Mexico fireworks explosion leaves at least 12 dead
(CBS News) -- Officials in the Mexican state of Puebla said Tuesday that at least 12 people were killed and 30 more injured by an explosion at a fireworks storage facility.
Ooltewah High selected for Unum externship program
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Schools announced a team teachers from Ooltewah High School have been selected to participate in the 2017 Unum School Team Externship Program.
Teacher accused of kidnapping teen in court in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A teacher charged with kidnapping a 15-year-old student and taking her to California is back home in Tennessee, facing charges that could leave him in prison for life.
House committee votes to shorten death penalty appeals
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The House Judiciary Committee has approved a bill aimed at shortening the time of death penalty appeals.
Two arrested, one on the run after Sunday night police chase
SCOTTSBORO, Alabama (WDEF) -- On Sunday night, a high speed pursuit that began in Dade County, Georgia ended in Jackson County, Alabama.
Georgia Governor rejects child custody bill over safety concerns
urging lawmakers instead to focus on comprehensive changes to the state's foster care and adoption law next year.
Blue Cross Blue Shield now willing to cover Knoxville area
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee is based in Chattanooga
Catoosa County looking for prisoner who walked off work detail
They believe he walked out a side entrance of the building and was picked up in a vehicle.
HomeServe USA expansion promises 200 new jobs for Chattanooga
"HomeServe will create close to 200 good, middle-class jobs right here in Chattanooga"
The changing hair color of a purse snatching suspect in East Ridge
Victim was adamant that he also had purple colored dreads
Rome inmate captured near Etowah river after escaping courthouse
Cotton was in court for armed robbery, aggravated assault, hijacking a motor vehicle
Suspect at large in fatal shooting during Craigslist deal
Man arranged online to buy some shoes, killed during meet up
Chaos at Florida airport after Spirit flights canceled
Videos posted online show deputies trying to break up fights and detaining some unruly passengers.
Amber Alert for infant out of Memphis
Police say she was taken by force by her non-custodial father around 2 AM.
UPDATE: Police identify victim in Bradley County death investigation
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Police have wrapped a Bradley County home in crime tape to further investigate a possible homicide reported earlier today. Detectives with the Bradley County Sheriff's Office were called to the home for a possible stabbing. When they arrived,…
UPDATE: Police capture Georgia inmate that escaped
Manhunt underway since noon
Skype interviews begin for new Hamilton County Superintendent
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Board of Education interviewed two candidates for the permanent superintendent position tonight. The board scheduled Stuart Greenberg and Natasha Baker to have their interviews today starting at 5 PM. Alan Coverstone was scheduled to interview…
Chattanooga Humane Society receives new location approval
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Humane Educational Society gets approval to move to a larger and more convenient site. Bob Citrullo, the head of the local kennel, says their old building in Highland Park is difficult and expensive to maintain.…
Cherokee County arrests three individuals from traffic stop
Cherokee County, NC— Three people were arrested Friday, May 4th from charges stemming from a traffic stop in Cherokee County. Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced arrests for 33 year old James Adam Mills, 25 year old Sabrina LeeAnn Adams, and 29…
UPDATE: Former Chickamauga Police officer appears in court
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The man charged in connection to a shooting on Hood Avenue this weekend made his first court appearance today.
"DJ Weather" Forecasts of the Week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "DJ Weather" is happening all week at 7! Each day this week WDEF is highlighting different DJs within the area and allowing them to help with the weather forecast. Here's what you've missed so far! Monday, May 1 - Will…
Science Olympiad
Hamilton County science teachers are working together to help students in an Elementary Science Olympiad taking place this week.
Erlanger groundbreaks new mental health facility
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - May marks mental health month and the Scenic City is getting a new 25 million dollar addition to help those who struggle with mental health. Earlier today, May 8th, city leaders, Erlanger health officials, and community members…
South Carolina asks: Are frozen 'Booze Pops' food or alcohol
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (AP) - Charleston officials are asking South Carolina regulators to reconsider a decision to treat frozen ice pops made with alcohol as food and not liquor.