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Fire Damages Home on Dayton Pike

Chattanooga, Tenn. -- Chattanooga firefighters responded to a fire in the 5,000 block of Old Dayton Pike shortly before 7:00 tonight. The residents told firefighters they were away from home, but when they returned, they discovered a fire in the garage.…

Jurors find mother guilty in case involving autistic child

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - A mother has been found guilty of child cruelty and false imprisonment for starving her then-15-year-old autistic daughter and locking her in a closet. Jurors Thursday handed up the verdict against Jade Jacobs but found Jacobs'…

Increase in college enrollment for Hamilton County students

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County students are seeing big dividends due to Hamilton County Department of Education’s focus on preparing students for careers or college. Seventy-six per cent of all HCDE graduates enrolled in a two- or four-year college,…

Latino church in Dalton vandalized for third time

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Dalton church was vandalized Friday, causing thousands of dollars in damage. Pastor Gilbardo Guerrero looked over the damage at Iglesia Mundo de Amistad. Seven windows of the church were shot at last week. "We don't…

Guns on boats

People could carry loaded guns on their boats in a bill approved by the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Aspen Dental to provide free dental care to Veterans

Aspen Dental will be providing free dental care to veterans from the Chattanooga area Wednesday, March 16th. Apsen Dental says they do this event because the VA only covers dental care for veterans who are 100% disabled or have a…

President Trump commemorates Andrew Jackson's 250th birthday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – President Donald J. Trump commemorated Andrew Jackson’s 250th birthday at the seventh president’s Nashville residence, The Hermitage, on Wednesday, March 15th, afternoon as part of his first official visit to Tennessee. Tennessee legislators and Nashville Mayor Megan…

Juvenile found with drugs at Dekalb County school

DEKALB COUNTY , Ala. (WDEF) - A teacher at Collinsville High School smelled a strong smell on two of the students as they walked into her class room. The assistant Principal, Principal and the SRO was alerted of the situation. The…

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