Driver ejected in crash on Highway 58
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says one person was flown to a local hospital after being ejected in a crash on Highway 58.
UPDATE: Body of missing 73-year-old found
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, the body of the missing Harrison man has been found. The Sheriff's office says the body of James “Frank” Franklin Gray was found in a wooded area near his…
Funeral for Atlanta rapper Bambino Gold in Alabama home town
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The funeral for an Atlanta-based rapper who was killed with a cousin has been held in his home town in Alabama.
Researcher: fungus could wipe out big Alabama bat colony
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A Georgia researcher who has studied one of Alabama's biggest bat colonies says it could be all but wiped out within years by the deadly fungus that causes white-nose syndrome.
Tiger shot and killed after escaping from Paris circus
PARIS (CBS News) -- Police in Paris say a tiger escaped from a circus in the city and roamed the streets of the French capital for "some time" before being killed.
Shooting on Edwin Lane
East Ridge, TN (WDEF) - East Ridge police have confirmed they are investigating a shooting that occured late last evening on Edwin Lane in East Ridge. Authorities report officers arrived on the scene after a victim sustained a gunshot wound…
Boats light up the Tennessee River during the 2017 Holiday Cheer at the Pier
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Christmas spirit was alive on and along the Tennessee River Friday night. The 2017 Holiday Cheer at the Pier brought in vendors, food, music, and Santa to Ross's Pier. "It's great. It's right after always…
McKamey holds annual "Name Your Price" adoption drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- McKamey Animal Center had it's annual Name Your Price pet adoption event on Black Friday.
CPD investigates shooting after victim arrives at local hospital
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Police are investigating a shooting after receiving a call of a person shot around 3:30 p.m. on 2500 block E. 19th St. Chattanooga Police Officers responded to a local hospital after reports of a gunshot victim…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - November 24, 2017
If you like to ice skate, Ice on the Landing is back this holiday season
Celebrities re-ignite fight to free woman in prison for life
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Celebrities have reinvigorated the fight to free a Tennessee woman imprisoned for life after she shot and killed a man who solicited her as a prostitute in 2004. On social media, Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, Kim Kardashian…
Pet loving couple adopts during McKamey 'Name Your Price' event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The McKamey Animal Center had it's 3rd annual Name Your Price pet adoption event today, and people were lined up when the doors first opened this morning. With 200 cats and 150 dogs available for adoption,…
Hundreds join Cabela's parking lot party for Black Friday
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Hundreds braved the cold this Black Friday in Ringgold at Cabelas. Many showed up after finishing up Thanksgiving festivities Thursday night. Savannah Sjoding was near the front of the line since she showed up at 6:30…
Audit: Contractor overcharged federal nuke plant by $6.8m
SPRING CITY, Tenn. (AP) - An audit says a contractor overcharged a federal utility by more than $6.8 million from 2010 to 2015 to help finish construction on a nuclear reactor in Tennessee. According to local media, the Tennessee Valley…
Tips on avoiding theft this holiday shopping season
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, police want to make sure people are vigilant and avoid being targets of theft.
JCPenney at Hamilton Place sees sales boost after earlier open on Thanksgiving
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. - Black Friday is a shopping tradition for Jessie Freeman, and on Thanksgiving Day she was at the JCPenney at Hamilton Place getting the deals early. "I start my cooking early so it can be all ready…
Hamilton County shoppers begin Thanksgiving Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Shoppers lined up outside of JCpenney at Hamilton Place before the doors opened on Thanksgiving day. Black friday is a shopping tradition for Jessie Freeman, and as stores are opening on Thanksgiving, she's made sure to save…
Chattanooga Community Kitchen delivers Thanksgiving meals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Community Kitchen has been involved with an outreach program called Relevant Hope. It's designed to ensure all homeless in Chattanooga that come through the kitchen doors can transition into self-sustainability. Volunteers lined up to deliver…
New unemployment numbers in Northwest Georgia
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - State labor officials are releasing new unemployment numbers for northwest Georgia this Thanksgiving. They say the number of Dalton's employed residents fell last month, but not enough to make the jobless rate increase. The number of…
Salvation Army Serves Meals to Tenn. Valley Seniors in Need
Salvation Army volunteers are spending this Thanksgiving serving area senior citizens.
Thousands Flock to Grateful Gobbler Walk
The 18th Annual Grateful Gobbler benefits a good cause.
HCSO: Deputies Catch Swimming Burglary Suspect in Hixson
Hamilton County deputies say they've arrested a burglary suspect, after he tried to swim away from them.
Collegedale growth results in future development plans
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Work will be underway early next year on a new shopping complex on Old Lee Highway in Collegedale. The announcement came after a meeting of city leaders, and it will add at least two more restaurants…
Georgia boy whose transplant was delayed gets new kidney
ATLANTA (AP) - A potentially life-saving kidney transplant has given a Georgia family a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. A.J. Burgess, who will be 3 in January, was born without kidneys. Mawuli Davis, a lawyer for A.J.'s parents,…