CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It looks like it could have been much worse. A tanker truck flipped on I 24 around 4:20 Thursday morning near the Welcome Center west of Chattanooga. Troopers tell us the driver was taken to the hospital.…
accused of using campaign funds to purchase a Caribbean cruise, airline tickets and a six-month subscription to pornographic websites.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee forestry officials say outdoor burning permits will be required as the state heads into wildfire season. The Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry says in a news release that the wildfire season runs from Sunday…
"We felt like at the time was a fair salary for the responsibility he had. ... But he was not paid that. We didn't have the money," Bentley said.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two weeks ago, Chattanooga Police say a woman was attacked outside of the Carta building on Wilcox Blvd around 7 am. Investigators released a video today hoping that it will help identify the attacker. It shows…
UPDATE: Sheriff and School system will release new information on the hazing case Thursday afternoon. But Director of Schools Jessie Kinsey tells the Grundy County Herald that, based on new information today, they are suspending Grundy Co. High football coach…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Dade County residents are still mourning the death of 10 year old Emerson Crane two weeks ago. The youngster had battled a brain tumor his entire life. Trenton put on a Disneyland-type parade last month…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga developer wants to build a four-story hotel on the north shore next to the Walnut Street Bridge. Thomas Palmer is asking the city's Form-Based Code Committee to modify the requirements and allow 4 stories instead…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting, after the victim showed up at a hospital. Police say it happened in the 1100 block of east 33rd street. 33-year-old Jamal Harris' injuries are not life threatening. If you…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - We now know why there are so many more traffic crashes in the volunteer state. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office and the Tennessee Highway patrol say the problem is distracted driving. THP officers were joined by…
TENNESSEE (CBS NEWS) - Republican Rep. Marsha Blackburn's Senate campaign announcement ad has been blocked by Twitter over a statement the abortion rights opponent makes about the sale of fetal tissue for medical research. Blackburn, who is running for the seat…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police Department now hiring for March 2018 academy. CPD says they are actively seeking qualified applicants to train as police officers. The application process lasts about 6 months and applicants must pass all tests in order…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office will be performing free fingerprinting for children this month. Parents can have their children fingerprinted at Woodstation Elementary School’s fall carnival on October 27th. Deputies will be available to fingerprint from…
“Our volunteers are the lifeblood of the movement of God at Peavine."
“This is a dire situation, not only for Harrison, but for all of Hamilton County and everyone who uses the Tennessee River."
believed to be introduced to Three Mile Creek from someone dumping their aquarium into the pond at Langan Park about 10 years ago.
FORSYTH, Ga. (AP) - A 12-year-old boy died and his 17-year-old brother had to be rescued after an accident at a Georgia waterfall. Monroe County Emergency Management Director Matthew Perry says the 911 call came in about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday…
King just got out of jail on Tuesday afternoon and spoke to us about the incident.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lincoln Park is getting some long overdue renovations after the council approved 2 million dollars for the beautification of the park. Councilmen Anthony Byrd says he's fought for these improvements for a while now. He's excited…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's official. Chattanooga has a new Fire Chief. The Chattanooga city council met tonight, and tackled a number of different issues...from Domestic Violence...to the new Fire Chief. The meeting began very warm with an emotional welcome and…
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…
An anthropology team will excavate the scene.
Some Northwest Whitfield High School students are rallying behind their former football coach, after he's accused of not reporting an alleged rape involving a student.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – CHI Memorial Convenient Care - Cleveland offers appointments for Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals for those with a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Tiffany Potter, APRN-BC, FNP-C, is certified to perform the medical exam. The physical includes…