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Recent arrest raises questions of police handling

SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) - Were police officers in South Pittsburg, Tennessee too rough on a local man....or just taking no chances with a man with a gun? That's the question Gary King's family is asking as he's released from…

Tennessee American Water Holds Ribbon Cutting with Prologue

Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee American Water held a ribbon cutting today at Prologue, the Marion County-based company which manufactures fire logs from bio-mass materials, to mark the installation of a new water pipe along Valley View Highway. The new…

Suspect Charged with Hixson Aggravated Burglary

Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies were dispatched to the 7800 Block of Parkshore Circle in Hixson on a report of an aggravated burglary on Tuesday. Upon arriving on scene, one of the victims’ advised that she was awakened…

Fire Prevention Week Begins in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today marks the start of Fire Prevention Week. Members of the Chattanooga Fire Department, the Alhambra Shrine Highlanders Pipes and Drums, and Mayor Andy Berke gathered this morning for the kickoff. Fire Prevention Week actually lasts…

2 sentenced in May theft that netted 50 guns

SELMA, Ala. (AP) - Two men have been sentenced on federal charges in connection with an Alabama business break-in and the theft of more than 50 guns. The Selma Times-Journal reports that the crime happened in May. Prosecutors said 25-year-old…

Local weekend events impacted by Nate

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nate impacted a few events on Sunday, but the weather didn't stop some folks from enjoying their weekend.

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