Ministry holds annual Community Christmas
A Georgia ministry prepared a Christmas dinner and gave toys away to children, to make sure those who might usually go without, have a happy holiday.
Dalton apartment fire displaces families
An apartment fire in Whitfield County displaces four families on Christmas Day.
Hamilton Place to implement youth escort policy on Tuesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Tuesday, there will be an added rule to follow at the Hamilton Place mall. The mall is implementing the youth escort policy for Tuesday, December 26 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The policy means…
Trump to address Farm Bureau convention in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - President Donald Trump is returning to Tennessee to speak at the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual convention.
Buoyed by Alabama win, Democrats eye Tennessee Senate race
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Democrats eager to take control of the Senate next year are turning to Tennessee, where a popular Democratic ex-governor is running for the seat being vacated by the retirement of Republican Sen. Bob Corker.
Fletcher Bright passes away
A well known figure in Chattanooga has passed away.
Chattanooga Christmas at the Community Kitchen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Community Kitchen was open for the holiday to provide shelter from the cold and a free meal. Santa Claus made an appearance to make sure every kid in attendance had a gift. Volunteers say…
Suspect Identified in Grundy Co. Officer-Involved Shooting
The Grundy County Sheriff's Office has identified the suspect in an officer-involved shooting over the weekend.
Funeral Date Set for Catoosa County Deputy
Funeral arrangements have been made for the Catoosa County deputy who died last week.
Salvation Army Held Christmas Breakfast
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Salvation Army says that Christmas would not be complete without making sure the homeless in our area had a great Christmas breakfast. They had a long line outside the building this morning. It was held…
Sheriff's Office reports Santa sightings in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Department is keeping track of Santa tonight. They have been very active on social media posting 911 calls. Sheriff Jim Hammond and his deputies have been investigating "strange" Christmas activities around…
Officer-Involved Shooting in Grundy County, Body Found
Grundy County, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An officer involved shooting led to one person being sent to the hospital and the body of a woman being found in the Coalmont area. It happened around 10:30pm last evening following an attempted traffic…
More Georgia students in career path programs are graduating
MACON, Ga. (AP) - An increasing number of Georgia high school students who are enrolled in career pathway programs are earning diplomas.
Texas man critically injured in New Mexico in big-rigs crash
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (AP) - A semi-truck driver from Texas remains hospitalized after two big-rig trucks collided head-on in New Mexico's Bernalillo County.
$50,000 Powerball Winner in Murfreesboro
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - A Murfreesboro Powerball player won $50,000 last night, which is the 12th time in just six weeks a player has matched four white ball numbers plus the Powerball. This prize level has a base prize of…
Dalton ministry held free Christmas dinner on Saturday
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- A ministry in Dalton opened their doors to all for a free, Christmas dinner Saturday evening. A welcoming spirit was in the air as volunteers filled plate after plate of food. It's Harvest Ministries' annual Christmas…
O Christmas tree! Storm topples Tennessee's holiday spruce
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - O Christmas Tree! A Grinch of a storm has toppled the official holiday spruce in Tennessee's capital city.
Pedestrian Struck by Train Near Market Street
Updated: 12/24 1:22pm -- Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Late Saturday afternoon, Chattanooga Police responded to a pedestrian struck by a train near 2900 Market Street. The incident occurred on the railroad tracks that pass under the bridge approximately 1,000 yards…
Children's insurance program to end in Alabama on Jan. 1
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A program providing insurance for the children of low-income families in Alabama will stop enrollment on New Year's Day.
Georgia 911 agencies get less money; reason why is a mystery
ATLANTA (AP) - Nearly $5 million in funding for Georgia 911 services disappeared this year, and no one has been able to explain exactly why.
Boil water advisory issued by Copperhill
COPPERHILL, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Copperhill has issued a boil water advisory for all City of Copperhill water customers as a precautionary measure.
Fallout from Corker retirement is Tennessee's top 2017 story
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Bob Corker's war of words with President Donald Trump and his surprise decision to retire from the Senate after two terms is the top Tennessee news story of 2017, according to an annual Associated Press survey of reporters, editors and broadcasters.
Community rallies around teen recovering from brain surgery
The community is rallying around a Soddy Daisy High School student who was diagnosed with brain cancer back in September and is now recovering from surgery.
Hundreds show up to place wreaths at National Cemetery
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Over four hundred volunteers showed up at the national cemetery this morning to help place wreaths on the graves of service men and women. Last weekend more than 96 hundred veterans were honored WITH wreaths being placed…