UPDATE: Tennessee American Water implements measures to restore water
Tennessee American Water has implemented measures that have restored water to affected customers.
Brett Young plays a Riverbend Preview show this afternoon
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Rising country star Brett Young performed a short preview show at Puckett's this afternoon. Young previewed songs from his self-titled album that was released back in February. He's in town for his performance at Chattanooga's Riverbend Festival…
Tennessee party chairs issue rare joint statement on DC shooting
"The Tennessee Democratic Party and the Tennessee Republican Party condemn this and any act of violence for any motivation. "
Sunday school teacher faces child porn, enticement charges
The church said in a statement Tuesday that there is no indication that the alleged victims were church members.
The Latest: Sheriff: Escaped inmates stole another vehicle
Escapees suspected of break-in and stolen truck overnight
Another Pocket Wilderness rescue effort
15 year old girl hurts ankle at the Blue Hole
Expired license plate leads to an indoor marijuana grow operation
Officers seized 131 plants
Zach Wamp reflects on Republican baseball shooting
Former Congressman played in past games and talks about the mood now in Washington.
Rep. Chuck Fleischmann describes baseball practice shooting
He was on the field when it happened, found shelter in the dugout
Desjarlais staffer talks about Congressional security
He says five years ago, there would have been much more security at a practice like this.
Bradley Co. announces funeral arrangements for canine officer
"Lucy's" service to the Bradley County Sheriff's Office is immeasurable"
$500 reward for Bradley County burglary suspect
CLEVELAND, TN- The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is offering a reward up to $500.00 for any information leading to the arrest of the male caught on surveillance video inside a residence in the northern part of Bradley County. The male…
Get Involved: Make A Wish-East Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Each week we feature a local non-profit organization, to show you what they're doing for the community, and how you can help. Today, we're talking to Make A Wish - East Tennessee. Joining us to tell us…
GBI Crime Lab Identifies Central Georgia Counterfeit Pills
DECATUR, Ga. (WDEF) –The Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Crime Lab has identified counterfeit pills related to the reported overdoses in the Central Georgia area. Analysis has confirmed that the pills contain a mixture of two synthetic opioids ,cyclopropyl fentanyl and U-47700. …
Murfreesboro, Cleveland pharmacy robberies possibly connected
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Surveillance pictures show a man robbing the Rite Aid on Paul Huff Parkway in Cleveland on Friday. It's a pharmacy that sits just off I-75. "The white male was described as a heavy set white male…
CARTA works with East Ridge transportation needs
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - With thousands of cars on Chattanooga streets every day, it's sometimes overlooked that many residents use, and need, public transportation. The city of East Ridge has been working with CARTA to fill the gaps in service…
UPDATE: CFD releases cause to afternoon apartment fire
Chattanooga, Tenn. -- [UPDATE] The cause of this afternoon's fire at 124 Signal Hills Drive has been ruled accidental. The fire investigator says the resident was cooking and the hood vent/duct caught fire because a bird had constructed a nest in…
Jury selected for driver in crash that killed 6
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - An out-of-town jury has been selected in the trial of a truck driver charged with killing six people on Interstate 75. Reports say 13 women and three men will be bused to Chattanooga and sequestered for…
Tennessee aims to cut down prison contraband
TENNESSEE (WDEF) - In Tennessee, the state Department of Correction is aiming to cut down on contraband at prisons through a new initiative. A team of nine law enforcement officers are conducting surprise searches across the state. So far, almost 3-hundred…
Free smoking cessation courses begin soon in Chattanooga area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death, according to the American Lung Association. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates more than 16 million Americans live with a disease caused by smoking. CHI…
August court date set in Tennessee abortion vote appeal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal appeals court will hear oral arguments in August in a case aimed at nullifying a vote on a Tennessee constitutional amendment that allows more abortion restrictions.
Governor confident immigrant sentencing law constitutional
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam says his administration's legal team is very confident about the constitutionality of a new law that lets judges toughen sentences for defendants in the country illegally at the time of their crimes.
Woman shot, killed outside Waffle House in Georgia
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) - A woman has been shot and killed outside a Waffle House in Georgia.
Couple charged after for keeping mentally disadvantaged child padlocked
a child inside the trailer yelling "Out.. Out" and "Hungary.. Hungary."