Health and Human Services secretary holds opioid crisis listening session
The United States Health and Human Services Secretary was in Chattanooga to learn from people who are on the front lines of battling the opioid epidemic.
Cleveland Police seek help in solving burglaries
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cleveland Police Department says they need help solving a string of burglaries. A reward is being offered for any information leading to an arrest. Take a good look at the surveillance video. According to police someone…
East Brainerd Food City To Close for Several Months
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee. (WDEF) - Food City has been in Chattanooga for two years now, after the purchase of the Bi-Lo stores, and the company is giving its markets a new look. Food City started with the Saint Elmo store last year--completely…
Trial delayed in disappearance, death of Tennessee woman
SAVANNAH, Tenn. (AP) - A trial in the disappearance and killing of Tennessee nursing student Holly Bobo has been delayed until September. Media outlets report that Judge C. Creed McGinley on Thursday postponed the trial of Zachary Adams until Sept.…
Bonds lowered for Alabama couple charged with child abuse
COLUMBIANA, Ala. (AP) - The bonds have been lowered for an Alabama couple charged with abusing their adoptive son. Local media reports that Shelby County Circuit Judge William Bostick granted the request after prosecutors and lawyers representing 57-year-old Richard Kelly…
The Latest: Police file 5 murder charges against mother
LOGANVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Police in metro Atlanta have filed murder charges against a mother suspected of fatally stabbing four of her children and the children's father. The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office says 33-year-old Isabel Martinez is being held without…
Medical Examiner confirms Etowah body was teen Kelsey Burnette
The 18 year old had been reported missing just days before the body was found on Tuesday afternoon.
Two Suspects Charged in Double Homicide
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) –Chattanooga police have charged William Wright, 18, and a juvenile with the murders of Thomas Holder, 20, and a juvenile male. Wright and the juvenile suspect are each charged with two counts…
Sheriff: Thieves shot at stolen truck victim as he chased them down
The victim says people in both vehicles shot at him during the chase.
Suspect accused of stabbing deputy back in Walker County
He faces charges of aggravated assault on a peace officer and violation of parole.
Police: Children stabbed to death were under 10
LOGANVILLE, Ga. (AP) - The Latest on the deaths of a man and four children outside Atlanta (all times local): 1 p.m. Police say a mother suspected of fatally stabbing four of her children and the children's father was the…
40 rescued, 1 missing after flash flooding in Tennessee
Everyone was rescued from the flash flooding except for a 73-year-old woman, who remains missing.
Homeless man charged with arson in Georgia school fire
the fire burned the early childhood part of the school.
Police: 4 young children, man found dead inside home in Atlanta suburb.
Police have taken the mom and wife into custody.
Elderly Woman Missing After Dozens Rescued From Cummins Falls
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Approximately 40 people were trapped in high waters at Cummins Falls Wednesday evening. According to Jackson County officials, a total of 35 to 40 people were stranded, including 27 around the falls area, three in middle of…
Traffic Fatality on Standifer Gap Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Collegedale police are working single vehicle crash in the 10,000 block of Standifer Gap Road. Public Information Officer Tonya Sadler says the driver of the lone vehicle was ejected. A name will not be released to the…
Tax increase, education department discussed at recent County Commission meeting
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The County Commission passed the Mayor's 2018 Fiscal Budget 2 weeks ago and the county has heard some amid complaints that not enough money is going to the education department. Its been 12 years since the…
New Chattanooga greenway set to connect more residents
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee. (WDEF) - The Scenic City is getting a new greenway that will connect residents in the Alton Park Community to Chattanooga. The new greenway is an expansion of the Riverwalk. This part of the Riverwalk will start at Saint…
Looking back at Tennessee Valley fireworks posted on social media
Check out the good, the bad and the ugly from social media posts in our area
UPDATE: Couple to appear in court for Soddy Daisy neglect
three children were removed from the home.
Hamilton County Schools Announce New Assistant Principals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Department of Education announced today several new assistant principal appointments and reassignments. “Strong leadership teams in every school are vital to success, and assistant principals are a critical factor in this equation. We are…
Suspects responsible for cold chicken assault surrender to police
BAXLEY, Ga. (CBS News) -- A Georgia restaurant owner and her teenage daughter said they were attacked by customers who were served cold chicken, CBS affiliate WTOC-TV in Savannah reports.
Erlanger treats three adults, one child for fireworks injuries over July 4 holidays
CHATTANOOGA TN – Four area residents, one child and three adults, were treated at Erlanger emergency rooms for fireworks related injuries over the July 4 holiday period. One adult was treated at the Erlanger North Hospital ER for first degree…
Arrest made in Savannah shootings, car crash that killed 3
gunfire wounded three people at about 12:13 a.m.