ATLANTA (AP) - The remnants of Hurricane Irma forced Atlanta's international airport - one of the world's busiest - to cancel nearly 200 flights early Tuesday. The storm claimed at least two lives in Georgia and one in South Carolina.
BRIDGEPORT, Ala. (WDEF) -- Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced a $190,422 Community Development Block grant to help create jobs in Bridgeport.
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Cleveland Police Department says agents seized 50 grams of heroin in a bust last Friday.
A motorcyclist has died after police say he was knocked off his bike when a deer ran in front of him and then struck by a tractor-trailer.
A local organization helps sick and injured wildlife with rehabilitation.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services Teams are getting ready to respond to Irma's aftermath. This afternoon the organization's specialized equipment and trained personnel from across our state gathered in Chattanooga. They loaded up supplies in their…
TENNESSEE VALLEY - Driving could become a lot more difficult for many Tennessee Valley drivers the next couple of days. With what is left of Irma rolling in, driving conditions will be far from ideal until the storm moves out. With…
An East Ridge hotel manager is stepping up and helping 350 Florida residents who had to flee because of Irma.
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF) – A total of 133 patients were treated by Erlanger’s event medicine specialists at the IRONMAN. This was a sharp decline from last year’s 611 patients treated mostly for heat-related illness and less than 200 patients treated during…
The Center for Creative Arts school has received a number of awards in the recent past.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Schools plan to operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday morning, September 12th, due to weather. These areas are due to expect high winds and heavy rains associated with the remnants of Hurricane Irma. Child…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The Dalton Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man who stole more than $200 worth of cologne from an area store. Police are hoping someone will recognize the shoplifter from surveillance pictures, or…
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga firefighters that responded to the Woodmore Bus Crash on November 21, 2016 were recognized for their efforts today by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. The recognition is normally reserved for one first…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Ironman 70.3 world championship wraps up in Chattanooga Sunday.
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A barn catches fire in Walker County leaving many things inside destroyed.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As we're keeping a watchful eye on Irma, so are many Florida evacuees concerned of what devastation the hurricane will leave behind.
GEORGIA (WDEF) -- Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has expanded the state of emergency to all 159 counties - that adds an additional 65 counties.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a house fire early Sunday morning on 3rd Avenue.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Schools plan to open as scheduled on Monday morning, September 11th.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The American Red Cross has opened five shelters in Tennessee ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Irma.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama has been hit with an $8 million penalty for charging rates from 2005 to 2013 that differed from those approved by the Alabama Department of Insurance.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It was a beautiful day in the Scenic City, just right for an Ironman World Champion to bring in a win.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Irma has many people in our area doing what they can to help those affected by the storm - from collection donations to providing a temporary home for evacuees.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has issued an executive order suspending state laws to assist Hurricane Irma evacuees in receiving medical attention while in Tennessee.