Agent: Man charged with setting woman on fire offered alibi
Prosecutors say Tellis thought he suffocated Chambers during sex in her car, and then used gasoline to set her and the vehicle ablaze.
Carpet maker Shaw acquires Tennessee digital sample provider
Tricycle was founded in Chattanooga in 2002
Bradley County Detectives Seek Auto Burglary Suspect
CLEVELAND Tenn. (WDEF) - Detectives are asking the public to help identify a person captured on surveillance video. This person is being considered a suspect in multiple auto burglaries in northern Bradley County, and possibly driving a late model gray Nissan…
Father of newborn found dead in duffel bag charged with murder
COVINGTON, Ga.(CBS NEWS) -- The father of a newborn who was found dead Sunday in a duffel bag in woods near her Georgia home has been charged with murder, reports CBS affiliate WGCL. The parents of 15-day-old Caliyah McNabb told investigators the little girl…
New CPD Cadet class learns importance of diverse communities
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department's New Cadet class has a new outlook on diversity in the community that they hope to serve in the future. This afternoon the 2017 class shared their research about the different groups…
Cleveland family concerned after threatening messages
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Cleveland family is concerned and fearful, after finding threatening messages where they live. Police say they have upped patrols in the area where the family lives, and are trying to pin down a suspect or…
Firefighters Assist Stranded Boaters
Chattanooga, Tenn. -- Chattanooga firefighters assisted stranded boaters on the Tennessee River this evening. Two boaters near Ross's Landing called 911 for help after the motor on their boat failed. Details are still being obtained, but Battalion Chief Don Bowman said…
Grundy Co. High School football players face attempted aggravated rape charges
Coach Casey Tate has been suspended, but does not face any criminal charges from the hazing incident
Driver Injured in Overturned Tanker on I-24
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It looks like it could have been much worse. A tanker truck flipped on I 24 around 4:20 Thursday morning near the Welcome Center west of Chattanooga. Troopers tell us the driver was taken to the hospital.…
National Weather Service updates La Nina forecast for fall, winter
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) - Today, the National Weather Service updated the La Nina watch for the fall and winter.
Driver injured in overturned tanker on I 24
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It looks like it could have been much worse. A tanker truck flipped on I 24 around 4:20 Thursday morning near the Welcome Center west of Chattanooga. Troopers tell us the driver was taken to the hospital.…
Georgia governor suspends Snellville mayor from office
accused of using campaign funds to purchase a Caribbean cruise, airline tickets and a six-month subscription to pornographic websites.
Tennessee wildfire season starts Sunday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee forestry officials say outdoor burning permits will be required as the state heads into wildfire season. The Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry says in a news release that the wildfire season runs from Sunday…
Roy Moore's compensation from charity includes $540,000 mortgage
"We felt like at the time was a fair salary for the responsibility he had. ... But he was not paid that. We didn't have the money," Bentley said.
Police seek attacker that left Carta worker with burns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two weeks ago, Chattanooga Police say a woman was attacked outside of the Carta building on Wilcox Blvd around 7 am. Investigators released a video today hoping that it will help identify the attacker. It shows…
Alleged hazing investigation at Grundy County High School
UPDATE: Sheriff and School system will release new information on the hazing case Thursday afternoon. But Director of Schools Jessie Kinsey tells the Grundy County Herald that, based on new information today, they are suspending Grundy Co. High football coach…
Emerson Crane Fundraiser in Dade County
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Dade County residents are still mourning the death of 10 year old Emerson Crane two weeks ago. The youngster had battled a brain tumor his entire life. Trenton put on a Disneyland-type parade last month…
Four-story hotel proposed for North Shore area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga developer wants to build a four-story hotel on the north shore next to the Walnut Street Bridge. Thomas Palmer is asking the city's Form-Based Code Committee to modify the requirements and allow 4 stories instead…
CPD investigates shooting on E 33rd St
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting, after the victim showed up at a hospital. Police say it happened in the 1100 block of east 33rd street. 33-year-old Jamal Harris' injuries are not life threatening. If you…
Tennessee Highway Patrol reminds of safe driving
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - We now know why there are so many more traffic crashes in the volunteer state. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office and the Tennessee Highway patrol say the problem is distracted driving. THP officers were joined by…
Twitter shuts down Rep. Marsha Blackburn campaign announcement video
TENNESSEE (CBS NEWS) - Republican Rep. Marsha Blackburn's Senate campaign announcement ad has been blocked by Twitter over a statement the abortion rights opponent makes about the sale of fetal tissue for medical research. Blackburn, who is running for the seat…
Applications open for Chattanooga Police Academy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police Department now hiring for March 2018 academy. CPD says they are actively seeking qualified applicants to train as police officers. The application process lasts about 6 months and applicants must pass all tests in order…
Catoosa deputies provide free child fingerprinting
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office will be performing free fingerprinting for children this month. Parents can have their children fingerprinted at Woodstation Elementary School’s fall carnival on October 27th. Deputies will be available to fingerprint from…
Peavine Baptist Church one of the fastest growing in the country
“Our volunteers are the lifeblood of the movement of God at Peavine."