CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Kracken is a mythical sea monster with tentacles, and he came to life today at the Tennessee Aquarium's River Journey. Kracken was there for ODDTOBER. that's when costumed scuba divers began carving jack-a-lanterns underwater. The underwater pumpkin-carving…
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - A federal judge has temporarily blocked Georgia's restrictive new abortion law from taking effect. The law bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can occur as early as six weeks…
Byrd later told reporters he would make a public statement by the end of September.
Officials say Memphis and Chattanooga hearings are being planned.
Chattanooga firefighters say this heat it can be dangerous for them, so they take certain precautions.
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - Catoosa County Gary Sisk says his deputies are working a murder-suicide off Cloud Springs Road. He tells News 12 they were called out to a domestic situation at a home on Clara Lee around 4…
The funeral of Edward K. Pearson was overflowing with people on Tuesday — despite the fact that the veteran had no known family members. Hundreds turned out for Pearson's funeral in Sarasota, Florida, after it was made public that he…
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PIKEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two Bledsoe county men have pleaded guilty to second degree murder of a Pikeville man last year. 23 year old Marcelino Leal, and 31 year old Keiven Bundy were sentenced to 15 years in prison after…
A teacher with a passion for engineering is helping students learn more about that subject. Jennifer Miles is this week's Golden Apple Award winner.
"I make this plea every year we just have to get people to do a better job at reporting it."
American manufacturers are sliding deeper into recession. A closely watched gauge of factory activity released on Tuesday registered its weakest reading in more than 10 years, weighed down by slowing global growth, the Trump administration's trade war with China and an…
The Federal Communications Commission had the right to dump net neutrality rules, according to a new federal court ruling. The decision could pave the way for state net neutrality laws, however, with the court ruling that the FCC can't bar…
A 15-foot cut-out of Jeff Bezos' head loomed over a Whole Foods in San Francisco Monday afternoon as animal rights activists chained and superglued themselves together to protest the store's animal product suppliers. Thirty-seven of the protesters were detained, reports…
Residents got out okay, but one dog was killed
A mother is arrested for child abuse after police say she broadcasted it live on social media.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A man says he was being chased by two other men when he was shot Monday afternoon in East Chattanooga. It happened in the 2300 block of Wilson Street near Memorial Hospital. Police say the 20 year…
Students at Ooltewah Elementary are helping one of their own fight a devastating disease.
Whistleblower singles out Giuliani and Barr Washington — Attorney General William Barr has asked Mr. Trump to reach out to a number of foreign officials to request assistance in the Department of Justice's review of the origins of the Mueller…
"Three fourths of these cases have been use of not just vaping but also, vaping the THC oils."
ATLANTA (AP) - The highest-ranking Republican woman in the Georgia legislature has thrown her name in the ring to replace retiring GOP U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson. House Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Jan Jones announced Monday that she's submitted an application…
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The truck had just picked up garbage from Care Med Ambulance and their crews stopped him and treated him.
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The heat and drought are even affecting trout restocking in East Tennessee. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has had to change or postpone their efforts in early fall. They are finding that water levels are low…