By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Alabama Sen. Doug Jones says Congress must address gun violence, even as lawmakers protect the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. In his maiden speech to the Senate, Jones says the nation…
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say two contractors have been burned while working at a nuclear power plant in Tennessee. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports they were hospitalized Friday night for first- and second-degree burns after working at the…
CALHOUN, Ga. (AP) - A fake Facebook post is spreading fears that venomous snakes are lurking in the sewers of a Georgia town, and the city attorney has expressed concerns to the social media network that it's creating confusion and…
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dade County school system and law enforcement have worked out a deal to put an armed officer in every school. Dr. Jan Harris plus the Sheriff Ray Cross and Trenton Police Chief Christy Smith announced…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Tennessee Human Rights Commission honored a Chattanooga civil rights leader at the Hamilton County Commission meeting this morning. The Jocelyn D. Wurzburn Civil Rights Legacy Award was presented to Reverend Paul McDaniel for his half century…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton investigators have decided not to file charges against the driver involved in a fatal pedestrian struck. April Alesi of Newnan, Georgia was crossing Chattanooga Road last Thursday evening when she was hit by a pickup.…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The National Weather Service says there's evidence that multiple tornadoes struck Alabama earlier this week, and it's still counting. The weather service says survey teams have found tracks showing nine twisters touched down in the northern…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Local non-profit reveals a new framework plan for Chattanooga's Innovation District. Mayor Andy Berke joined the Enterprise Center organization in unveiling their plan Tuesday. The plan is the next step in continuing and building upon…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - City council members are sharing their thoughts on plans for redeveloping the South Broad district. According to the Chattanooga Design Studio, the project includes South Broad Street, Southside Gardens, the I-24 corridor, as well as the Howard…
As school safety is on the minds of administrators across the country, the new leader of Dalton Public Schools explains his vision for the district.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- East Tennessee has continued to see opioid numbers fall, but Tennessee is still one of top states for opioid related deaths. Now, the focus is toughness and stopping addiction at the source. "But if we don't…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Moon River Music Festival announced a star-laced lineup their Chattanooga debut. The headliners include The Avett Brothers, The Head and The Heart, Judah & The Lion and Margo Price. And, of course, Drew Holcomb and The…
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - Mohawk Industries officials say the cause of an industrial accident on Tuesday that killed a worker is under investigation. 59-year-old Candall man Roy Glenn Bass was hit by a larger roller at the facility on Duvall…
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - Congratulations are in order for Red Bank Elementary teacher Samantha Eaton. The kindergarten teacher is a regional finalist for Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Eaton has taught at Red Bank Elementary for the last five…
An art teacher at Nolan Elementary has made her mark around the campus, and that's earned her a Golden Apple Award.
By BRYNN ANDERSON and JAY REEVES Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) - With violent weather plowing through the Southeast, the kitchen windows exploded at Richard Brasher's home in eastern Alabama. Using couch cushions for protection, Brasher hid in the bathtub…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 94 year old Chattanooga nonprofit just received a thirteen thousand dollar Lowe's grant for a new kitchen. Northside Neighborhood House, which was established in 1924, helps local residents with a hand up through education and assistance.…
TOONE, Tenn. (AP) - A sixth person has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a father and son in Tennessee.
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Storms came rushing through parts of the Tennessee Valley. As of 11:30 Monday night, the Dade County Emergency Management Agency had only received reports of very minimal storm damage that impacted mainly the Davis and…
One of the buildings for the Forgotten Child Fund sustained thousands of dollars worth of damage after someone drove through it.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County 911 has joined with CHI Memorial and Parkridge Health System to launch Pulse Point. That's an app which notifies nearby C-P-R certified citizens to help render aid until first responders can arrive. The app is…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - For years, Chattanooga government and social groups have struggled to find ways to help the homeless. Mayor Andy Berke, city staffers, and representatives of several agencies created a new Interagency Council on Homelessness this afternoon. They created…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- When severe weather strikes, you need to keep three things in mind. First, have multiple ways to get up-to-the-minute alerts on where the storm is and if you are in danger. Hamilton County Emergency Management will…
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia lottery players who win big can stay anonymous under a proposal approved by the state House. The House voted 173-1 on Monday in favor of the bill, which legislators say will help public safety. The legislation…