Gold Star Memorial Marker honors family of Fallen Five
Families of the Fallen Five were honored tonight at a Gold Star Memorial Marker ceremony.
Walker County to Test Hyper-Reach Community Alert System
LaFayette, GA – Walker County will conduct a test of its Hyper-Reach Community Alert system on Tuesday, August 1st at Noon. The test will provide the public with an opportunity to verify they are registered to receive the alerts. Hyper-Reach…
CPD arrest 3 suspects in Woodlawn Apartments shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police report that three suspects have been taken into custody for the attempted murder of Dequan Jamal Duke. 18-year-old Demarcus Hubbard, 18-year-old Tadarius Hester, and 21-year-old Darrien Metcalf were charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, Possession…
Whitfield County puppy tests positive for rabies
Dalton, Georgia (WDEF) – On July 12, the Georgia Public Health Laboratory reported to the Whitfield County Environmental Health office that a poodle-mix puppy from the 900-block area of Dawnville Road in Whitfield County was rabid. Anyone who may have…
East Ridge Mayor Provides Update on Camp Jordan Facilities Discussion
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert released a statement today updating the community on the discussion of expanding the sports complex at Camp Jordan Park. Camp Jordan is already home to many successful multi-sport activities but is looking…
Walker County holds Ribbon Cutting for Fire Station 2
Flintstone, GA – Walker County Emergency Services (WCES) held an open house and ribbon cutting for Fire Station 2 on Friday. Fire Station 2 is located at 63 Cubine Road in Flintstone. Renovation work began earlier this year to convert…
Remembering The Fallen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - No one in the tri-state area has forgotten the events of July 16, 2015. Chattanooga is participating in a number of events leading up to our observance of the Fallen Five on Sunday. Visitors to the city…
Rhea County unveils "Scopes Monkey Trial" statue
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - The annual revival of the so-called "Scopes Monkey Trial" is underway in Rhea county. Some 300 people were there this morning for the unveiling of a statue of one of the famous participants in that historic…
Couple arrested in Rossville drug raid
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Federal and local law enforcement officers served a search warrant today at 404 East Gordon Ave., Rossville, Georgia according to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson. Sheriff Wilson said, U.S. Marshal’s office, Lookout Mountain Judicial Drug Task…
CPD still in search for third suspect in local robberies and auto thefts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are searching for a third suspect for local robberies and auto thefts. CPD has arrested two other suspects responsible for five robberies and two auto thefts in the area. Christopher Ray Johnson and Lashanda Denise…
Former Insurance Agent Indicted on Fraud Charge in Grundy County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former insurance agent from Hixson. At the request of 12th District Attorney General Mike Taylor, in…
Traffic stop nets heroin, meth, marijuana and lots of guns in Whitfield County
Investigators think 2nd vehicle was moving guns of the suspected drug dealers.
Grundy deputy charged with domestic assault
“I am extremely disappointed the actions of our team member that has resulted in his termination."
Tennessee Hospital Association reacts to new Senate Health Care version
“while the plan shows some improvement, it still does not have the best interests of Tennesseans at heart"
Spokeswoman: Jimmy Carter out of hospital after rehydration
Carter attended a devotional Friday morning to begin the last day of a Habitat for Humanity home-building project.
'Scopes monkey trial' town erects evolution figure's statue
“We can’t “monkey” around with the truth, and it’s great that both sides will be represented in this embrace of history.” – Kevin Spacey, actor
State joins probe of officer filmed beating homeless woman
The police report says McCrary had pushed the officer
Mars Rover concept vehicle launches US tour in Georgia at Braves games
space vehicle will be on display outside SunTrust Park
Nashville adopts paid family leave for city workers
available for employees who have worked in Nashville government for at least six months.
Polk County woman charged with child abuse of one year old
Child also had old bone injuries that had begun healing
North Brainerd shooting victim in critical condition
Investigators have a suspect vehicle from the shooting.
Former Georgia FBI Agent pleads guilty to sharing sensitive information
A former Northwest Georgia FBI agent pleads guilty to sharing sensitive information while he was working undercover in the Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Water use restrictions lifted in Walker County
The water use restrictions have been lifted in Walker County.
Local McDonald’s to Give Away Free Vanilla Soft Serve for All
CHATTANOOGA Tenn. (WDEF) - In celebration of National Ice Cream Day on July 16, McDonald’s is celebrating its iconic vanilla soft serve by treating fans in two ways: at participating local restaurants, free vanilla cones will be offered all day long…