Georgia governor to sign limits on drug treatment centers
A cluster of treatment centers in northwest Georgia prompted the limits on new programs
Haslam signs bill to increase penalties for targeting police
The law creates a new sentence enhancement for the targeting of officers.
UPDATE: Bledsoe County releases statement on music programs budget cut
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Around 10 pm Wednesday night, the Bledsoe County Board of Education released a statement on their decision to cut the high school band and middle school music programs from the budget. "The Bledsoe County Board of…
Is Chattanooga a Sanctuary City?
You can find cultures from all over the world here in the Tennessee Valley.
Tennessee Highway Patrol looking to increase recruits
Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol is an elite law enforcement organization--one that many career officers want to be part of. This is a busy year for the THP, because it's looking to increase its recruit class and fill two…
Family of Trinity Quinn speak on turn of events
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The search for Trinity Quinn has ended---but not the way her family had hoped. She and a 28 year old Rhea county man have been arrested and charged with criminal homicide. It started when 15-year-old Trinity Quinn…
Google investigates Google Doc scam
Nashville, Tenn (WDEF) - Google confirmed it was investigating a phishing scam on Wednesday afternoon. "It has been said that those targeted by the scam will receive an email for a Google Doc invitation from a person they’ve messaged in the past.…
Georgia State Patrol: Bus driver charged after crash
QUITMAN, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a south Georgia school bus driver has been charged with cruelty to children after he crashed into a ditch and then continued with his route despite having injured children on board. Sgt. 1st Class…
Prosecutors charge Dalton man in sex trafficking case
“These men allegedly preyed on vulnerable young girls by sexually exploiting them for quick money,”
Tennessee Legislature passes sexting law
By SHEILA BURKE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Legislature has passed a bill that would allow minors who send sexually explicit photos of themselves to others to face far less serious consequences than they do now. Under…
The Latest: Tennessee House OKs metal detector bill for local gun bans
Bill aims to make local governments pay a price for gun bans
Trinity Quinn and Daniel Clark are both under arrest for clerk shooting last night
"Both Clark and Quinn are homicide suspects. They are both under investigation."
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Amber Alert Trinity Quinn recovered with Daniel Clark in Nashville
Trinity Quinn is a murder suspect along with Daniel Clark for the shooting of a gas station clerk
Police investigate double shooting
22 year olds Tracy Ragland and Justice Parker were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening wounds.
Tire manufacturer building a new facility in Dayton
“The Dayton/Rhea County site was selected based on several factors, including skilled workforce availability, logistical advantages and a business-friendly administration."
Missing Dayton Teen spotted in Nashville; Person of interest in disappearance now wanted for murder
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Nashville Police released surveillance images Wednesday morning of the person of interest in the search for a missing teen Trinity Quinn from Dayton, Tennessee. Daniel Clark is suspected of having something to do with the disappearance of Quinn.…
Mother speaks out on missing Dayton teen
Dayton Police are searching for a missing endangered teen.
Golden Apple Awards Banquet celebrates local teachers
30 local teachers get honored for their hard work during the annual Golden Apple Awards banquet.
McMinn County Sheriff in search of missing teen
McMinn County, Tenn. (WDEF) - The McMinn County Sheriff is requesting assistance in finding 15 year old Celia Norwood. Celia's family believes she may be headed to Texas with 2-3 other juveniles. She was last seen in Charleston, Tennessee on Friday,…
Glass House Collective encourages community involvement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) Today we're talking to Glass House Collective and here joining us from Glass House is Whitni McDonald. Whitni with Glass House Collective tells viewers who have never heard of it that it is a nonprofit organization that is…
Chickamauga dam receives funding for construction
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After years of doubt about its future, funding for construction of the new Chickamauga lock has been set. Senator Lamar Alexander, and congressman Chuck Fleischmann, say the fiscal year 20-17, Omnibus Appropriations bill, provides up to 19…
Chattanooga introduces new style of "Fit Bikes"
Chattanooga has a new way for you to get in shape this spring. Check out these "Fit Bikes". The new style is being introduced into the popular Bike Share program. These are 24 inches instead of the 26-inch bikes, and…
Jimmy Johns participates in dollar sub day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today is dollar sub day at Jimmy Johns. At participating locations, the sandwich chain will offer one-dollar sandwiches, from 4-8pm tonight, at the Market Street location. Last year the line was down the street. In anticipation for today's…