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Local Reaction To Supreme Court Rulings

It's an historic day as the Supreme Court rules on two landmark cases involving same sex marriage. Supporters are considering it a victory. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl took to the streets to find out what you had to say about it in this local perspective.

Mistrial Declared in Kaylon Bailey Case

A Hamilton County judge declares a mistrial in the case of Kaylon Bailey. He's accused of murdering Kima Evans early last year on Cambridge Drive. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl tells us what a juror did that caused Bailey to get a new trial. More now in our continuing coverage.

Testimony Continues in Kaylon Bailey Murder Trial

A Chattanooga man is front and center of a long awaited murder trial. Kaylon Bailey, 35, stands accused of ambushing and killing Kima Evans in a car last year. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl sat in as the prosecution called several witnesses on Wednesday.

Chattanooga Teen Burned in Grease Fire

A weekend grease fire gets the blame for first and second degree burns on a Chattanooga teenager. The 16-year-old is now at the Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl caught up with a neighbor who saw first-hand how cooking dinner last night turned into a recipe for disaster.

Wounded Chattanooga Veteran Gets New Home

A wounded Chattanooga war veteran that captured our hearts more than a year ago will soon be getting a new home. We were there today as the concrete was poured at the Apison construction site. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl has more on the group that's making making it all happen, and how you can still help. It's tonight's local perspective.

Fabulous Father: Soddy Daisy's Bill Bird

Courtney Bird wakes up every day thankful that her husband Bill is the person God chose to be the father of her children. She says because of him, their lives are simply amazing, instead of a struggle to get by.

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