More than a thousand volunteers help Riverbend run smoothly
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Music Festival season is in full force. Here in Chattanooga we have one, in our very own backyard - the Riverbend Festival is underway.
Four arrested in Marion County after TBI investigation
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A joint investigation leads to the arrest of four in Marion County this week.
Three U.S. soldiers killed in attack by Afghan soldier, official says
(CBS News) -- Three U.S. soldiers were killed by an Afghan army solider who opened fire on them following an operation in eastern Afghanistan, a U.S. official confirms to CBS News.
New Alabama governor hires PR firm to help get message out
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's office is hiring an outside firm to do communications and public relations work.
Atlanta restaurant reopens 2 months after child dies there
ATLANTA (AP) - An Atlanta restaurant has re-opened two months after a 5-year-old body died there when he got stuck in the business' rotating wall.
Dr. Kirk Kelly interviews for superintendent position
Interviews for the Hamilton County Schools Superintendent position wrapped up on Friday with the only candidate from the area.
"Magic Markers" program Teaches Young People Skills On Getting and Keeping A Job
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Several teams of young people are learning some basic skills on how to get and keep a job. And they can make money doing that under a program called Magic Markers... which is sponsored by Mark Making.…
National Science Foundation Helps Startup Companies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Starting a business can be full of challenges. That's why the National Science Foundation wants to help those who dream of running their own company. Today, the foundations director met with entrepreneurs at the "INcubator" in Chattanooga. He…
Life Force Flies Man To Hospital After Crash In Dalton
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Life Force flew one man to Erlanger Medical Center after a three car crash this morning in Dalton. It happened around 7:45 in the area of Abutment Road and Bear Creek Drive. Police say Donald Clements, Jr. was…
Riverbend Beach is Back!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Summer is here, and you can feel like you're on the beach, without even leaving Chattanooga. Riverbend Beach is back with some amazing artwork in the sand. The sculptors say they started two days ago. One…
Riverbend Honors Woodmore Victims
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It's been 6-months since the tragic Woodmore School bus accident, but the victims, and those who survived that crash have not been forgotten. As Riverbend gets underway, the McMann Law firm will host the Woodmore school staff aboard…
Chattanooga Group Protest Republican Healthcare Plan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- According to a study by Brandeis University, the Republican Healthcare Plan, might cut Medicaid for almost 114,000 Tennessee children. A group supporting Chattanooga woman Sara Scott, joined her on the steps of the federal courthouse at noon…
16-year old charged with murder in Walker County
A 16-year old in Walker County is accused of murder in the shooting death of another juvenile.
Man in Cherokee County arrested for meth trafficking
A man in Cherokee County, North Carolina is now facing meth trafficking charges.
Officers, community, and technology leads to 4 arrests after child shot in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police could be seen on Windsor Street Thursday night. Authorities said that's where shots were fired into a moving vehicle. Inside the vehicle were two people and an 8-year-old boy. The child was shot and…
News 12 Then: Building the Walnut St. Bridge for Riverbend
"Whoever thought this one up had a pretty good imagination."
Man executed in Alabama for killing 3 workers during robbery
Melson robbed a Popeye's in Gadsden, and opened fire on four employees in the restaurant's freezer.
The Latest: Police: Church bus hit 2 cars, rolled over
"God called me here" for a reason. Her entry concluded: "So I know he's going to do incredible things."
First Responder Award: SRO's can be first responders, too
"I have the kids imagine me without the badge, without the gun belt."
Navy Profile: Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Robert Thrasher
“Healthy food is a healthy life,”
Police arrest suspect in child shooting
He was listed in critical condition last night.
Whitwell Police Chief indicted for misconduct
Easterly turned himself into the Marion County jail on Thursday evening.
Explosives found during Varnell traffic stop
Several different agencies are investigating explosive devices that were found in a car in Whitfield County.
New Security Improvements For 2017 Riverbend Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The biggest event of summer in Chattanooga starts tomorrow. Riverbend 2017 is expected to draw big crowds throughout the day. Which brings up a few questions--like security and any new rules. Few cities have an event that draws…