Kids & Electric Cars in What's Right With Our Schools
"The electric car is a big after-school program we've been focusing on."
Google officially breaks ground in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, Ala. (WDEF) -- Google executives joined with top Alabama elected officials in Bridgeport Monday to officially break ground on the new $600 million data center. The plant is set to become Google's 14th data center in the world. When…
Sewanee student charged with setting frat on fire
WINCHESTER, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI announced the arrest of a University of the South student this afternoon. A Franklin County Grand Jury indicted 22 year old Philip Roper of Richmond, Virginia. He faces one count of Arson and one…
Schedule for Catoosa County Rabies Clinics
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - This is the season to have your pets vaccinated. The Rabies Clinics for Catoosa County will be held on three weekends in April and May. The Rabies and registration costs $15. Here are the locations, dates…
Dept. of Ed promises fewer school tests next year
For the first time, department eliminates two TNReady exams
Food City marks 100th Anniversary
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Today marks Food City's 100th birthday. The grocery industry has changed over the past 100 years. From the days of groceries being stored behind the counter to self-service supermarkets, automatic doors, scanning registers, self-checkouts, curbside pickup and…
Alabama university releases video views of twister
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama college that's still recovering from a tornado strike has released surveillance video showing what the storm looked like as it hit campus. Jacksonville State University released a video compilation made from multiple cameras when…
Police investigate threats at Cleveland High
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cleveland Police Department are informing the public about a threat at Cleveland High School. They say threats were made to disrupt the daily activities at the school. Investigators say they have responded to a residence…
UPDATE: Jasper County Sheriff believes body of double homicide suspect was found
JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WDEF) --The Jasper County Sheriff believes the body of a double homicide suspect has been found. According to Sheriff Randy Johnson, a body was found in the Vossburg, Mississippi area. Investigators believe the body is of Casey…
First responders improve their life-saving skills at Advanced Extrication class
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- More than 50 first responders from 16 different departments throughout the tri-state area spent their weekend working on their life-saving skills.
CPD: One man dead in Interstate 24 crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police have released information on the fatal crash on Interstate 24 Sunday morning.
Ceremony set at Google site in northeast Alabama
BRIDGEPORT, Ala. (AP) - Google is marking the start of construction at its $600 million data center in northeastern Alabama.
Tennessee GOP committee votes to remove 8 primary candidates
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Republican Party's executive committee has decided to remove seven GOP candidates for U.S. Senate and one in the governor's race from the August primary election ballot.
Chattabrew Tours to give behind the scenes look at local breweries
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two local couples are joining forces to take people behind the scenes of some local breweries.
30 ft. wooden art structure set on fire at Sculpture Fields
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A 30 foot sculpture was set on fire at Sculpture Fields Saturday night. The large wooden sculpture called Aster Origamus was created by artist Andrew Nigh. The structure was put together, so that when it was set…
Volunteers Help Tent City Residents Relocate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several homeless people living in what's known as "Tent City" in Chattanooga are having to find somewhere to go.
Sensitive documents shredded, unwanted medications collected at Shred-it Event
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Our bi-annual Shred-it event at the Hamilton County Sheriff's annex is proving to be another success today.
Woman found sleeping inside a bank arrested for burglary
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -- A woman was arrested after being found sleeping inside a bank, authorities say.
Ex-airport official accused of stealing $130K in cellphones
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man is accused of stealing more than $130,000 in cellphones through his former role as an airport authority official.
Ivey talks successes, controversies of first year in office
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is marking the first year of her administration after suddenly being thrust into office by the resignation of Gov. Robert Bentley.
14 dead after Canadian junior hockey team bus crash
NIPAWIN, Saskatchewan (CBS News) -- Fourteen people were killed and 15 others injured when a truck collided with a bus carrying a junior hockey team to a playoff game in western Canada, authorities said Saturday.
Life sentences given for Georgia triple-slaying
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) - A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to life behind bars for killing three members of a family that had taken him on fishing trips and a vacation to Disney World.
Father of Missing Dickson Co. Child Arrested, Charged with Homicide
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the Dickson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of the father of Joe Clyde Daniels, the five-year-old who has been the subject of…
Previewing the Bradley County 48 Hours mystery airing Saturday
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) The Marsha Brantley case has kept people talking in Bradley County for a few years. Did Marsha's husband really kill her or did she just take off as he says? The mystery even drew CBS's 48 Hours…