Chattanooga Chuck predicts early spring on Groundhog Day
learn more about Groundhogs in the video
Hamilton Place Mall moves up youth escort times for Friday and Saturday
enforcement begins at 4PM now
More transportation proposals expected to rival Haslam plan
counter-proposal to divert sales tax collections to the road fund.
We All Belong Vigil Brings Chattanooga Community Together
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- People from all walks of life showed up tonight at the We All Belong Vigil in hope to comfort those who may need it.
Georgia debates bill at odds with US rules on campus assault
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia House leaders have approved a bill requiring college employees to report sexual violence and other crimes to law enforcement, clashing with existing federal guidance to campuses. The Higher Education Appropriations Committee on Wednesday approved a proposal…
UPDATE: Judge delays hit and run sentencing
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - Criminal Court Judge Tom Greenholtz delays hit and run sentencing against Valerie Bray until March 3. Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Hamilton county criminal court judge is allowing testimony at this hour in the sentencing phase against Valerie Bray.…
Glenn Lurie, President and CEO, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Operations to Speak at 2017 Georgia Technology Summit
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) – Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) today announced that Glenn Lurie President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Operations, will be one of the keynote speakers at the annual Georgia Technology Summit on March 23, 2017.…
Knox County lawyer temporarily suspended
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On February 1, 2017, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended James Douglas Busch from the practice of law upon finding that Mr. Busch poses a threat of substantial harm to the public. Section 12.3 of…
Teen driver facing vehicular homicide charges
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two people have been killed after a four-vehicle crash just south of Nashville. Local news agencies report that the wreck happened Tuesday morning on Murfreesboro Pike. Metro police say a 16-year-old driver, who was speeding, was…
County commissioners discuss assessor fees and storm water fees
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Commissioners voted Wednesday morning to temporarily waive assessor fees that individual municipalities in the county should have been paying. But, in exchange, commissioners are looking at a possible agreement with the city of Chattanooga to stop storm water fees that schools are now paying.
Georgia considers ban of state funds to "sanctuary" campuses
ATLANTA (AP) - Private colleges that don't cooperate with federal immigration authorities would lose state funding for scholarships and research under a bill moving through Georgia's legislature.
Private land owners hold deer management decision
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has little to do with deer management issues on private lands, but does provide depredation permits through a vetting process. The process is done by biologists and wildlife officers wherein individual landowners…
European Parliament member holds "he's lying to you" sign behind U.K. pol Nigel Farage
(CBS News) -- A member of the European Parliament had a message for people watching Nigel Farage speak on Wednesday: “He’s lying to you.”
Son indicted in death of Athens man
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office have jointly been investigating the death of 46 year old Charles Ray Taylor of Athens.
Durham To Add Monitors to Hamilton Co. Bus Routes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Durham School Bus Services is currently looking for additional monitors to ride along through the buses contracted by the Hamilton County Department of Education.
Senate pours cold water on House alternative to gas tax plan
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A proposal by House Republicans to raise Tennessee transportation revenues through sales tax collections is receiving a chilly reception from Senate leadership.
School voucher legislation reintroduced in Tennessee House
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - School voucher proponents are hopeful that this is the year they can finally pass legislation to direct state money to pay for private school tuition in Tennessee.
Teen chokes mother to death during spat about his meds, cops say
NORCROSS, Ga. (CBS News) -- Police in Georgia have arrested a 16-year-old who they say strangled his mother after the two argued about him taking his medication.
GOP lawmaker wants Tennessee IDs to identify non-citizens
Non-citizens are able to apply for temporary driver's licenses in Tennessee as long as they provide proof of legal presence and pass a driving test.
Brand News: BBQ chicken, beer-battered fish, street pizza, Dayton Zaxby's love, and no Hooters girls
A look at restaurant chain news for our area
Possible plea deal discussed in slaying of nursing student Holly Bobo
Autry is charged with kidnapping, rape and murder.
Marion County Middle teacher injured in class
Jasper Middle teacher had can of compressed air explode on her
Wedding Venue burns in Dade County
was also home of school board member
Student stabbed at Ider school in Alabama
Investigators do not believe the wound was serious