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Commissioners address mental health of inmates

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton county sheriff's department has been trying to get inmates with mental issues out of the Silverdale lock up. Two grants were presented at Wednesday's county commission meeting, which will help resolve the issue. They're worth $120,000.…

Former site of Harriet Tubman Homes rezoned

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A manufacturer can now build on the land where the Harriet Tubman Homes used to stand in East Chattanooga. The area in question is the giant field located in the 1900 block of Roanoke Avenue. Many…

12 People arrested in Franklin County drug roundup

WINCHESTER, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI joined other agencies for a drug round up in Franklin County, Tennessee. They have been rounding up 12 suspects who were indicted by the Franklin County Grand Jury last Thursday. Here are the charges:…

Why have a Big Mac when you can have a Supermac?

Irish burger chain Supermac's is calling it the "end of the McBully." After a more than year-long battle, Ireland's biggest fast-food chain -- some call it "Ireland's White Castle" -- has reportedly won a trademark case against McDonald's. The European…

Theresa May faces no-confidence vote after Brexit deal rejected

London — British lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's divorce deal with the European Union on Tuesday, plunging the Brexit process into chaos and triggering a no-confidence vote that could topple her government. The defeat was widely expected, but the scale…

Golden Apple: Kathleen Collins

A local teacher has made quite an impact after teaching math for more than 30 years. Students say she supports them, and helps them succeed. That's why she's earned the Golden Apple Award.

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