LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - Investigators are dealing with two potentially deadly overdose incidents in northwest Georgia. The worst happened Monday morning in a rural location in Kensington, Georgia. The Walker County Sheriff says officers found three people dead from what…
By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Oversight Committee is set to hear testimony from former Twitter employees involved in the social media platform’s handling of reporting on President Joe Biden’s son Hunter. The committee confirmed Monday…
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Dozens of Georgia’s most troubled foster children are housed in hotels or state offices each night, because the state can’t find a better place for them to stay. But officials trying to…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - An investigation is underway in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday after authorities say a police officer fatally shot a 47-year-old Black man who had pointed a gun at him. The fatal shooting occurred Sunday evening in North…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- There is a tragic update to a house fire that occurred in Whitfield County last month. A family member has told News 12 that Tammy Cantrell has passed away from her injuries from a fire…
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A man accused of torturing a woman he held captive in Oregon, and who was convicted in Nevada of keeping another woman in captivity, is using dating apps…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A sixth Memphis Police Department officer has been disciplined for his involvement in the brutal beating and arrest of Tyre Nichols, a department spokeswoman said Monday. Officer Preston…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Gas prices are up again this week, with Chattanooga averaging $3.27 per gallon today. Gas prices have been rising since the start of the year, according to GasBuddy. GasBuddy reveals that Chattanooga gas prices rose an…
ABINGDON, Va. (AP) - Two inmates who fled a southwest Virginia jail are being held without bond after authorities said they were captured in northeast Tennessee. The Washington County, Virginia, sheriff's office said that officers located Johnny Shane Brown…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The local branch of the NAACP is supporting a call from the family of the man killed in Memphis by police officers for a new piece of legislation. Members of the state and Memphis NAACP proposed the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have learned more about the circumstances surrounding a dramatic crash on Brainerd Road Saturday. (more…)
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Dallas Bay Firefighters responded to a house fire Saturday afternoon. (more…)
TRION, Ga. (WDEF)- The Trion Fire Department in Chattooga County had to respond to a gas leak Sunday afternoon. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - East Lake Community Center celebrated it's grand re-opening after it had been closed for over three years. Mayor Tim Kelly and City Councilwoman Roquetta Dotley…
NIOTA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One person is dead after a crash that occurred in McMinn County on Friday. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Firefighters had assist a driver who flipped over on Brainerd Road today. (more…)
DUNLAP. Tenn. (WDEF)- Dunlap Volunteer Firefighters responded to a head on collision on Cagle Mountain this morning. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thousands of LEGO lovers gather at the Chattanooga Convention Center to see awe-inspiring creations. Brickuniverse USA is putting on the two-day event, displaying professional and amateur builds. On…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students from all over Hamilton County and North Georgia have teamed up to compete in the LEGO League Challenge. "All you gotta do is look at…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Even before the body cam footage was released publicly Friday night, several local and state officials posted online about the death of Tyre Nichols, which…
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. plans to make it easier for gay and bisexual men to give blood. The Food and Drug Administration proposed easing restrictions on groups that typically face higher risks of…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A sign on the front door revealed that Cicis Pizza in Hixson is closing its doors for good. The restaurant sits on Highway 153. The sign on their door reads: "Thanks Hixson for your support over…
TENNESSEE (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced two wanted fugitives. Johnny Shane Brown and Albert Lee Ricketson escaped from jail on Thursday. TBI said the men were being held at the Southwest Virgina Regional Jail Authority.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A carjacking took place Thursday night, according to Chattanooga police. They said the suspects of the carjacking were all minors. Police said the incident occurred at…