CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - PEF, UTC & partners are hosting a free college planning and financial aid workshop as part of a nationwide "College Goal" initiative. High school students, parents and educators are encouraged to attend the "4th Annual College Goal…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In the age of technology, Hamilton county schools are stressing those STEM courses to prepare students to meet the challenges of the future. Robotics may sound like child's play to some, but students can learn many lessons…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Promise program is doing better than other similar programs across the nation. This program has only been around for two years, but the state is now able to look at the success of the students working…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - An audit says some records are missing to vet state tax credits for companies that locate national, regional or state headquarters in Tennessee. Local media reports, the Revenue Department's Division of State Audit found three credits…
Students at several different Hamilton County Schools can now get therapy without leaving the building.
UPDATE: Dalton police are seeking warrants against a mother for false reports of a kidnapping in Dalton. After further investigation, the warrants for Aron Richard Reed have been dismissed and he has been released from custody in Louisiana. Inconsistencies in…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A few weeks ago, we looked back at the Brainerd Road plane crash in 2007. And we shared our follow up story on the 3 crashes that happened over 25 years where planes came up short of…
VARNELL, Georgia (WDEF) - A few weeks ago, Varnell Police issued warrants for Matthew and Heather Price. They were wanted for Burglary, Criminal Trespass, Vandalism to a Place of Worship. Investigators say they stole electronic equipment from Harvest Baptist Church…
“As you walk through this exhibit, we hope that you too will recognize the importance of your actions as they affect our wildlife and environment.”
He will take over a department facing separate brutality and sexual assault investigations.
UGA students well ahead of the six-year graduation rate for Southeastern Conference schools
BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. (AP) - Officials with a south Alabama school system say six high school students were taken to a hospital after eating candy that was apparently laced with a foreign substance. Police and officials from the Mobile…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An increase in deer related crashes is more likely in November and December due to deer mating and hunting season, and it can happen to you, almost anywhere. The Tennessee Highway patrol is taking the lead in…
A North Alabama woman is making a difference by crocheting and donating to people in need.
After a man was accused of hoarding turtles, they were confiscated by the TWRA. A Chattanooga wildlife rehabilitation organization is now helping to nurse them back to health.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are searching for a suspect that sent a man to the hospital this morning. Around 9:20 a.m., officers responded to a local hospital on a report of a gunshot victim arriving for treatment. CPD…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A former team ophthalmologist for the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by the retirement of Republican Bob Corker. Local media reports that Rolando Toyos, the founder and CEO of…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The passing of a Bradley County High School student has led to the establishment of a new scholarship for Lee University. The family of Ashlyn Lamberth recently established a memorial scholarship at the university. Ashlyn…
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tracy City Elementary hosted a safety day for the faculty, staff, and students this Halloween. The event was to help students learned the importance of safety. The school had the opportunity to see some of the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police Sergeant Victor Miller has announced he will be running for Hamilton County Sheriff. In a statement released Thursday, he said, “I am pleased and honored to announce my candidacy for Hamilton County Sheriff. I…
COALMONT, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities are investigating allegations that a school where five football players have been charged with attempted aggravated rape has a history of hazing and sexual abuse. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports the Grundy County Sheriff's…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - The federal judge presiding over the fraud trial of four former executives at the truck stop chain controlled by the family of Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has denied a company…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga police have arrested a suspect accused of stealing several rings from a Hixson couple. The victims are in their nineties. They say they hired Brandon Cox to do work at their home. He asked to use…
UPDATE: The Hamilton County Sheriff's Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team has quickly recaptured Kenneth Miller. He has just been apprehended without incident. Miller faces a new charge of Escape. ___ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Staff members at the Silverdale Detention Facility came…