Locked up: Legislation seek changes to juvenile justice
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers this session could consider an overhaul of the state's juvenile justice system.
Report: 6 UT employees violated sexual misconduct policies
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - In the last two years, six cases of sexual misconduct by faculty or staff at the University of Tennessee Knoxville led to those employees resigning or disciplinary action being taken.
Fire that destroyed 5 Georgia homes, damaged 14 ruled arson
HIRAM, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say arson is to blame for a fire that destroyed five homes and damaged at least 14 others in a Georgia subdivision.
Sheriff's Office introducing reminder campaign to lock doors, vehicles
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is promoting a new a safety campaign called "#9PMRoutine".
UPDATE: Police say 11-year-old girl returned home
Police ask anyone with information about the whereabouts of Akira Sariah Green to please call the Chattanooga Police Department at 423-698-2525.
UPDATE: Woman Killed on Chestnut Street, Southside Social Closes
A woman was killed in an early morning shooting outside of Southside Social on Chestnut Street in Chattanooga Sunday morning.
Georgia legislature gets expanded sexual harassment policy
ATLANTA (AP) - Leaders of the Georgia House and Senate on Thursday adopted an expanded sexual harassment policy requiring state lawmakers to receive training every two years.
Trump names Georgia sheriff, police chief as US marshals
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - President Donald Trump has chosen a Georgia sheriff and a former police chief to fill vacant U.S. marshal posts in the state.
East Ridge Police Investigate Instagram Post
East Ridge, TN (WDEF) - On Saturday, February 17th, East Ridge Police were contacted by multiple students and parents of East Ridge High School about a fellow student’s Instagram post they perceived as threatening in nature. Officers made contact with…
UPDATE: One person killed after 18 wheeler hits 3 vehicles on Ochs Highway
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police have released more information on the fatal crash on Ochs Highway Saturday morning. Chattanooga Police say the 18 wheeler tanker was driven by James Wilson. According to police, the truck was coming down Lookout…
Chattanooga Chinese Association celebrates Chinese New Year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Chinese Association celebrated the Chinese New year today with a spring potluck and festival. Traditional dances and songs were performed. This event was held at the North River Civic Center. Members of the organization…
Volunteers give out food boxes and prayer in Walker County Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A group of volunteers met at Ridgeland High School to give food and sooo much more to families in their community. The Chattanooga Area Food Bank partnered with Rock Bridge community church to provide food boxes…
Whitwell High Teacher Charged with Statutory Rape
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) - Marion County Superintendent confirms that Joseph Smith, a teacher at Whitwell High, has been terminated in connection with statutory rape charges. Superintendent Mark Griffith says that he terminated Smith when he received word that statutory rape…
Man facing several charges after leading troopers on chase Friday Night
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man is behind bars, facing several charges, after leading the Tennessee Highway Patrol on a chase in Chattanooga late Friday night. After an attempted traffic stop by a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper on Frazier Avenue, the…
Georgia school to drug-test students by using hair samples
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) - A private school in east Georgia intends to start drug-testing its oldest students.
Van crashes into restaurant, at least 7 hurt
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - At least seven people are recovering after a van crashed into the kitchen area at the back of a Savannah restaurant.
Man charged with selling stolen cattle in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say a man has been charged with selling stolen cattle in Tennessee.
At mid-session, Georgia lawmakers take on taxes, transit
ATLANTA (AP) - The first half of this year's legislative session was dominated by an overhaul of the state's adoption code, which passed both houses in early February.
Hunting and fishing licenses going on sale in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Licenses for hunting and fishing are going on sale this weekend in Tennessee.
Fire in Hixson
Hixson, TN (WDEF) - Early Saturday morning, the Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire located at 904 Wesley Drive in Hixson. Upon arrival, fire crews reported the second floor of the home was completely engulfed and…
HCSO Strike Team Apprehends Fugitives
Hamilton County, TN (WDEF) - On Friday, February 17th, members of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (FAST) located and apprehended two wanted fugitives in Hamilton County. In an attempt to locate them, several digital wanted posters…
Chattanooga firefighters called out to fire in East Lake
Chattanooga Fire crews get called out to a house fire in East Lake on Friday night.
Students arrested in Bradley County after threats made at Bradley Central
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office tells News 12 that they were made aware of a rumored social media threat that involved a future shooting at Bradley Central High School. After the investigation, the sheriff’s office posted to social…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - February 16, 2018
Star Wars fans get another chance to see The Last Jedi on the big screen.