CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga City Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod hosted a Super Bowl party for the homeless community. With the help of volunteers from Ladies of Endurance, Radiant Star, and Inner Peace Church, they held a fun night for them…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department is sponsoring a free crime prevention training program designed for business owners and managers. The department says the 4-hour program is for those who are interested in making their facility and employees…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Sale Creek Volunteer Firefighters were called to a house fire on North Shore Acres on Saturday night around 10:25 p.m.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Police in Savannah are investigating a shooting at a funeral home that wounded a 12-year-old boy.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's revenue agency is using a new identity protection system to help prevent the theft of tax refunds.
ATLANTA (AP) - The number of African-Americans being locked up in Georgia's prison system has dropped to historic lows.
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Rhea County. According to the Highway Patrol, one car was involved in the crash on Pete Worthington Road. THP identified the driver as 27 year old,…
The Facebook post of a Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officer went viral after he says he was kicked out of Outback in Cleveland Friday night because of his firearm.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - An Omaha man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for trying to coerce a 12-year-old Georgia girl to send him sexually explicit pictures.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Health officials in Alabama are investigating 54 flu-related deaths, including one child.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A juvenile is behind bars in Chattanooga, charged with aggravated assault after a video was posted to social media this week. Chattanooga Police say they were called to a local hospital about a female who arrived suffering…
Public schools in Meigs, McMinn, Bradley County and Cleveland City were all closed today in response to the flu outbreak. Meigs seems to be hit the hardest with about a third of the students and teachers affected. Staff members are…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) The TSSAA has brought the hammer down on both Austin East and Brainerd for last weekend's basketball brawl. Both teams were suspended for the rest of the regular season. Now that ban has been extended through the playoffs,…
If you love art and the outdoors, you'll enjoy the Chattanooga Art Tour.
A Bradley County cold case from 2009, involving a woman who disappeared and never was found, heads to trial next week with her husband charged in her murder.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Boston mother who has been outspoken about gun violence is here in Chattanooga sharing her story and how you can help with the growing problem, gun violence. Ruth Rollins says, "Never would I think that a…
ATLANTA (WDEF) - As the flu continues to ravage our area and schools, in particular, you can find flu shots for free in northwest Georgia. Health Departments in the region are offering them at no cost to residents. Healthcare plans…
Sheriff Wilson talks about the quick investigation and arrest after the deadly hit and run this week.
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton police are trying to identify and find the man suspected of attempting to pass a counterfeit $100 bill at a convenience store. He tried it around 2 AM on Wednesday morning at the Mapco on…
A Bradley County man faces a slew of charges after being accused of trying to shoot a woman.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Chattanooga man suffered serious burns this morning as he worked to get 4 children out of a burning home in East Lake. Investigators have not identified the man, but the home was destroyed. The house was…
Visitation Friday & Saturday, burial Saturday.
They say it takes a village to raise a child.
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office made a special visit to McConnell Elementary today. They came to show the kindergartners what they do in the different aspects of law enforcement. Students had the chance to ask questions and…