2 expelled in Tennessee high school football hazing claims
a disciplinary hearing in front of administrators from other county schools will take place in the coming days.
Death row inmate apologizes for murder hours before he thought he'd die
ATLANTA (CBS News)-- Shortly before he thought he would be put to death, a Georgia death row inmate recorded an apology to the family of the woman he killed. Keith Leroy Tharpe was scheduled to be executed at 7 p.m. Tuesday. But the U.S.…
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office warns of new deputy scam
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office was informed of a new scam on Thursday. The scam is that a guy pretending to be an Investigator or a Deputy with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, telling people that he has warrants on…
Edge-enabled data center offers hi-tech advantages to “Gig City”
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2017) — DC BLOX, an Edge-enabled data center developer and operator, recently expanded into Chattanooga. Today the Atlanta-based company celebrated the grand opening of its Chattanooga location. Elected officials, customers and community members gathered for a…
Grand Jury indicts suspect shot Sept. 4 by Chattanooga police
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A man was indicted today in connection with his actions on September 4, 2017 that resulted in him being shot during an altercation with Chattanooga Police Officers in the 5200 block of Central Avenue, Chattanooga,…
Local attorney warns of law firms targeting victims
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - After last year's Woodmore bus crash, the mother of one of the victims says she was targeted by out of state law firms. Latesha Jones, filed a lawsuit against Taylor Funeral Home and Witherspoon Law Group.…
Mayor Andy Berke considers U.S. Senate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A couple of known political names could throw their hat in the ring for the upcoming U.S. Senate race. One of them is Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke. Berke said, "Over the course of the past couple…
'I screwed up royally' accused leaker confessed to FBI agent
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Court records show a young woman charged with leaking U.S. secrets told FBI agents she was frustrated with her job as a government contractor when she tucked a classified report into her pantyhose and smuggled it…
Plan for Moccasin Bend Archaeological District finalized
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A long-gestating general management plan to overhaul Tennessee's Moccasin Bend National Archaeological District has received final approval. Local media reports the National Park Service approved the plan to bring a national park visitor center to the…
Walker County teacher arrested for production of child pornography charges
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) - A former Walker County teacher was arrested on Wednesday, on a federal criminal complaint charging him with producing child pornography. According to the complaint affidavit, between Aug. 1, 1997, and Oct. 15, 1998, Charles Mark McCormack used a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct…
Chattanooga man accused of pulling out woman's eyes
A Chattanooga man is arrested after being accused of pulling a woman's eyeballs out.
Marijuana eradication teams find plenty of pot in northeast Alabama
They found more than 1500 marijuana plants
Peyton Manning says he has no interest in running for Bob Corker's seat
Peyton had texted him after his retirement announcement asking him not to fan the flames for a Manning candidacy.
Chattanooga Firefighters get the boot today, and so will you
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters hit the streets on Thursday to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. MDA Ambassador Luke Dotson sent them out this morning. For the next three days, more than 370 of them will fan out…
3 killed in wreck in northeast Alabama
PAINT ROCK, Alabama (WDEF) - Three people died in a wreck on Wednesday afternoon in Northeast Alabama. It happened on Highway 72 in Paint Rock, between Scottsboro and Huntsville around 3:40 CDT. Jackson County Sheriff Chuck Phillips says that a…
Sequatchie man killed in Marion County crash
the truck ran off the road and overturned.
Car crashes into home in Cleveland
Police gave the driver a field sobriety test, which he passed.
Mayor Andy Berke considering run to replace Bob Corker in the Senate
"In the days ahead, I’m going to spend time talking with my family and folks across the state about how I can best serve my community."
Tenn. Valley Businessman Pulls NFL TV Ads Following Protests
A Tennessee Valley businessman is taking his own stand against the recent NFL national anthem protests.
Health Dept. Helps Reduce Smoking Rate Among Pregnant Women
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department is working to help pregnant women who smoke.
Sen. Bob Corker talks his future, reasons for retirement, and Manning as possible candidate
Sen. Bob Corker announced yesterday that he will not seek reelection next year. Corker met with reporters in Washington today to respond to more questions about his future, and the reasons for his decision. Bob Corker, the former Chattanooga mayor and…
Governor, First Lady Haslam, Peyton Manning raise over $600,000 for Pat Summitt Foundation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Governor Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam yesterday partnered with five-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning to raise awareness and funds for The Pat Summitt Foundation, financing research, treatment and support for those facing Alzheimer’s disease.…
Woman Arrested for Chemical Endangerment of a Child
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has received a report of a woman that tested positive on multiple occasions during her pregnancy. Sheriff Jimmy Harris states that during the investigation it was found that 24-year-old Jessica Marie…
Man convicted of triple homicide sentenced to life without parole
A jury found Derek Morse guilty in the 2014 Lookout Valley homicides and sentenced him to life without the possibility of parole for each of the three counts.