potter, APRN-BC, FNP-C, is certified to perform the medical exam. The physical includes…
National Expert on Social Media to Speak at Girls Preparatory School
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - Girls Preparatory School is inviting the public to a special educational session: The Effects of Social Media on Girls, this October. The session is on October 24th at GPS Frierson Theatre, and will begin at 7…
Tennessee American Water Holds Ribbon Cutting with Prologue
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee American Water held a ribbon cutting today at Prologue, the Marion County-based company which manufactures fire logs from bio-mass materials, to mark the installation of a new water pipe along Valley View Highway. The new…
Erlanger opens new outpatient physical therapy location downtown
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) – Erlanger Adult Outpatient Physical Therapy announces the addition of a downtown location next to the new Erlanger Sports and Health Institute on East Third Street. Physical therapy has a wide range of uses and benefits including…
Chattanooga Salvation Army to accept Angel Tree applications, volunteers
The Chattanooga Salvation Army wants to remind the community not to forget those in need this holiday season. For those in need of assistance this Christmas Season, The Salvation Army will be begin accepting applications for their Angel Tree Program. …
Suspect Charged with Hixson Aggravated Burglary
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies were dispatched to the 7800 Block of Parkshore Circle in Hixson on a report of an aggravated burglary on Tuesday. Upon arriving on scene, one of the victims’ advised that she was awakened…
Golden Apple: Rene Bruzon
An East Lake Elementary school teacher is known for his open door policy, earning him a Golden Apple Award.
Police release names of victims in Shepherd triple shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police release more information on the triple shooting Monday night in the Shepherd community off Highway 153. It happened before 9 PM in the 6000 block of Arlena Circle. When officers got there, they found three…
Police: UGA freshman charged with murder in restaurant crash
SWAINSBORO, Ga. (AP) - Police say a University of Georgia freshman whose car plowed into a Taco Bell and killed a woman has been charged with murder. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Swainsboro police Chief Randy J. Ellison says Oliver…
Summerville clerk resigns in midst of "Santa in Uniform" funds investigation
SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - Monday night's Summerville City Council meeting began with a bit of a back and forth, between Councilmen Windle, Mayor Harvey and Christopher Nixon, who is running for the position of mayor. Nixon said to the Mayor…
3 victims from shooting on Arlena Circle
A shooting in Chattanooga Monday night injured 3 people.
Fire Prevention Week Begins in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today marks the start of Fire Prevention Week. Members of the Chattanooga Fire Department, the Alhambra Shrine Highlanders Pipes and Drums, and Mayor Andy Berke gathered this morning for the kickoff. Fire Prevention Week actually lasts…
Quick Change Scam: Dalton Police Seek Suspects' Identification
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dalton Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying two women who were apparently working together to try to rip off cashiers at the Walmart Neighborhood Market using a quick change scam. One of…
UPDATE: Fatal motorcycle crash involving stolen vehicle
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash.
Mayor Berke names Phil Hyman as next Chattanooga Fire Chief
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga has a new fire chief. Mayor Andy Berke made the announcement Monday afternoon.
Hamilton County Wide Choir
Students from several area choirs staged a county wide concert in Hamilton County.
2 sentenced in May theft that netted 50 guns
SELMA, Ala. (AP) - Two men have been sentenced on federal charges in connection with an Alabama business break-in and the theft of more than 50 guns. The Selma Times-Journal reports that the crime happened in May. Prosecutors said 25-year-old…
Finally, major drop in Chattanooga gas prices after hurricane run-up
"Gas prices have today entered their fourth straight week of declining nationally, a trend unlikely to be interrupted by Hurricane Nate"
Local weekend events impacted by Nate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nate impacted a few events on Sunday, but the weather didn't stop some folks from enjoying their weekend.
Man arrested for crashing into police car
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested Sunday after crashing into a Chattanooga Police car.
Fincher launches Tennessee listening tour about Senate bid
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former Rep. Stephen Fincher is launching a statewide tour to weigh whether to join the race to succeed Republican Bob Corker in the Senate.
Alabama man charged in grown son's stabbing death
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A 47-year-old Alabama man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of his 22-year-old son.
UPDATE: Woman dies in house fire in Dade County
WILDWOOD, Ga. (WDEF) -- The coroner and dispatch confirmed that an 89-year-old woman was killed in a fire in Dade County on Saturday.