Victim who lost her eyes in attack testifies against her accused attacker
"I heard my son screaming mommy, mommy, mommy."
Police: Georgia mother left boy, 3, in car for hours
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) - Atlanta-area authorities say a 3-year-old boy has been hospitalized in critical condition after his mother left him inside a car for three hours. Fulton County police tell news outlets that the child's mother, 25-year-old Lillian…
Man shot in Cleveland around midnight
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police are investigating a shooting in the northeast part of town. It happened around midnight at 3720 Stephens Road. Police say Desmon Benton was shot multiple times. He was flown to a Chattanooga hospital, but…
Comcast increasing internet speeds in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Comcast is boosting speeds on some of its most popular Internet tiers in Chattanooga over the next few weeks. Download speeds for the company’s Xfinity Blast! tier will jump from 75 Mbps to 100 Mbps. 25Mbps jumps…
UT-Knoxville, UTC say no to Haslam outsourcing option
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The University of Tennessee campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Martin are opting out of Gov. Bill Haslam's signature effort to privatize facilities management services. The Haslam administration awarded Chicago-based company real estate giant Jones Lang LaSalle…
Georgia man arrested for threatening South Carolina senator
The caller complained Scott said neo-Nazis and white people are the problem and threatened to kill him.
Viewfinders unveil Tennessee fall colors for the colorblind
it's the first time it's been incorporated into a viewfinder that helps with red-green color deficiencies.
Retire old tires for free in Walker County
LaFayette, Ga. (WDEF) – Old tires attract pests, junk up yards and harm the environment. Walker County wants to help residents recycle this neighborhood nuisance by hosting its first ever Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day. Saturday, November 4th, Walker County…
Commission votes Wednesday on proposed tax increase resolution
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Commission will vote on a proposed tax increase resolution tomorrow. Commissioner Tim Boyd has asked for support of his proposal requiring future Commissions to vote twice for every issue that results in a tax…
City of Chattanooga makes group effort to reduce crime
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga mayor's office has released some good news on violent crime. Mayor Andy Berke said the city hasn't seen a homicide in 63 days. He says gun crime by group gang members in Chattanooga is down,…
Process of transferring juvenile cases to adult court
There have been recent cases in the Tennessee Valley where minors are accused of serious crimes. Cases like this start in juvenile court, but sometimes they are transferred to adult court.
Firefighters injured in explosion during Collegedale house fire
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two Tri-Community firefighters were taken to the hospital after an explosion occurred at a Collgedale house fire. The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department received reports of a house fire around 4:15 pm this afternoon in the Collegedale Area.…
Child struck on Dodson Avenue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A child was sent to the hospital after a hit and run accident this afternoon. Chattanooga Police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck in the 2100 block of Dodson Avenue. Officers say the driver…
Senate GOP welcomes Roy Moore to weekly gathering
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans are welcoming Roy Moore to their weekly luncheon even though he wasn't their first choice for the Alabama Senate seat. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other top Republicans backed Sen. Luther Strange. Moore, with the…
Golden Apple: Karen Wilson
A Battlefield Primary Special Education Pre-School teacher is helping 3 and 4 year olds get ready to become school students.
Tall Betsy returns to Halloween Block Party in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The legend lives on tonight at the 30th anniversary of the Halloween Block Party in Cleveland. Tall Betsy will make an appearance at 7PM. The character has endured after appearing in the 1920 in the city…
Black launches latest broadside in Tennessee governor's race
contest has been pushed out of the public eye by the suddenly lively campaign to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Bob Corker.
Shaw worker killed Monday night at plant
"The plant will be temporarily shut down during this time."
Court reverses conviction for wife of man who killed officer
Prosecutors used the "party to a crime" statute, which says everyone involved can be charged with a crime.
Mobile counterfeit operation bust on Sand Mountain
Officers say they also found $1,800 in counterfeits 20 and 100 dollar bills
Point Park entrance fees waived in honor of Veterans Day
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. (WDEF) - To honor those who have served in our armed forces, all national parks are waiving entrance fees on Veterans Day weekend. This special deal includes Point Park, which is part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military…
Winners of fire safety posters announced at Fire Prevention Week Awards
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department held it's annual Fire Prevention Week Awards at the downtown public library this morning. At the ceremony, the Fire Marshal and the Assistant Fire Marshal announced the winners of the Fire…
City holds sessions assist senior citizens with tax freeze
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The city of Chattanooga is holding three sessions at community centers to help senior citizens sign-up for a tax freeze. One group was at the North River Senior Center in Hixson today to take care of…
Family Justice Center Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Luncheon
We're nearing the end of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.