Police arrest suspect in Wilcox crash/shooting case
The victim was found in his vehicle that crashed into a building
Records: Failed communications hampered response to fire
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - Newly released records show failed communication systems hampered the response to deadly wildfires in Tennessee last fall. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports records that Sevier County began to release Wednesday show that wind and fire on…
Walker County Tax Increase
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield is moving ahead with his plans to dig the local government out of a 70-million dollar hole. Whitfield is looking to raise about 22-percent more money from property taxes. Homeowners…
Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce Launches Search for New President & CEO
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) – A process is underway to select the next President and CEO of the Chamber. The successful candidate will work alongside the current President and CEO for up to sixty days and then assume the leadership position no…
Hamilton County launches 2017-2018 school year
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Some 42 thousand public school students in Hamilton county made their way to class this morning, launching the 2017, 2018 school year. All of the top leaders from central office were out at the schools to…
North Georgia teachers add flexible seating to classrooms
WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - Take a peak inside some classrooms at Cherokee Ridge Elementary School and you would find some non-traditional seating. "It's just like, you know, as an adult I'd rather sit on my couch and do school…
Charges dropped against local radio personality
Chattanooga, Tennessee (WDEF) - Recent charges against local radio personality Jim Reynolds were dropped today. Authorities got called to Jim Reynolds' home in Ooltewah last week. At the time, his wife told officers her husband grabbed and pushed one of their…
Foster care worker takes wrong girl from Georgia school
LOGANVILLE, Ga. (AP) - The father of a 7-year-old girl had to scramble after a foster care worker took her - and not another girl with a similar name - from their school in suburban Atlanta. Sean Harris says he…
Year-long multi-county drug investigation and warrant round-up nets 29 arrests
A year-long muti-county drug investigation ends with nearly 30 people behind bars.
CPD reminds drivers of school zone safety
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Many students began the 2017/18 school year today in Chattanooga and Hamilton County. The Chattanooga Police Department is reminding all users of the road to be mindful of the increased activity near schools and in school zones.…
Jimmy Harris will not run for re-election as DeKalb County Sheriff
"I cannot thank each and every Deputy, Clerk and Correction Officer enough. They have made this job a joy."
Dalton Police catch suspect counterfeiting couple
Suspected of passing fake $50s at 5 Dalton businesses
Teen driver seriously injured in Dalton wreck
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A collision between a pair of teen drivers resulted in life-threatening injuries to one of them. It happened Wednesday evening around 6:10 PM at the intersection of Walnut and Sheridan Avenues. Police say 18 year old…
Sex offender accused of volunteering at elementary school
She pleaded guilty to sending lewd messages to a 15 year old student
Georgia woman charged in roadside death of man assisting car
Flashing lights & reflective vest couldn't save volunteer fireman
The final school closing & opening list for the solar eclipse
9 local systems will be open, the rest are closing for the day
Messages to local teachers thanking them for their service
"I would personally like to thank each and everyone of you for the incredibly important work you do every day."
Lawsuit: Christian school covered up rape of 12-year-old boy
told the victim "everything in God's kingdom happens for a reason."
Lawsuit: TN school officials refused to report repeated rapes of 12-year-old boy
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - A family has sued Brentwood Academy for $30 million, alleging failure to act after the repeated rape and sexual assault of a 12-year-old student. A mother filed the lawsuit on behalf of her son. It stated that…
Dr. Lyn Miles Remembers Chantek
Chantek, an orangutan who became one of the first apes to communicate with researchers using sign-language, died on Monday at Zoo Atlanta. In the early 80's he and his teacher, Dr. Lyn Miles were fixtures at UTC...and the ape's ability…
Rivermont Elementary renovated ahead of new school year
A Hamilton County school was recently renovated, just in time for the school year.
Walker Co First Responders rescue 1 day old puppies
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Firefighters made a sweet rescue yesterday. The emergency services team saved seven, 1-day-old puppies trapped in a drainage tile. Fire Chief Blake Hodge said the owner was afraid the pups would drown if the tile took…
What scientists can learn from Eclipse 2017
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The solar eclipse on August 21st will more than just a memorable sight.
Chattanooga Police look into "Mindset of a Gang Member"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police department says they are doing everything they can to reduce the amount of gang related shootings in our area and it starts with awareness. CPD hosts sessions with teachers, parents and leaders in the…