Emily's List of Weekend Activities - April 14, 2018
This weekend is your last chance to check out Fairytale Nights at Rock City this year.
Sheriff to Host School Safety & Security Analysis Meeting
Hamilton County, TN (WDEF) - On Monday, April 16th, Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond will host a School Safety and Security Analysis Meeting for local elected officials and community stakeholders to discuss general school safety. The meeting will take place…
Smartt convicted of sexual battery of elderly jogger
This is the second trial of the suspect accused of sexually assaulting a 69 year old man while jogging in North Chattanooga.
Grundy School Board picks 11 Valedictorians
Decision meant to end controversy over whether an early graduating junior should win the academic award over a senior.
Athens fire victim dies from her burns
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) – 87 year old Mamie L. Folberg has died from the burns she suffered in a house fire in Athens. She and her son were rescued from the burning house on Wednesday evening. Athens firefighters say they…
Red Bank joins Baylor in mourning passing of Tim Daniels
“He helped shape me into a better player, leader, and man.”
Man Arrested for Rape
Junior Pascual Pedro faces four counts of 2nd degree rape.
Lambert, Visitors Bureau reacts to Boyd Indictment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Commission candidate, Brent Lambert and the Convention and Visitors Bureau are responding to the Boyd Indictment. Brent Lambert says that Tim Boyd threatened him by saying he wanted him to drop out of the…
Person stabbed by coworker during dispute at Brainerd Road barbershop
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One person is expected to be okay after being stabbed by a coworker during dispute at Brainerd Road barbershop. Police say it happened at the Cutting Edge Barber Shop on Brainerd Road. Police say there was a…
Chattanooga honors crime victims
Chattanooga celebrates National Crime Victims week with ceremony at Coolidge Park.
NRA endorses Georgia politician who led fight against Delta
Casey Cagle, who is running for Governor, blocked a tax break for Delta after the airline cut ties to the NRA.
Hamilton County School Board discusses teacher pay during budget talks
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School Board got a budget presentation from Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson Thursday afternoon. In it there was a proposed $5.5 million appropriated for a salary increase for employees plus a potentially one-time…
Tent City Cleanup
Crews from Chattanooga Public Works moved in to clean up trash and remove tents on east 11th street where 130 homeless people were living.
Red Bank Officer gives homeless man shoes on a cold day
"there's just so much going on in the nation...in our country now... a lot of negative stuff surrounding the police department. But to see that officer's actions that day, meant a lot."
Investigators: man shot while trying to burn a home
Witnesses say he was uninvited and threatened a member of the family.
Two people suffer serious burns after Athens house fire
Two people are in a hospital's burn unit after suffering serious injuries in a fire last night in Athens. A firefighter was also injured in the rescue.
Walker County family responds to complaints about their animals
The Walker County spokesperson says a home in the county has received SEVERAL complaints about the animals in the area. They say this life they've built with their animals isn't causing any problems, but they county says that there are a few things that she needs to fix.
Crash victim leaves behind seven children
33 year old Justin Alan Jensen was driving the car that rear-ended a logging truck on highway 64 in Murphy.
Chattanooga Police need your help to find 6 suspects
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorney’s office, are asking the public to help them find six suspects. They are members of the Athens Park Blood street gang being prosecuted under…
Tim Boyd and Brent Lambert react to the extortion indictment
"When I was threatened several weeks ago, I felt that I had no recourse but to alert the authorities."
Why Chattanooga Cares has started a needle exchange
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Legislation passed last year in Tennessee allows needle exchanges to help prevent the spread of diseases. Chattanooga Cares is a local group treating people from 11 counties in southeast Tennessee. The name of this needle exchange program…
Whitfield Deputy makes "arrest" of Boa on the prowl
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office got an unusual call last week. A homeowner on Cedar Ridge Road said that a seven foot boa constrictor snake was in the yard hunting their Chihuahua. Luckily, the Sheriff's Office…
Early voting starts in Hamilton County
Early voting started on Wednesday in Hamilton County a for the May primary elections.
Bradley County Sheriff's race expected to bring out voters
The Bradley County Sheriff's race is expected to bring out a lot of voters.