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TDOT pauses road work for 4th of July weekend

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is pausing road construction next week for the 4th of July holiday. This will begin next Wednesday, July 3 at 6 a.m. and be in effect through Monday, July 8.…

Niota celebrates new fiber optic options

NIOTA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Niota residents have a new fiber optic connection. TDS Telecommunications celebrated with a ribbon cutting Thursday in McMinn County. They are promising internet speeds up to 8 Gigs. And they can hook up business clients with…

Alabama man charged with murder of Crossville woman

COLLINSVILLE, Ala. (WDEF) -- An Alabama man has been arrested and charged with the murder of a woman in Collinsville, according to authorities. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday they arrested 27-year-old James Michael Howard, Jr. [caption id="attachment_1763375"…

Bear spotted near Roan School in Dalton

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department reported a black bear has been sighted between Roan School and the Mack Gaston Community Center. The police department asks the…

Cleveland Police say missing woman found safe

UPDATE: Cleveland Police said Yoshi Hooks has been found safe. CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Cleveland Police Department has announced they are searching for a missing woman. Police are searching for 30-year-old Yoshi Hooks. Yoshi Hooks.…

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