Local Congressmen react to Speaker Paul Ryan's decision
“Paul took me under his wing from my first day in the U.S. House... Paul has been a great friend."
New details on the indictment against Commissioner Boyd
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says the indictment against Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd does, indeed, involve politics. They say Boyd was indicted for attempting to extort an opponent in an upcoming election. That opponent is Brent…
Over 570 people have applied for Tennessee Reconnect at Chattanooga State
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 52-year-old James Fry is a husband, a father, he's written a children's book, and he's also a 4.0 student at Chattanooga State Community College. "I've always been able to say to each of my kids, boy,…
6 charges in 2 year meth investigation in Carolina Mountains
Atlanta to Murphy ring started with a connection in the Georgia jail system.
McLemore resort on Lookout Mountain will be a Hilton
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Georgia (WDEF) - The proposed McLemore resort and hotel on Lookout Mountain will carry the name Hilton. That announcement came this morning as Walker county leaders heard more about that project from its developer. Designed as a mountaintop…
Tennessee Valley's Karate Kid not letting wheelchair get in the way of gold
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One Rossville 11-year-old is overcoming his disabilities with karate. In fact, he's won eight consecutive gold medals -- most recently at the U.S. Karate Open in Las Vegas. Joel Westbrook has not allowed his disability to…
Cleveland sees an increase in crime
The City of Cleveland is seeing an increase in crime compared to previous years.
Former Dade Sheriff pleads guilty
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Patrick Cannon entered guilty pleas today in court for charges stemming from his time as Dade County Sheriff. He pled guilty to five counts of violation of oath of office and 13 counts of theft by…
UPDATE: A grand jury has indicted Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd
5pm UPDATE: Tim Boyd issued this statement on his indictment on Tuesday: “This action by the District Attorney today is perhaps the most flagrantly political, despicable, desperate thing any of us has ever seen in Hamilton County. It reeks of…
Truck wreck scatters stoves in Dade County
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A truck wreck overnight spilled hundreds of stoves along a highway near Trenton. The tractor trailer over corrected in a curve and ended up in a ditch. Now in the daylight, crews are working to remove…
Tennessee teacher indicted for inappropriate conduct
JACKSON, Tennessee (WDEF) - A grand jury has indicted a teacher at Dyersburg High School in west Tennessee. The TBI began investigating accusations against John Mark Moody in early March of having inappropriate relationships with multiple students. He was indicted…
Sunday alcohol sales half way home in Tennessee Legislature
Sponsor Gerald McCormick of Chattanooga says the bill clears up inconsistencies in Tennessee law.
2 students charged in Cleveland High threat
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Police have charged two students with making the threats against Cleveland High School on Monday. The two female juveniles were charged with False Report. Police say they are both students at the school. Investigators say the…
'Vi was loved by a lot of people,' friends come together to remember shooting victim
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Friends of Vi Lawhorn are leaning on each other for support. A day after their friend was tragically killed, they decided to met up at Bud's Sports Bar to be together. "Vi was loved by a…
Friends remember homicide victim
The body of an East Ridge double homicide suspect was found this morning in Mississippi.
Kids & Electric Cars in What's Right With Our Schools
"The electric car is a big after-school program we've been focusing on."
Google officially breaks ground in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, Ala. (WDEF) -- Google executives joined with top Alabama elected officials in Bridgeport Monday to officially break ground on the new $600 million data center. The plant is set to become Google's 14th data center in the world. When…
Sewanee student charged with setting frat on fire
WINCHESTER, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI announced the arrest of a University of the South student this afternoon. A Franklin County Grand Jury indicted 22 year old Philip Roper of Richmond, Virginia. He faces one count of Arson and one…
Schedule for Catoosa County Rabies Clinics
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - This is the season to have your pets vaccinated. The Rabies Clinics for Catoosa County will be held on three weekends in April and May. The Rabies and registration costs $15. Here are the locations, dates…
Dept. of Ed promises fewer school tests next year
For the first time, department eliminates two TNReady exams
Food City marks 100th Anniversary
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Today marks Food City's 100th birthday. The grocery industry has changed over the past 100 years. From the days of groceries being stored behind the counter to self-service supermarkets, automatic doors, scanning registers, self-checkouts, curbside pickup and…
Alabama university releases video views of twister
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama college that's still recovering from a tornado strike has released surveillance video showing what the storm looked like as it hit campus. Jacksonville State University released a video compilation made from multiple cameras when…
Police investigate threats at Cleveland High
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cleveland Police Department are informing the public about a threat at Cleveland High School. They say threats were made to disrupt the daily activities at the school. Investigators say they have responded to a residence…
UPDATE: Jasper County Sheriff believes body of double homicide suspect was found
JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WDEF) --The Jasper County Sheriff believes the body of a double homicide suspect has been found. According to Sheriff Randy Johnson, a body was found in the Vossburg, Mississippi area. Investigators believe the body is of Casey…