Gun store owners and law enforcement react to Las Vegas shooting
Gun store owners and law enforcement in our area say they are saddened about the Las Vegas mass shooting.
Tennessee city wins $1M federal grant to process rape kits
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee city will receive more than a million dollars in grant money from the U.S. Department of Justice to finish processing untested rape kits. The Commercial Appeal reports that Congressman Steve Cohen announced the $1.07…
Death from West Nile virus reported in coastal Georgia
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Health officials on the Georgia coast are reporting a fatal case of mosquito-borne West Nile virus. The Coastal Health District of the Georgia Department of Public Health said in a news release Monday that officials have…
Tennessee Highway Patrol Hosts Recruiting Event at Chattanooga State
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Career Services department at Chattanooga State Community College, in partnership with the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), will hold a recruiting event on Tuesday, October 17 for Tennessee Highway Patrol (Trooper) positions. Chattanooga State will sponsor…
UPDATE: Locations of Bradley County Courts displaced by fire
Because of the damage to the courthouse, courts will convene at these temporary locations on Monday, October 2nd.
Nominations Open Today for Chattanooga Chamber’s Small Business Awards
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) – We all know an excellent small business – and here’s your chance to make sure they’re seen and heard. You can support exceptional small companies in our area by nominating them for the Chattanooga Chamber of…
Court: Flipping the bird in church is protected speech
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's highest court has reversed the conviction of a man who was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after he held up his middle finger and shouted at his pastor during a service. The unanimous opinion issued…
Polytech Academy
Some local high school students are already working on their future careers.
Police arrest man dressed like Captain Jack Sparrow in Dunlap
Police say they had to taze him to take him to jail.
McMinn Sheriff Seeks Wanted Suspect With 7-Year Old Child
“Mr. Lackey has the right to have his son with him, but here are active arrest warrants on Jared Lackey for kidnapping, domestic assault, and interference with 911,”
Ohioan sculpts statues for Georgia anti-terrorism memorial
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A squad of 7-foot (2.1-meter) infantrymen cast in bronze for an anti-terrorism memorial is being delivered to a Georgia museum this week by the central Ohio sculptor who created the statues. The Columbus Dispatch reports that…
Groups Gather at Confederate Statue at Hamilton County Courthouse
Commission is scheduled to vote on the statue next week.
Church remembers Booker T. Scruggs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- People came together at the St. Luke United Methodist Church in Chattanooga today to honor Booker T. Scruggs.
U.S. Military says aircraft carrying explosives crashes in Tellico Plains
Monroe County Sheriff's Office said the plane crashed in the Cherokee National Forest
Lil Wayne won't go through security check, skips concert
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Fans of rapper Lil Wayne will be offered refunds after the recording artist refused to pass through a security check to enter a South Carolina arena, and skipped the concert.
Drivers to Atlanta's airport to encounter road congestion
ATLANTA (AP) - Travelers headed to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport could encounter more congestion at the terminal curbside, as the airport steps up construction of massive canopies outside the terminal.
Georgia Man Charged with Statutory Rape & Sexual Exploitation
Hamilton County, TN (WDEF) - A Lafayette Georgia man faces statutory rape and sexual exploitation of a minor charges in Hamilton County. According to an affidavit obtained by WDEF, 47-year-old George Gaines, Jr. was arrested for one count of aggravated…
Rossville House Fire, Victim Transported to Hospital
Rossville, GA (WDEF) - During the early morning hours on Sunday, the Catoosa County Fire Department responded to a house fire on Greens Lake Circle. Firefighters found a male inside the home with serious burns over the majority of his…
NAACP March & Prayer Vigil
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The Chattanooga chapter of the NAACP are asking for community support for their march and prayer vigil, beginning today at 5pm. The event will begin at the corner of MLK and Market Street, with participates marching…
Local DACA recipient left scrambling as program set to expire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A clinic was held Saturday to help navigate recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Fatal motorcycle crash in Bradley County
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Sheriff's Office says on Twitter that one person has died in a motorcycle crash.
'Let's Make a Deal' host, philanthropist Monty Hall dies
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - Former "Let's Make a Deal" host Monty Hall has died. He was 96.
Police investigate shooting on Greenway View Drive
The Violent Crime Bureau is actively investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call Chattanooga Police at 423-698-2525.
Bernie Sanders wades into Atlanta mayor's race
ATLANTA (AP) - Liberal icon Bernie Sanders is wading into the crowded Atlanta mayor's race as he campaigns and raises money for Vincent Fort.