Why DID Morgan Stanley fire Harold Ford, Jr?
NEW YORK (WDEF) - We still don't know just why Harold Ford Jr. was fired from his job at Morgan Stanley. The man who lost a Senate race to Bob Corker has spent the last seven years recruiting clients for…
Audit finds UT sports official received golf trips from vendors
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Tennessee Comptroller's Office has found several issues with the University of Tennessee Sports Surface Management department. The audit found that the director violated university policy by accepting at least two paid trips and entertainment from a…
GBI will investigate Chattooga jail death
SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) The Georgia Bureau of Investigation will investigate the death of a prisoner at the Chattooga County jail on Tuesday. Sheriff Schrader says that the suspect was brought in just before 4PM on a traffic offense. While he…
Mayor Coppinger announces re-election big
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger announced Wednesday morning that he will seek re-election this year. It would be his second, full four year term. Mayor Coppinger made the announcement at the Friends of Hixson breakfast. “I could…
Manhunt resumes in Marion County for Most Wanted suspect
WHITWELL, Tennessee (WDEF) - The search resumes this morning for Dewayne Halfacre in Marion County. And the schools are closed today in Whitwell while they do it. The wanted armed robber has eluded law enforcement now for more than two…
Ex-boyfriend, 3 more teens jailed for shooting in home
ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) - Authorities in Alabama say four teenagers have been arrested after a family awakened to gunfire coming into their home. Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade told Al.com the family was awakened to gunfire Monday around 4:30 a.m.…
Kentucky Shooting
Authorities in Western Kentucky are trying to figure out what led a 15-year-old student to carry out a deadly shooting at his high school. Officials say the teenager, who has not been identified, walked into Marshall County High School Tuesday…
Hixson High rape investigation re-opened
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County has re-opened a rape investigation at Hixson High School. The allegation was relayed to the faculty last week and then the school resource officer. Child Protective Services and Hamilton County investigators looked into the case.…
Jury hears from law enforcement in Brewer trial
On the second day of trial for Benjamin Brewer, the jury heard from different members of law enforcement.
Harlem Globetrotters honor local war veteran
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Harlem Globetrotters honored Sgt. Jason Smith at the YMCA Tuesday for his service to the country and the community. Smith lost both his legs in an IED explosion while serving in Afghanistan. Now, he's home…
Gov. Haslam rolls out $30 million opioid plan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has unveiled a 30-million dollar plan to combat the opioid crisis. The governor divided his "TN Together" plan into three points -- prevention, treatment and law enforcement. The headlining idea proposes a…
Rhea County charges pair in meth lab raid
SPRING CITY, Tennessee (WDEF) Before dawn on Monday, Rhea County deputies raided a garage apartment in Spring City. Sheriff Mike Neal says one of his officers was injured when a suspect threw chemicals at him. He was decontaminated and cleared…
Slaying suspect dead, officer wounded in Georgia shootout
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Police say a shootout in Georgia has left a slaying suspect dead and an officer hospitalized with several gunshot wounds. Savannah-Chatham County Interim Police Chief Mark Revenew told news outlets it happened early Tuesday as his…
Country singer Lari White dies of rare cancer
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Country singer Lari White Cannon has died after a brief battle with cancer. She was only diagnosed with the rare and aggressive peritoneal cancer in October. White entered a Hospice facility last night. The family had begun…
Golden Apple: Sylvia Silva
A teacher in Varnell, Georgia shows her students kindness, and understanding. That's earned her a Golden Apple Award.
Officers continue chase for Rutherford suspect in Whitwell
UPDATE: 70-80 officers are now on the ground searching for armed robbery suspect Dewayne Halfacre. We now hear that an off duty officer recognized him walking along the side of the road and pulled over. The two got into a…
Police believe self defense in deadly shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 26 year old man was killed Monday night in East Lake. Police were called to the 1500 block of Ryan Street, just below the ridgecut of I-24 before 11PM. They found Taji Webb lying on the…
Alabama chase suspect captured after crashing into a tree
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - Police chased a suspect Monday night from Fort Payne to Valley Head, where he wrecked. Officers say it started when a station wagon ran a red light at the South Y and Gault Avenue intersection…
Chef Andrew's Weekly Recipe
Guava and Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast Serves 4 2 oz Butter 1 oz Vegetable Oil 1 Loaf of Texas Toast 4 Large Eggs 1/2 cup Heavy Cream 4 tbsp Sugar 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 tsp Salt 4…
Professor helps produce rap encouraging technology moderation
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -Many people rely on computers, smartphones and other devices for work and entertainment daily. But some are concerned that Americans are using technology so much it's becoming a problem. "The modes of communication are changing, even in…
Walden's Ridge fire destroys home
A fire on Walden's Ridge destroyed a home.
School bus rolls over in Georgia; students hospitalized
ELLIJAY, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say 16 students aboard a school bus in Georgia were taken to hospitals after the bus rolled on to its side. Georgia news outlets report that none of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening.…
UPDATE: Cleveland fire kills elderly man, caused by space heater
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland Police have released new information about the fatal fire Friday night. Friday night, around 7 o'clock, a 911 call alerted Cleveland authorities to a house fire on 4th street, where an elderly couple lived. These…
Benjamin Brewer trial begins
The trial of a truck driver accused of slamming his semi into traffic on I-75 and killing six people, is underway.