Salvation Army bell ringer speaks out after being robbed
The Salvation Army red kettle bell ringer, who was robbed at a Chattanooga Food City, explained what happened.
EPB Celebrates Holidays Around the World in This Year’s Holiday Windows
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) – In keeping with a Chattanooga tradition dating back to the World War II era, EPB opened its 2017 Holiday Windows at its downtown building with the theme of “Holidays Around the World”, representing the culture and…
Tennessee Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for Contesting a Will
Nashville, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee Supreme Court reversed previous rulings that dismissed a lawsuit contesting the October 1, 2013 Will (“2013 Will”) of Dr. J. Don Brock, a resident of Hamilton County. Dr. Brock died March 10, 2015, leaving…
You Can Help With The Salvation Army Thanksgiving Dinner
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) –The Salvation Army has identified move than 500 low-income seniors who would not otherwise have a Thanksgiving meal and are homebound. As a result of our generous community, these seniors will enjoy a Thanksgiving meal of turkey, potatoes,…
Chattanooga firefighters contain heavy volume house fire
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Around 1:30 this afternoon, Chattanooga firefighters responded to a residential structure fire at 1655 Hattie Lane. Battalion Chief Brandon Schroyer said the first arriving firefighters with Quint 21 encountered a heavy volume of fire on the front…
UPDATE: Polk County Homicide Suspect in Custody
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list. 20-year-old Ahren Presley is wanted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the TBI to face charges in connection…
Victim identified in Flat Top Mountain ATV wreck
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - In regards to the incident below, the following information is offered as an update. This victim has been identified as 74-year-old Malcom Lee Varner. The cause and manner of death has not been determined by…
Tennessee judge behind inmate sterilization program rebuked
SPARTA, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee judge who offered inmates less jail time if they voluntarily underwent birth control procedures has been publicly reprimanded by state judicial regulators. The Tennessean reports White County judge Sam Benningfield received a Nov. 15…
UPDATE: Three suspects arrested in Polk County double homicide
Three suspects were arrested in connection with a Polk County double homicide.
In Alabama, Nitro the police dog creates viral workout video
GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama police dog shown on video doing pushups with two officers is a big hit on the internet - and it's also intended as a public safety reminder. Al.com reports that Nitro is a…
Grundy County school board chairman resigns
ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - The chaotic Grundy County school system now faces finding a new school board chairman. Robert Foster sent the mayor a resignation letter on Tuesday. The Grundy County Herald reports he is fed up with the division…
DeKalb County woman dies in house fire
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) - The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says a woman has died in a house fire. At approximately 9:17 am, the sheriff’s office received a 911 call about a house fire with a possible person inside a residence…
Neighbors remember Woodmore bus crash
On the one year anniversary, residents are remembering what happened the day six children died in the Woodmore bus crash.
Phone scammer poses as Dade County law enforcement
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - The Dade County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a recent scammer posing as local law enforcement. The sheriff’s office has received numerous calls about a male subject with a southern accent, identifying himself as Sergeant…
DeKalb County Traffic Stop leads to Drug Arrest
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) - DeKalb County Deputies have arrested a man on drug related charges after conducting a traffic stop in the Kilpatrick area earlier this week. On November 19th, one of DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on…
Golden Apple: Samantha Smith
A Loftis Middle School teacher is very encouraging to her students, earning her a Golden Apple Award.
Man steals red kettle donation from Salvation Army
Salvation Army officials say someone pretending to donate, stole a red kettle donation container from a local supermarket.
Poultry plant expansion bringing new jobs to DeKalb County Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces a grant to assist in the expansion of a poultry plant in DeKalb County. The $250,000 grant goes to the city of Crossville, to improve the sewer system to handle waste from…
Health officials investigate Meningococcal 8 disease at Scottsboro Jr. High
SCOTTSBORO, Alabama (WDEF) - The Alabama Department of Public Health is investigation a case of Neisseria meningitidis in Scottsboro. They have one case at Scottsboro Junior High in Jackson County. Meningococcal B disease is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis…
Dalton charge Atlanta suspects with quick change scam at stores
He would strike up a conversation, then asked for the hundred back, saying he had exact change.
Mothers of Woodmore victims encourage community to join anniversary memorial service
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tuesday marks the first anniversary of the school bus crash that killed six children at Woodmore Elementary. Five mothers of those children joined us on News 12 This Morning to talk about the anniversary memorial planned for…
Tennessee House members, staff to receive YWCA training
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee state representatives and their staffs are being required to attend sexual harassment training led by the YWCA. The Tennessean reports House Speaker Beth Harwell, a Nashville Republican who is running for governor next year, has…
Silverdale medication concerns face difficulty in solution
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Judge Tom Greenholtz continues to monitor changes in medical policies at the Silverdale facility. The Associated Press reports the judge has expressed concerns in court over whether inmates are getting their prescribed medications on…
Tennessee House to hold active shooter training course
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - House staffers in the new Tennessee legislative office building are being required to take a class on how to survive an active shooter incident. Media report that the mandatory course follows a decision by the speakers…