Scattered power outages across the Tennessee Valley
biggest outages in Dade, Chattooga, Marion and Grundy counties
CPD investigates gunshot crime scene
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Officers of the Chattanooga Police Department responded to the 3000 block of E 34th St on the report of a person who had been shot. The victim, 20-year-old Desmond Jarrett, arrived at a local hospital in a…
Hamilton Co School Board Meeting district proposal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The big topic at the Hamilton County School Board Meeting today was a proposal for Signal Mountain and Red Bank to become independent school districts. The school board and both red bank and signal mountain committees are…
Hamilton County EMS attends annual awards banquet
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tonight was a time of reflection and gratitude. Many awards were presented tonight each with their own story. "The medical treatment, the tears and anger, the combination of love and care given to these children by this…
House lists crimes that forfeit voting rights
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Lawmakers are attempting to define what criminal convictions should disqualify a person from voting. The House of Representatives voted unanimously Thursday for the bill. The Alabama Constitution says people convicted of felonies involving "moral turpitude" are…
Chattanooga Zoo chimpanzee gets echocardiogram
It's not just humans who can have issues with their heart. It affects primates like chimpanzees, too. This was check-up day for Artimus and Brandy at the Chattanooga zoo. They are two of the zoo's 7 chimps, who get tested…
Tennesseans to receive visit from President Trump; tickets available now
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The newly elected President will be at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium next Wednesday evening, March 15th. The event will start at 6:30 P.M. Central time, although the doors will open at 3:30 P.M. The Tennessee Republican Party…
Burning vehicle causes wildfire in northern Georgia hills
A wildfire in north Georgia is expected to burn all night. A car that caught fire in Walker County this morning is responsible for causing the blaze. The Georgia Forestry Commission says it is contained now to 20 acres.
New tornado experiment in Walker County
Walker County was selected to participate in a new tornado research experiment. This technology will help anticipate any tornadic activity up to 30 miles away. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration partnered with the University of Mississippi's National Center for…
Collegedale Fire Captain is Our First Responder of the Month
Brian Hickman is also an EMT and the Police Chief of Collegedale
Reason behind Dalton prostitution busts
The most recent bust resulted in the arrests of seven men. In the first bust eight people were arrested.
HCSO Asks for Community Assistance in Locating Hixson Storage Facility Theft Suspect
Hamilton County, TN (Press Release) - The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance to help solve a recent theft from a business in the Hixson area. In the early morning hours on Saturday, February 25, multiple…
Police arrest suspect in weekend holdup with a knife
He was charged with Aggravated Robbery and credit card fraud.
Morning fire closes the American Job Center in Athens
"We currently do not know how long the job center in Athens will be closed."
Cadek Conservatory of Music moving from UTC to GPS
It will open its new doors on July 1st.
Fire damages home on 8th Street early Thursday
20 firefighters from five different fire companies got it under control
911 call: Man won't let women hired as dancers leave mansion
she and the other women were supposed to dance for money
Luther Random Act of Kindness Day
Here is one example of Luther coming to the rescue of some stranded spring breakers
American Dream Concert acts named
The American Dream Concert supports veterans
Former driver's license examiner admits taking bribes
Prosecutors say they recruited mainly Middle Easterners and Egyptians living around Nashville.
HCSO Releases Victims’ Names in Last Night’s Vehicle Crash on Bayshore Drive
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Sheriff's Office states the driver in last night’s fatal crash on Bayshore Drive was 49-year-old David L. Gildon. Mr. Gildon was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger, 22-year-old Chason Biggs, was transported to…
'Fetal heartbeat' abortion ban bill fails in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A bill seeking to ban abortion in Tennessee at the first detected fetal heartbeat, as early as six weeks, has failed for the year. A House health panel voted not to consider the legislation by Republican…
Request for PILOT Program Hits Resistance at County Commission
City of Chattanooga has already approved 15-year PILOT for Flats at Fifty Eight
Alabama residents say they weren't alerted to chlorine leak
MCINTOSH, Ala. (AP) - Residents of a Washington County town are complaining they were never properly notified of a chlorine leak from a chemical plant. A report by Olin Corp. to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management says 738 pounds…