Golden Apple: Glenda Means
An Orchard Knob Elementary school teacher is well loved by her students, earning her a Golden Apple Award.
Alabama sued in transgender driver's license case
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The American Civil Liberties Union is suing Alabama on behalf of three transgender individuals. In a lawsuit, the individuals are saying the state won't allow them to change the gender listing of their driver's licenses without…
National cyber tip leads to Sexual Exploitation case in Tennessee
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - A Tennessee man has been arrested after a national tip about child pornography on social media. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation got the cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Special Agents with…
Female songwriters in Nashville unite to sing 'Time's Up'
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Female musicians in Nashville have long complained about the lack of representation on country radio, but now a collective of female songwriters are singing "Time's Up." Nearly two dozen women,…
Hydraulic fluid leak into Hiwassee River, officials say
CHARLESTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County officials say hydraulic fluid has leaked into the Hiwassee River.
Suspect, victim in widely shared child porn video identified
MILLBROOK, Ala. (AP) - Authorities in Alabama have identified the suspect and the victim in a child porn video being shared around the world.
One of Hamilton County's most wanted arrested
One of Hamilton County's most wanted suspects gets arrested.
Update on Veterans Home for Bradley County
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley county could become the home of a new Veteran's Home. Just last week, Gov. Haslam pledged money to make it happen. But there's still a big "if". County leaders have collected 14 million dollars toward…
Three witnesses testify to Walker's behavior before fatal Woodmore bus crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Judge Don Poole heard arguments in Johnthony Walker's case today. Walker was behind the wheel November 21, 2016, when a Woodmore Elementary School bus crashed, killing six children. Three witnesses for the state testified regarding Walker's…
Tennessee bill would exempt gun safes from state sales tax
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Democratic and Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are pushing legislation to exempt gun safes from the state's sales tax. At a news conference Monday, Republican Sen. Kerry Roberts of Springfield said the bill shows how the state…
Charges dismissed in Staples clerk dispute
"I pray and hope it never happens to you!"
CCA Fundraising Dinner
The Center for Creative Arts held a special fundraiser to help the performing arts campus.
Robbery suspect known as 'Freedom Fighter Bandit' arrested
ATLANTA (AP) - Federal authorities say a 25-year-old woman dubbed the "Freedom Fighter Bandit" who's wanted for a string of Georgia bank robberies has been arrested in Tennessee. The FBI said in a news release Monday that Nilsa Marie Urena…
Huntsville Junior High student latest flu victim
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) - A Middle School student in Huntsville has died from complications from the flu. Officials say the boy had a pre-existing cystic fibrosis condition. Here is the statement released from his school principal. A north Alabama middle…
6 charged in death of man exhumed from Tennessee backyard
WINCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) - Six people have been charged in connection with the death of a man whose remains were exhumed from a Tennessee backyard last month. Winchester police said in a release the Franklin County grand jury met Friday…
Georgia Senate passes sweeping House adoption bill
backers say modernizes and streamlines Georgia's adoption code
Ronald McDonald House adds new rooms
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Ronald McDonald House in Chattanooga has added two new rooms. According to the group, the house now has 28 bedrooms to help families with sick children. The Ronald McDonald House says changing from resident managers…
Red Bank changing head football coach
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Red Bank High School is making a change in their football program. Red Bank Principal Elaine Harper says in a release, "We appreciate everything Coach [Chad] Grabowski has done for the Red Bank High School football…
Bradley County cold case dismissed, again
Right before a Bradley County cold case was set to go to trial, murder charges against the suspect were dropped.
Councilwoman Coonrod hosts Super Bowl Party for homeless
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga City Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod hosted a Super Bowl party for the homeless community. With the help of volunteers from Ladies of Endurance, Radiant Star, and Inner Peace Church, they held a fun night for them…
CPD sponsoring crime prevention training for businesses
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department is sponsoring a free crime prevention training program designed for business owners and managers. The department says the 4-hour program is for those who are interested in making their facility and employees…
Sale Creek house destroyed in fire
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Sale Creek Volunteer Firefighters were called to a house fire on North Shore Acres on Saturday night around 10:25 p.m.
12-year-old boy shot, wounded at Savannah funeral home
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Police in Savannah are investigating a shooting at a funeral home that wounded a 12-year-old boy.
Alabama offering facial recognition ID for tax refunds
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's revenue agency is using a new identity protection system to help prevent the theft of tax refunds.