School safety improvements in Hamilton County
In light of threats, school officials, members of law enforcement and health professionals in Hamilton County are thinking of ways to keep students safe.
Necropsy results: Raccoon NOT burned alive
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Wildlife officials investigated the case of a raccoon that was reportedly burned alive. The report was that a volunteer firefighter found the animal at the Highway 58 department. He shot it, then burned the body, not…
Volkswagen Tennessee plant to idle production for 2 weeks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Volkswagen will idle a Tennessee plant for two weeks this spring, amid slowing demand for its Passat sedan. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports the Chattanooga plant will have a non-production period in March, dedicated to…
Cleveland Olive Garden evacuated over odor
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) The Olive Garden on Keith Street in Cleveland has closed for the day while first responders investigate a gas. The Cleveland Fire Department responded around 1PM on reports of an odor that was making people sick. Restaurant…
2 Students arrested for gun at Dade County High
UPDATE: Dade County Sheriff Ray Cross says the gun in question was an (unloaded) .38 revolver. The two students were 17 year old males, who were charged with Possession of a Firearm on School Property. "There was no indication of…
Heat lamp for dogs starts a house fire near Soddy Daisy
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Soddy Daisy family's home goes up in flames early this morning. The house was located in the 2000 block of Green Pond Road. The Sequoyah Volunteer Fire Department received a call from the homeowners…
Will Amazon cross Georgia off their list after the Delta vote?
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Did Georgia just shoot their chance to land the biggest corporate deal out there right now? Governor Nathan Deal on Friday signed the new tax reform bill into law. On Thursday, both houses approved the bill,…
Bus loaded with inmates gets a flat on the side of I 75
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff's Office reports an unscheduled stop in a major prisoner transfer Friday morning. They were moving 74 inmates to state prisons to relieve crowding. But the bus carrying 60 male inmates blew out…
Sheriff: Guns taken from Georgia teacher after car set afire
By JEFF MARTIN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia sheriff's report obtained by The Associated Press on Friday reveals that a teacher accused of firing a gun in his classroom had his guns taken away after setting his family…
2 Trump gun proposals divide Tennessee governor GOP field
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's leading Republican gubernatorial candidates have mixed feelings or aren't taking firm stances on President Donald Trump's ideas to ban bump stocks and bar people under 21 from buying semi-automatic guns.…
Watch live camera from the Billy Graham funeral
[cnnlive2HD] CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Latest on the funeral of the Rev. Billy Graham (all times local): Noon President Donald Trump has arrived at the funeral for the Rev. Billy Graham in North Carolina. Trump is on hand…
The Latest: Georgia governor signs bill used to punish Delta
ATLANTA (AP) - The Latest on Georgia lawmakers' decision to punish Delta Air Lines for cutting ties with the National Rifle Association (all times local): 11:45 a.m. Georgia's governor has signed into law a sweeping tax bill that Republican lawmakers…
Hamilton Co. Superintendent talks about school violence
"It's our obligation to listen to every thought and idea that's out there ."
Meet March "Do the Right Thing" Winner: Pam Reed
It's safe to say almost everyone has been impacted by cancer in some way.
Johnthony Walker found guilty on most counts
A jury returned a guilty verdict on most counts against school bus driver Johnthony Walker, including criminally negligent homicide.
Catoosa Republicans urge school metal detectors immediately
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - While the nation debates school safety and guns, Catoosa County Republicans are pitching some immediate action. Their County Committee met Tuesday night to discuss school safety. The party issued their conclusion today. Catoosa Republicans are urging…
Does Sheriff Jim Hammond support arming teachers?
"Let me be clear, arming certain, qualified, volunteer teachers is not my first choice… nor is it my second or third."
Lauren Alaina, Kane Brown, US-101 snare ACM nominations
NEW YORK, New York (CBS) Reba McEntire joined the CBS This Morning crew to announce this year's Academy of Country Music Award nominations. She'll host the awards show on CBS Sunday, April 15th. And Chattanooga is well represented in this…
The Latest: Georgia Legislature passes tax bill that snubs Delta
ATLANTA (AP) - The Latest on Republican efforts to deny Delta Air Lines a tax break after the company cut ties with the National Rifle Association (all times local): 3:45 p.m. Pro-gun Republicans in the Georgia legislature have won a…
The Latest: Police: Teacher carried gun into school in bag
ATLANTA (AP) - The Latest on a high school teacher accused of firing a gunshot in his classroom in north Georgia (all times local): 11:40 a.m. Police in north Georgia say a teacher accused of causing chaos at his high…
Statement from Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson on School Safety
As a public school system, we are charged with preparing our students for post-secondary opportunities, which requires a relentless focus on teaching and learning. Yet, given recent events, we also understand the safety and well-being of students and staff is…
Dalton Public Schools offering support for students after incident Wednesday, investigation continues
Dalton High School is closed Thursday after teacher fires gun inside school. They began allowing students who left items in the school to retrieve them beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday.
Bill Approved To Allow Teachers To Carry Guns
A bill in Tennessee that allows teachers to carry guns in schools has been approved. On Wednesday, a house committee voted to expand the number of teachers in all school districts to be able to carry a gun. The school districts…
Heavy rains and flooding impacts parts of Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the rain came down Wednesday evening, some folks could be found at a shopping center near Brainerd Road. "Just came out here for some shopping and checking out this side of town," Patrick Goldberg said.…