Mall riot suspect's case sent to grand jury
After hearing from two witnesses, a judge found enough probable cause and sent the case of the Hamilton Place mall riot suspect to the grand jury.
Woman charged with 2nd degree murder in overdose death
A woman is accused of 2nd degree murder in connection with an overdose death.
3 charged with murder of toddler killed in drive-by shooting
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Three people have been charged with capital murder in the shooting death of an Alabama toddler. Huntsville police Lt. Michael Johnson says in a news release that 26-year-olds Martin Arrendondo Evense, Brittany Nicole Kingston and Dominique…
Wacker Plant explosion report is in
CHARLESTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases their findings on the explosion at the Wacker Plant last September. The state agency's report "also" says its findings allege violations of standards and rules. It also charges…
Uber Eats food delivery comes to Chattanooga
Uber Eats launched in the Scenic City today.
911 calls made during incident at Dalton High School
News 12 has obtained two 911 calls from an incident when a teacher allegedly barricaded himself in a classroom and fired a shot out of a window.
Collegedale lands a Chick-fil-A
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Collegedale just broke ground on a new multi million dollar shopping center that will soon be home to Chick-fil-A. Earlier this morning, one of the owners of the new restaurant, Dawson Halliday, broke ground at the…
Commissioners approve West MLK Boulevard expansion
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton county commissioners approved the extension of west M-L-K boulevard this morning and helped numerous schools with building projects. Following the lead of the Chattanooga city council, the County Commission has voted to approve Tax Increment Financing for…
Deputies find 85 marijuana plants growing in a Bryant shed
Officers traced the smell of green marijuana to a shed in the back yard.
Tennessee panel kills bill to outlaw child marriage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Republican-led Tennessee House panel has killed a bill to ban child marriage because a socially conservative lobbyist argued it interferes with his state legal challenge of same-sex marriage. The House Civil Justice Subcommittee voted Wednesday…
Jackson Co. Alabama Superintendent addresses school safety
MESSAGE FROM DR. APRIL HOWARD, JCSS SUPERINTENDENT The faculty and staff of the Jackson County School System work every day to provide a safe and caring learning environment for all students so they can benefit from a challenging and rigorous…
Senators Alexander & Corker co-sponsor School Safety bill
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - A group of 13 senators have introduced a new school safety bill. It would allow public school systems and states to use federal dollars to pay for counselors, alarm systems, security cameras and crisis intervention training.…
Woman charged with shooting another woman in a dispute
UPDATE - In a previous version of this story, Chattanooga Police misidentified the suspect. We have now corrected the identity to Clinnita Chambliss. We regret the error and are happy to correct it. _______ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) A fight between two…
Catoosa County adding more School Resource Officers
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - School leaders in Catoosa County announced on Wednesday their plans to make schools safer in the county. The board approved five new School Resource Officers for the elementary schools. They now have seven SROs in the…
Judge recuses himself from Ooltewah rape lawsuits
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A federal judge has recused himself from two rape lawsuits against a Tennessee high school, citing a law that deals with impartiality. The cases allege the Hamilton County Board of Education failed to protect students on…
Sheriff: Man with rifle storms into restaurant, opens fire
An Alabama sheriff says a man with a rifle has stormed into a restaurant and opened fire, killing the owner and wounding three other people.
Highway Patrol Trooper Shoots Man After Crash
Authorities say a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper has shot a man. The TBI says initial reports indicate the trooper had pulled a car over for a traffic stop Tuesday night in Robertson County. The trooper noticed another vehicle driving fast. That…
Several Artists Inducted Into Blues Hall of Fame
Several artists have been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in Memphis, Tennessee. Singer Mamie Smith, songwriter and musician Roebuck "Pops" Staples, piano man Georgia Tom Dorsey, drummer Sam Lay and the Chicago band, The Aces are among this…
Chattanooga City Council passes resolution regarding Fallen Five Memorial
Chattanooga City Council Members unanimously approved a resolution for a contract for the Fallen Five Memorial.
New calendar highlights Chattanooga Firefighter pets
The Chattanooga Fire Department has created a fundraising calendar to help purchase oxygen masks made specifically for certain sizes and types of animals.
Local Methodist pastor fired over same sex wedding
A Tennessee Valley pastor was fired last week after officiating a same sex marriage ceremony.
MLK Boulevard project will also make it easier to walk
We have new details now on the redesign of Martin Luther King Boulevard in Downtown Chattanooga.
Humane Educational Society thrift store reopens
A thrift store, benefiting the Humane Educational Society, reopened after a car crashed through it three months ago.
Bradley Co. sets up "security booths" in front of high schools
Bradley County Sheriff Eric Watson plans to set up security booths in front of Bradley Central and Walker Valley high schools.