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UPDATE: Shots Fired at Cummings Hwy After Police Chase

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The man taken into custody late Friday for the incident on Cummings Highway, faces several charges. Jeremy Lee Woods, was arrested following a police chase yesterday evening. The man apparently refused to pull over after police clocked…

Veterans Dedication Day

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Berke’s office and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are working together to house homeless veterans and their families. Judge David Campbell Chapter of DAR is providing a kitchen, bath, and cleaning supplies…

Two Suspects at Large for Carjacking in Collegedale

(WDEF) - Collegedale officers say the two suspects in this incident may be related to another carjacking recently in Chattanooga. But, as of now, police have limited information on this one and they have turned to the public for help.…

Bear Sighting in Collegedale

A young male black bear was seen, near the Imagination Station playground in Collegedale. Police say this one was seen Wednesday mid-afternoon and may be starting out on its own, looking for new territory. Collegedale Police Spokesperson Tonya Sadler says…

Ironman 70.3 weekend event starts

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -  Competitors from all over started to check-in Friday for the Ironman 70.3. More than 3,000 athletes, of all ages, representing 23 countries and 48 states are registered to compete. "I'm from Baton Rogue, Louisiana," Layna Rush,…

James Mahon Reports: Kurdish Independence

84 percent of Kurds in Iraq want independence. President Trump's support for Syrian Kurds, in the fight against ISIS, is raising hopes even higher. But both Turkey and Iran have spoken out against Kurdistani independence, which they feel could destabilize the Middle East further.

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