Rhea County man faces 25 counts of Child Rape
A Rhea County grand jury has indicted Jerry Lee Defore with 25 counts of child rape.
Rhea County man facing more than two dozen counts of child rape
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Rhea County man is facing 25 counts of child rape and 10 other felony charges. 59 year old, Jerry Lee Defore has been behind bars since March when he was arrested on just 5 counts.…
Bus overturns on way to Masters tournament, several hurt
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - The Latest on the crash of a tour bus that injured passengers heading to the Masters golf tournament (all times local): 1:45 p.m. A Georgia state trooper says passengers riding a charter bus to the Masters…
Youth and Family Development celebrates Spring Break with inaugural All Star Game
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Chattanooga's Department of Youth and Family Development is celebrating Spring Break 2018 this week.
The Masters: Day 3
AUGUSTA, Georgia (WDEF) Mike Anthony is back with another report from Augusta National Golf Club on the Masters Tournament. For many golf fans, going to the Masters is a once-in-a-lifetime event. So you better be sure to buy something to…
Commissioners remember the day MLK died
"We felt so lost and alone."
Man honored for rescuing girl from crash
A man who risked his life to save a three-year-old girl, after a deadly crash, was honored by the Chattanooga Fire Department.
It's time again to Shred documents & drop off old prescriptions
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's that time again. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Department is hosting a Shred It and prescription drug drop off event this Saturday, April 7th. The event will be from 9 am until 1 pm at the Sheriff's…
Viral dancing cop 'exemplifies' CPD's community engagement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The video of Chattanooga's own dancing cop has been seen all over the United States. And now Officer Ampthor is the poster child for community engagement. Dance Break! 2 minutes that will brighten your day.@ChattanoogaPD officers…
3 men indictments for murder in body dumped in Whitfield County
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Three men are behind bars, charged with killing a Middle Tennessee man, whose body was found in North Georgia. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Hector Ruiz, Kevin Palacio, and Roberto Viera-Aybar were all indicted, charged with…
Ethics office: Tennessee Congressman may have misused campaign funds
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - An independent ethics office says a Tennessee congressman, Republican John Duncan, may have improperly converted more than $100,000 from his campaign committee and leadership political action committee to personal use. The conclusions…
Body of Georgia teen found in Tennessee mountains
SWEETWATER, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Sheriff's Office in Monroe County has recovered the body of a missing 16 year old youth. Ryan Haley was reported missing by his parents in Cumming Georgia two weeks ago. The family has a cabin…
Firefighters battle blaze inside a gun shop
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Firefighters are trying to contain a blaze at the Shooters Depot on Shallowford Road. The fire is in an attic space above the store and firing range. Officials describe it as being above some ceiling tiles.…
The Masters: Day 2
AUGUSTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The players arrived in Augusta, Georgia today to get in some practice rounds for this week's Masters Tournament. Mike Anthony shows us "The Masters Life" all week. Today, he's trying out some of the Masters branded…
Golden Apple: Gilbert Elementary's Charity Burnette
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - Charity Burnette's classroom is the great outdoors. The Gilbert Elementary teacher uses nature to teach her students life lessons. Rain, or shine, the kids and Burnette are solving problems, and working together on their education. And…
Ex Walker teacher sentenced for filming girl in bathroom
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WDEF) - A former Walker County kindergarten teacher is heading to federal prison for filming a child using the bathroom at his home in Alabama. A Federal Judge sentenced Charles Mark McCormack to 10 years behind bars. McCormack…
Firefighters keep brush fire out of Seqoyah homes
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Sequoyah Fire Department battled a brush fire this afternoon in Hamilton County. It reached a large brush pile, but firefighters used a bulldozer to keep it from igniting. But high winds kept fanning the…
Shooting victims worried about possible plea deal for suspect
Two shooting victims are concerned after they were told by Hamilton County prosecutors that a deal would likely be reached in the suspect's case.
Sen. Alexander talks parks and tariffs in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - China has now responded to the tariffs imposed by President Trump, by doing the same on a range of U.S. goods. The President's tariffs on steel and aluminum drew criticism today from Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander, who…
MUSIC BOOM: Finley Stadium open to hosting concerts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The music industry continues to grow in Chattanooga. Now some of the bigger venues are getting in on the action. Finley's executive director Chris Thomas said they are actively working to get a big-name concert onto…
Supreme Court disbars former McMinn school board member
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Supreme Court of Tennessee has disbarred Athens attorney Larry Dean Cantrell. The Court found he delivered property in an estate by quitclaim deed, instead of through a court deed or court order. Also for saying that…
Sheriff: Eldridge Rd shooting was murder/suicide
BIRCHWOOD, Tennessee (WDEF) - Detectives for the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office believe the fatal shooting last week on Eldridge Road was a case of murder/suicide. The shooting happened on March 27th during the day at a home on Chickamauga Lake,…
Chattanooga Police make homicide arrest
Chattanooga Police arrest a man for criminal homicide after a deadly shooting last year.
Mayor's office shows appreciation to teachers with Blackboard Bonuses
Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke and his office are showing teachers they appreciate them.