Police investigate deadly shooting on Rawlings Street
Neighbors heard shots and went out to investigate.
Despite Republican scandals Alabama solidly red, for now
no Democrats in statewide office since 2012
Applications now being accepted for NextLevel Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 11, 2017)-- NextLevel Chattanooga is now recruiting 15 local businesses for its 2017 StreetWise ‘MBA’™ class. NextLevel Chattanooga is an innovative, seven-month program that provides business owners with the knowledge, know-how, and networks necessary to grow…
Chattanooga Runoff Election Incumbents Replaced
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Runoff elections in Chattanooga for District 7 and District 9 were tonight, April 11th. Results show that both incumbents in the election have lost their seats on the Chattanooga City Council. District 7's Chris M. Anderson…
TDOT worker injured in I-24 crash
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is urging motorists to pay attention while driving after a worker was injured on the job.
Third suspect charged in murder where body was dumped in Whitfield County
U.S. Marshals located him in Sacramento, California, where they believe he fled after the killing.
Golden Apple: Morgan Burke
A teacher at Mayfield Elementary in Cleveland makes sure her kids succeed, earning her a Golden Apple award.
Alabama's Jeff Cook reveals he has Parkinson's disease
"I do not want the music to stop or the party to end."
Tennessee immigrant tuition bill voted down in House panel
Republican Rep. Judd Matheny led a news conference Monday contending that tuition breaks shouldn't go to students here illegally
Police: Thieves ram truck through Florida gun store
Video on its Facebook page that shows the blue truck smashing through the front of Sunshine State Armory.
13 year old accidentally shot Sunday has died
Investigators found no evidence to indicate the shooting was anything other than an accident.
Conservative reps decry Tennessee immigrant tuition bill
The bill by Republican Rep. Mark White of Memphis is scheduled for a vote Tuesday in the House Education Administration & Planning Committee.
Tanker truck crash, spill snarls another Atlanta interstate
I-285 is serving as a main alternate around the collapse site.
Alabama GOP left to regroup after Gov. Bentley resignation
His departure comes with the Republican House speaker and the state's chief justice also ousted.
Alabama state's 2nd female governor, Kay Ivey, takes the reins
The 72-year-old Ivey is from Wilcox County, the same rural area where U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions grew up.
UPDATE: GBI releases name of man shot by officers in Chattooga County
Chattooga County, Ga. – On Monday, April 10th the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to investigate an officer involved shooting in Chattooga County, Georgia. Preliminary information from Chattooga County authoritiesindicates that officers from the Chattanooga…
Comcast Facebook Ad creates negative feedback from 'Gig City'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga community is in an uproar over a Facebook ad that announced Comcast was introducing gigabit-speed internet to Chattanooga. Although, gigabit services already exist in Chattanooga. In 2010, EPB established gigabit services in Chattanooga making it…
Some construction halted during interstate reconstruction
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta's mayor has temporarily suspended non-emergency construction activity during the reconstruction of a collapsed section of Interstate 85. Mayor Kasim Reed's office said in a news release Monday that Reed issued an executive order suspending the work…
Medical Examiner Report Released on HCSO Corrections Officer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Medical Examiner's Report on the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officer who was fatally shot by Chattanooga Police has been released. The report shows that Daniel Hendrix was shot in the back. Under probable cause of…
UPDATE: Alabama Governor plans to resign
Monday is expected to bring another round of legal filings in the escalating tensions between the governor and the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Police: Suspect dumped his drugs and gun in a McDonald's bathroom
a check of the restaurant security video shows the backpack was full when he went into the bathroom.
New state law adds predictability between health plans and healthcare providers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee doctors are praising a new state law that adds much-needed financial predictability in contracts between health plans and healthcare providers. It requires health insurance companies to give a 60-day notice to a healthcare provider when reimbursement rates…
Former Brave Otis Nixon has been found
Duncan said there was no foul play involved and that police consider the case closed.
Hamilton County High School Teacher Named Outstanding Educator
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. – Hamilton County High School teacher Rachel Turner has been named one of Humanities Tennessee’s Outstanding Educators for 2017. Ms. Turner is one of only six educators in the state to receive this honor. She is the…