Panel recommends pay hikes for Georgia lawmakers
ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia committee recommends that state lawmakers receive $12,000 raises in 2019.
Little Debbie scores with #OneGottaGo campaign
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) The Little Debbie Meme Team has scored with their latest social media posts. On twitter, they simply have posted "One Gotta Go Forever" with pictures of four of their products, the Christmas Tree Cakes, Nutty Buddy, Oatmeal Creme…
HCDE gives statement on reports of alleged student assault
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - A student at Ooltewah High School reported an alleged assault on Thursday. The Hamilton County Department of Education has released a statement regarding the incident: “HCDE realizes that our most important job is to provide a…
Chattanooga Police take part in "No Shave November" campaign
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There are some scruffy-looking Chattanooga police officers on the streets these days. Actually, the officers are taking part in "No Shave November" which is a fund-raising campaign. Led by Chief David Roddy, "No Shave November" is a…
Flags raised on Veterans Bridge
Ahead of Veterans Day, the city of Chattanooga honored our country’s service men and women with the installation of new American flags on Veterans Bridge.
Trooper saves driver stabbed by deer's antler during crash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee authorities say a state trooper saved the life of a driver whose neck was punctured and badly bleeding after a deer crashed through her windshield. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Trooper Russell Bernard responded…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - November 11, 2017
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera is honoring those who serve by playing a show for them.
TDFN: Scoreboard Nevember 10
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) - Scores updated through the evening: Baylor 7, MBA 14 Bradley Central 33, Dobyns-Bennett 27 Central 12, Greenville 49 Chapel Hill 7, Ridgeland 63 Dalton 6, Douglas County 13 Dooly County 56, Trion 35 Happy Valley 6,…
Whitfield man accused of sexual assault
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - The Whitfield Sheriff's Office received a report of a sexual assault that had occurred yesterday morning. It happened at a residence on Wooten Drive. 33 year old Jose Carmelo Mendoza-Gonzalez was accused by an adult female…
Alabama Voters react to recent senatorial candidate allegations
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) - Alabama senatorial candidate Roy Moore says he has no intention of dropping out of the race. That---after four women told the Washington Post that Moore made advances toward them while they were underage. Alabama voters we…
Atlanta zoo mourns death of tiger on loan from Mississippi
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta's zoo is mourning the death of a Sumatran tiger. Zoo Atlanta says veterinary teams had been monitoring the male tiger named Emerson after noticing signs of decline, including lethargy and lack of appetite. The zoo says…
Economic Development Impact of INCubator Includes $13 Million Flowing into Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a 12-month period, the 70 businesses that call the Hamilton County Business Development Center home generated $17 million in revenues and investment – and most important – $13 million of that total represents new dollars…
Tennessee governor names Stephen Smith as new chief of staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has named senior adviser Stephen Smith as his new chief of staff. Smith takes over that role from Jim Henry, who will continue to serve as deputy to the Republican governor. Smith…
TVA boosts pay of nation's highest-paid federal employee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Valley Authority is raising the pay of its CEO after the utility lowered its carbon emissions, injury rates and costs. News outlets report TVA's board of directors voted Thursday to increase Bill Johnson's salary…
TVA boosts pay of nation's highest-paid federal employee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Valley Authority is raising the pay of its CEO after the utility lowered its carbon emissions, injury rates and costs. News outlets report TVA's board of directors voted Thursday to increase Bill Johnson's salary…
Angel Tree cuts the ribbon on a new holiday campaign
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Angel Tree program is off and running for the Christmas season. The Salvation Army held a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon at Hamilton Place Mall. And our Chip Chapman handled the emcee duties, while doing a…
Defense to focus on Haslam relationship with conspirator
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - The fraud trial of former executives and sales representatives at the truck stop chain run by Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is wrapping up its first week. The attorney for the company's onetime president has signaled…
House fire victim in critical condition
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Chattanooga woman remains in critical condition, after being pulled from her burning home Thursday afternoon. Officials tell News 12 it happened at a house on Rogers Road near Talley Road in Brainerd, around 2 p.m. When…
Whitfield investigators charge man with sexual assault at a home
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - An adult female has accused a relative of sexual assault in north Georgia. The incident happened at a home on Wooten Drive in Whitfield County. She tells investigators that after spending the night with family members,…
Sexual misconduct accusations transform Alabama Senate race
Alabama's Republican Senate candidate, Roy Moore, is under heavy pressure to drop out over sexual misconduct claims: https://t.co/iBNCFfr5DY pic.twitter.com/sqDET3UGN1— CBS News (@CBSNews) November 10, 2017 By STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans are not supposed to worry about…
Basketball players at college kneel during national anthem
a CCGA Foundation board of trustee member resigned Monday in response to the protest.
Summer Cares
A local Mother and daughter have created a program to help homeless Veterans.
Dalton Police charge man in shots fired call for terroristic threats
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police now have the suspect in custody after fleeing the scene of a shots fired call. Christian Morales, 19, had left the scene before officers arrived, but agreed to return and turn himself in. PIO Bruce…
Hamilton County Department of Education responds to CSAS teacher
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For the fourth day in a row a CSAS teacher has not showed up to school. The Hamilton County Department of Education is now responding. In a statement about teacher John Eaton, the school district says quote…