Investigation underway after baby dies in hot car
A baby is dead and two other children were hospitalized after Chattanooga Police say they were left in a hot car for several hours.
TNACI Hosts Summer Camp for Local Teachers
Ringgold, Ga. (WDEF) – Educators from around the region have gathered to analyze water quality in South Chickamauga creek. It's part of the week long summer camp "River Teachers" hosted by the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute (TNACI). "This week is designed to…
Chip Chapman Raises Most Donations for Make A Wish Foundation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) Congrats to our very own Chip Chapman for winning the local news talent competition to raise the most money for the Make a Wish Foundation campaign, "Making it Happen." Chip's wish was to allow local children and their…
4 injured when wrong-way chase ends in fiery crash
NEWNAN, Ga. (AP) - Georgia state police say a high-speed chase on the wrong way of the highway ended in a fiery crash that injured three children and a woman. Authorities say it started when a trooper clocked a car…
Islamic Center of Murfreesboro vandalized again
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mary Mancini, chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party, released the following statement on the the vandalism of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro: “The vandalism at the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro is inexcusable and cannot be tolerated. We’re…
Commissioner McQueen Discusses Plan for Low Achieving Schools in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Commission now has more time to decide on the iZone school proposal. Candice McQueen is in town sitting down with members of the community to hopefully get one step closer to plan for the…
Shop Tax-Free in Tennessee the Last Weekend in July
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee retailers will not collect sales tax on more than 150 different items during the 12th annual sales tax holiday. From July 28 through July 30, shoppers can save nearly 10 percent on clothing, school supplies and…
Three Finalists Named for Chattanooga Police Chief
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - The five person search committee named by Mayor Andy Berke to review and interview individuals seeking the top post at the Chattanooga Police Department made their final recommendations to the Mayor today. From the 49 applications submitted…
Collegedale's Imagination Station repairs underway after flooding
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Collegedale has closed down a popular playground after weekend flooding. Wolftever Creek backed up after thunderstorms and damaged Imagination Station. Today crews worked to clean up the mess. Public Works Director Eric Klein…
CGLA Equestrian Program
Some local students are using horses to learn about responsibility, and leadership.
74-year-old Alabama pharmacist dies in lawn mower accident
killed while trying to disentangle a garden hose from his bush hog
Miller Park now closed for redesign
Miller Park's anticipated re-opening is July 3, of next year.
Police: Georgia man beat toddler, breaking her leg
Police say McIntosh struck the child multiple times with his fist.
Police Charge suspect with Sunday night death
They believe she was killed by blunt force trauma
Local NAACP issues recommendation for next Chief of Police
The branch started a committee for citizens input on who should become the next chief.
Peach farmers talk shortage at the Chattanooga Market
Peaches made the Chattanooga Market that much sweeter on Sunday.
Murray county officials warn of rabies
The warning was put out Saturday after a raccoon tested positive for rabies.
Memphis police say father charged in boy's death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis police say they have charged the father of a 3-year-old boy who died after accidentally shooting himself with the man's handgun.
UPDATE: Boil water advisory for WCWSA customers lifted
Several areas of Walker County are under an order to boil water.
UK official says government has no role in Charlie Gard case
LONDON (AP) - Britain's justice secretary says the government won't play a role in deciding the medical treatment of a terminally ill baby whose parents want to take him to the U.S. for experimental treatment.
Former Tennessee linebacker Johnson arrested on DUI charge
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A.J. Johnson, the former Tennessee linebacker who is awaiting an aggravated rape trial, has been arrested on a DUI charge. Knoxville police said Johnson was charged with a DUI and cited for simple possession early Saturday.…
Trout stocking is big operation in Tennessee
TELLICO PLAINS, Tenn. (AP) - Just like trout fishing, trout stocking is big business in Tennessee.
2 top positions eliminated in Gatlinburg Visitors Bureau
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - The president of the Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau has eliminated two top administrative positions in the organization that works to attract tourism to the Tennessee city
Memphis police say 3-year-old boy killed in shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis police say a 3-year-old boy has died after reports that he accidentally shot himself.