Bikers make toy run in Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) -- Hundreds of bikers hit the street for a toy run today. They met at Ridgeland High and rode down to Lafayette High. Many with toys attached to the back of their bikes. All the toys…
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police investigating first deadly shooting since August
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police were called to East 11th Street around 7:15 p.m. Sunday night.
Local officials react on social media to Texas church shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several local officials reacted on social media Sunday to the deadly church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Hamilton County Commissioner for District 3 Greg Martin posted: My heart is broken for those in Sutherland, TX. I…
2 accused of forcing woman into prostitution
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) - Authorities say a man and a woman who held another woman against her will and forced her into prostitution have been ordered to stand trial in Pennsylvania.
Firefighters put out small fire at Logan's Roadhouse
LOOKOUT VALLEY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department was called to Logan's Roadhouse on Cummings Highway in Lookout Valley shortly before 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
Former execs at Haslam-owned truck stop chain head to trial
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The country's largest truck stop chain was flying high. Its CEO had recently bought a pro football team and his brother was the popular governor of Tennessee hinting at aspirations for national office. Then federal agents descended on the family-owned company's headquarters.
Grim cost predicted in effort to destroy North Korea's nukes
WASHINGTON (AP) - The only way to locate and destroy with complete certainty all components of North Korea's nuclear weapons program is through a ground invasion. That blunt assessment from the Pentagon is in response to a letter from two Democratic congressmen asking about casualty assessments in a conflict with North Korea.
Average US gas price jumps 7 cents to $2.58 for regular
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) - The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline jumped 7 cents nationally over the past two weeks to $2.58.
Alabama state parks offering free admission to veterans
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama is now offering veterans free admission to any of its state parks. A news release says the Parks for Patriots program began Nov. 1.
Georgia expects Amazon officials to visit potential sites soon
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia officials say they expect Amazon's site selection team to begin making visits to prospective cities as soon as this month.
Wilcox Boulevard Traffic Crash
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police responded to a traffic crash on Saturday at 3012 Wilcox Boulevard. Officers arrived at the scene to find the driver and the motorcycle on the ground. The motorcyclist, Gary Fitch, 37, suffered critical…
Needham Family reflects on help from Maclellan Shelter
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In just three weeks, the grateful gobbler walk will take place in the scenic city. A Chattanooga Family has something to be so grateful for this year. After going through periods of homelessness, they finally have a…
Hamilton Place kicks off holiday season with parade
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton Place Mall kicked off the season a little early with a Christmas parade Saturday morning.
Local bands compete in US Bands Competition at Finley Stadium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Four local high schools performed at Finley Stadium on Saturday for the US Bands Competition.
Firefighters battle house fire in Lakesite
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire in Soddy Daisy tonight.
Fire Department installs smoke alarms, fresh batteries in Lookout Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It is that time of year - the time to change out the old batteries in your smoke alarm because Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning.
'Coffee with Byrd' fosters conversation between community and councilman
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga City Councilman Anthony Byrd held a 'Coffee with Byrd' event today at the Avondale Youth and Family Development Center.
Purrfect: North Carolina's 1st cat cafe opens its doors
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina cat lovers now have a place to wet their whiskers at the state's first cat cafe.
Ex-Titan Bishop selected to Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former Tennessee Titans safety Blaine Bishop has been selected to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.
States push to keep highway inner lanes clear for passing
ST. LOUIS (AP) - From stricter laws to public service campaigns to pleas on electronic signs along highways, states across the U.S. have a message for drivers clogging the left lane: Get the heck out of the way!
Woman arrested for passing barricade, dragging officer
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia woman is in custody after driving past a barricade and dragging an officer with her car.
Trump appoints Tracy as Tennessee rural development director
SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - President Donald Trump has appointed Republican state Sen. Jim Tracy as Tennessee rural development director for the U.S. Agriculture Department.
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - November 3, 2017
If you're looking for a few laughs, J Chris Newberg is performing at the Comedy Catch all weekend long.
FREE financial aid help for students at College Goal Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - PEF, UTC & partners are hosting a free college planning and financial aid workshop as part of a nationwide "College Goal" initiative. High school students, parents and educators are encouraged to attend the "4th Annual College Goal…