Organization seeks more foster parents in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A partnership in Chattanooga says there is a need for more foster parents to help with the number of children who need foster homes.
Local Agencies Mark National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several folks properly disposed of their unused and unwanted medication today.
Driver injured when truck rolls over train tracks
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A truck rolls onto train tracks injuring the driver.
Storms lead to down power lines, trees Saturday evening
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Another weekend of storms rolls through the area this evening causing power outages and downed trees.
Man falls from rope swing in Pocket Wilderness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Some authorities in Hamilton County spent their evening rescuing a group of people after a man falls from a rope swing.
Board Heads to Ravens as an Undrafted Free Agent
(gomoc.com) - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga senior receiver C.J. Board will join the Baltimore Ravens as a undrafted free agent. Board was a four-year starter for the Mocs, helping UTC to three Southern Conference titles and three trips to the FCS…
Mocs Levin Drafted by the Titans
(GOMOCS.COM)With the 217th overall pick in the NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans selected University of Tennessee at Chattanooga senior offensive lineman Corey Levin. One of the top offensive lineman in the Football Championship Subdivision, Levin is a two-time winner…
Tennessee man wins fifth-straight Nashville marathon title
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee runner has won his fifth consecutive title at the St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon.
Decatur man faces charges in shooting of wife, her son
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) - A Decatur man is in custody, accused of shooting his wife and stepson.
Turkish court formally blocks access to Wikipedia
ISTANBUL (AP) - In a move that social media users called censorship, a Turkish court on Saturday blocked access to Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, enforcing an earlier restriction by Turkey's telecommunications watchdog.
Report: Federal utility edited 3rd-party nuke plant reviews
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A report says the nation's largest public utility suppressed some negative findings about the work environment at one of its nuclear plants.
10-year-old killed, 5 others hurt in Eufaula crash
EUFAULA, Ala. (AP) - A 10-year-old child has been killed and five others were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Eufaula.
Georgia college students brace for tuition increase
ATLANTA (AP) - Tuition at Georgia's public colleges and universities will increase 2 percent next fall.
SEC continuing to dominate draft
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The SEC expanded its lead over the other power five conferences in NFL draft picks, increasing its total to 38 through four rounds.
Police seeking charges, say bounty hunters shot 2 men
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police in a Tennessee community say they are asking a grand jury to bring charges because investigators believe bounty hunters shot two men in a wild incident in which one of the victims died.
Three Men Arrested for Aggravated Robbery
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Quick thinking citizens and a observant officer helped arrest three armed robbery suspects after an incident at 3318 Mountain View Drive shortly after 4pm yesterday. Acting on a report of a robbery that had just occurred,…
Aquarium Way reopens
Aquarium Way, which was closed during the demolition of Cheeburger Cheeburger, reopened on Friday.
Grand Canyon: Found body likely teenage boy from Tennessee
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) - The Grand Canyon National Park says that a body that was found on Friday is likely of a 14-year-old hiker who went missing nearly two weeks ago while in the bottom of the…
FBI agent shot and injured in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) - Authorities say an FBI agent has been shot and injured in Atlanta. FBI Special Agent Stephen Emmett says the agent was shot while trying to serve an arrest warrant at a home. Emmett says the agent suffered…
Local events happening over the weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Here's a look at a few of the events going on in Chattanooga and surrounding areas this weekend. Cornbread Festival The cornbread festival is back. If you love this southern staple, then this festival in South Pittsburg…
Road proposal made for Hixson Pike
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A proposal has been made for part of Hixson Pike to narrow the lanes and slow the speed down. The proposal will affect the Riverview Shopping district area. Matt Skudlarek is the co-owner of the Daily Ration.…
'13 Reasons Why' impact on the community
According to the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network, every day at least three people commit suicide in the state. And among young people, it's the third leading cause of death. With the success of the Netflix television series, '13 Reasons Why',…
Tennessee sees rise in Fentanyl overdoses
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Overdoses linked to Fentanyl are on the rise in Tennessee. Recently, the Tennessee Department of Health as well as several other agencies issued a public health advisory on the deadly drug. Across the state, officials are finding…
Citizenship revoked from Georgia resident after federal conviction
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia resident accused of conspiring to illegally import and distribute male enhancement pills and lying on his U.S. citizenship application has been sentenced to federal prison and stripped of his citizenship. Federal prosecutors say 29-year-old Ismail…