Dalton Counselor Arrested in Sexual Assault Case
A Dalton counselor is behind bars, accused of sexual assault.
New TN Laws going into effect Jan. 1
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee will have 16 new laws going into place on January 1, 2018. Each year new laws in Tennessee are implemented at the beginning of both, July and January. Oftentimes, residents hardly notice or understand any changes…
Hamilton Place Mall implements new safety measures
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's the day after Christmas. A time to take part in the shopping sales, while returning those gifts that weren't quite right. It's also when groups of trouble makers sometimes show up. That's why Hamilton Place…
Housing shortage in Bradley County
Real estate brokers say there is a housing shortage in Bradley County.
Free Christmas tree recycling runs through January
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Recycling Centers are now accepting Christmas trees throughout the month of January. Public Works is offering to collect live Christmas Trees at any Refuse and Recycle Collection Centers throughout the city. The trees can…
Chattanooga Police officer charged with domestic assault
A Chattanooga Police officer has been charged with domestic assault.
Suspect in officer-involved shooting faces several charges
The suspect in an officer-involved shooting over the weekend in Grundy County, where a body was also found in his car, faces several charges.
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.