DECATUR, Georgia (WDEF) - An eight state round up of child porn makers and users nets suspects from Trion and Resaca. Operation Southern Impact II resulted in the arrest of 76 people and the rescue of 13 children. The operation…
WINCHESTER, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is looking for two inmates who escaped from the jail Thursday Evening. Michael Dale Cyree of Tullahoma was charged with burglary and theft. Timothy Jerald Poe of Dechard was being held…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Event organizers would like to serve beer with their bacon in Cleveland. But it won't happen. Organizers of the first ever BaCON Festival say the beer question has been a stumbling block for them. The event…
MCMINNVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - TBI agents have charged a McMinnville man with the murder of his roommate. Stephen Pohl was shot at his home on Lewis Road in McMinnville Tuesday. Investigators linked the roommate, 61 year old Gregory Koller with…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A motel visitor was hit and killed Thursday night in Dalton. Police say 40 year old April Alesi of Newnan, Georgia was staying at the Motel 6 on Chattanooga Road. They say she was crossing to…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Chattanooga man has been indicted for hitting a pedestrian on March 10th. 60 year old Herman Brown Sr. faces charges of Aggravated Vehicular assault, Vehicular assault, Driving Under the Influence (2nd offense), Driving on Revoked , Financial…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thursday night, a group of people from the community came together at the White Oak United Methodist Church to have a discussion on school violence in an event called "School Violence: Finding Safety & Hope." "The…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tennesseans are a step closer to paying less for tag renewals. Tennessee House Bill 17-82, which will eliminate emissions testing in the state, has advanced to the full Agriculture and Natural Resources committee. In August, the Tennessee Department…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A new syringe trade and education program is hoping to cut down the spread of H-I-V and Hepatitis C. Chattanooga Cares is starting the Step Tennessee program, which targets injected drug users. Chattanooga Cares Rural Health Manager…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - An agreement has been reached for a $10,000 dollar bond for the Dalton teacher, accused of shooting a gun out his classroom window. Under the terms of the order, Randal Davidson was placed on an electronic ankle…
The Marion County School district is thinking of ways they can improve their school safety plan.
A Chattanooga father was concerned to see a typo on the TCAP practice test that he was reviewing with his son.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new syringe trade and education program is hoping to cut down the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C. Chattanooga Cares is starting the Step TN program. Chattanooga Cares Rural Health Manager Melanie Connatser said they're…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A former Tennessee judge who was initially accused of helping a woman with legal troubles in exchange for sex faces a new indictment. The U.S. Justice Department said in a news release that former Davidson County…
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) - Two people have been killed in separate industrial accidents in one Tennessee city within a week. Johnson City Fire Department District Chief Mike Oliver confirmed to the Johnson City Press that one person died in…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is promoting an online citizen’s survey. They say it's goal is to continue their efforts to remain transparent and accessible. The survey, available online, is open to all Hamilton County…
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A divided House of Representatives committee has approved a proposal that would allow some teachers to carry or access firearms in schools. The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee voted…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) The Southern Environmental Law Center has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service over the Cherokee National Forest. The suit alleges that the Forest Service is illegally endangering the soil, forest and waters around Tumbling Creek.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga native and country songwriter Kelley Lovelace is in the scenic city today. He visited the Bethel Christian Academy to help promote Bethel's charity weekend in April. Lovelace will host a Country Connection concert to benefit the Bethel…
They say the suspect was stealing copper tubing and knocked over containers with the oil.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Mayor Andy Berke joined other city officials Wednesday to give a preview of the new and improved Miller Park in downtown Chattanooga. The city expects the park to open in mid-July, barring any weather delays. However,…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dalton Board of Education has chosen Dr. Tim Scott as their new superintendent. He is currently serving as Douglas County's assistant superintendent, with is west of Atlanta. Dr. Scott will take over next Monday. Interim…
Spring brings flowers, warmer weather and roller coasters. ATLANTA (WDEF) - For Media Day at Six Flags Over Georgia, the theme park gave us a new look at an old roller coaster. The wooden Great American Scream Machine has been…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police hope you can help them identify suspects in a theft at a Walgreen's. Investigators say two people stole $1,461 of cologne from the Walgreen's on West Walnut Avenue on Tuesday, February 27th. They say…
