Organization moves forward after car crashes into building
One of the buildings for the Forgotten Child Fund sustained thousands of dollars worth of damage after someone drove through it.
Pulse Point app alerts anyone that CPR needed
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 forms new Homlessness Council
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…
Three things you need to know to prepare for severe weather
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…
Georgia House backs push to keep lottery winners anonymous
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…
McDonald's All American Girls Team
2 young ladies have been selected from the same school to play for the McDonald's All American Girls Basketball team.
Volkswagen announces a new vehicle for the Chattanooga plant
Volkswagen Chattanooga will build the company's new SUV.
Volkswagen to build new SUV at Chattanooga plant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Volkswagen plans to build a new five-passenger SUV in Chattanooga. According to a person briefed on details, the company will invest $340 million to bring the vehicle to market. The person revealed this information on condition…
East Ridge Police investigate drive by shooting
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) East Ridge Police are investigating a drive by shooting on Sunday night. It happened in the 1300 block of Altahama Street just before 10PM. 47 year old Brad Weir says he was in the backyard with…
Severe storms possible late Monday
TENNESSEE VALLEY (WDEF) -- With the potential for severe weather in the area on Monday, some school districts are adjusting their plans for the day. Walker County Schools have cancelled afterschool activities. Marion County Schools are dismissing at 12 p.m.…
Reward being offered for information about vandalized campaign signs in Meigs County
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A reward is being offered for information about the vandalized campaign signs of John Wayne Irwin. Irwin is running for Sheriff in Meigs County. He says he discovered the vandalized signs Sunday morning. You can…
Chattanooga Police Investigating shooting on East 49th St
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say that a man arrived at the hospital with a gun shot wound. The 30 year old is expected to be okay. News 12 was on scene as officers collected evidence and spoke to…
Dallas woman held for bringing boy, 14, into US illegally
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) - A 27-year-old Dallas woman is in federal custody on charges she tried to smuggle a 14-year-old boy into the U.S. from Mexico by using an illegal Georgia birth certificate.
Florida driver strikes 4 motorcycles, killing 1 rider
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Authorities say a Florida man crashed into four motorcycles stopped along a highway, killing one rider and injuring two others.
Color with a Cop Event held Saturday at Northgate Mall
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Coloring & Coffee with a Cop event was held at Northgate Mall Saturday. Residents of all ages, both young and young at heart, were invited to meet and have fun coloring with officers. Crayons and coloring sheets…
Forgotten Child Fund building hit by vehicle Sunday Morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department is working to secure the Forgotten Child Fund building on East Main Street. The Chattanooga Fire Department says that no injuries were reported. Firefighters are working to shore up the building and secure…
Georgia lawmakers mull paper ballot voting system
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia lawmakers are considering a proposal that would move the state from its 16-year-old electronic voting system to one that uses paper ballots.
Corker Thinks Trump Will Pull Out of Iran Deal
(CBS News) - Sen. Bob Corker, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, believes President Trump will pull out of the Iran nuclear deal when the deadline for certification to Congress arrives on May 12. Corker, a Tennessee Republican, told…
$50,000 Powerball Winner in Nashville
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - Last night's Powerball drawing created thousands of winning tickets in Tennessee, including a $50,000 winner in Nashville. Although the $457 million Powerball jackpot was won in Pennsylvania, there's another mega-prize still up for grabs: a $377…
Secure Our Schools Rally held Saturday
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A " Secure Our Schools" rally was held in front of the Bradley County Courthouse Saturday. Invitations were sent to local public school officials. Both mothers say that the recent school shootings compelled them to do something.…
Sheriff: Alabama man accused of raping 14-year-old girl
GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama man has been accused of raping a 14-year-old girl.
5-year-old hit by car on South Beech Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to South Beech Street around 2:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon on reports of a pedestrian struck. Police are looking for an orangish-red Dodge Challenger. Two black males were in the car. Anyone with information…
Alabama Gov. signs first tax break in more than a decade
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law a tax break bill that raises the threshold for claiming state income tax exemption.
Alabama Senate wants to permanently stay in daylight savings
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers are advocating to keep daylight savings time and stop changing clocks.