North Brainerd shooting victim in critical condition
Investigators have a suspect vehicle from the shooting.
Former Georgia FBI Agent pleads guilty to sharing sensitive information
A former Northwest Georgia FBI agent pleads guilty to sharing sensitive information while he was working undercover in the Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Water use restrictions lifted in Walker County
The water use restrictions have been lifted in Walker County.
Local McDonald’s to Give Away Free Vanilla Soft Serve for All
CHATTANOOGA Tenn. (WDEF) - In celebration of National Ice Cream Day on July 16, McDonald’s is celebrating its iconic vanilla soft serve by treating fans in two ways: at participating local restaurants, free vanilla cones will be offered all day long…
Viral photo of Soldier saluting funeral procession identified
NASHVILLE – The viral photo of a Soldier saluting a funeral procession while standing in the rain has been identified. Colonel Jack L. Usrey is the Senior Army Advisor to the Adjutant General at Tennessee National Guard Headquarters in Nashville. …
East Ridge Police Department’s K9 Axel Has Received Body Armor
EAST RIDGE, TN – East Ridge Police Department’s K9 Axel has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Axel’s vest is sponsored by Elks Lodge #91…
Health care debate continues locally
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was lunch on their plates, and a discussion of health care at the Rotary Club of Chattanooga meeting Thursday. "We're hoping that people come out and that they're engaged in conversation and that they have…
'Embracing Age Forum' Comes To Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Americans, as a rule, are not spending enough time planning for their retirement years. That's one of the subjects that was addressed at today's "Embracing Age Forum". Dealing with the myths and realities of getting older was…
Doesn’t the Tennessee state museum have a copy of the constitution?
By Deborah Fisher This week's account of a state worker snatching a meeting agenda packet from a news reporter’s hands was a low point in the open government ethic of Tennessee. I wish it were the only one. At a…
Chattanooga Parks Auto Burglary Suspects Arrested
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Burglary Unit clears multiple Auto Burglary and Fraud cases and a Stolen Auto case with the arrest of two suspects on Thursday. Through hours of investigative work, CPD Burglary Detective Brad Brown identified a…
Varnell City Mayor Reinstates Police Department
VARNELL, Ga. (WDEF) - The City of Varnell's Police Department has been reinstated just two days after the council voted to dissolve their entire department. A meeting was held earlier this week by Varnell City Mayor Anthony Hulsey to discuss the City…
First Responder Hero Award: Chris Mullinix
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Most police agencies are adding "active-shooter" training for their officers, and Chattanooga police held one recently. But the work behind that important training was actually done by a young patrolman, in addition to his regular duties. That's…
Mr. Belding Returns In New Dirty Heads Video 'Vacation'
“Vacation” has already seen 3.5 Million streams to date and is entering its second week as the #1 Most Added at Alternative Radio two weeks in a row.
Benefit for Brayden
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF) - A local fundraiser is taking place on Saturday for a 3 year old boy with a rare lung disease. Brayden Brown suffers from a disease where his lungs get damaged from constant infections. The 3…
NAACP asks for removal of Confederate statue from courthouse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee chapter of the NAACP is urging officials to remove a statue of a Confederate general from in front of a courthouse. Local media quotes NAACP Chattanooga President Elenora Woods as saying the group will…
The Latest: Jimmy Carter taken to hospital 'as a precaution'
taken to a hospital "as a precaution"
Jimmy Buffett's home state ends ban on Margarita pitchers
Alabama's perceived prudishness and tequila helped the topic quickly gain traction on social media.
Suspects chased down in pursuit from Marion County to Red Bank
They have been on the lookout for car break-ins that have plagued swimmers along the creek this summer.
Man charged after 4-year-old shot, killed in shootout
the daughter of the other man involved in the shooting, was caught in the crossfire
Police investigate shooting in Bonny Oaks
20 year old Dejuan Scott says he was shot outside a home.
Statement from new Hamilton Co. School Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson
"Our community has many decisions to make and many topics to discuss as we begin a new day in public education."
Hundreds of soldiers returning to Fort Campbell from Afghanistan
"From what I was hearing these soldiers were over in Afghanistan for 9 months, and not everyone made it home."
UPDATE: CPD Arrests Suspect in Hamilton Inn Shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mailik Phillips was taken into custody by CPD's Fugitive Unit with assistance from the United States Marshals Service and the Walker County Sheriff's Office on July 12, 2017. The 20-year-old male is charged with Criminal Homicide…
The Latest: Suspect in Alabama triple slaying kills self
GARDENDALE, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the search for a man suspected of fatally shooting three family members near Birmingham, Alabama (all times local): 5:10 p.m. A man wanted in the fatal shooting of his ex-wife and two other…