MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee teenager has been indicted on charges of murder, rape and aggravated child abuse following the death of a 6-year-old girl. Shelby County prosecutors allege that the teen, who was 14 at the time, was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo's 80th birthday celebration will be this Saturday, August 5th. This event will be free with the purchase of regular zoo admission. Chattanooga Zoo Members receive free admission. Activities will include: - Crafts stations to make…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The Dalton Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a male suspect who shoplifted more than $200 worth of men’s underwear and socks from a department store. The suspect and a friend with whom he…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Trial Court Vacancy Commission will consider nine applicants when it meets August 30, 2017 in Chattanooga to select nominees for the Circuit Court vacancy in the 11th Judicial District – Hamilton County. The vacancy…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police are actively looking for a rape suspect this afternoon. Trent Donnelly Sise is wanted for Aggravated Rape and Aggravated Assault. The 23-year-old rape suspect is 5-10 and weighs around 250 pounds. Police responded to a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - CPD officers have arrested 4 juvenile suspects for the burglary that occurred at Insane Paintball on Monday. Due to the suspects' age, the names of the suspects cannot be released. However, they are facing charges in…
Mother killed in house fire, Dad severely burned, but kids got out okay.
A police report says the women caused $900 in damage.
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 8-month-old from Bradley County who was severely burned this week is headed home Friday. She was treated at a burn unit in Augusta GA. The baby's father says that he is pushing for charges against…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Boyce Street Neighborhood Association held what they called a police line up today in hopes on building better relationships with the officers who patrol their neighborhood. They were able to introduce themselves to the officers so…
"Here it is, coming right to your neighborhood or very close to your neighborhood. Don’t miss it."
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Sale Creek man involved in a standoff with Hamilton County deputies pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on Wednesday. Kevin Lamar New had been charged with six counts of attempted first degree murder after he fired several…
Some residents in the Eastdale Neighborhood are concerned about homes in the area that have been vacant for years.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Part of what is being called "The Nation's Largest Job Fair" took place today in Chattanooga. Amazon is looking to fill nearly 50 thousand jobs across the nation, and several hundred here locally with on-the spot job…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - U.S. Xpress has decided to lay off over 100 of its employees. According to Vice President of Corporate Communications, Danna Bailey, the company needs to shift its focus. The majority of the layoffs will take place in…
Hamilton County's new School Superintendent pledges to be open, honest, and put student safety first.
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) – CHI Memorial’s mobile health coach will provide mammography screenings at Healthy Families Clinic on Saturday, August 12. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All women should have one screening mammogram between the…
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Jaguar fur surrounds a federal case in which prosecutors say an Alabama clothing consignment shop violated the Endangered Species Act. Prosecutors say in a criminal complaint that the shop, which does business as Hertha's Second Edition,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Super Saturday is coming to Chattanooga State Community College on Saturday, August 5. The College will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Personnel from admissions, financial aid, the Bursar’s office, advising, and enrollment departments will…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Agents with the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 5091 Lula Lake Rd in Walker County on Tuesday. The search warrant lead to the seizure of a large amount of…
HARTWELL, Georgia (WDEF) - Police have now charged the grandmother for the death of her 20 month old grandson. She was baby sitting him when he was attacked by her two put bulls. A report says Sandra Adams was coming…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new agreement between state and local law enforcement in Hamilton County will soon help the Silverdale workhouse. The Hamilton County Commission unanimously approved the resolution this morning. It allows the sheriff's office to access the…
President discussing bill with Georgia's David Perdue of Georgia today at the White House.
“Both school systems want to give families the opportunity to share this experience together as well as keeping the safety of our students at the forefront of our decision.”