Rep. Fleischmann on Sanctuary Cities
"It bothers me that any municipality in this county, in the United States, could defy United States settled law on this issue."
What's Right With Our Schools: Fixing broken Chromebooks
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) In this week's edition of What's Right With Our Schools, we look at the cost of keeping our kids in technology. The Hamilton County School System has committed to putting a Chromebook in the hands of every student…
Devin "Skye" Hester turns herself in
UPDATE: From Athens Detective Schultz: Skye Hester turned herself in around 4:15 PM. She called a friend and that friend drove her to police station. No word on if they’ll release her or if she’ll have to stay the night…
Alabama police say 5 people shot, 2 trampled at teen concert
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Police say five teenagers were shot and two others were trampled at what was advertised as a concert for high school students on Easter night in Mobile, Alabama.
Don't fall for the DeKalb County Bails Bondsman scam
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about new scams working in northeast Alabama. The scammers are looking at the county jail roster online and calling those that just go released, pretending to be…
Chattanooga Zoo sets a Hug-a-Bunny attendance record
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This Easter weekend Hug-a-Bunny promotion broke an attendance record for the Chattanooga Zoo. Zoo officials report that 11,712 people visited on Friday and Saturday. That is triple the old Hug-a-Bunny mark of 3,867. The Zoo also set…
Southern Adventist University offers free vehicle inspections
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Southern Adventist University is offering free vehicle inspections on Sunday, April 15th. The hours will be 1-4 pm. The University's staff and students will perform the testing. They will check fluids, belts, hoses, and other maintenance…
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Moore
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A defamation lawsuit against failed Senate candidate Roy Moore, filed by one of the women who accused Moore of sexual misconduct, is moving forward Montgomery Circuit Judge Ronan Shaul last week denied Moore's request to dismiss…
Chattanooga homeless camp will close
People who live in a Chattanooga homeless camp will have to pick up and move.
3-year-old boy killed in a drive-by shooting in Georgia
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) - A 3-year-old has been killed in a drive-by shooting in Georgia.
TBI is asking for your help to find endangered teen
Good morning. We're updating our Endangered Chidl Alert, as the requesting agency has informed us the child has a different middle name, and may go by 'Skye.' Call 1-800-TBI-FIND if you spot her! pic.twitter.com/4MP2LooJOF — TBI (@TBInvestigation) April 2, 2018…
Family honors the legacy of a loved one with their Easter celebration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga Family says that every year they celebrate the life and legacy of their beloved Doris Smith by carrying on a traditional Easter egg hunt. This year was the third year and family members came…
Union Gospel Mission hosts Annual Community Easter Lunch
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Union Gospel Mission of Chattanooga hosted their 3rd Annual Easter Lunch Sunday afternoon. The event was held at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center in downtown Chattanooga. “This is our third year of serving a community…
Man killed in McMinn crash, alcohol involved also not wearing seat belt
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A man was killed in a crash in McMinn County just before midnight Saturday night. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says it happened at 226 County Road 635. Alan Usry, driving a 1997 Toyota Avalon, was…
Illegal immigration a focus of Georgia GOP governor's race
ATLANTA (AP) - As seven Georgia Republicans jockey for their party's nomination, illegal immigration is one thing that the leading candidates largely agree on.
Arby's sued over sexual harassment allegations in Atmore
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Fast food chain Arby's and its franchisee Beavers' Inc. are facing a federal lawsuit after several teenaged female employees were allegedly sexually harassed at an Arby's in Atmore, Alabama. The Equal Opportunity Employment Commission sued the companies Friday.
Settlement in suit over severe beating near amusement park
ATLANTA (AP) - Attorneys have settled a multimillion-dollar lawsuit brought by a man who was severely beaten while leaving the Six Flags over Georgia amusement park in 2007.
Athens Motel Clerk shot in Attempted Robbery
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Athens Police Department says they are investigating a shooting and attempted robbery at a motel Sunday morning. Detective Fred Schultz says it happened at Athens Lodge off Exit 52 around 6:15 a.m. He says that…
5 killed in weekend accidents in McMinn, Rutherford counties
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities are investigating separate weekend car crashes that killed five people in Tennessee.
THP investigating fatal crash that claimed two lives in McMinn County
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating fatal crash that claimed two lives in McMinn County on Sunday morning right after 2:00. Troppers say the crash happened on Highway 411 in Etowah. Two cars were involved in…
Man shot in Chattooga County
CHATTOOGA, Ga. (WDEF) - The Chattooga County Sheriff's Department is searching for the man who shot another man in the leg Saturday morning. According to Sheriff Mark Schrader it happened around 6:10 a.m. Officials say a man was visiting his…
Bradley County investigating stabbing
Bradley County, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County authorities are investigating a stabbing. The Bradley County Sheriff's Office tweeted about the incident around 11:30 p.m. Saturday night. According to the Sheriff's Office, the stabbing occurred on Craigmiles Street NE. The Sheriff's…
Chattery hosts Great Adult Egg Hunt & Hoppy Hour
(Photos courtesy of Ricardo Chang) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattery hosted their first Great Adult Egg Hunt & Hoppy Hour at the Sculpture Fields on Saturday. Through a partnership with local artists, they created one-of-a-kind evergreen wooden egg, and…
Family offering $1,000 for information about Grundy County burglary
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A family is offering a $1,000 reward for information about a burglary in Grundy County. The Sheriff says he is standing behind this family and will continue to work to find out who did this.…