New laws and stiffer penalties take effect this Friday
Sx or more DUI offenses will go from being a Class-E felony to a more serious Class-C.
CPD makes Arrest in connecting to 4th Avenue Shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have made an arrest in connection to the shooting of 19-year-old JaMarcus Davis. Police arrested D'Marquis Bell, 20, after he was detained shortly after the shooting and booked for Aggravated Criminal Trespassing. The Chattanooga…
East Brainerd Road house fire caused by kids playing with matches
A fire investigator says two boys playing with matches started a fire in the car port area.
Hamilton County unanimously passes 2016-2017 budget
The Hamilton County Commission unanimously passed Mayor Jim Coppinger’s 679.6 million dollar balanced budget Wednesday morning.
One Killed, Several Others Injured on I-75 Northbound
One person is dead and several others injured after two separate crashes on Interstate 75 Wednesday morning near Ooltewah. They happened minutes and miles apart. "We had a 3 car crash at the 14 mile marker. Due to that crash…
Georgia sheriff admits using excessive force on arrestees
MACON, Ga. (AP) - Federal prosecutors say a Georgia sheriff has admitted using excessive force against two arrestees who weren't resisting. A plea agreement signed Wednesday says Berrien County Sheriff Anthony Heath pleaded guilty to two counts of violating the…
Authorities investigating Drug Store Theft
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) - The Dekalb County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of thousands of dollars from Ider Discount Drugs. Police were alerted to a possible burglary at 10705 Alabama Highway 75 Tuesday. When authorities arrived, they discovered…
Crematory Operator Brent Marsh Released from Georgia Prison After 12 Years
Marsh Was Convicted of Improperly Disposing of Bodies.
The Southside District may see Some Changes in the Future
City Council members have big plans for Chattanooga's Southside district.
City Council unanimously approves City Budget
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga City Council unanimously approved the City Budget Tuesday for 2016-2017. The budget will help make investments in neighborhoods, workforce development, public safety, and education, all without a tax increase. The budget will also fund a…
A look at Pat Summitt's milestone victories among the 1,098
(CBS News) - For 38 years, Pat Summitt, the trailblazing coach roamed courtside at Tennessee, racking up 1,098 wins against only 208 losses. Along the way, there were eight national championships and 16 conference titles that put Summitt and women's college…
Humane Educational Society wants to keep your pets safe this holiday weekend
The Chattanooga Hamilton County Humane Educational Society wants to make sure your four-legged friends have a safe Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Three Chattanooga residents indicted for heroin overdose death
The indictment was for conspiracy to distribute heroin resulting in the death of another individual from his use of that heroin.
Kingwood Pharmacy family retiring after 71 years
Closeout begins on Wednesday
Police warn about gas pump skimmers in our area
Found at Kangaroo on Hixson Pike
3rd shooting in 24 hours this morning near Howard & I 24
Latest: woman shot on Long Street
Chattanooga man indicted for 2004 murder now back in Hamilton County awaiting a court date
According to the indictment, the murder was premeditated.
Tributes to legendary coach Pat Summitt
Senators, coaches and athletes pay tribute this morning
Teenager shot on Pinewood Avenue overnight
Victim not cooperating with police
Chattanooga Police look into early morning shooting on Pinewood Avenue
Two shootings occurred in Chattanooga within a span of about 7 hours.
BREAKING: Pat Summitt Passed Away This Morning
Pat Summitt's health rapidly declined this weekend to the point the Vols legend passed away this morning.
JOE FRUGAL: Get Your American Flag Dry Cleaned for Free!
A family owned group of dry cleaners offers a patriotic deal that will let you proudly fly old glory this Independence Day.
Volkswagen to pay $14.7 Billion in Diesel Emission Scandal Settlement
Volkswagen will repair or buy back polluting vehicles and pay each owner as much ten-thousand dollars under a $14.7 billion legal settlement stemming from its emissions-cheating scandal.
Chattanooga Police investigate Monday evening shooting
A 19-year-old man turned up at a local hospital Monday evening with several non-life threatening gun shot wounds.