Alabama House approves death penalty legislation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama House of Representatives has approved legislation aimed at shortening death penalty appeals.
Haslam signs rural broadband bill in West Tennessee
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a bill seeking to make it easier for rural areas to get access to the internet.
Trinity Quinn Makes First Court Appearance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A 15-year-old Dayton teenager is facing a criminal homicide charge and will remain in custody until at least September. Trinity Quinn and 28-year-old Daniel Clark are accused in the shooting death of a convenience store clerk in…
The story behind the Murray Co. murder that ends with an execution tonight
Does J.W. Ledford deserve to die? You be the judge.
Details on J.W. Ledford's last day before tonight's execution
A last meal and the end of 25 years on death row for Murray County native
Mosul Refugee Camp Special Report
News 12 Now correspondent James Mahon visits a refugee camp on the outskirts of Mosul asking what more needs to be done to help those who cannot return home. It is the first report in an exclusive News 12 Now…
Police open fire in Nashville domestic confrontation, 3 injured
At this point, police don't know if he fired the shots that hit a ten year old girl and the woman, or if they were hit by the officer's firing.
Haslam to sign rural broadband bill in West Tennessee
A last-minute change adopted by lawmakers lowered the minimum internet speed requirement from download speeds from the federal definition of 25 megabits per second to 10 megabits per second.
Nashville mayor asks Tennessee governor to veto gun bill
Barry voiced concerns that the bill doesn't exempt transit facilities
Thousands crowd Coolidge Park for Franklin Graham Tour
Thousands of people crowded Coolidge Park to hear Franklin Graham speak for his Decision America Tennessee Tour.
UPDATE: Brainerd Rd death ruled as homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating an incident that occurred in the 3800 block of Brainerd Road late Saturday night.
Country Music Hall of Fame legend starts rehabilitation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Country legend Loretta Lynn is starting rehabilitation after suffering a stroke more than a week ago. An update posted on her website Monday said the 85-year-old Country Music Hall of Fame singer and songwriter has been…
Prosecutors seek to jail teen accused of underage sex
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (AP) - Alabama prosecutors are asking a judge to revoke the bond for a young woman accused of having sex with a 14-year-old boy.
Dunlap Police receive reports of counterfeit money
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Dunlap Police Department is asking citizens and merchants to inspect their currency closely. Police say there have been four recent reports of counterfeit money being passed at local stores. Most of the bills being passed are…
Millions in Additional Tax Revenue in Walker County Resort Plans
A new upscale, multi-million dollar resort is planned on Lookout Mountain. Millions of dollars in additional tax revenue and thousands of jobs are expected to be created. Developers reveal plans for a new Lookout Mountain Canyon Ridge Resort in Walker…
Allegra Allergy to sponsor complimentary 24-hour bike Access Passes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Community members can visit any of Bike Chattanooga’s 37 Station Kiosks on May 19 to take advantage of a complimentary 24-hour Access Pass. Allegra Allergy will generously sponsor complimentary 24-hour Access Passes during Bike to Work Day.…
UPDATE: Bridge work on State Route 299 over I-24 continues after delay
“Being able to replace a bridge in an accelerated timeframe allows us to apply industry innovation and complete the construction much sooner than a standard bridge reconstruction.”
Hamilton County Sheriff discusses critical jail issues
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sheriff Jim Hammond told the Pachyderm club today, May 15, that it's only a matter of time before the county has to build a new one. On some days the Hamilton County jail has 400 more…
Tyner Mock Interviews
Seniors at Tyner Academy students have a better chance of landing a job in the real world, thanks to some mock interviews conducted at the school.
Life Force pays visit to Red Bank Elementary
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Life Force made a special flight to Red Bank Elementary school to honor a 5th grader. Zayla Smith won the Erlanger strike out stroke poster contest. 5th graders across Hamilton county created posters about the causes leading…
Whitfield Sheriff's Office arrests man responsible for false Facebook document
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - On Saturday, May 13, the Whitfield Sheriff's Office was made aware of a Facebook document which was being shared that allegedly showed Confidential Informant names allegedly working for Whitfield County. Sheriff Scott Chitwood is stating the document…
Traffic stop in DeKalb county leads to drug arrest
CROSSVILLE, Ala. (WDEF) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says a traffic stop on Sunday on County Road 3 ended with a drug arrest.
Judge grants two motions for Johnthony Walker
"I think it would be difficult for any citizen of Hamilton County to sit on this jury."
Selection committee will start the process of finding new Chattanooga Police Chief
Here are the six people who will evaluate the applications and interview candidates.