Tennessee governor signs NRA-backed metal detector gun bill
Nashville and Knoxville officials have said the law offers bad choices and could be costly.
David Perez grew up watching Mexico's Chivas club, Saturday he gets to play them
“Everyone is kind of split in my family on who they root for, but Chivas is definitely one of the most popular clubs around."
Tennessee closes last state-run home for intellectual disabilties
“We are closing an important chapter in the history of supporting people with disabilities in Tennessee."
Fireworks ignite inside grocery store, prompting evacuation
Fire officials think a group of young people may be responsible.
Haz-mat evacuation at the Sports Barn North
Worker breathed the vapors and became ill around 6:30 AM.
GBI: Nursing assistant intentionally broke 98-year-old's leg
Victim later died during surgery.
Community Members Protest Durham Contract Renewal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A small group of parents and relatives of the victims of the Woodmore School bus crash staged a demonstration in downtown Chattanooga this afternoon. The group walked from the courthouse carrying signs urging more action on keeping…
Treatment for people dealing with depression
According to a new report, Tennessee's suicide rate and the raw number of deaths rose sharply in 2015.
HCDE Announces Top 5 Finalists for Superintendent
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County school board members continue to narrow the field of candidates for the next superintendent. Earlier this week, the conducted Skype interviews and called the remaining candidates back in to meet them in person. Hamilton County School Board…
Recruit a minority police officer for CPD and get $500
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Retired Chattanooga Police Lieutenant Napoleon "Donut" Williams worked in law enforcement for 45 years. His favorite part on the job, he said, was connecting with the community. "Right, in the community, when people got problems…
WDEF wishes Doris Ellis Happy Retirement after 50 years
Today people remembered her personal connections over job titles.
Carjacking Turns Into A Police Chase That Ends In Crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Three people are in custody following a carjacking in east Chattanooga, followed by a police chase. A Police spokesman says at about 2:00 p.m., officers spotted a vehicle that had been involved in a carjacking in Collegedale, and…
Law Enforcement Looking For Suspects Using Counterfeit Money in Bradley Co.
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (Press Release)- Bradley County Sheriff's Office and Charleston Police Department are asking for the public's assistance with identifying two males who passed counterfeit money at a local business. On Thursday, May 18, 2017, between 10:30 p.m. and 11:00…
Huntsville overtakes Mobile as 3rd-largest Alabama city
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Huntsville has overtaken Mobile to become Alabama's third-largest city. New population estimates released Thursday by the Census Bureau show the north Alabama city is home to 193,079 people. That surpasses Mobile's estimated population of 192,904. The…
The story behind the big money deal that will keep the Ocoee flowing
A bird's eye view of the flume at the center of the Ocoee River negotiations
Pills, Oxy & Marijuana involved in a Stevenson drug bust
They pulled over Randall Scott Akin from Bridgeport on a traffic violation.
Catoosa County teams with Riverbend team to bring a country music show this fall
“If it’s country music, and a reason to celebrate, it fits us."
US Senate votes to name courthouse after actor Fred Thompson
They are naming the new courthouse in Nashville after the lawyer, turned actor, turned politician who got his start there.
Humane Educational Society Offers Reward For Information Involving Animal Abuse Incident
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A 5-month-old red Doberman lab mix was dumped on the side of the road a few days ago. The Humane Educational Society say they're offering a $500 reward for tips leading to the individual that did it.…
Chickamauga Lock Receives Millions in Funding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Army Corps of Engineers will provide 37-million dollars to continue construction work on the Chickamauga lock. That information came today from Senator Lamar Alexander's office. Construction of the new Chickamauga Lock was restarted in 2015 after…
Ex-Prattville PD officer faces truancy charge
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (AP) - A former Prattville Police Department officer has been arrested after he allegedly didn't make his children attend school. Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger tells the Montgomery Advertiser that 50-year-old Leon Todd Townson turned himself in on May…
Savannah, Boston seaports beat competitors in Trump budget
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - U.S. seaports seeking funds to deepen their harbors aren't seeing much support in President Donald Trump's proposed budget, though they could still benefit from an upcoming spending plan. Ports across the U.S. East and Gulf coasts…
Dalton Gets Hit By Weather Damage
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- A line of strong thunderstorms gave the tri-state area some anxious moments this morning. Emergency response agencies were taking no chances--and kept north Georgia on alert for possible tornadoes until Noon. Heavy rain preceded the numerous tornado…
Doctors and first responders work to combat opioid problem
In order to combat the opioid epidemic in the Tennessee Valley, doctors and first responders have had to take different approaches.