CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tennesseans are a step closer to paying less for tag renewals. Tennessee House Bill 17-82, which will eliminate emissions testing in the state, has advanced to the full Agriculture and Natural Resources committee. In August, the Tennessee Department…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A new syringe trade and education program is hoping to cut down the spread of H-I-V and Hepatitis C. Chattanooga Cares is starting the Step Tennessee program, which targets injected drug users. Chattanooga Cares Rural Health Manager…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - An agreement has been reached for a $10,000 dollar bond for the Dalton teacher, accused of shooting a gun out his classroom window. Under the terms of the order, Randal Davidson was placed on an electronic ankle…
The Marion County School district is thinking of ways they can improve their school safety plan.
A Chattanooga father was concerned to see a typo on the TCAP practice test that he was reviewing with his son.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new syringe trade and education program is hoping to cut down the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C. Chattanooga Cares is starting the Step TN program. Chattanooga Cares Rural Health Manager Melanie Connatser said they're…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A former Tennessee judge who was initially accused of helping a woman with legal troubles in exchange for sex faces a new indictment. The U.S. Justice Department said in a news release that former Davidson County…
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) - Two people have been killed in separate industrial accidents in one Tennessee city within a week. Johnson City Fire Department District Chief Mike Oliver confirmed to the Johnson City Press that one person died in…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is promoting an online citizen’s survey. They say it's goal is to continue their efforts to remain transparent and accessible. The survey, available online, is open to all Hamilton County…
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A divided House of Representatives committee has approved a proposal that would allow some teachers to carry or access firearms in schools. The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee voted…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) The Southern Environmental Law Center has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service over the Cherokee National Forest. The suit alleges that the Forest Service is illegally endangering the soil, forest and waters around Tumbling Creek.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga native and country songwriter Kelley Lovelace is in the scenic city today. He visited the Bethel Christian Academy to help promote Bethel's charity weekend in April. Lovelace will host a Country Connection concert to benefit the Bethel…
They say the suspect was stealing copper tubing and knocked over containers with the oil.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Mayor Andy Berke joined other city officials Wednesday to give a preview of the new and improved Miller Park in downtown Chattanooga. The city expects the park to open in mid-July, barring any weather delays. However,…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dalton Board of Education has chosen Dr. Tim Scott as their new superintendent. He is currently serving as Douglas County's assistant superintendent, with is west of Atlanta. Dr. Scott will take over next Monday. Interim…
Spring brings flowers, warmer weather and roller coasters. ATLANTA (WDEF) - For Media Day at Six Flags Over Georgia, the theme park gave us a new look at an old roller coaster. The wooden Great American Scream Machine has been…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police hope you can help them identify suspects in a theft at a Walgreen's. Investigators say two people stole $1,461 of cologne from the Walgreen's on West Walnut Avenue on Tuesday, February 27th. They say…
Students all over the country today walked out of class to mark the one month anniversary of the school shooting in Florida.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department releases the identify of the man who died in a house fire on Igou Gap Road on Tuesday. Family members say 54 year old Michael Pearson stayed inside the burning home in East…
The Hamilton County Narcotics and Special Operations Division has charged 37 year old Susan Rebecca Hildreth with second degree murder.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam is joining several other Tennessee officials voicing concerns over President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The Republican governor told reporters Tuesday he's concerned about additional costs to manufacturers, particularly the state's car industry.…
67 year old Carlton Gary, a man known as the "stocking strangler" was convicted on three counts of malice murder, rape and burglary for the 1977 deaths of three elderly women. He is scheduled to be executed this Thursday. But a…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The Dalton Board of Education and Interim Superintendent held a forum on how to move forward with school safety and security at Dalton High School on Tuesday night. The forum came nearly two weeks after a…
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