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Bradley County holds 5K and Helicopter Expo

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The first annual Bradley County 5K and Helicopter Expo was held today. 'Running For Our Children' aims to raise awareness on living a healthier lifestyle. Organizers demonstrated 'hands only' CPR and a talk on sign's…

Remote Area Medical treat local patients for free

RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hundreds lined up just for the opportunity to receive free medical care. 'Remote Area Medical' is in town and setup at Red Bank High School. It's mobile medical clinics offer free medical, dental and vision…

100-year-old Dayton home catches fire

A 100-year old home caught fire in Dayton around 6 this evening. Dayton fire spokesperson says it happened on the corner of Market Street and Third Ave. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze to a smaller area in the…

Pellet gun shooting in East Lake

Around 3:30 this afternoon, a person was shot by a pellet gun in East Lake. Chattanooga police spokesperson says it happened on the 3600 block of Dodds Avenue. The victims injuries are still unknown. No other information is available at…

Report: Guilty Pleas entered in Dalton Craigslist Case

Dalton, GA (WDEF) - According to The Dalton Citizen, three individuals have pleaded guilty in last year's armed robbery of a Whitfield County woman after meeting through Craigslist. After making arrangements for the sale of her GMC Sonoma truck through…

Report: Dalton Council Seeking Renegotiation on Health Clinic Lease

Dalton, GA (WDEF) - There is a chance The Partnership Health Center could obtain another lease at Dalton's Mack Gaston Community Center, The Dalton Citizen reports. While the City Council stated their desire to renegotiate the lease that Georgia Mountains…

Two Arrested in Stolen Vehicle after Pursuit, One Escaped

Cleveland, TN (WDEF) - A police pursuit Friday evening resulted in the arrest of two subjects and detectives issuing warrants for a third in their involvement in a motor vehicle theft. The Bradley County 911 Communications Center was alerted of…

UPDATE: Fatal Wreck In Bradley County

Cleveland, TN (WDEF) - The male who died from injuries sustained in the motorcycle accident on North Lee Highway at Bellfounte Road is Jakob Ryan Davis, 21, of Ocoee, Tennessee. -- Previous Story: CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Bradley County Public…

Update: HCSO Responds to Reported Accidental Shooting

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - One person is recovering tonight after accidentally shooting themselves in the leg. It happened around 6:00 p.m. tonight in the 8500 block of Steam Side Drive in Ooltewah. Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputies and medical personnel responded to…

Court stays Alabama execution to decide on use of drug

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An appellate court has halted an Alabama execution scheduled for next week. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday granted the emergency stay to Robert Melson. The court halted the execution as it decides…

Malfunction closes Spring Park roller coaster

TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (AP) - The roller coaster at Spring Park in Alabama is closed indefinitely after several children were stranded on the ride and had to be rescued. City officials say no one was hurt during the malfunction on Wednesday.…

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