Sheriff: Thieves shot at stolen truck victim as he chased them down
The victim says people in both vehicles shot at him during the chase.
Suspect accused of stabbing deputy back in Walker County
He faces charges of aggravated assault on a peace officer and violation of parole.
Police: Children stabbed to death were under 10
LOGANVILLE, Ga. (AP) - The Latest on the deaths of a man and four children outside Atlanta (all times local): 1 p.m. Police say a mother suspected of fatally stabbing four of her children and the children's father was the…
40 rescued, 1 missing after flash flooding in Tennessee
Everyone was rescued from the flash flooding except for a 73-year-old woman, who remains missing.
Homeless man charged with arson in Georgia school fire
the fire burned the early childhood part of the school.
Police: 4 young children, man found dead inside home in Atlanta suburb.
Police have taken the mom and wife into custody.
Elderly Woman Missing After Dozens Rescued From Cummins Falls
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Approximately 40 people were trapped in high waters at Cummins Falls Wednesday evening. According to Jackson County officials, a total of 35 to 40 people were stranded, including 27 around the falls area, three in middle of…
Traffic Fatality on Standifer Gap Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Collegedale police are working single vehicle crash in the 10,000 block of Standifer Gap Road. Public Information Officer Tonya Sadler says the driver of the lone vehicle was ejected. A name will not be released to the…
Tax increase, education department discussed at recent County Commission meeting
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The County Commission passed the Mayor's 2018 Fiscal Budget 2 weeks ago and the county has heard some amid complaints that not enough money is going to the education department. Its been 12 years since the…
New Chattanooga greenway set to connect more residents
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee. (WDEF) - The Scenic City is getting a new greenway that will connect residents in the Alton Park Community to Chattanooga. The new greenway is an expansion of the Riverwalk. This part of the Riverwalk will start at Saint…
Looking back at Tennessee Valley fireworks posted on social media
Check out the good, the bad and the ugly from social media posts in our area
UPDATE: Couple to appear in court for Soddy Daisy neglect
three children were removed from the home.
Hamilton County Schools Announce New Assistant Principals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Department of Education announced today several new assistant principal appointments and reassignments. “Strong leadership teams in every school are vital to success, and assistant principals are a critical factor in this equation. We are…
Suspects responsible for cold chicken assault surrender to police
BAXLEY, Ga. (CBS News) -- A Georgia restaurant owner and her teenage daughter said they were attacked by customers who were served cold chicken, CBS affiliate WTOC-TV in Savannah reports.
Erlanger treats three adults, one child for fireworks injuries over July 4 holidays
CHATTANOOGA TN – Four area residents, one child and three adults, were treated at Erlanger emergency rooms for fireworks related injuries over the July 4 holiday period. One adult was treated at the Erlanger North Hospital ER for first degree…
Arrest made in Savannah shootings, car crash that killed 3
gunfire wounded three people at about 12:13 a.m.
LaFayette investigating possible serial arsonist after latest fire
Several abandoned buildings have been set on fire, along with a local hardware store.
Search continues for Tennessee boy missing in river
SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The search for a 9-year-old boy who was swept away in a river below a Tennessee dam has entered its second day. Local outlets report that Bedford County Sheriff Austin Swing says the boy was swept…
Body found in Etowah could be missing teen girl
Local police say 18 year old Kelsey Burnette was reported missing on Saturday.
Savannah shootings lead to car chase and crash that kills 3
he saw a white SUV, with its headlines off, swerving down a street while being chased by police.
Chattanooga Teens Make Duct Tape Prom Dresses for Scholarship Contest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two Chattanooga Teens are in the top ten finalists to share the $20,000 prize in the 17th Annual Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest. They made prom dresses completely out of duct tape. News 12's Ashley Henderson talks…
Fireworks Can Affect Veterans with PTSD
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The veterans administration says 10-20 percent of veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. And for some veterans, fireworks can bring back traumatic experiences from combat. Retired US Navy Captain and Vietnam Veteran Mickey McCamish says…
Lawsuit seeks to void Georgia congressional election results
ATLANTA (AP) - A new lawsuit claims Georgia's electronic touchscreen voting system is so riddled with problems that the results of the most expensive House race in U.S. history should be tossed out and a new election held. The lawsuit…
Polk County Deputies and Firefighters respond to Ocoee River Rescue
Polk County, Tenn. (WDEF) - Three people are without injury after a water rescue in Polk County Tuesday afternoon. West Polk County Volunteer Fire and Rescue responded to calls about a rescue from some people near the dam at Sugarloaf…