Chattanooga Fire opens 20th fire station
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department opens a new fire station in Hixson.
Georgia House takes first step to extend hospital tax
ATLANTA (AP) - House members are acting quickly to extend a tax on hospitals that allows Georgia to draw $600 million in federal support for the Medicaid budget.
Tennessee prison used 'Trump' security stamp on visitors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Visitors entering a Tennessee prison one day last week had the word "Trump" stamped on their hands as they passed through security.
Georgia lawmakers try again to let concealed guns on campus
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia lawmakers are again trying to let licensed gun owners carry handguns on public college campuses.
Golden Apple: Connie Hildebrand
A Ringgold Middle School teacher is encouraging her students to do their very best, and serving as a role model at the same time.
Sheriff's Office trying to identify woman involved in attempted robbery
Cleveland, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify a woman involved in an attempted robbery.
House backs additional coverage for firefighters with cancer
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia lawmakers want fire departments to provide additional insurance coverage for firefighters diagnosed with certain types of cancer.
Medical Examiner rules on what happened to murder victims Christopher Woodard & Jumoke Johnson
Both suffered multiple shots to the back of the head.
Cleveland Police looking for man who stole lottery tickets
Anyone with information is asked to call Cleveland Police at 423-476-1121
Airbnb reports Chattanooga is 3rd highest home sharing market in Tennessee
the home sharing community here tripled to 300 people last year.
Sheriff warns public to be on lookout for suspected killers on the road
Boyette and Rice are also suspected in the deaths of two women in nearby Milton Jan. 31 and the Friday death of a woman in Lillian, Alabama.
Flu closing more schools in East Tennessee
"We look at numbers each day around 10 a.m. to see how we are doing with attendance."
Trial underway for man accused of plotting mosque attack
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Trial is underway in Chattanooga for a 65-year-old Tennessee man accused of planning an attack on a mosque in New York. Robert Doggart, who ran for Congress in 2014 in East Tennessee and finished with 6…
Ensuring the safety of local law enforcement officers
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Recently, two officers here in the South died in the line of duty. A Nashville officer drowned last week while trying to help a suicidal woman. Over the weekend, a Georgia deputy died after inhaling liquid…
Alabama's ex-gov Siegelman to be released from prison
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A longtime aide says former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman is to be released from prison this week, nearing the end of a 6 and 1/2 sentence for bribery and obstruction of justice. Friend and former aide…
Services held for fallen Nashville Police Officer
Nashville, Tenn. (WDEF) - Services were held today for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Officer who died in the Cumberland River while trying to save a woman.
Man wants Anne Frank story shared through national monument
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The man who spearheaded the planting of a tree in honor of Anne Frank in a Birmingham park doesn't want it to be forgotten once tours of the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument begin. Al.com reports…
Tennessee sued for move to charge tax for online sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam says Tennessee has been sued for moving to require all major online vendors to collect sales taxes on purchases made in the state.
Area schools closed Tuesday due to illness
(WDEF) -- Due to illness, several area schools are closing.
CSAS Custodian
A custodian at CSAS goes above and beyond her job description to help the students at her school.
Designer proposes building an indoor Drive-In in Nashville
The idea is to recreate a 1960's era vibe without any of the inconvenience of actually being outdoors.
Two arrests made after pair of aggravated assaults
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) -- On Sunday, Dalton Police arrested 28 year old Quentrell Shropshire and 34 year old Jonathan Sutton after a two aggravated assaults.
Hamilton Co. Schools and Highway Patrol announce plan to ensure bus safety
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Department of Education and the Tennessee Highway Patrol have announced a plan of action to ensure bus safety in the county.
Reward offered for information in bald eagle shootings
Crossville, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After two area bald eagles were shot recently, the US Fish and Wildlife Service is now offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person responsible.