FOUND: DeKalb County AL escapee located, transported to detention center
Christopher Daniel Jones left his work release job at F G Lumber, INC just before noon.
Murphy man convicted of child sexual offense
“This conviction keeps a very dangerous child predator off the streets ."
Ooltewah getting first Walmart Pickup Tower in our area
First Pickup Tower debuting in Ooltewah Supercenter.
Husband arrested for murder of his wife in Grundy County
GRUETLI-LAAGER, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Grand Jury has indicted a husband with the murder of his wife last year in Grundy County. An ATV rider discovered the body of 26 year old Samantha Chandler off of Ross Creek Road in…
Atlanta school evacuated after explosion report; no one hurt
ATLANTA (AP) - Fire officials were investigating reports of an explosion at an Atlanta elementary school, but said no one has been injured. WSB-TV reports the explosion occurred Wednesday morning at Cleveland Avenue Elementary School on the city's south side.…
Former Pilot exec: Haslam 'loved' trucking rip-off scheme
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A government witness has testified that Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam "loved it" when the sales team ripped off customers at the trucking company controlled by his family. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports the jury in…
Latest on Roy Moore: Hannity gives candidate a 24 hour deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on President Donald Trump and embattled Senate candidate Roy Miller (all times local): ___ 6:30 a.m. Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity has given Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore 24 hours to explain "inconsistencies"…
RNC pulls out of fundraising agreement with Roy Moore campaign
ALABAMA (CBS News) - The Republican National Committee has pulled out of the joint fundraising agreement with Alabama Republican Roy Moore's campaign, according to Federal Election Commission paperwork filed Tuesday. The move comes amid growing pressure for the Republican Party…
Police seek public's help in double slaying at rap concert
ATLANTA (AP) - Police are asking for help in identifying two persons of interest following a fatal shooting at a rap concert in downtown Atlanta that left two dead. It happened Sunday night at The Masquerade at Underground Atlanta. Police…
BlueCross BlueShield volunteers build new Salvation Army playgrounds
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Salvation Army is getting some help building two playgrounds for kids in the community. Hundreds of volunteers from the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation made it happen. They came out to the Salvation Army's…
Dade County Sheriff encourages church security precautions
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - In the wake of the recent church shooting in Sutherland Springs Texas, one local Sheriff is encouraging churches to organize security teams. Dade County Sheriff Ray Cross told us that he encourages his deputies to…
Judge sets tentative date for 2nd trial in Holly Bobo death
SAVANNAH, Tenn. (AP) - A judge has set a tentative trial date for a man charged with kidnapping, raping and killing a Tennessee nursing student who disappeared from her rural home more than six years ago. Judge C. Creed McGinley…
Bradley County Sheriff Trial Delayed
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff will have to wait a little longer to face a judge, after being accused of using altered, forged or falsified vehicle titles. Sheriff Eric Watson's trial had been scheduled to begin on…
Hot car baby death case bound over to grand jury
The case of a Chattanooga man accused of leaving his baby to die in a hot car will now go to the grand jury.
Chattanooga named DK Travel's Best Alternative Fall Getaway
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - DK Eyewitness Travel recently named Chattanooga as one of the ten best locations for an alternative fall getaway. Chattanooga is the only city in Tennessee to make the list. No town in neighboring Georgia, Alabama or the…
Toyota, Mazda narrow plant location down to N. Carolina, Alabama
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Alabama and North Carolina are the final states in the running to win a prized Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp. joint car factory. Several states were in the running for the massive plant worth $1.6…
Haslam appoints Townsend as Special Judge in Polk County
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today appointed Brooklynn M. Townsend as special judge for the General Sessions Court of Polk County. Townsend’s appointment fills a temporary vacancy due to the disability of Judge Billy D. Baliles. “I appreciate Brooklynn…
3 killed after fiery crash in Georgia
CANTON, Ga. (AP) - The driver and two passengers in a car are dead after a fiery crash in Georgia. Multiple media outlets report it happened about 6:45 a.m. Tuesday on Interstate 75 northbound. Cherokee County Sheriff's spokeswoman Sgt. Marianne…
Golden Apple: Adelia Hall
A teacher in Cleveland makes sure her students succeed, earning her a Golden Apple Award.
Discount Tire opens first store in Hixson
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) – Discount Tire, the world’s largest independent tire and wheel retailer, opened its first location in Hixson to meet demand for tires and wheels in the greater Chattanooga area. The new tire store is located just north…
Fort Payne man arrested for Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault
FORT PAYNE, Ga. (WDEF) - Fort Payne Police arrested a man Monday afternoon on two Grand Jury indictments for Attempted Murder and Aggravated Assault. 43-year-old Roy Alonzo Allen has been taken into custody by members of the Fort Payne Police…
Vandalism and a BB gun in DeKalb County schools on Monday
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - On Monday morning, the SRO at Fyffe School found a window had been broken. Inside, several classrooms were vandalized, including graffiti on the boards. It didn't take long to crack the case. Officials simply looked…
Eastside Utility District warns about a scam
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Eastside Utility District is warning customers about a scam involving past dues bills. The water company services 66,000 customers in Hamilton and Bradley Counties. They say someone is calling home to settle the unpaid bills over…
Jager will replace beloved Bradley K9 officer, Lucy
“It’s been challenging over the past few months for my family and I while dealing with Lucy’s sudden death."