CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mayor Andy Berke will announce his choice for Chattanooga Police Department's new chief tomorrow. The three finalists are: current acting Chief David Roddy, Assistant Chief Edwin McPherson, and Captain Todd Chamberlain of the Los Angeles Police Department…
Four young teens have been arrested for a burglary at a Chattanooga business.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Plans are changing to build a Medal of Honor Museum at Coolidge Park. That's after public outcry last year because people didn't want to lose so much park space to a museum. Today, Major General Bill…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hundreds of students are getting back in the swing of getting up early and having to go to school...as several schools are back in session. But the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy is taking a different approach…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - The Dade County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force and Governor’s Office Drug Task Force Aviation Unit, seized over 50 Marijuana plants on Wednesday. In the 400 block of Wells Rd, Marijuana…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new Tennessee law has been enacted making the option of 'In God We Trust' license plates available in Hamilton County. County Clerk Bill Knowles announced that in July, 685 ‘In God We Trust' license plates were…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee teenager has been indicted on charges of murder, rape and aggravated child abuse following the death of a 6-year-old girl. Shelby County prosecutors allege that the teen, who was 14 at the time, was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo's 80th birthday celebration will be this Saturday, August 5th. This event will be free with the purchase of regular zoo admission. Chattanooga Zoo Members receive free admission. Activities will include: - Crafts stations to make…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The Dalton Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a male suspect who shoplifted more than $200 worth of men’s underwear and socks from a department store. The suspect and a friend with whom he…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Trial Court Vacancy Commission will consider nine applicants when it meets August 30, 2017 in Chattanooga to select nominees for the Circuit Court vacancy in the 11th Judicial District – Hamilton County. The vacancy…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police are actively looking for a rape suspect this afternoon. Trent Donnelly Sise is wanted for Aggravated Rape and Aggravated Assault. The 23-year-old rape suspect is 5-10 and weighs around 250 pounds. Police responded to a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - CPD officers have arrested 4 juvenile suspects for the burglary that occurred at Insane Paintball on Monday. Due to the suspects' age, the names of the suspects cannot be released. However, they are facing charges in…
Mother killed in house fire, Dad severely burned, but kids got out okay.
A police report says the women caused $900 in damage.
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 8-month-old from Bradley County who was severely burned this week is headed home Friday. She was treated at a burn unit in Augusta GA. The baby's father says that he is pushing for charges against…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Boyce Street Neighborhood Association held what they called a police line up today in hopes on building better relationships with the officers who patrol their neighborhood. They were able to introduce themselves to the officers so…
"Here it is, coming right to your neighborhood or very close to your neighborhood. Don’t miss it."
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Sale Creek man involved in a standoff with Hamilton County deputies pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on Wednesday. Kevin Lamar New had been charged with six counts of attempted first degree murder after he fired several…
Some residents in the Eastdale Neighborhood are concerned about homes in the area that have been vacant for years.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Part of what is being called "The Nation's Largest Job Fair" took place today in Chattanooga. Amazon is looking to fill nearly 50 thousand jobs across the nation, and several hundred here locally with on-the spot job…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - U.S. Xpress has decided to lay off over 100 of its employees. According to Vice President of Corporate Communications, Danna Bailey, the company needs to shift its focus. The majority of the layoffs will take place in…
Hamilton County's new School Superintendent pledges to be open, honest, and put student safety first.
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) – CHI Memorial’s mobile health coach will provide mammography screenings at Healthy Families Clinic on Saturday, August 12. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All women should have one screening mammogram between the…
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Jaguar fur surrounds a federal case in which prosecutors say an Alabama clothing consignment shop violated the Endangered Species Act. Prosecutors say in a criminal complaint that the shop, which does business as Hertha's Second Edition,…