Update: Missing man in Chattanooga found
Chattanooga Police say a missing man is safe, and has returned home.
Bipartisan Medical Cannabis Act passes first subcommittee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A bipartisan bill wanting to legalize medical cannabis in the state of Tennessee is working its way through the General Assembly. Tuesday, the state's House Criminal Justice Subcommittee passed the Medical Cannabis Act by a 4-3…
Suspicious mail triggers illness at Virginia military base
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Three people at a northern Virginia military base have been transported to a medical facility and are in stable condition after a suspicious piece of mail was opened and nearly a dozen people felt ill.…
David Ballard taken into custody in Hamilton Place disturbance
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police announce that their suspect in the Hamilton Place Mall disturbance from the weekend is now in custody. David Ballard faces charges of Aggravated Riot, Felony Reckless Endangerment, Alteration of a Weapon and Unlawful Possession of a…
Suspect in Hamilton Place Mall riot captured
The man accused of the riot at Hamilton Place Mall has now been captured by Chattanooga Police.
Golden Apple: Mallory Packard
A teacher at Snow Hill Elementary finds ways to keep her students engaged, and that's earned her a Golden Apple Award.
Witness: Johnthony Walker was speeding before Woodmore bus crash
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The trial begins for the man accused of causing a school bus crash that killed six Woodmore Elementary students in 2016. At Johnthony Walker’s trial Prosecutors and the defense attorney gave their opening statements. Then witnesses started…
Senator Corker decides not to change his mind about retirement
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Bob Corker has decided not to reconsider his decision to retire from the U.S. Senate. Some Republicans had asked him to reconsider, fearing that Rep. Marsha Blackburn would not beat Democrat Phil Bredesen in the general…
Food Bank evacuated over white powder hoax
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Officials at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank say they were forced to evacuate Tuesday morning after receiving a suspicious package. It contained a powdery, white substance. “We received three packages addressed to board members in care of…
The Latest: FedEx bucks corporate trend, sticks with NRA
NEW YORK (AP) - The Latest on companies reacting to the Parkland, Florida massacre and the NRA (all times local): 8:30 a.m. FedEx says it's sticking with the NRA and has not asked to be removed from the organization's website…
FedEx bucks corporate trend, sticks with NRA
NEW YORK (AP) - One more company is finding itself embroiled in an intensifying discussion about guns in the United States after the school massacre in Parkland, Florida.
Georgia man falls to death from waterfall in North Carolina
OLD FORT, N.C. (AP) - A Georgia man has fallen to his death from a North Carolina waterfall.
State lawmakers propose ban on child marriages in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing a ban on child marriages in Tennessee.
UPDATE: Missing child returned home
Chattanooga Police are searching for a missing 12 year old child.
Sinkhole closes part of road in Walker County
A sinkhole has closed part of a road in Walker County.
Chattanooga Native helps train the Navy’s best pilots at TOPGUN
By Lt. Bridget Mitchell, Navy Office of Community Outreach FALLON, Nev. – In Nevada’s high desert is the Navy’s premiere tactical air warfare training center, home to the Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center and it’s Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program,…
Rep. Marsha Blackburn lobbies Republicans in Corker's backyard
"the people of this state have responded so positively to that message...supporting president Trump"
Boy recovered from stolen SUV in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - In just over an hour, Cleveland Police found a stolen vehicle with a young child in the backseat. The theft happened at a Chevron Gas Station on 25th Street. Police say the family left the vehicle…
Cagle vows to punish Delta Airlines for dropping NRA
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A frontrunner in the race for Governor of Georgia vows to take on Delta Airlines after the company cuts ties with the NRA. Lt. Governor Casey Cagle tweeted today that he would retaliate against Delta for…
The Latest: Gun amendments fail in Florida Senate
PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) - The Latest on the aftermath of the mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida (all times local): 4:00 p.m. Democrats tried and failed to pass amendments to the Florida Senate's school safety bill, including…
Your Skills, Your Future
A program in Bradley County is helping students from 3 High Schools train for their future careers.
Clumpies moving into English Tea Room near Choo Choo
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Clumpies Ice Cream Company announces plan to open their 3rd year round school shop. The new location will be in the old English Tea Room on Market Street, across from…
Georgia lawmakers weigh gun control proposals
By R.J. RICO and BEN NADLER Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Last week, hundreds of gun control advocates rallied outside the Georgia Capitol, calling for new laws to help put an end to mass shootings. Students staged "die-ins," mothers confronted…
Police identify suspect in Hamilton Place Mall fight
Chattanooga Police have taken out warrants on a suspect from this weekend's disturbance at Hamilton Place Mall.