Calhoun, GA Residents React to Viral Facebook Post
A Facebook post is drawing a lot of attention to the small town of Calhoun, Georgia, but not in the way city officials would like.
Alabama 3rd state to allow execution by nitrogen gas
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama will become the third state to authorize the untested use of nitrogen gas to execute prisoners under legislation signed by Gov. Kay Ivey. Ivey signed the bill Thursday, two days…
Police charge suspects in string of local business burglaries
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department's Property Crimes Unit charge two suspects in a string of burglaries in Brainerd and East Ridge. The burglaries happened from January through last week. Most of the businesses were on Brainerd Road, Rossville…
Charges pending in deadly Marion County wreck
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - Charges are pending against a driver involved in a head on collision in South Pittsburg on Wednesday. It happened around 10 AM on Highway 72. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a pickup truck crossed over…
Government spending bill would fully fund Chickamauga Lock
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Sen. Lamar Alexander says the government funding bill will fully fund construction of the Chickamauga Lock for the fourth year in a row. The $78 million in this year's budget is double the amount of last…
Tennessee lawmakers pass 'In God We Trust' school bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill to require public schools to prominently display the national motto, "In God We Trust." It would take effect immediately if Republican Gov. Bill Haslam signs it. The measure requires schools…
9 people injured in crash involving bus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A city bus in Nashville has been involved in a crash that injured nine people. A statement from the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority says the crash happened Thursday morning and involved a bus and a passenger…
Take part in the Battle of the Badges blood drive
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Like most communities, Chattanooga and surrounding areas frequently see a shortage of blood supplies. There are blood drives going on daily, and today it involves the first responders who know first hand how important that can be.…
Chattanooga looks to possibly change food truck ban on city streets
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "We are just a moving coffee shop. I don't do a lot of food, but I do lattes, teas, chai teas," Lisa Dunny said. Dunny owns Spill the Beans, a coffee shop food truck. But her…
Tennessee AG challenging local opioid lawsuits
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Attorney General of Tennessee is going to court to stop opioid lawsuits across the state. District Attorney Generals in several regions near us have filed lawsuits against drug companies, doctors and pill mill operators. But AG…
Former gang leader tells his story to students
A former Memphis gang leader who is now a motivational speaker shared his message to Tennessee Valley students.
Miller Park block of MLK Blvd reopens
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Miller Park project in Chattanooga is one step closer to completion. This afternoon, Martin Luther King Boulevard was reopened at Miller Park. Closed road signs were removed and drivers were able to go through. Mayor Andy…
Tennessee Valley schools improve school safety
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has proposed $30.2 million to fund school safety, but schools in the Tennessee Valley are already working to make our schools safer. "It's open to everything from SROs to physical improvements in…
New Alabama senator says Congress must act on gun violence
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Alabama Sen. Doug Jones says Congress must address gun violence, even as lawmakers protect the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. In his maiden speech to the Senate, Jones says the nation…
2 contractors recovering, burned at Tennessee nuclear plant
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say two contractors have been burned while working at a nuclear power plant in Tennessee. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports they were hospitalized Friday night for first- and second-degree burns after working at the…
Fake Facebook post prompts fear, complaints in Georgia town
CALHOUN, Ga. (AP) - A fake Facebook post is spreading fears that venomous snakes are lurking in the sewers of a Georgia town, and the city attorney has expressed concerns to the social media network that it's creating confusion and…
Dade County puts an SRO in every school
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dade County school system and law enforcement have worked out a deal to put an armed officer in every school. Dr. Jan Harris plus the Sheriff Ray Cross and Trenton Police Chief Christy Smith announced…
Rev. Paul McDaniel win Civil Rights Award
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Tennessee Human Rights Commission honored a Chattanooga civil rights leader at the Hamilton County Commission meeting this morning. The Jocelyn D. Wurzburn Civil Rights Legacy Award was presented to Reverend Paul McDaniel for his half century…
Dalton Police not charging driver who hit pedestrian
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton investigators have decided not to file charges against the driver involved in a fatal pedestrian struck. April Alesi of Newnan, Georgia was crossing Chattanooga Road last Thursday evening when she was hit by a pickup.…
Weather service finds at least 9 tornado tracks in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The National Weather Service says there's evidence that multiple tornadoes struck Alabama earlier this week, and it's still counting. The weather service says survey teams have found tracks showing nine twisters touched down in the northern…
New framework plan for Chattanooga's Innovation District revealed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Local non-profit reveals a new framework plan for Chattanooga's Innovation District. Mayor Andy Berke joined the Enterprise Center organization in unveiling their plan Tuesday. The plan is the next step in continuing and building upon…
City Council firming up the South Broad District plan
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - City council members are sharing their thoughts on plans for redeveloping the South Broad district. According to the Chattanooga Design Studio, the project includes South Broad Street, Southside Gardens, the I-24 corridor, as well as the Howard…
New Dalton superintendent explains goals for district
As school safety is on the minds of administrators across the country, the new leader of Dalton Public Schools explains his vision for the district.
Local experts react to President Trump's opioid plan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- East Tennessee has continued to see opioid numbers fall, but Tennessee is still one of top states for opioid related deaths. Now, the focus is toughness and stopping addiction at the source. "But if we don't…
