Pope presides over solemn Easter Vigil amid security fears
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis is presiding over a solemn Easter Vigil ceremony marked by heightened security fears following a spate of Islamic-inspired attacks in Europe.
Near-drowning incident in Cleveland
Cleveland, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Sheriff's Office received a call just before 4 pm Saturday of a toddler discovered in a swimming pool at a Bancroft Road residence.
Police investigating shooting at Motel 6
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police were called to the 2500 block of South Market Street for a person shot shortly after 12 pm Saturday afternoon.
Police: grandfather brought kids to drug deal at restaurant
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police say a Nashville couple has been and charged with bringing children along on a drug deal at a fast-food restaurant.
Attorneys: Bridge collapse suspect being used as "scapegoat"
ATLANTA (AP) - Attorneys for a homeless man charged in the Interstate 85 bridge collapse in Atlanta say they're concerned he is being used as a "scapegoat."
Alabama company bids to build border wall with Mexico
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama-based perimeter security manufacturer has placed a bid to build President Donald Trump's border wall with Mexico.
Woman dies, others hurt after valet fails to stop car
ATLANTA (AP) - A 33-year-old Connecticut woman was killed when a valet failed to stop a moving car and struck six people.
Flag Retirement Ceremony in Cleveland
Cleveland, TN (WDEF) - The Cleveland Fire Department (CFD) held its second U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post on North Ocoee Street today. The CFD collects weathered, worn, and tattered American flags and conducts…
Fire Safety Warnings
MOWBRAY MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - A fire broke out on Mowbray Mountain and burned about 3 acres of land. It's a good reminder to practice fire safety as we head into a busy holiday weekend. On the 1500 block of Hotwater…
Hamilton Co Sheriff called to defuse disruption involving judge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee sheriff says he was called to defuse a disruption when a Chattanooga judge on medical disability leave visited the courthouse to find another judge's belongings in his office. Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond told…
Emily's List: Easter Weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Easter weekend is coming up, and there's a lot to do here in Chattanooga, and in nearby cities. If you like some good jazz music, you still have time to make it out to a tribute to…
Boy dies after getting stuck at Atlanta rotating restaurant
ATLANTA (AP) - Officials say a 5-year-old boy has died after getting caught in the rotating wall of an Atlanta restaurant.
Downtown Chattanooga sees uptick in tourism
Downtown Chattanooga has been a little busier this year. Tennessee Aquarium Spokesperson says the area continues to attract people from all over the United States and internationally too. There are new exhibits and plenty to see around the area. Tennessee…
Delta OKs offers of up to $9,950 to flyers who give up seats
ATLANTA (AP) - Delta is giving airport employees permission to offer passengers up to almost $10,000 in compensation to give up their seats on overbooked flights. Delta's move comes as United Airlines struggles to recover from images of a passenger's…
Whitfield County Murder Trial Continues
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - A murder trial in Whitfield County, Georgia continues today. Aaron Howell is accused in the brutal beating death of a man in 2014. State witness testimony continued today in the murder trial of Aaron Howell. Witnesses…
Chattanoogans Show Medicaid Expansion Support
People stood outside the federal building in Chattanooga on Friday to show their support for Medicaid expansion.
Former Alabama teacher pleads guilty in child porn case
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - A former Alabama teacher has pleaded guilty to federal charges of production and possession of child pornography. Federal authorities say 53-year-old Clarence Evers Jr., of Evergreen, entered the plea Friday before U.S. District Judge Kristi DuBose…
Tennessee Couple charged in 2016 Murder
NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Cheatham County deputies has resulted in the arrest of a Fairview couple on charges stemming from a shooting death last December. At the request of 23rd…
Drugs Declared Contributing Factor In Fatal Dalton Crash
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The Dalton Police Department has concluded that a driver who died last month in a fatal crash was under the influence of drugs at the time of the wreck and that the drugs were a contributing factor…
News 12 Then: A toughman contest in Chatsworth in 1992
Dozens of bad men, boxers and brawlers (and one gal) came to Chatsworth
Alabama ex-governor: State 'needed to be relieved' from scandal
Bentley said Friday that he feels like a heavy load has been lifted off him.
Here are the finalist for President of Chattanooga State
Public can meet them next week in public forums.
Warehouse fire in Nashville lights up city skyline
The fire and smoke could be seen across the city.
University of Alabama aims to boost faculty positions
Bell has announced plans to hire about 300 to 400 tenure or tenure-track faculty as part of the university's five-year strategic plan.