Plane Crash on TN/AL Line
No word yet on fatalities in plane crash near South Pittsburg.
Cuba sees economic slump despite US detente
HAVANA (AP) - Cuban officials say the island's economy shrank this year despite an increased opening with the United States. Economy Minister Ricardo Cabrisas says the island's gross domestic product fell nearly 1 percent after seeing a growth rate of…
Brother of ex-NFL player gunned down in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Authorities say the brother of a former NFL player was gunned down near New Orleans Lakefront Airport while he was visiting his mother for the holidays. Orleans Parish Coroner Dr. Jeffrey Rouse tells news outlets that…
Rural Coosa County looks for ways to spur economy
ROCKFORD, Ala. (AP) - Coosa County needs an economic boost. Some residents and planners tasked with finding ways to accomplish that say the county should take advantage of its natural resources. The rural county is just outside of the metro…
Jailer suffered concussion after November fight with inmate
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Documents show a deputy at the Rutherford County jail suffered a concussion after being assaulted by an inmate last month.
Near-death pup gets Christmas 'miracle'
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Bullock County Humane Society Shelter Director Jennifer Gallagher faced two options: Euthanize the gravely injured puppy that was dragged to her doorstep, or send it to Montgomery and pray for a miracle.
Authorities: Small plane missing in eastern Tennessee
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a small plane with three people aboard has been reported missing in mountainous eastern Tennessee. Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen says authorities are seeking a Cessna 182 aircraft and searchers are focusing about…
Virus causes Savannah animal shelter to close temporarily
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - A Savannah animal shelter has closed temporarily after a puppy was diagnosed with a highly contagious virus.
Bradley Co. Mayor Threatens to Cut Off County Credit Cards
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis is threatening to cut off use of county credit cards because of widespread documentation problems. Davis says Tennessee Comptroller's Office has found that more than half the county credit card transactions…
Mayoral Candidate David Crockett Voices Concern From Mayor Berke's Pledge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Mayoral candidate and former city councilmen, David Crockett, voiced his concerns with a pledge Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke made last week. The mayor promised to give $1,000,000 towards a new children's hospital in honor of the children…
Second Time in Two days a Woman Has Been Injured in a Fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For the second time in two days a fire has sent a woman to the hospital with burns. Chattanooga Fire officials responded to a blaze in the 6000 block of Forest Meade Drive in Hixson. The call came…
PSC Metals Industrial Fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga firefighters made quick work of a call to PSC Metals on 19th Street. Fire crews arrived on scene just before 9 a.m. and found smoke and flames inside the building. Employees were evacuated to another part…
Christmas Eve Shooting Suspect Arrested
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police arrest the suspect involved in a Christmas Eve shooting. 22-year-old Ornesha Swafford is charged with Attempted First Degree Murder, and Aggravated Assault, among other charges. The victim, 20-year-old, Daysha Joyner was shot in the leg in…
Teenage Victim of 2012 Gang Shooting Crossfire has Died
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A teenage gunshot victim in Chattanooga passes away after a 4-year battle. Little Keoshia Ford was an innocent bystander who was shot in the head back in 2012. The shooting left Ford in a coma for weeks.…
Consumer News: Chattanooga's Hottest Electronic Items this Holiday Season
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- This year, there have been major advances in consumer technology. Well as you already know many people are returning gifts or exchanging like they do after every holiday, but we wanted to see what was Chattanooga's 2016's…
Scare at Hamilton Place Mall
Someone tosses fireworks inside Hamilton Place Mall this afternoon.
Tyner Academy Choir performs at Christmas at the Courthouse
The Tyner Academy High School Choir brings a little holiday cheer at the Christmas at the Courthouse event.
Christmas worship celebrations in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Christmas was extra special for Christians today, since they could celebrate during their regular church services.
Chattanooga Group Gives Back to Homeless
Human Initiative spends Christmas day giving back to the homeless.
Officer Hurt in Chattanooga Terror Attack Gets Promoted
A hero in the July 2015 terror attack in Chattanooga gets a big Christmas present this weekend.
Pope Francis' Christmas message wishes peace for troubled world
VATICAN CITY (CBS News) – Pope Francis has wished Christmas peace for people scarred by wars and those who lost loved ones to terrorism that he says is sowing “fear and death” in many cities and countries.
George Michael, Wham lead singer, dead at 53, publicist says
(CBS News) -- British superstar George Michael has died, his publicist confirms to CBS News. He was 53.
Hospital Offers Christmas Lunch to Patients and Families
The holidays are a time for families to come together, even if some relatives are in the hospital.
Candle likely cause of fire on East 10th Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to the 900 block of East 10th Street after a call of a potential structure fire around 1:30pm Sunday.