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…
Rossville police investigate shooting
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) - Rossville police are investigating a shooting on state line road that happened after 1:00 P.M. today, March 8th. The victim was shot in the head and rushed to the hospital, where he was later pronouced dead. After…
Update: Ooltewah Rape Scandal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Ooltewah High School staff members, who were indicted in the pool cue rape of a student, won't go to trial until next year. Attorneys for the coaches, athletic director and the Hamilton county school board were in…
Woman tells 911: Boss will kill me if I leave this mansion
ATLANTA (AP) - Police say they helped eight women leave an Atlanta-area mansion after a woman called 911 and said she was there to work as a dancer and her boss threatened to kill her if she left. Sandy Springs…
Tennessee school bus driver indicted in deaths of 6 children
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A Chattanooga school bus driver has been indicted on six counts of vehicular homicide in a crash last November that killed a half-dozen children. Media reported Wednesday that 24-year-old Johnthony Walker also was charged by a grand…
CPD on Increasing Auto Thefts in Scenic City
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. WDEF)- With warmer weather hitting the scenic city many people are starting to get out, but with that brings an increase of auto-related crimes. "We've been leaving markers on cars just to let citizens know, 'Hey, your car…
Suspects Identified, Interviewed In Dalton High Investigation
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Two students have been identified as two of the parties responsible for the threatening note that was found on Monday morning, March 6, at Dalton High School. The students, both juvenile males, have been interviewed by police…
UPDATE: Investigators capture man charged with Bradley County murder
Sheriff's officials tell us they have a suspect in the case, but are not identifying them at this point.
Dalton police arrest another 7 "johns" in online prostitution sting
An undercover officer posed as a prostitute, through an online ad.
Take our personal tour of the new Songbirds Guitar Museum
"there's nothing like it anywhere in the world. Nothing."
Senate panel defeats Tennessee pot decriminalization bill
The bill would have made possession of less than one-eighth of an ounce of marijuana a fine of no more than $50.
Tennessee Senate Education Committee to vote on voucher bills
bill sponsored by Sen. Todd Gardenhire, a Republican from Chattanooga, would allow poor children zoned for the lowest-performing schools to get a voucher.
Bradley County investigates death at Ocoee Village apartments
911 dispatchers had gotten several calls about a fight
One dead, one critical in fiery crash on Bayshore Drive
It happened at 10:44 PM in the 6400 block of Bayshore Drive near the lake.
Election Coverage Reactions from Candidates
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After a heated campaign the votes are in, and Andy Berke has won re-election as Chattanooga's Mayor. Berke faced three challengers for his job, but ended up with more than 60 percent of the votes cast. Mayor Andy…
Practical Nursing Diploma Program at Chattanooga State’s Tennessee College of Applied Technology Suspended
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Board of Nursing has placed Chattanooga State’s Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) diploma program on a one-year suspension as a result of not meeting the board’s minimum LPN licensure…
Mayor Berke wins in re-election
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Democrat Andy Berke has been elected to a second term as Chattanooga mayor. The former state senator earned 64 percent of the vote, compared with 26 percent for his closest of three challengers, City Councilman Larry Grohn. Berke…
Councilmen face in run-off election
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Councilmen will face in a run-off election April 11. Runoffs will happen in Dist. 7 & 9. District 7 will have Chris M. Anderson face Erkine Oglesby, Jr. District 9 will have Yusuf Hakeem face Demetrus Coonrod.…