Funding concern factored in public radio firing
Chancellor Steven Angle also called for station manager Michael Martin "to keep quiet and toe the line" on the termination decision.
Corker Statement on U.S. Missile Strikes in Syria
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement in response to U.S. missile strikes in Syria. “The U.S. and world community stood by as Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad brutally…
Decatur City Schools appoints new interim superintendent
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) - Decatur City Schools has a new interim superintendent. According to board attorney James Irby, seven people applied, but only three completed their applications in time for Tuesday's interviews. Media reports the board unanimously chose Dr. Dale Edwards,…
A slice for the stranded: Delta buys pizza for passengers
ATLANTA (AP) - Delta Air Lines bought pizza for stranded passengers after canceling about 300 flights in the Southeast because of severe weather. Media reports the Atlanta-based airline ordered more than 450 pies for passengers in states including Georgia, Tennessee,…
Cheeburger Cheeburger set for demolition
Cheeburger Cheeburger restaurant located on Market Street collapsed over a week ago. The front wall fell down spilling onto the sidewalk and luckily no one was injured. But, not only did it impact the owners, but surrounding areas as well.…
Witness Refuses to Testify in Cortez Sims Murder Trial
Marcell Chistopher Held in Contempt of Court. CPD says Wave of Violence is Long-Standing Gang Warfare
Missing teen's dad calls teacher 'nothing but a liar'
Tad Cummins is "filtering" the news the girl sees.
Volkswagen has program to land jobs for Chattanooga residents
Volkswagen has a program to help Chattanooga residents land a job at the plant.
Walker County marks Wildlife Day
Snakes, eagles and owls were hanging out at the Walker County Local Government Services building on Thursday.
TBI arrests Florida sex crime suspect in Bradley County
He is wanted in Tampa for Lewd and Lascivious Behavior against a victim between 12-16 years old.
Shooting victim refuses to testify in Day 2 of Cortez Sims trial
"Y'all ain't fixing to get me whacked. I'm keeping it real. I don't know nothing."
When is the best time to buy a summer vacation flight? Right now!
Why earlier isn't always better when you are looking for an airline deal
Ethics panel sends Alabama governor's case to prosecutors
The 74-year-old governor has struggled to shake off a scandal after recordings surfaced last year of him making suggestive remarks to a female aide before his divorce.
Appeals court upholds ruling in Ooltewah High rape case
Ruling allows D.A. Neal Pinkston to continue his prosecution of Gatlinburg Detective Rodney Burns.
Tennessee bill outlawing sanctuary cities dead for year
The proposal would have punished a state or local government entity for adopting a sanctuary policy by withholding state funding until the policy is removed.
Thursday morning power outages
The worst hit utility is Volunteer Energy in east Tennessee.
Catoosa County makes April Alcohol Awareness Month
Ringgold, GA, (WDEF) - At their Board Meeting on April 4, the Catoosa County Board of Commissioners proclaimed that April is Alcohol Awareness Month in Catoosa County and joined the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) in a…
Paula Deen plans new seafood restaurant in Georgia area
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Paula Deen is opening a new seafood restaurant on the same waterfront property outside Savannah where an eatery she co-owned with her brother closed three years ago. Local media outlets report the celebrity cook plans to…
Housing community builds resident tornado shelter
One housing community in Rossville has their own shelter to keep residents safe when severe weather hits.
CVB spending addressed at Hamilton County Commission meeting
Tourism was at the forefront of Wednesday's County Commissioner's meeting.
Haslam road funding plan sent to final House committee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam's road funding proposal that would include the state's first gas tax hike since 1989 is advancing to its final standing committee in the House before a full floor vote. The House Finance Subcommittee…
Bill allowing nitrogen executions passes Alabama committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama committee has passed a bill allowing death row inmates to be executed with nitrogen gas. The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the measure 6-3 Wednesday. Montrose Republican Sen. Trip Pittman says his bill would make…
Tips for Emergency Weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With severe weather on the way, local emergency crews and power companies took the morning to prepare for what could happen. First-responders have been watching the weather that is moving into our area since yesterday, and this…
Bradley County storm-ready rooms
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - At this time, all four Bradley County storm-ready rooms are open and operational for the impending inclement weather. Here is the list of safe rooms that are avaible to the public now. 1) Bradley Fire…