Missing Bledsoe child recovered after seven months
Investigators say Jeremiah Frazier was taken by his mother seven months ago.
Auditors: Band leader stole booster club money for gambling
COLLIERVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A middle school band director has been arrested over missing money. The Tennessee Comptroller's Officer determined that Jason Seek of Collierville Middle took at least $133,064 from the band booster club. The investigation began after school…
Man finds donation in a coat pocket, and then returns the roll of hundreds
An amazing story about a secret donor and the man who found the gift.
Victim of Dalton shooting in stable condition
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The victim in the Monday evening shooting in Dalton is in stable condition on Tuesday. Police expect 18 year old James M. Walton to fully recover. He suffered gunshot wounds to the face and shoulder. Police…
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The Latest: Ex-marine thinks he can win Alabama Senate race
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on Alabama Senate race. (all times local): 8:20 a.m. A former Marine who has launched a write-in campaign for the U.S. Senate seat in Alabama says he believes residents are not being properly represented…
City council to decide whether to do away with glass on Holmberg Bridge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In the next several months the Holmberg pedestrian bridge in Chattanooga could be going from glass to stainless steel. The bridge, known to many as the glass bridge, crosses Riverside Drive and is right next to…
Dalton Police: Victim shot in face; 2 suspects at large
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Detectives have reportedly left the crime scene in Dalton, but are still working on leads in this evening's shooting investigation. Bruce Frazier with the Dalton Police Department states there is no new information to report at…
Board member arrested for false reports causing Grundy schools lockdown
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Grundy County school board member Kasey Anderson has been arrested for false reports after a text message she initiated caused the entire school system to go on a soft lock down Monday morning. The Grundy…
Grundy County School System fails to meet release deadline
Back in October, the Grundy County Director of Schools was given a month to hand over all records of reported hazing, abuse, or sexual abuse over the past five years.
Locals weigh in on Tennessee Coach Controversy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's back to square one for the University of Tennessee's athletic department, after efforts to hire the Ohio State defensive coordinator fell through. The Vol fan base made its wishes known Sunday, and News 12's Ashley Henderson…
Rossville Police look for car break-in suspect
Rossville Police are investigating a rash of recent car break-ins, that they say involve the same suspect.
"Stocking Full Of Love" toy drive continues in Catoosa County
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - It's been going for more than 2 decades, and Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk is continuing the annual "stocking full of love" toy drive. The drive raises funds for toys for the needy children, and also…
Police say man shot, killed on Tennessee city bus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police in Tennessee say a man was shot and killed on a city bus.
Police Seek Person of Interest in Bradley County Shooting Incident
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance with locating a person of interest regarding an incident at a residence on Monday, November 20, 2017. Devin Shane Smith, age 18, is wanted for questioning in regards to…
Skyuka Hall
Kids who have struggled in a typical learning environment are getting help at one Chattanooga school.
Lane closures on Hixson Pike bridge over Highway 153 tonight
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation will one lane in each direction of Hixson Pike on the bridge over Highway 153 tonight.
UPDATE: Sheriff's Office says substance at Bradley judicial complex not hazardous
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Sheriff's Office says the Bradley County Judicial Complex has been evacuated.
Police: Boy, 12, injured by family member, 15, in shooting
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Police in Georgia say a 12-year-old boy has been shot in the head by a 15-year-old family member.
Vols AD Currie defends coaching search, vetting of Schiano
Tennessee Football - Statement from Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics John Currie
Cohutta Police: Opened mail found in ditch
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Cohutta Police Department says more than 100 pieces of opened mail sent through the US Postal Service was found in a ditch on Old Apison Pike this morning.
4 Tennessee governor candidates won't release tax returns
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Four of the seven major candidates for Tennessee governor are declining to release details of their federal income tax returns.
Tree lightings set for Tennessee Capitol, Nashville square
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - It's Christmas tree lighting season on Tennessee. Gov. Bill Haslam is scheduled to turn on the lights on the tree set up outside the state Capitol on Monday evening.
Fort Payne man arrested on drug charges, again
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) -- The Fort Payne Police Department says 40-year-old Christopher Adam Berry has been arrested on drug charges for the second time in 3 months.