Mother of bus crash victim reacts to Johnthony Walker's rape charge
One mother, whose son was killed in the Woodmore bus crash, says her thoughts are with Johnthony Walker's 14-year-old victim.
Volunteers in Medicine appreciated with free lunch by Cabot Gratitude Grill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of volunteers enjoyed a free lunch today for all their hard work at a local free clinic. Volunteers in medicine near the East gate Library for a luncheon sponsored by Cabot Creamery and their mobile…
Tennessee CO Speaks at Chattanooga Breakfast Rotary Club During Navy Week
Navy Public Affairs Support Element, Det. Northwest CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (June 15, 2018) Cmdr. Paul Seitz, commanding officer, USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) blue crew, and Broomfield, Colo., native, provides a look into what the Navy is doing today during a presentation…
Local attorney weighs in on what could be next for Johnthony Walker's case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Johnthony Walker is back behind bars... this time in Nashville on rape charges stemming from an alleged sexual relationship with a 14 year old. His current appeal status is now up in the air for the…
Rainbow Family of Living Light coming to Georgia Mountains
Thousands will arrive for July 4th National Gathering near Dahlonega.
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - June 15, 2018
Saturday's your last chance to enjoy the 5th Annual Gospel Fest at the Dalton Convention Center.
Walmart heirs deny involvement in Georgia governor's race
By SALLY HO Associated Press Representatives of the Walmart company heirs deny any involvement in the Georgia governor's race after a candidate was secretly recorded saying he backed a school choice law because campaign money from the family's non-profit foundation…
Should the U.S. be more open about cyber operations?
Do American intelligence communities need to rethink secrecy when it comes to cyber warfare? It's something New York Times national security correspondent and best-selling author David Sanger suggests in his new book, "The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage, and Fear in…
Tropical Storm Carlotta forms near Mexico's Acapulco
MEXICO CITY -- Tropical Storm Carlotta has formed in the Pacific Ocean near Mexico's Acapulco and is forecast to make landfall Saturday. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami reports that Carlotta has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. Its center…
Terrifying cults
The Order of the Solar Temple was formed in 1984 by Joseph Di Mambro and Luc Jouret. The cult, based on New Age spiritualism, drew followers in Switzerland, France, and Canada. As the cult became more doomsday focused, it got…
Deputies recover stolen Soddy Daisy police car
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County deputies have recovered a stolen police vehicle from Soddy Daisy. It was an unmarked police car. The Sheriff's Department was called early Friday morning to the scene where it was taken. They found…
Human Trafficking & Prostitution arrests in Chattanooga
Sheriff's Dept. & FBI investigate human trafficking at motels in Bonny Oaks & Lee Highway areas.
Police arrest pair in fatal opioid overdose
Narcotics investigators say they supplied the drugs to Dustin Lowrance and were there when he overdosed in March.
Stephen Hawking's ashes buried between graves of Darwin and Newton
Dean of Westminster, John Hall, accompanied by Stephen Hawking's first wife Jane Hawking, watches as his daughter Lucy Hawking, places flowers at the site of the interment of the ashes of British scientist Stephen Hawking in the nave of the…
Ex-soldier sentenced for damaging parachute of wife who survived 4,000-foot fall
Emile Cilliers, who is accused of attempted murder of his wife, arrives at Winchester Crown Court on November 21, 2017 in Winchester, England. Matt Cardy / Getty Images LONDON -- A former British Army sergeant who tried to kill his…
U.S. envoy to NATO taking "an earful" from allies for Trump
LONDON -- President Trump reportedly plans to attend the NATO summit in Brussels this July. If he does, he will do so as relations between the United States and its Western allies sit at a new low. President Trump is…
Johnthony Walker arrested on rape charge in Nashville
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Johnthony Walker is behind bars again, this time in Nashville, after being arrested and charged with aggravated statutory rape. The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office says he was booked around 9:45 p.m. Thursday. Nashville Police tweeted that…
U.K. government backs law against "upskirting" photos
LONDON -- The British government is backing a proposed law that would make it a criminal offense to take "upskirting" photos. Upskirting involves taking a photo or video under someone's clothing without their consent. It has become more common with…
Police say terror attack on sex club thwarted
A French policeman stands guard outside a building after arresting a man in Strasbourg, on May 13, 2018, suspected to be related to a knifeman who killed the day before one man and wounded four other people in Paris. AFP/Getty…
Leader of Pakistani Taliban killed in U.S. strike, official says
KABUL, Afghanistan -- An Afghan Defense Ministry official says a U.S. drone strike in northeastern Kunar province has killed Pakistani Taliban chief Mullah Fazlullah. Defense Ministry spokesman Mohammad Radmanish told CBS News and other media outlets on Friday that Fazlullah…
4 held for rape of woman and daughter while husband tied to tree
16 Photos School girls hold placards during a silent protest against violence against women, after the rape of two teenage girls in the Chatra and Pakur districts of Jharkhand, India, May 8, 2018. Getty PATNA, India -- Police arrested four…
Kellogg's issues voluntary recall for cereal over possible salmonella risk
A look at the cereal and product codes associated with the voluntary recall. FDA Kellogg Company announced Thursday it is voluntarily recalling certain boxes of Honey Smacks cereal for what it's calling a possible health risk because the product may be…
World Cup: Scores and recaps from Friday's matches
The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off Thursday. Host country Russia won their first match against Saudi Arabia 5-0 to open the tournament. Friday's matches include the remaining Group A teams, Egypt and Uruguay at 8 a.m., and all four Group B…
Rossville pro wrestler does WWE 205 Live
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) - Rossville resident Joey Lynch has made a big stride in his wrestling career. Earlier this week, the pro wrestler achieved his goal to be on WWE. He appeared on WWE 205 Live as Steve Irby. "It…