UPDATE: Name Released of Orange Grove Resident Found Dead in Vehicle
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A body of an Orange Grove resident has been found in a car in Chattanooga and now an investigation is underway.
Alabama lawmakers OK high school civics exam requirement
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers have voted to require high schoolers pass a civics exam before graduating.
School bus safety measures advance in the Legislature
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Bills designed to keep school bus riders safe continue to advance in the Tennessee Legislature, with one measure requiring buses to have seat belts clearing another hurdle. The bills came as a result of a deadly…
Senate to vote on doing away with concealed carry permits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Senate has begun debate on a proposal to allow people to carry a concealed handgun without a getting a permit. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said Tuesday that he expected the GOP-controlled Senate…
Golden Apple: Drew Nelson
A Lake Forest Middle School teacher uses his guitar, and music to help teach kids about science.
Man accused in interstate collapse fire pleads not guilty
ATLANTA (AP) - The man accused of starting a fire that caused a section of interstate in Atlanta to collapse has pleaded not guilty.
Woman could face another fall if rescuers don't reach her
They hope when they reach her, she'll be able to walk out herself, despite the fall she has already taken.
Volunteer Fire Chief accused of stealing from his own department
NEW MARKET, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Volunteer Fire Chief in New Market has been indicted after a Comptroller's audit of his department. The investigation found that Frank Solomon stole at least $1,105 from the department. They say he charged auto…
Search continues for McCallie student swept away in Grand Canyon
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Arizona (WDEF) - Update: Park spokeswoman Robin Martin says three ground teams resumed searching Tuesday along the creek and its downstream confluence with the Colorado River. A boat crew, a helicopter and a drone also are…
All lanes reopened after major highway buckled, broke apart in Atlanta
A man riding a motorcycle in the carpool lane hit the rising pavement at high speed and was sent airborne.
Police officer indicted on charges of pawning his service revolver
Investigators say he pawned two of his service weapons multiple times
Police find stun gun disguised as cigarette package
the driver repeatedly requested to smoke while the officer was speaking to him, but he was not allowed to get his cigarettes during the stop.
Lightning hits home on Mowbray Mountain
Officials with the Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department say the lightning hit the eaves of the corner of the home.
Ceremony held for Inauguration Day in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was Inauguration Day for Mayor Berke and the Chattanooga city council members. The ceremony was held Monday afternoon at the Historic Tivoli Theatre. Mayor Berke and each member of the council was sworn in. Family members…
Howell Murder Trial Shows Interrogation Video
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The prosecution played an interview with Howell today in court. Investigators stressed why they charged Howell with that crime and what information they gathered. "Aaron, we're no longer to the point of we think you did it, we're…
National Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Tennessee Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - April is national child abuse prevention month here in the Tennessee Valley. We have a number of different organizations that help these children and their families. One of them is the Bethany Christian Services safe families for…
Firefighters control morning brush fire in Signal Mountain
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rain showers are on the way, but in the meantime firefighters have been busy trying to control dozens of grass fires all over the tri-state area. The brisk winds today have fooled some residents who were…
South Carolina homeowner finds 9-foot alligator on porch
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) - It wasn't the Easter bunny that startled a South Carolina homeowner and his family. It wasn't even a burglar.
Quick fix coming for buckled highway in Atlanta
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) The Georgia Department of Transportation says the buckled stretch of Interstate 20 should be fixed by midday on Tuesday.
Police: Child, mother strangled to death by man
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Police say a man has been charged with felony murder in the strangling of a woman and her 2-year-old son at a home in suburban Atlanta.
CSAS Carnegie Hall
The wind ensemble from CSAS got a chance to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York.
Police: Women found dead in lake may have been electrocuted
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Police say two women found dead in a lake in Alabama may have been electrocuted. Authorities held a news conference Monday to discuss the deaths of 34-year-old Shelly Darling and 41-year-old Elizabeth Whipple. They were found…
Handcuffed suspect manages to steal Anniston police car
ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) - A man has been captured after he allegedly stole an Anniston Police Department car and led officers on a chase.
Democrat Mackler announces bid for Tennessee US Senate seat
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville attorney and former Army helicopter pilot James Mackler says he is running for the Democratic nomination to represent Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.