Chaos at Florida airport after Spirit flights canceled
Videos posted online show deputies trying to break up fights and detaining some unruly passengers.
Amber Alert for infant out of Memphis
Police say she was taken by force by her non-custodial father around 2 AM.
UPDATE: Police identify victim in Bradley County death investigation
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Police have wrapped a Bradley County home in crime tape to further investigate a possible homicide reported earlier today. Detectives with the Bradley County Sheriff's Office were called to the home for a possible stabbing. When they arrived,…
UPDATE: Police capture Georgia inmate that escaped
Manhunt underway since noon
Skype interviews begin for new Hamilton County Superintendent
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Board of Education interviewed two candidates for the permanent superintendent position tonight. The board scheduled Stuart Greenberg and Natasha Baker to have their interviews today starting at 5 PM. Alan Coverstone was scheduled to interview…
Chattanooga Humane Society receives new location approval
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Humane Educational Society gets approval to move to a larger and more convenient site. Bob Citrullo, the head of the local kennel, says their old building in Highland Park is difficult and expensive to maintain.…
Cherokee County arrests three individuals from traffic stop
Cherokee County, NC— Three people were arrested Friday, May 4th from charges stemming from a traffic stop in Cherokee County. Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced arrests for 33 year old James Adam Mills, 25 year old Sabrina LeeAnn Adams, and 29…
UPDATE: Former Chickamauga Police officer appears in court
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The man charged in connection to a shooting on Hood Avenue this weekend made his first court appearance today.
"DJ Weather" Forecasts of the Week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "DJ Weather" is happening all week at 7! Each day this week WDEF is highlighting different DJs within the area and allowing them to help with the weather forecast. Here's what you've missed so far! Monday, May 1 - Will…
Science Olympiad
Hamilton County science teachers are working together to help students in an Elementary Science Olympiad taking place this week.
Erlanger groundbreaks new mental health facility
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - May marks mental health month and the Scenic City is getting a new 25 million dollar addition to help those who struggle with mental health. Earlier today, May 8th, city leaders, Erlanger health officials, and community members…
South Carolina asks: Are frozen 'Booze Pops' food or alcohol
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (AP) - Charleston officials are asking South Carolina regulators to reconsider a decision to treat frozen ice pops made with alcohol as food and not liquor.
Cherokee Sheriff charges man with North Carolina knife attack
"so far have no indication as to what provoked Slaughter to commit the assault on Mr. White."
Video of girl's suicide attempt helped rescuers to save her
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the decision to remove such videos - or allow them to continue, can help save lives.
Sex Trafficking unit arrests Humboldt woman
They charged 33 year old Veronica Shuney Boykin with offering a 15 year old girl to a man for drugs.
Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network responds to "13 Reasons Why" on Netflix
"The show’s depictions of suicide, sexual assault, and bullying could prove triggering."
Second job fair for 60 jobs at Nissin Brake in Fort Oglethorpe
The employer is recruiting casting technicians, industrial equipment maintenance and machine operators.
Chattanooga leading the way in gas price drop
You'll find the cheapest gas now on Signal Mountain Road at the foot of the mountain.
Georgia man charged with inciting brawl at church
The brawl broke out after 150 members of the congregation convened to vote on the Rev. David Stephens' future at the church
Georgia company recalls chicken sausage
Georgia (WDEF) -- A food company in Georgia is recalling some sausage links that may be contaminated with plastics materials.
Power restored in northwest Georgia after power pole fire
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- Power is restored for several northwest Georgia residents, after a power pole caught fire Sunday.
UPDATE: Man seriously injured in East Lake house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man is injured after a house fire in East Lake.
Georgia trucker charged in interstate crash that killed 2
WINCHESTER, Va. (AP) - Virginia State Police have charged a Georgia trucker with reckless driving after an accident on Interstate 81 that killed two people.
Airport training targets human trafficking
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta's airport is part of a new national effort to raise awareness of human trafficking and try and stop it.