Collegedale Mayor issues statement on ticket quota controversy
"I can assure you that the city does not have a culture of cover-up."
New Volkswagen Chattanooga CEO announced
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Volkswagen plant is getting a new CEO. On Thursday, they announced a new group of leaders. Tom du Plessis is transitioning to become the new CEO of the facility. Former CEO Frank Fischer came back…
13 Philadelphia cops to be fired over racist Facebook posts
Philadelphia — Thirteen Philadelphia police officers will be fired over racist or offensive Facebook posts. More than 50 other officers are being reprimanded or suspended. "I continue to be very angered and disappointed by these posts," said Police Commissioner Richard…
Nursing shortage impact in the Tennessee Valley
There is a nursing shortage across the country and here in the Tennessee Valley.
Georgia senator hospitalized after apartment fall
WASHINGTON (AP) - Georgia U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson has been hospitalized after he fell and fractured four ribs. In a news release Wednesday evening, the senator's spokeswoman Amanda Maddox said the 74-year-old fell in his Washington apartment Tuesday night. Maddox…
Tennessee senator faces unethical medical conduct charges
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Health officials are accusing a Tennessee Republican lawmaker of engaging in unethical conduct as a physician and are urging the state to take disciplinary actions. In June, the Department of Health submitted the charges against Sen.…
U.S. destroys Iranian drone over Strait of Hormuz
Trump says U.S destroyed Iranian drone The U.S. destroyed an Iranian drone over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, President Trump announced in the East Room of the White House. The president claimed the action was a defensive one after…
Canadian pilot in fair condition after Cagle Mountain plane crash
"We are so grateful for the immediate response from all those involved and for the area residents keeping him in their thoughts and prayers. "
Sheriff explains animal abuse investigation in McMinn County
" Many people care for old and sick animals, that if photographed when they are sick, would appear to be neglected."
Driver dies from Bonny Oaks crash last week
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say one of the drivers in a crash last week has died from his injuries. The wreck happened last Thursday afternoon on Bonny Oaks Drive. Investigators say a Ford Explorer drifted into the path of…
Trump talked about silencing stories about alleged affairs, documents suggest
Michael Cohen begins prison sentence President Trump talked about quashing stories about his alleged affairs in the days leading up to the 2016 presidential election, according to documents unsealed in the Michael Cohen case Thursday. A federal judge in Manhattan…
House approves $15 minimum wage for workers
Some states are raising the minimum wage The House has approved legislation to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade, to $15 an hour. Democrats pushed through the bill Thursday with a party-line vote of…
Morehouse students accuse staff member of assault
Several male Morehouse College students have posted videos of themselves on Twitter, alleging they had been sexually assaulted by a male staff member at the school. The explosive videos went viral, and Morehouse College has responded to the allegations against…
Trump says Congress "foolishly" gave aid to Puerto Rico
President Trump criticized the leadership of Puerto Rico in a series of tweets Thursday, saying that Congress "foolishly gave 92 Billion Dollars for hurricane relief" to the island in the wake of Hurricane Maria in 2017. Mr. Trump's tweets come…
Jeffrey Epstein denied bail by federal judge
Jeffrey Epstein was denied bail by a federal judge on Thursday as he faces criminal charges for sex trafficking, CBS News confirms. Judge Richard M. Berman ruled that Epstein, 66, will need to remain in jail as he awaits trial.…
Pricey gear sold for just $94.48 in Prime Day glitch
On Amazon Prime Day, some customers ran into a glitch that prevented them from loading items into their carts. Others experienced a much more advantageous glitch. Several customers said they bought thousands of dollars worth of camera equipment for a…
Dad who drove his kids off L.A. pier charged with murder
Los Angles—A man was charged Wednesday with murder after prosecutors say he drove his family off a Los Angeles pier, killing his two severely autistic sons. Ali Elmezayen faces two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder and…
Cops called on boy selling "ice cold root beer"
Most kids are selling lemonade on hot summer days, but a boy from Utah had an even better idea — ice-cold beer. Root beer, that is. Seth Parker set up his "ICE COLD BEER" stand in front of a church…
Grundy County Sheriff warns of 'prop,' fake money
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - 39-year-old Altamont man Whitney Dunwoody is accused trying to use fake money at a business in Grundy County. Authorities arrested him Wednesday morning. "We've had some sharp business owners that have been able to detect…
Confederate Railroad drummer talks about Illinois fair controversy
"I would say 'thank you'"
Small plane crash in Sequatchie County
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A small plane crashed in Sequatchie County. According to the FAA, a Glasair II aircraft crashed Wednesday evening. They say only the pilot was on board. We're still working to get the condition and identity…
Heat wave across central U.S. prompts health warnings
St. Louis, Missouri — Extreme heat warnings are posted across the central U.S. Temperatures feel well over 100 degrees. Public health officials are warning people to heed their heat warnings. St. Louis is in the excessive heat danger zone. Prolonged exposure…
Homeowner shoots burglary suspect on Sand Mountain
PISGAH, Alabama (WDEF) - A homeowner on Sand Mountain shot someone trying to steal gasoline from his shed. Jackson County Chief Deputy Rocky Harnen says two men broke into the shed of a homeowner on County Road 83 in Pisgah.…
Federal agency: "Go back to where you came from" is discrimination
The House on Tuesday voted to formally condemn President Trump's racist tweets telling Democratic congresswoman of color to "go back" to where they came from. But long before that, the federal agency charged with enforcing anti-discrimination laws offered up that…