H&M opening first Chattanooga store
H&M has a unique garment recycling program.
Prosecutor reveals new details in 1983 slaying of black man
Coggins died from being dragged behind a pickup truck through the woods
Tennessee Democrats vote to support medical marijuana
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Democrats have voted to support resolutions calling for the legalization of medical marijuana, wider health care coverage and a $15 minimum wage. The state executive committee passed the resolutions aimed at expressing the positions of…
Idled chemical plant keeps workers on board after explosion
Wacker Chemical expects to lose 25 percent of its global polysilicon production while it addresses the damage at its Charleston, Tennessee plant.
Guns to be allowed at new Tennessee legislative complex
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - People with state-issued handgun carry permits will be allowed to be armed within Tennessee's new legislative office complex. Lawmakers and staff are beginning their move into the renovated Cordell Hull office building near the state Capitol…
60-year-old Calvin Harkness injured in Cannon Ave shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have identified the victim in the Cannon Ave shooting. 60-year-old Calvin Harkness suffered from non life-threatening injuries after an unidentified suspect shot him Wednesday evening. Officers received a call around 3:15 pm that a…
Georgia officials investigating 3 inmate deaths in past week
BUFORD, Ga. (AP) - Georgia prison officials are investigating three inmate deaths in the past week, two of which they say are apparent suicides. The Georgia Department of Corrections says 25-year-old Demitri Carter died at Phillips State Prison in Buford…
Man dies after being caught in machinery at Georgia plant
DALTON, Ga. (AP) - Authorities in Georgia say a man is dead after being caught in a piece of machinery at a plant in north Georgia. Whitfield County Coroner Greg Bates told local media that 51-year-old Jesus Pimentel was caught…
Chief David Roddy on violent crime reduction in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Despite a non-fatal shooting reported today, Chattanooga still remains over two months homicide free. The Mayor's Office recently released some lower numbers on violent crime in the scenic city. The success the city is seeing in these…
New synergy station at East Ridge Elementary
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - East Ridge Elementary school now has a new "synergy station" thanks to a 50,000 dollar grant from the Leonore Annenberg School fund for children. The Synergy station includes scores of new books in the library, along…
Commission fails two-vote procedure as resolution for future tax increase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An effort by Commissioner Tim Boyd to pass a resolution on voting procedures failed at this morning's meeting, though it resulted in an unusual response from the other members before the session was over. Last month…
Victim who lost her eyes in attack testifies against her accused attacker
"I heard my son screaming mommy, mommy, mommy."
Police: Georgia mother left boy, 3, in car for hours
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) - Atlanta-area authorities say a 3-year-old boy has been hospitalized in critical condition after his mother left him inside a car for three hours. Fulton County police tell news outlets that the child's mother, 25-year-old Lillian…
Man shot in Cleveland around midnight
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police are investigating a shooting in the northeast part of town. It happened around midnight at 3720 Stephens Road. Police say Desmon Benton was shot multiple times. He was flown to a Chattanooga hospital, but…
Comcast increasing internet speeds in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Comcast is boosting speeds on some of its most popular Internet tiers in Chattanooga over the next few weeks. Download speeds for the company’s Xfinity Blast! tier will jump from 75 Mbps to 100 Mbps. 25Mbps jumps…
UT-Knoxville, UTC say no to Haslam outsourcing option
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The University of Tennessee campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Martin are opting out of Gov. Bill Haslam's signature effort to privatize facilities management services. The Haslam administration awarded Chicago-based company real estate giant Jones Lang LaSalle…
Georgia man arrested for threatening South Carolina senator
The caller complained Scott said neo-Nazis and white people are the problem and threatened to kill him.
Viewfinders unveil Tennessee fall colors for the colorblind
it's the first time it's been incorporated into a viewfinder that helps with red-green color deficiencies.
Retire old tires for free in Walker County
LaFayette, Ga. (WDEF) – Old tires attract pests, junk up yards and harm the environment. Walker County wants to help residents recycle this neighborhood nuisance by hosting its first ever Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day. Saturday, November 4th, Walker County…
Commission votes Wednesday on proposed tax increase resolution
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Commission will vote on a proposed tax increase resolution tomorrow. Commissioner Tim Boyd has asked for support of his proposal requiring future Commissions to vote twice for every issue that results in a tax…
City of Chattanooga makes group effort to reduce crime
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga mayor's office has released some good news on violent crime. Mayor Andy Berke said the city hasn't seen a homicide in 63 days. He says gun crime by group gang members in Chattanooga is down,…
Process of transferring juvenile cases to adult court
There have been recent cases in the Tennessee Valley where minors are accused of serious crimes. Cases like this start in juvenile court, but sometimes they are transferred to adult court.
Firefighters injured in explosion during Collegedale house fire
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two Tri-Community firefighters were taken to the hospital after an explosion occurred at a Collgedale house fire. The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department received reports of a house fire around 4:15 pm this afternoon in the Collegedale Area.…
Child struck on Dodson Avenue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A child was sent to the hospital after a hit and run accident this afternoon. Chattanooga Police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck in the 2100 block of Dodson Avenue. Officers say the driver…