Volunteers needed for apple snail roundup
believed to be introduced to Three Mile Creek from someone dumping their aquarium into the pond at Langan Park about 10 years ago.
Boy dies, brother rescued after accident at Georgia park waterfall
FORSYTH, Ga. (AP) - A 12-year-old boy died and his 17-year-old brother had to be rescued after an accident at a Georgia waterfall. Monroe County Emergency Management Director Matthew Perry says the 911 call came in about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday…
South Pitttsburg Chief demoted, TBI investigates officer
King just got out of jail on Tuesday afternoon and spoke to us about the incident.
Community ideas incorporated in new Lincoln Park renovations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lincoln Park is getting some long overdue renovations after the council approved 2 million dollars for the beautification of the park. Councilmen Anthony Byrd says he's fought for these improvements for a while now. He's excited…
City council discusses new fire chief and domestic violence awareness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's official. Chattanooga has a new Fire Chief. The Chattanooga city council met tonight, and tackled a number of different issues...from Domestic Violence...to the new Fire Chief. The meeting began very warm with an emotional welcome and…
Recent arrest raises questions of police handling
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) - Were police officers in South Pittsburg, Tennessee too rough on a local man....or just taking no chances with a man with a gun? That's the question Gary King's family is asking as he's released from…
Authorities identify Grundy Co. skeletal remains
An anthropology team will excavate the scene.
Students rally around coach accused of not reporting alleged rape
Some Northwest Whitfield High School students are rallying behind their former football coach, after he's accused of not reporting an alleged rape involving a student.
Dept of Transportation physicals available at CHI Memorial Convenient Care-Cleveland
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – CHI Memorial Convenient Care - Cleveland offers appointments for Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals for those with a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Tiffany Potter, APRN-BC, FNP-C, is certified to perform the medical exam. The physical includes…
National Expert on Social Media to Speak at Girls Preparatory School
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - Girls Preparatory School is inviting the public to a special educational session: The Effects of Social Media on Girls, this October. The session is on October 24th at GPS Frierson Theatre, and will begin at 7…
Tennessee American Water Holds Ribbon Cutting with Prologue
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee American Water held a ribbon cutting today at Prologue, the Marion County-based company which manufactures fire logs from bio-mass materials, to mark the installation of a new water pipe along Valley View Highway. The new…
Erlanger opens new outpatient physical therapy location downtown
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) – Erlanger Adult Outpatient Physical Therapy announces the addition of a downtown location next to the new Erlanger Sports and Health Institute on East Third Street. Physical therapy has a wide range of uses and benefits including…
Chattanooga Salvation Army to accept Angel Tree applications, volunteers
The Chattanooga Salvation Army wants to remind the community not to forget those in need this holiday season. For those in need of assistance this Christmas Season, The Salvation Army will be begin accepting applications for their Angel Tree Program. …
Suspect Charged with Hixson Aggravated Burglary
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies were dispatched to the 7800 Block of Parkshore Circle in Hixson on a report of an aggravated burglary on Tuesday. Upon arriving on scene, one of the victims’ advised that she was awakened…
Golden Apple: Rene Bruzon
An East Lake Elementary school teacher is known for his open door policy, earning him a Golden Apple Award.
Police release names of victims in Shepherd triple shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police release more information on the triple shooting Monday night in the Shepherd community off Highway 153. It happened before 9 PM in the 6000 block of Arlena Circle. When officers got there, they found three…
Police: UGA freshman charged with murder in restaurant crash
SWAINSBORO, Ga. (AP) - Police say a University of Georgia freshman whose car plowed into a Taco Bell and killed a woman has been charged with murder. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Swainsboro police Chief Randy J. Ellison says Oliver…
Summerville clerk resigns in midst of "Santa in Uniform" funds investigation
SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - Monday night's Summerville City Council meeting began with a bit of a back and forth, between Councilmen Windle, Mayor Harvey and Christopher Nixon, who is running for the position of mayor. Nixon said to the Mayor…
3 victims from shooting on Arlena Circle
A shooting in Chattanooga Monday night injured 3 people.
Fire Prevention Week Begins in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today marks the start of Fire Prevention Week. Members of the Chattanooga Fire Department, the Alhambra Shrine Highlanders Pipes and Drums, and Mayor Andy Berke gathered this morning for the kickoff. Fire Prevention Week actually lasts…
Quick Change Scam: Dalton Police Seek Suspects' Identification
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dalton Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying two women who were apparently working together to try to rip off cashiers at the Walmart Neighborhood Market using a quick change scam. One of…
UPDATE: Fatal motorcycle crash involving stolen vehicle
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash.
Mayor Berke names Phil Hyman as next Chattanooga Fire Chief
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga has a new fire chief. Mayor Andy Berke made the announcement Monday afternoon.
Hamilton County Wide Choir
Students from several area choirs staged a county wide concert in Hamilton County.