Man accused of stealing car, taking in movie in Georgia
"So many weapons were pointed in Keithrick's direction that he dared not to reach for the 9mm pistol that was on his passenger seat."
Surprise raise in gas prices last week hits Chattanooga
The cheapest gas prices today are in Hixson
Tennessee offers gift cards for state parks
We have a link to where you can buy them
Texas church attack leaves 26 dead, small community reeling
records confirm Kelley received a bad conduct discharge after being court-martialed in 2012 for assaulting his spouse and child.
Teenager killed in ATV wreck in Georgia
Jhett Hendrix failed to stop at a stop sign and struck the side of a pickup truck.
Volunteers prepared 100,000 meals at Southern Adventist University
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hundreds of volunteers helped Southern Adventist University beat their goal of providing 100 thousand meals for the feed my starving children organization. You can find more information at this link.
Bikers make toy run in Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) -- Hundreds of bikers hit the street for a toy run today. They met at Ridgeland High and rode down to Lafayette High. Many with toys attached to the back of their bikes. All the toys…
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police investigating first deadly shooting since August
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police were called to East 11th Street around 7:15 p.m. Sunday night.
Local officials react on social media to Texas church shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several local officials reacted on social media Sunday to the deadly church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Hamilton County Commissioner for District 3 Greg Martin posted: My heart is broken for those in Sutherland, TX. I…
2 accused of forcing woman into prostitution
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) - Authorities say a man and a woman who held another woman against her will and forced her into prostitution have been ordered to stand trial in Pennsylvania.
Firefighters put out small fire at Logan's Roadhouse
LOOKOUT VALLEY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department was called to Logan's Roadhouse on Cummings Highway in Lookout Valley shortly before 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
Former execs at Haslam-owned truck stop chain head to trial
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The country's largest truck stop chain was flying high. Its CEO had recently bought a pro football team and his brother was the popular governor of Tennessee hinting at aspirations for national office. Then federal agents descended on the family-owned company's headquarters.
Grim cost predicted in effort to destroy North Korea's nukes
WASHINGTON (AP) - The only way to locate and destroy with complete certainty all components of North Korea's nuclear weapons program is through a ground invasion. That blunt assessment from the Pentagon is in response to a letter from two Democratic congressmen asking about casualty assessments in a conflict with North Korea.
Average US gas price jumps 7 cents to $2.58 for regular
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) - The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline jumped 7 cents nationally over the past two weeks to $2.58.
Alabama state parks offering free admission to veterans
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama is now offering veterans free admission to any of its state parks. A news release says the Parks for Patriots program began Nov. 1.
Georgia expects Amazon officials to visit potential sites soon
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia officials say they expect Amazon's site selection team to begin making visits to prospective cities as soon as this month.
Wilcox Boulevard Traffic Crash
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police responded to a traffic crash on Saturday at 3012 Wilcox Boulevard. Officers arrived at the scene to find the driver and the motorcycle on the ground. The motorcyclist, Gary Fitch, 37, suffered critical…
Needham Family reflects on help from Maclellan Shelter
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In just three weeks, the grateful gobbler walk will take place in the scenic city. A Chattanooga Family has something to be so grateful for this year. After going through periods of homelessness, they finally have a…
Hamilton Place kicks off holiday season with parade
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton Place Mall kicked off the season a little early with a Christmas parade Saturday morning.
Local bands compete in US Bands Competition at Finley Stadium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Four local high schools performed at Finley Stadium on Saturday for the US Bands Competition.
Firefighters battle house fire in Lakesite
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire in Soddy Daisy tonight.
Fire Department installs smoke alarms, fresh batteries in Lookout Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It is that time of year - the time to change out the old batteries in your smoke alarm because Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning.
'Coffee with Byrd' fosters conversation between community and councilman
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga City Councilman Anthony Byrd held a 'Coffee with Byrd' event today at the Avondale Youth and Family Development Center.
Purrfect: North Carolina's 1st cat cafe opens its doors
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina cat lovers now have a place to wet their whiskers at the state's first cat cafe.