UPDATE: Judge orders teacher accused of kidnapping to stay in jail
The 50-year-old teacher will have a detention hearing to decide whether he should be held or granted bail.
UPDATE: Director of Marion County Schools discusses Whitwell student assault
The Alabama Department of Protective Services and Huntsville Police are investigating an incident involving a Whitwell Middle School student.
Walker County holds job fair and career expo
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Georgia job seekers were in luck today. They had the opportunity to meet face to face with employers. Walker, Dade, and Chatooga county organizations teamed up with the Department of Labor to host a job fair…
Safety tips for Hamilton County tick season
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tick-borne illnesses aren't too common in Hamilton County. In 2015 there were 16 tick contracted illnesses reported and in 2016 there were 17 illnesses reported. They can lurk in the brush, on grass, and under leaves. Charles…
Fight over eaten pork chop leads to arrest in Georgia
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - For the second time in three months, an Athens man has been arrested for an incident involving pork chops. Athens-Clarke County Police tells media that 29-year-old Terry Ball was arrested Wednesday for violation of a family…
Chattanooga prepares for Broad Street construction
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Broad Street construction is making headway in replacing century old sewer pipes. Engineers at Chattanooga's Department of Public Works tells us, commuters may have to add 20 more minutes to their drive time. Road construction may impact…
Dade County school buses involved in wreck
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - A crash involving 3 school buses in Dade County sends several kids to the hospital for evaluation. According to Discover Dade, two of the buses were at a stoplight at Highway 11 South and Highway 136.…
Chattanooga judge announces resignation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Judge Neil Thomas, III, serving the people of Hamilton County in Tennessee’s Eleventh Circuit Court, announced his resignation from the bench today, May 11. His resignation will go into effect October 5th of this year. “Twenty years…
UPDATE: Child killed, 5 injured in crash on Taylor's Ridge Tuesday night
Charges are pending against one of the drivers
'It takes up the whole river!' US ports welcome giant ship
See the photos and time lapse video
2017 survey on our favorite grocery chains in America
Publix, Aldi, Costco and Whole Foods all made the top ten.
Prisoner dies at the Hamilton County Jail
Simmons was in jail on a domestic assault charge.
Man sexually assaulted girl, led police on 4-hour manhunt
Duke was aware of the girl's age and told the victim's sister's boyfriend that he didn't intend to bring her back.
Dallas Bay Fire Department called to Hamby Rd house fire
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a report of a fire on Hamby Road around 10 p.m. Wednesday night. Firefighters say first a refrigerator caught on fire and then a washer caught…
Yard sale fundraiser helps with school lunch debt
When a mother found out about school lunch debt at Chattanooga Valley Elementary, she decided to help.
UPDATE: Sheriff makes statement on Bradley County murder conviction
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Bradley County Sheriff Watson made a statement regarding the conviction of Jody Hughes. “Detective Brandon Edwards, who was the lead detective, and the additional detectives inside the Criminal Investigations Division who played a supporting role did…
Chattanooga State launches Microsoft Imagine Academy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga State announced the launch of the Microsoft Imagine Academy program in Chattanooga to provide students with real-world technology skills needed to thrive in the 21st century economy. Chattanooga State joins more than 16,000 Microsoft Imagine Academies…
Dalton plans new manufacturing facility
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Engineered Floors has announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Dalton. It's the latest sign that the so-called Carpet Capitol of the world is making a comeback. Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce President and…
HomeServe USA asks for a PILOT agreement to expand local facility
The company makes its pitch for an incentive from county commission and city council
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy uses horses for leadership program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) The Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy hosted a special leadership program that involved using horses. It involved members of the Mustang Leadership Partners Equestrian Team. The students showed off the skills, knowledge, and talent they have learned over the…
CHI Memorial introduces new hospital directional app
CHATTANOOGA, TN – In an effort to simplify a hospital stay or visit, CHI Memorial has introduced a new free app that allows users to have a turn-by-turn directional guide around the Chattanooga campus. The CHI Memorial app includes inside…
Bachman Tunnel closures for TDOT inspections
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation is closing the Bachman Tunnel for tunnel inspections.
Westside Shop strikes deal to reopen after padlocking in College Hill Courts
"I have to do it for the business to be there. Hopefully it work out for the best."
Red Bank fires police chief Tim Christol
Christol served as chief for Red Bank for seven years.