Update: Grundy cemetery theft suspect on the run
when they tried to interview her on Tuesday, she fled on a green ATV.
Jasper City Officials propose ordinance prohibiting Pit Bulls
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) - City officials in Jasper say they are concerned about dog attacks, so they drafted an ordinance that would prohibit pit bulls, with some exceptions. According to the ordinance, pit bulls currently living in the city would be…
Get Involved: Meals on Wheels
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Each week we feature a local non-profit organization to show you what they're doing for the community, and how you can help. Today, we're talking to the Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability, about their…
Zika Virus Warnings
Georgia (WDEF) - It's mosquito season, which raises concerns over the diseases they can carry. The North Georgia Health District is trying to get residents to stop leaving places for them to breed---like any standing water. There are no Zika cases in…
S Broad Street construction underway
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Construction on South Broad Street is underway. In 90 days when the street is reopened, what most people will notice is the River Park extension. That's because the most important part of the project will be underground.…
Woman charged for accidental "Coke Float" for sheriff's deputy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga woman is facing drug related charges after she accidentally dropped a small bag of cocaine into a sheriff's deputy's drink. Off-duty deputy Ricky Wolfe ordered a coke at the Steak and Shake on Hixson Pike…
Former Tennessee teacher pleads not guilty
Nashville, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tad Cummins, the former teacher charged with fleeing the state with one of his students, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges. According to federal court documents filed May 26th, Cummins pleaded not guilty to charges of…
CPD investigates EPB Employees Credit Union robbery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a robbery that took place this afternoon at the EPB Employees Credit Union. Just as the EPB Employees Credit Union on McCallie was closing at 4 o'clock, a robber took an undetermined amount…
UPDATE: Woman injured in fast food hold up Tuesday morning
Police are still looking for the suspect who fled the restaurant on foot.
Bradley County in search for vehicle theft
CLEVELAND, TN- Detectives are asking the public’s assistance with solving a vehicle theft that occurred in Charleston, TN. On May 30, 2017 a joint investigation between the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office and Charleston Police Department resulted in the recovery of…
Haslam signs bill reducing costs of wiping criminal records
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a law that will make it easier for people convicted of mostly low-level offenses to get their criminal records wiped clean. The law reduces the costs of expunging criminal record convictions…
Rhea Co. man charged 2nd time with TennCare fraud
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A Rhea County man is charged for the second time in Hamilton County with doctor shopping for prescription drugs, using TennCare as payment. The Office of Inspector General (OIG), with the assistance of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s…
Tuscaloosa County schools begin summer feeding program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Even though school is out for the summer, schools across Central Alabama are reopening to make sure children continue getting nutritious meals. The Tuscaloosa County Schools began its Summer Feeding Program Tuesday at Tuscaloosa County High…
Nashville has a new hero in The Catfish Guy
"Charge they may, charge they might, that Catfish still hit the ice last night!!!! Go Preds!!!"
Man dies after falling from top of Tennessee waterfall
The Ramsey Cascades is the tallest waterfall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Memorial Day lottery winner somewhere in Etowah
The Tennessee Cash jackpot is $240,000.
Quick arrests in vandalism of Christian Heritage School in Dalton
They were able to follow a trail of footprints, accompanied by more fire extinguisher foam.
Expect another summer of cheap gas prices in our area
"summer gas prices are shaping up to be quite a bit lower than previous expectations"
Morning fire at WRCB transmitter building on Signal Mountain
Using a thermal imaging camera, they spotted a small fire in an exterior wall
Smokies officials advise precautions while bears are active
These photos & videos taken over Memorial Day Weekend from the park
Predators are still accepting applications for bandwagon fans
The Preds Train is leaving the station tonight, so this is last call for any lingering bandwagon fans ... Here is a quick rundown of some of the key things you need to know before jumping on, and if…
Crews restoring power to some in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - EPB crews are working to restore power to some residents after a rainstorm swept through the Scenic City Monday afternoon. According to an EPB spokesperson, a tree uprooted off of Hickory Valley Road during the storm.…
'Love without Reason' helping less fortunate
For some in developing countries, medical care is scarce and is often deadly. That's why one Tennessee Valley family creates an organization to help spread 'Love without Reason.' 10 years ago, the Mathews family started an organization to offer craniofacial…
Tennessee Valley residents attend special service at Chattanooga National Cemetery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Boy Scouts and volunteers in Chattanooga are honoring fallen soldiers today in a Memorial Day ceremony.