Groups Gather at Confederate Statue at Hamilton County Courthouse
Commission is scheduled to vote on the statue next week.
Church remembers Booker T. Scruggs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- People came together at the St. Luke United Methodist Church in Chattanooga today to honor Booker T. Scruggs.
U.S. Military says aircraft carrying explosives crashes in Tellico Plains
Monroe County Sheriff's Office said the plane crashed in the Cherokee National Forest
Lil Wayne won't go through security check, skips concert
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Fans of rapper Lil Wayne will be offered refunds after the recording artist refused to pass through a security check to enter a South Carolina arena, and skipped the concert.
Drivers to Atlanta's airport to encounter road congestion
ATLANTA (AP) - Travelers headed to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport could encounter more congestion at the terminal curbside, as the airport steps up construction of massive canopies outside the terminal.
Georgia Man Charged with Statutory Rape & Sexual Exploitation
Hamilton County, TN (WDEF) - A Lafayette Georgia man faces statutory rape and sexual exploitation of a minor charges in Hamilton County. According to an affidavit obtained by WDEF, 47-year-old George Gaines, Jr. was arrested for one count of aggravated…
Rossville House Fire, Victim Transported to Hospital
Rossville, GA (WDEF) - During the early morning hours on Sunday, the Catoosa County Fire Department responded to a house fire on Greens Lake Circle. Firefighters found a male inside the home with serious burns over the majority of his…
NAACP March & Prayer Vigil
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The Chattanooga chapter of the NAACP are asking for community support for their march and prayer vigil, beginning today at 5pm. The event will begin at the corner of MLK and Market Street, with participates marching…
Local DACA recipient left scrambling as program set to expire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A clinic was held Saturday to help navigate recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Fatal motorcycle crash in Bradley County
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Sheriff's Office says on Twitter that one person has died in a motorcycle crash.
'Let's Make a Deal' host, philanthropist Monty Hall dies
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - Former "Let's Make a Deal" host Monty Hall has died. He was 96.
Police investigate shooting on Greenway View Drive
The Violent Crime Bureau is actively investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call Chattanooga Police at 423-698-2525.
Bernie Sanders wades into Atlanta mayor's race
ATLANTA (AP) - Liberal icon Bernie Sanders is wading into the crowded Atlanta mayor's race as he campaigns and raises money for Vincent Fort.
Paris-to-Los Angeles flight diverted after engine damage
NEW YORK (AP) - Air France says a flight bound for Los Angeles was diverted to an airport in Canada after one of the plane's four engines was seriously damaged.
Police: Craigslist scammer arrested after fatal hit-and-run
MORROW, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a Craigslist scammer has been arrested following a deadly hit-and-run in a store parking lot.
Prosecutors: Pharmacy worker diluted cancer patients' drugs
(AP) -- Prosecutors say an Alabama pharmacy technician tampered with vials of medicine intended for cancer patients by removing morphine to feed his opioid addiction and then shipping off diluted, ineffective medicine.
Tennessee golf course drops Confederate general from name
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee golf course has dropped a Confederate general from its name.
Fire at Bradley County Courthouse
Bradley County, TN (WDEF) - A fire broke out at the Bradley County Courthouse this morning and according to Cleveland Fire Battalion Chief Hank Pate, the call for an investigation of smoke odor came in just after 8:00am. When firefighters…
Crash in South Pittsburg Involving 11 College Students
South Pittsburg, TN (WDEF) - Late last evening, the South Pittsburg Mountain Volunteer Fire Department (SPMVFD), along with other agencies, responded to a serious vehicle crash in South Pittsburg. The crash, involving an SUV carrying 11 college students from Sewanee,…
Tennessee Highway Patrol informs drivers of safe travels
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Georgia-Tennessee game is in Knoxville this year, and that means the Tennessee Highway Patrol is hosting the fans at the I-75 welcome center in East Ridge. It's a tradition between the THP and the…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - September 29, 2017
Fall is officially here, and that means Halloween events.
Importance of flu shots this season after Australia hit hard by influenza
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - You can get the flu any time of the year, but you may want to get a flu shot now. In the US, most of the time people get the virus during the winter months…
Advocates say there is help for domestic violence victims
Agencies and advocates are getting the message out that there's help available for victims of domestic violence.
DPD Officers Grow Beards For Charity
Dalton, Ga. (WDEF) - Officers from the Dalton Police Department will have a little extra layer of protection in the event of any early fall chill in the air thanks to a “No-Shave October” fundraiser. Officers who donate at least…