Man accused of paying to fulfill child rape 'fantasy'
authorities say he offered $400 to rape a 9-year-old girl.
Community members voice concerns at school board forum
Parents, educators, and students attended a forum at Orchard Knob Elementary on Wednesday to voice their concerns.
Autopsy report confirms human remains of Cleveland robbery suspect
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, the Cleveland Police Department received the autopsy report from Knoxville Forensic center. It confirmed the bones were that of Joshua Arp . There were no signs of trauma or foul play. The cause of death was…
Ivy League admission, as easy as pizza pie
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee teen's love for pizza has delivered acceptance at Yale University to her door. Media reports Ravenwood High School graduate Carolina Williams was accepted to the Ivy League school in March, with an admissions officer…
Nashville police taking applications for teen driving class
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Nashville Police Department is once again offering a free driver awareness class for teenagers that will be taught by police officers. The department announced this week that registration has begun and the course is open…
Walker County Government discusses possible changes
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - For the first time in 16 years, walker county, Georgia has a new sole commissioner. Shannon Whitfield defeated Bebe Heiskell in the November election. Since then, Whitfield's been working on making some changes in Walker County,…
Miller Park begins project upgrades
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Downtown Chattanooga's very own Miller Park is going to get some upgrades with work beginning on July 1st. The project is expected to cost over 13 million dollars and to be completed by July of next year.…
Hamilton County Commission hears budget requests
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Commissioners heard budget requests from various departments today--gathering information to be used in the final 2017-2018 budget. The sheriff's department is asking for an increase of some 6.7 million dollars, but the county leaders have…
UPDATE: Emergency personnel rescues high fall victim
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rescue efforts are still underway at the Pocket Wilderness on Mowbray Mountain. Hamilton County Emergency Services PIO Amy Makwell states "At 3:30 pm, a 9-1-1 was made reporting a male party had fallen 50-75 feet at…
Trial delayed for Cortez Sims
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The sentencing trial for Cortez Sims has been delayed once again. 20-year-old Sims is accused in the shooting death of Talitha Bowman and the shooting of Zoe Horton. She's the infant who was left paralyzed in 2015…
Tennessee Aquarium proves not all Penguins are Pittsburgh fans tonight
the Tennessee Aquarium showed their true colors at Penguin Rock.
Dalton police: Do you know the man cashing the stolen check?
the check was cashed at the Carneceria Nacho.
Georgia peach crop faces nearly 80 percent loss this year
The peach crop issue has been worse in neighboring South Carolina
Mom charged with child abuse after switching daughter
The girl said Pointer returned with what she described as a branch and began hitting her with it.
New Hwy 27 Convention Center exit ramp debuts tomorrow
See the map of where the new exit will take you
Volkswagen staffing agency hiring 200 workers in Tennessee
hiring will continue until production reaches its peak.
Study: New Mexico, Georgia had nation's highest jail rates
Georgia had the second highest rate with 317.3 per 100,000 residents.
Update: Grundy cemetery theft suspect on the run
when they tried to interview her on Tuesday, she fled on a green ATV.
Jasper City Officials propose ordinance prohibiting Pit Bulls
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) - City officials in Jasper say they are concerned about dog attacks, so they drafted an ordinance that would prohibit pit bulls, with some exceptions. According to the ordinance, pit bulls currently living in the city would be…
Get Involved: Meals on Wheels
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Each week we feature a local non-profit organization to show you what they're doing for the community, and how you can help. Today, we're talking to the Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability, about their…
Zika Virus Warnings
Georgia (WDEF) - It's mosquito season, which raises concerns over the diseases they can carry. The North Georgia Health District is trying to get residents to stop leaving places for them to breed---like any standing water. There are no Zika cases in…
S Broad Street construction underway
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Construction on South Broad Street is underway. In 90 days when the street is reopened, what most people will notice is the River Park extension. That's because the most important part of the project will be underground.…
Woman charged for accidental "Coke Float" for sheriff's deputy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga woman is facing drug related charges after she accidentally dropped a small bag of cocaine into a sheriff's deputy's drink. Off-duty deputy Ricky Wolfe ordered a coke at the Steak and Shake on Hixson Pike…
Former Tennessee teacher pleads not guilty
Nashville, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tad Cummins, the former teacher charged with fleeing the state with one of his students, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges. According to federal court documents filed May 26th, Cummins pleaded not guilty to charges of…