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.
Georgia incarcerating fewer African-Americans in its prisons
ATLANTA (AP) - The number of African-Americans being locked up in Georgia's prison system has dropped to historic lows.
THP investigating Rhea County crash
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Rhea County. According to the Highway Patrol, one car was involved in the crash on Pete Worthington Road. THP identified the driver as 27 year old,…
Uniformed TWRA Officer says he was forced to leave Outback Steakhouse Friday Night
The Facebook post of a Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officer went viral after he says he was kicked out of Outback in Cleveland Friday night because of his firearm.
Omaha man sentenced to prison for trying to get pics of Georgia girl
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - An Omaha man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for trying to coerce a 12-year-old Georgia girl to send him sexually explicit pictures.
Health officials investigate flu-related deaths in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Health officials in Alabama are investigating 54 flu-related deaths, including one child.
Arrest made in an assault in Alton Park that was posted to social media
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A juvenile is behind bars in Chattanooga, charged with aggravated assault after a video was posted to social media this week. Chattanooga Police say they were called to a local hospital about a female who arrived suffering…
Schools cleaning while closed for the flu
Public schools in Meigs, McMinn, Bradley County and Cleveland City were all closed today in response to the flu outbreak. Meigs seems to be hit the hardest with about a third of the students and teachers affected. Staff members are…
Brainerd High basketball banned from playoffs
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) The TSSAA has brought the hammer down on both Austin East and Brainerd for last weekend's basketball brawl. Both teams were suspended for the rest of the regular season. Now that ban has been extended through the playoffs,…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities: February 2, 2018
If you love art and the outdoors, you'll enjoy the Chattanooga Art Tour.
Bradley County cold case heads to trial
A Bradley County cold case from 2009, involving a woman who disappeared and never was found, heads to trial next week with her husband charged in her murder.
Boston Mother who lost son to gun violence hosts event in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Boston mother who has been outspoken about gun violence is here in Chattanooga sharing her story and how you can help with the growing problem, gun violence. Ruth Rollins says, "Never would I think that a…
Free flu shots in northwest Georgia
ATLANTA (WDEF) - As the flu continues to ravage our area and schools, in particular, you can find flu shots for free in northwest Georgia. Health Departments in the region are offering them at no cost to residents. Healthcare plans…
Hit & Run suspect extradited to Walker County
Sheriff Wilson talks about the quick investigation and arrest after the deadly hit and run this week.
Dalton police seek suspect passing fake $100 bill
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton police are trying to identify and find the man suspected of attempting to pass a counterfeit $100 bill at a convenience store. He tried it around 2 AM on Wednesday morning at the Mapco on…
Man Faces Charges in Cleveland Shooting
A Bradley County man faces a slew of charges after being accused of trying to shoot a woman.
Man suffers serious burns saving children
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Chattanooga man suffered serious burns this morning as he worked to get 4 children out of a burning home in East Lake. Investigators have not identified the man, but the home was destroyed. The house was…
Jim Brewer II of Brewer Media dies at the age of 56
Visitation Friday & Saturday, burial Saturday.
Meet February "Do the Right Thing" Winner: Juliet Jackson
They say it takes a village to raise a child.
HCSO visits McConnell Elementary in Hixson
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office made a special visit to McConnell Elementary today. They came to show the kindergartners what they do in the different aspects of law enforcement. Students had the chance to ask questions and…
Body found in burning home in Whitwell
A late night fire in Marion County leaves one person dead.
More schools closing for the flu
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County schools are the latest system to shutdown because of high absenteeism from illness. Here are the particulars of each system so far. ________ BRADLEY COUNTY "due to illness" Closed Friday All elementary activities are…
Georgia Power: Electricity bills to fall starting in April
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Power customers can expect to see their monthly residential electricity bills fall by an average of about $2.70, starting in April. The utility company said in a news release this week that customers will be paying…
Another round: American whiskey makers toast strong sales
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - American whiskey makers are toasting another round of robust sales in 2017. A report shows the growth was stirred by a thirst for the priciest spirits, in cocktails or sipped straight…