Desjarlais staffer talks about Congressional security
He says five years ago, there would have been much more security at a practice like this.
Bradley Co. announces funeral arrangements for canine officer
"Lucy's" service to the Bradley County Sheriff's Office is immeasurable"
$500 reward for Bradley County burglary suspect
CLEVELAND, TN- The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is offering a reward up to $500.00 for any information leading to the arrest of the male caught on surveillance video inside a residence in the northern part of Bradley County. The male…
Get Involved: Make A Wish-East Tennessee
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 Make A Wish - East Tennessee. Joining us to tell us…
GBI Crime Lab Identifies Central Georgia Counterfeit Pills
DECATUR, Ga. (WDEF) –The Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Crime Lab has identified counterfeit pills related to the reported overdoses in the Central Georgia area. Analysis has confirmed that the pills contain a mixture of two synthetic opioids ,cyclopropyl fentanyl and U-47700. …
Murfreesboro, Cleveland pharmacy robberies possibly connected
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Surveillance pictures show a man robbing the Rite Aid on Paul Huff Parkway in Cleveland on Friday. It's a pharmacy that sits just off I-75. "The white male was described as a heavy set white male…
CARTA works with East Ridge transportation needs
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - With thousands of cars on Chattanooga streets every day, it's sometimes overlooked that many residents use, and need, public transportation. The city of East Ridge has been working with CARTA to fill the gaps in service…
UPDATE: CFD releases cause to afternoon apartment fire
Chattanooga, Tenn. -- [UPDATE] The cause of this afternoon's fire at 124 Signal Hills Drive has been ruled accidental. The fire investigator says the resident was cooking and the hood vent/duct caught fire because a bird had constructed a nest in…
Jury selected for driver in crash that killed 6
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - An out-of-town jury has been selected in the trial of a truck driver charged with killing six people on Interstate 75. Reports say 13 women and three men will be bused to Chattanooga and sequestered for…
Tennessee aims to cut down prison contraband
TENNESSEE (WDEF) - In Tennessee, the state Department of Correction is aiming to cut down on contraband at prisons through a new initiative. A team of nine law enforcement officers are conducting surprise searches across the state. So far, almost 3-hundred…
Free smoking cessation courses begin soon in Chattanooga area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death, according to the American Lung Association. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates more than 16 million Americans live with a disease caused by smoking. CHI…
August court date set in Tennessee abortion vote appeal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal appeals court will hear oral arguments in August in a case aimed at nullifying a vote on a Tennessee constitutional amendment that allows more abortion restrictions.
Governor confident immigrant sentencing law constitutional
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam says his administration's legal team is very confident about the constitutionality of a new law that lets judges toughen sentences for defendants in the country illegally at the time of their crimes.
Woman shot, killed outside Waffle House in Georgia
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) - A woman has been shot and killed outside a Waffle House in Georgia.
Couple charged after for keeping mentally disadvantaged child padlocked
a child inside the trailer yelling "Out.. Out" and "Hungary.. Hungary."
Police looking for man who ran from a serious wreck in East Chattanooga
Suspect ran from wreck scene with a bloody, possibly broken arm
Chattanooga woman faces doctor shopping and TennCare charges
“We intend to pursue these cases with all of our resources.”
Tennessee prosecutors sue opioid drug makers
The lawsuit sites research showing that Tennessee has the second highest statewide opioid prescription rate in the country
Grundy County Sheriff lands grant to prepare inmates for outside world
The program will focus on inmate education, self awareness and job readiness in hopes of keeping them out of jail in the future.
Cleveland Pharmacy robbery suspect now wanted in Murfreesboro
police in Murfreesboro posted similar photos of a suspect in a Rite Aid robbery there.
Latest on escaped inmates in Georgia who shot 2 guards
EATONTON, Ga. (AP) - The Latest on the killing of two prison guards and escape of two inmates during a bus transport in Georgia (all times local): 4:20 p.m. A reward of $60,000 is being offered for information leading to…
Breaking: Georgia inmate kills two guards during work detail escape
A manhunt is underway for two suspects.
Tennessee corrections agency launches anti-contraband effort
Officials conducted almost 300 vehicle searches and recovered cell phones and drug paraphernalia.
City officials in Jasper pass ordinance that prohibits pit bulls
On Monday, officials in Jasper approved an ordinance that will ban new pit bulls from coming into the city.