The safest time of day to get open heart surgery
(CBS News) -- Planning to have open heart surgery anytime soon? You might want to ask your cardiologist to book an afternoon slot in the OR.
Alabama infant suffers 11 broken bones; foster mom jailed
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - A 27-year-old Alabama foster mother is in custody for aggravated child abuse.
Mississippi man jailed for shooting after Aldean concert
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi man faces aggravated assault charges after a shooting following a Jason Aldean concert in Tupelo.
Georgia DA seeks charges against deputies in stun gun death
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Three former sheriff's deputies in Georgia could face charges in the July stun gun death of a 58-year-old man.
3 Georgia teens killed in crash after football game
NORCROSS, Ga. (AP) - Three Georgia teenagers are dead and a fourth is in critical condition after a crash following a high school football game.
Proposal would regulate Airbnb, other rentals in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - A state lawmaker says the Georgia Legislature needs to come up with a statewide framework for how Airbnb and other short-term rental services operate.
Ambulance strikes, kills pedestrian on Knoxville highway
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a pedestrian died after running straight into the path of an ambulance on a Tennessee highway.
New program to strengthen Chattanooga neighborhoods
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Department of Economic and Community Development is hosting an event for leaders in all communities to strengthen their leadership and community building skills. Neighborhood University is a free program set up for anyone looking to…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - October 27, 2017
It's your last chance to take advantage of Rocktoberfest at Rock City.
Detective receives donations after Dunlap house fire
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Dunlap community is rallying around a detective and his family who lost their house in a fire. Earlier this month, Detective Bob Raber, who is also in the Tennessee National Guard, was deployed to the…
Harrison Elementary students and teachers look forward to new school
After getting approved for a new building, Harrison Elementary students and teachers are looking forward to the possibilities.
TDFN: Scoreboard October 27
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) — Scores updated through the evening: MBA 24, Baylor 23 Tellico Plains 0, Bledsoe Co. 3 Calhoun 48, Bremen 0 Boyd Buchanan 19, CAK 30 Rhea Co. 14, Cane Ridge 35 Dade Co. 17, Chattooga 34 Copper…
Raised tax payments worry Walker County residents
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Some residents of Walker county are wondering how they are going to pay their taxes this year. Walker county commissioner Shannon Whitfield has added two more taxes in addition to raising the millage rate by…
Polk Co. Sheriff's Office seeks vending machine suspect
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Polk County Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying the suspects who broke into vending machines at the Fresh N Low in Ocoee. A video has been released of the suspects unloading the machines and moving…
Oldest Zoo Atlanta gorilla passes at age 58
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) - Shamba, the oldest gorilla at the Zoo Atlanta, has passed. She was found unresponsive by her care team on Friday. A preliminary examination revealed the cause of death to be age-related complications. The Animal Care and…
WACKER plant to resume production following hydrogen gas leak
CHARLESTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - WACKER administration says safety remains their top priority as the company works to resume production after several incidents opened an investigation on the plant. A release sent out Friday stated the WACKER-Charleston plant is open, and…
Local police, firefighters remind drivers of distracted driving
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga police and firefighters want to remind the community of the hazards when driving distracted. The Chattanooga Police Department posted on Facebook Friday afternoon, "Anything that takes attention away from driving can be a distraction". This…
New judge in Grundy Co. attempted aggravated rape case
GRUNDY COUNTY, (WDEF) - A new judge has been selected to preside over the Grundy County High School attempted aggravated rape case. According to the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts, Coffee County Judge Tim Brock will take on the…
Body of pursuit suspect found in Tennessee River
MARION COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A man's body has been found after driving into the Tennessee River during a pursuit Monday night. Hamilton County Police say the driver of the vehicle jumped out while the vehicle was still in motion, and…
Here is where you can drop off Prescription Drugs in our area Saturday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. And we've got plenty of drop off points in the Tennessee Valley for you to join in. The goal by police agencies is to provide a safe, convenient, and…
Tennessee man wanted in shooting turns self in
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A suspect accused of robbing and fatally shooting a man during a car sale has turned himself in after being added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Top 10 Most Wanted list. The bureau says Ricardo…
Woman trapped in her own apartment by wreck
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WDEF) - A woman had to be rescued out of her apartment this morning in Huntsville. Firefighers were called to the complex when a resident called saying she couldn't get out. She says a car hit her front…
1 dead after car plows through Georgia restaurant
a 68-year-old woman, confused the accelerator for the brake as she approached a parking spot.
UPDATE: Ooltewah shots fired suspect charged with reckless endangerment; claims to have PTSD
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Matthew Derek Henry was taken into custody on McMahon Road, according to Chattanooga Police. He is facing charges of Reckless Endangerment. According to the arrest affidavit, Henry told police that he suffers from PTSD and had recently…