Bentley: Give states more power over Medicaid
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he hopes the incoming Trump administration and Congress will allow states to charge Medicaid premiums and set enrollment requirements.
Scientists at Alabama university set sights on the moon
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - The University of Alabama in Huntsville is aiming for the moon with a $237 million proposal to NASA.
Crystal Gayle to be inducted into Grand Ole Opry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Country music legend Crystal Gayle is being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, nearly a half-century after she first walked onto its stage to perform as a teenager.
Three Shot on East 3rd Street
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Officers with the Chattanooga Police Department responded to a local hospital in the early morning hours on reports of multiple people shot. Three victims, all with injuries considered non-life-threatening, were transported by personally vehicle. Countess Clemons,…
Domestic Dispute Involving Father and Daughter
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. (WDEF)- In some other news tonight, Chattanooga police respond to a domestic dispute Thursday involving a father and his daughter.
UPDATE: Two Killed in East Chattanooga Shooting
Chattanooga police are still looking for the suspect.
Former UTC Participates in Presidential Inauguration Ceremony
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A former Chattanooga Moc takes part in the Inauguration Ceremony today. Master Gunnery Sergeant Jane Cross performed as a member in the "President's Own" United States Marine Band. Cross graduated from UTC in 1997. She began studying…
Former Employee of Donald Trump Speaks At UTC
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A former employee of Donald Trump spoke today on UTC's campus. Dr. Randall Pinkett is the winner of season 4 of the apprentice. The Former MIT grad served as an executive with Trump entertainment resorts after the…
Woodmore Elementary Students At Harlem Globetrotters Game
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Harlem Globetrotters have captivated the minds and hearts of young people across this nation for generations. Tonight... one former N-B-A player who is from Chattanooga gives back to the students of Woodmore elementary who are still recovering from the recent fatal bus crash.
Inauguration from the Local Perspective
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Republican Party had a watch luncheon at Puckett's downtown today. News 12's Ashley Henderson spoke with a few folks there to get their reactions.
East Brainerd Couple Lose Their Home to a Sink Hole.
The Lanzar's Are Waiting for Insurance Company and a Nearby Apartment Complex to Sort it Out
Child, car driver hurt in crash involving school bus
MORELAND, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a child and driver are injured after a school bus carrying about two dozen students crashed with a car southwest of Atlanta in Coweta County.
Georgia Men Arrested in Cherokee County After Home Invasion
MURPHY, N.C. (Press Release)— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced the January 20, 2017 arrest of 20-year-old Christian Pelicie-Mederos, 23-year-old Selburn Ridley, 19-year-old Monte Stewart, 19-year-old Chevez Herron, and 23-year-old Marquez Hall, all who reported Atlanta Georgia addresses, for charges stemming from…
More Southern storms possible; 2 tornadoes confirmed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Forecasters say the Deep South is in for more bad weather following an outbreak that resulted in damage from two confirmed tornadoes.
Appeals court tells judge to allow transgender name changes
denied the name changes, saying they could confuse and mislead people who interact with the young men and could be considered a type of fraud.
Juvenile suspect pleads guilty to Hamilton Place Mall parking lot shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A juvenile has pleaded guilty in the shooting of two teenagers in the Hamilton Place Mall parking lot outside of the Sears store. He faced two counts of attempted murder and reckless endangerment. Both victims survived the…
Tennessee lottery breaks $4 billion mark for its birthday
“Some are superstitious about the number 13, but for the Tennessee Lottery, the number is very lucky."
Is downtown parking keeping up with Chattanooga's growth?
"We want to make sure we are planning for the future and making smart decisions about how limited downtown space is utilized.”
East Ridge Police arrest sexual assault suspect
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - An early morning disorder call in East Ridge ended with a sexual assault arrest. Captain Tim Mullinax says officers arrived at home in the 1600 block of Truman Avenue to find a male sexually assaulting…
Documents: Prosecutor caught on video having sex
Gwinnett Assistant D.A. was shown on video having sex.
Baldwin named publisher of the Cleveland Daily Banner
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (AP) - Ralph Baldwin Jr., a 42-year veteran of the newspaper industry, has been named publisher of the Cleveland Daily Banner. The Daily Banner reports Baldwin succeeds Stephen Crass, who recently retired after leading the Banner for 16…
Former probation officer arrested, accused of sexual assaulting probationers
allegations of sexual contact were made by probationers Cordovi previously supervised.
Obama denies pardon request for former Alabama governor
The 70-year-old Democrat is serving a 6½ year sentence for bribery and obstruction of justice in a federal prison in Louisiana.
Cleveland State Community College Gets New Athletic Program
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Cleveland state community college took a giant step today by announcing new athletic programs coupled with enhanced academic programs. It also has received a substantial financial contribution. College president Dr. Bill Seymour headlined the news conference this…