Delta Statement on flight diversion to Chattanooga Monday night
"there might be an issue with fire or smoke in the cargo bin."
Official: Atlanta restaurant's roof collapses, injuring 6
suspects the collapse was weather related.
Parents criticize July 31 school start date
The petition asks the school board to take away extra week breaks in September and February, or consider adding days in May to balance out the summer.
Woman to command Alabama National Guard for first time
a "trailblazer and visionary leader"
Tennessee troopers looking for suspect vehicle in rural hit and run fatality
They have identified a side mirror from an older Mitsubishi Galant.
Baby reunited with family after vehicle was stolen
CHATTANOOGA, TN- Monday evening just after 6:00 on Lee Highway Chattanooga Police say a car was stolen with a 5-month-old inside. The suspect is in custody. Mickey Milita, the baby boy's grandfather, says the baby's mother "paid her money went in…
Driver license offices reopen after computer problems
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Driver license offices are operating again after being shut down because of computer problems. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said in a press statement Monday that a computer problem that caused offices to close had been…
Chattanooga State Celebrates Tobacco Free Year
Chattanooga State Community College has been tobacco free for a year now. The faculty and students welcomed a host of community leaders to celebrate that fact. Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger and the other 10 municipality Mayors in the county…
Mailbox vandalisms in Bradley County
CLEVELAND, TN- Over the past 10 days, numerous mailbox vandalisms have been reported in the Tasso community, which is in the northeastern section of Bradley County. Investigators have identified the suspects responsible for the vandalism acts and criminal charges are…
Tennessee, Georgia Kick Off “Operation Southern Shield”
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It seems no one is driving within the posted speed limits on major roads these days. But that will change if state police agencies in the southeast have their way. "Operation Southern Shield" is now officially underway…
Hot temperatures arrive in Hamilton County
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) - With excessive hot temperatures in the Hamilton County area this week, Hamilton County Emergency Management is urging residents to stay safe. Hot temperatures and high humidity may combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat-related…
Police answer critics with video of man jumping off bridge
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A social media post accused police officers in Alabama of beating a suspect last week and throwing him off a bridge. Rainbow City Police Chief Jonathon Horton says his officers were soon receiving death threats over…
DeKalb County and Etowah County Sheriffs solve burglary case
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) - DeKalb County Sheriff’s Investigators has had an ongoing investigation on Joseph Wayne Willis, 31 of Fort Payne for the burglary that occurred on County Road 270 in Fort Payne back in June. The DeKalb County…
North Murray High School College bound
Some students from North Murray High School just received a college degree, before they even graduated High School.
Beaulieu Group files for bankruptcy protection
"We remain steadfast in our commitment to our customers and employees throughout this process."
Police look for vehicle that hit man in Hixson early Monday morning
Police are still looking for the unknown vehicle that struck the person.
Report: 'Walking Dead' stuntman fell head-first on concrete
stuntman seemed "a little nervous."
Catoosa County arrests suspects in windshield assaults & other mischief
The pair faces four counts of Criminal Damage to Property 1st Degree and Criminal Trespass.
Six Flags shutting down The Georgia Cyclone
You've got 2 weeks to take a final ride
Signal Mountain native killed in jet ski crash
the jet ski hit a boat dock
Tennessee county's schools cancel class for eclipse
Knox County schools are sending every family a packet of info about the eclipse, complete with solar viewing glasses for students.
The Alexa tech conference is coming to Chattanooga
"Chattanooga is letting the world know we're a place for innovation."
Congressman discusses what's on his plate this week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The U.S. House of Representatives will be waiting a little longer to get a Senate version of the health care bill. While he was in town, WDEF asked Congressman Chuck Fleischmann about what's going on in…
Smoke billows from house fire in Chickamauga
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - Heavy smoke could be seen billowing from the front and center of a home after the house caught fire in Walker County Sunday. Authorities responded to the home on Highway 193. Fire officials said the house…