Chattanooga sees increased demand for passport renewals
Across Tennessee, post offices are seeing an increase in demands for passport renewals.
Delta cancels 275 more flights days after storm disruptions
ATLANTA (AP) - Delta Air Lines is still canceling flights three days after severe thunderstorms caused big disruptions at its hub airport in Atlanta.
Infant boy dies after being left in hot car in Alabama
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say an infant is dead after being left in a hot car outside an Alabama office building.
Impeachment report gives look into Alabama governor scandal
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Even as Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's impeachment was put on hold, a legislative report was released saying he directed a state law enforcement officer to "advance his personal interests" to try to keep his romantic relationship with a staffer from becoming public.
Family members of man charged in homicide arrested in ongoing joint investigation
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – In a joint investigation with the McMinnville Police Department, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for the mother and grandparents of a homicide suspect, who are accused of trying to hinder the…
UPDATE: Police ID Suspect Who Ran and Victim Found in Trunk
Updated Saturday 04/08/17 at 9:55am: Hixson, TN (WDEF) - The victim found in the trunk of a wrecked vehicle has been identified as Tammy Hall, 47. Her next of kin has been notified. The suspect who fled and was caught…
Orange Grove employee speaks of alleged resident abuse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An employee at an organization in Chattanooga that helps people with disabilities says some residents are being abused. The Orange Grove employee, who wanted to remain anonymous, recalls what he says happened. "I have witnessed several…
UTC organization to host Make A Wish basketball tournament
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Chi Omega chapter is working with the East Tennessee Make A Wish to host the second annual Swishes for Wishes basketball tournament on Saturday, April 8th. This is the second year…
Mayor Andy Berke thanks Chief Fletcher after announced retirement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - After Chief Fred Fletcher announced his retirement today, Mayor Andy Berke provided this statement thanking him for his time of employment. "Three years ago, after I met Fred Fletcher for the first time, I knew two things…
Job Skills Bus comes to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Department of Youth and Family Development and the Tennessee Career Center have partnered to bring a job skills bus Wednesday, April 12th. The bus provides work-readiness training to the community. The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga…
Man pleads guilty to assaulting Bradley County Sheriff
A man pleads guilty to assaulting Bradley County Sheriff Eric Watson.
Emails of UTC Chancellor reveals motivations behind firing of WUTC reporter
Angle said that NOT firing Helbert would be "gambling with the future" of WUTC-FM.
Ex-Blount County teacher pleads guilty to sex with students
Pruitt pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of sex act or deviant sexual intercourse with a student and two counts of porn distribution to a minor.
Atlanta mayor warns of increased traffic as schools resume
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta's mayor estimates that travel times will increase substantially on Monday as a key interstate remains closed due to a bridge collapse caused by a large fire. Many Atlanta area schools were on spring break this week,…
CPD Chief Fred Fletcher Announces Retirement Plans
“Serving the brave and selfless men and women of your Chattanooga Police Department as they protect our community has been the absolute highlight of my professional career,"
Our lawmakers react to President Trump's strike on Syria
"I completely support President Trump’s crucial and necessary action to strike the Syrian airbase."
Watch live coverage of Gorsuch Supreme Court nomination vote
WASHINGTON (AP) - Divided Senate confirms conservative jurist Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, win for President Trump, Republicans
The Latest: Pastor says 2 children escape fire that killed 5
"a horrific, tragic accident."
The Latest: Sweden truck attack
"we have a working hypothesis this is an act of terror."
Alabama governor says he won't resign despite scandal
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the scandal involving Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley (all times local): 12:30 p.m. The special counsel in an impeachment probe of Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he is moving forward with the release of…
World response to US strike reflects divide over Syria
A spokesman for Vladimir Putin said the strike "deals a significant blow to the Russia-U.S. relations, which are already in a deplorable shape,"
Funding concern factored in public radio firing
Chancellor Steven Angle also called for station manager Michael Martin "to keep quiet and toe the line" on the termination decision.
Corker Statement on U.S. Missile Strikes in Syria
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement in response to U.S. missile strikes in Syria. “The U.S. and world community stood by as Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad brutally…
Decatur City Schools appoints new interim superintendent
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) - Decatur City Schools has a new interim superintendent. According to board attorney James Irby, seven people applied, but only three completed their applications in time for Tuesday's interviews. Media reports the board unanimously chose Dr. Dale Edwards,…