Advocates say there is help for domestic violence victims
Agencies and advocates are getting the message out that there's help available for victims of domestic violence.
DPD Officers Grow Beards For Charity
Dalton, Ga. (WDEF) - Officers from the Dalton Police Department will have a little extra layer of protection in the event of any early fall chill in the air thanks to a “No-Shave October” fundraiser. Officers who donate at least…
Hamilton Co. Superintendent unveils new "Opportunity Zone" plan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga 2.0 announced today that new information about the future of Hamilton County’s public schools is now available on the organization’s website. A welcome reception was held Tuesday, August 8, by Chattanooga 2.0, the Urban League of…
Suspect shot dead shortly after McDonald's robbery
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) - A suspect in an armed robbery of a McDonald's was found dead behind the restaurant's dumpster, minutes after the holdup.
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union to Host Fall Job Fair
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) is expanding its team and will host a hands-on job fair on Friday, Oct. 6. The job fair will be from 8 a.m. to noon at the Brainerd Crossroads-BX to…
2 men face federal charges in vandalism at Islamic center
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two men accused of spray-painting profane references to Allah on a Tennessee Islamic center and placing bacon around an entrance are facing federal charges.
Haslam hit from left and right as he considers Senate bid
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam's opponents from both sides of the political spectrum aren't holding back their attacks until after he decides whether to become a candidate for the U.S. Senate.
Court: Man can't sue over unpaid jackpot at Alabama casino
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Supreme Court says a man can't sue over an unpaid, $1.4 million jackpot at an Indian casino.
Suspect in killing North Georgia officer has a record in Chattanooga
Spangler was actually arrested in Chattanooga three years ago as a fugitive
Church suspect had note referencing Roof case
By SADIE GURMAN and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Law enforcement officials say a note found in the car of a man charged in a Tennessee church shooting referenced retaliation for a white supremacist's massacre at a black…
Chattanooga Police investigate a Thursday night shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga police are investigating the shooting of a juvenile on Thursday night. And they don't even have a crime scene at this point. The victim was taken to the hospital in a private vehicle and treated for…
Polk County officials recover body in Hiwassee River
BENTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Polk County fire and rescue have recovered a body from the Hiwassee River that they suspect is a man reported missing. Family members report that Terry Bivens of Cookeville disappeared from the Gee Creek campsite on…
2 arrests on Sand Mountain for string of burglaries
The burglaries ranged from Rosalie to Section.
Chattanooga Firefighters begin annual MDA Boot campaign
"It's one thing that we're all passionate about, and we know the good that it does."
Man takes plea deal in death of girlfriend's daughter, 3
the prosecution's case against Comer encountered several problems, including the death of a key witness.
2 expelled in Tennessee high school football hazing claims
a disciplinary hearing in front of administrators from other county schools will take place in the coming days.
Death row inmate apologizes for murder hours before he thought he'd die
ATLANTA (CBS News)-- Shortly before he thought he would be put to death, a Georgia death row inmate recorded an apology to the family of the woman he killed. Keith Leroy Tharpe was scheduled to be executed at 7 p.m. Tuesday. But the U.S.…
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office warns of new deputy scam
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office was informed of a new scam on Thursday. The scam is that a guy pretending to be an Investigator or a Deputy with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, telling people that he has warrants on…
Edge-enabled data center offers hi-tech advantages to “Gig City”
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2017) — DC BLOX, an Edge-enabled data center developer and operator, recently expanded into Chattanooga. Today the Atlanta-based company celebrated the grand opening of its Chattanooga location. Elected officials, customers and community members gathered for a…
Grand Jury indicts suspect shot Sept. 4 by Chattanooga police
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A man was indicted today in connection with his actions on September 4, 2017 that resulted in him being shot during an altercation with Chattanooga Police Officers in the 5200 block of Central Avenue, Chattanooga,…
Local attorney warns of law firms targeting victims
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - After last year's Woodmore bus crash, the mother of one of the victims says she was targeted by out of state law firms. Latesha Jones, filed a lawsuit against Taylor Funeral Home and Witherspoon Law Group.…
Mayor Andy Berke considers U.S. Senate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A couple of known political names could throw their hat in the ring for the upcoming U.S. Senate race. One of them is Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke. Berke said, "Over the course of the past couple…
'I screwed up royally' accused leaker confessed to FBI agent
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Court records show a young woman charged with leaking U.S. secrets told FBI agents she was frustrated with her job as a government contractor when she tucked a classified report into her pantyhose and smuggled it…