Police: Bullets fly because of wrong pizza toppings
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville police say a car of teenagers opened fire at a market because they were served the wrong pizza toppings.
Downtown Allergy Clinic Expands
Allergy sufferers can now see more doctors in downtown Chattanooga.
Third annual “Tighten Up and Donate” blood drive honors cancer patient
CHATTANOOGA, TN –Blood Assurance will host the third annual “Tighten Up and Donate” blood drive Friday, March 17 in honor of the late J.D. Wooten, who lost his battle with acute myeloid leukemia in March 2014. Signal Mountain resident Cindy…
President Trump commemorates Andrew Jackson's 250th birthday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – President Donald J. Trump commemorated Andrew Jackson’s 250th birthday at the seventh president’s Nashville residence, The Hermitage, on Wednesday, March 15th, afternoon as part of his first official visit to Tennessee. Tennessee legislators and Nashville Mayor Megan…
Juvenile found with drugs at Dekalb County school
DEKALB COUNTY , Ala. (WDEF) - A teacher at Collinsville High School smelled a strong smell on two of the students as they walked into her class room. The assistant Principal, Principal and the SRO was alerted of the situation. The…
Live Coverage at Trump Rally
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thousands crowded in Nashville to see President Trump. News12 reports live from the rally.
Tenn. Highway Patrol teams up with Chattanooga Police
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol teamed up with the Chattanooga Police Department today to crack down on distracted drivers. A THP TROOPER drove the tractor trailer while a CPD officer rode shotgun looking specifically for texting drivers. Lt.…
Thousands gather for Trump speech
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thousands of people are gathering in Nashville for a chance to hear President Trump speak. The newly elected President is expected to address both school vouchers and healthcare. Some residents from the Tennessee Valley are in the…
Chattanooga Police Department Raids
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police Department took one of our reporters on a ride along today. Besides CPD being involved in the raids, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department, ATF, US Marshalls, TBI, East Ridge and Red bank were actively…
Free workshop to reduce caregiver stress
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) –Caregiving, especially for family, can be stressful and often overwhelming, but a free workshop starting in April can help caregivers reduce stress as well as provide them with tools and strategies to better handle unique caregiver challenges.…
State Veterinarian issues poultry health advisory
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) —The state veterinarian for Tennessee is urging all poultry owners to take extra precautions to protect their flocks from illness. “We are working to protect the poultry population from exposure to avian influenza,” State Veterinarian Dr. Charles Hatcher…
Georgia road to reopen to thru traffic
CATOOSA COUNTY, GA. - Guardrail Replacement is complete. Burning Bush Road will be OPEN to thru traffic between Poplar Springs Road and Boynton Drive beginning Wednesday, March 15 at 5 PM EST. Catoosa County appreciates the patience and cooperation of everyone…
School placed on lockdown after man tries to pose as student
HEFLIN, Ala. (AP) - An Opelika man has been arrested after authorities say he walked into a high school and tried to pose as a new student. Media reports 23-year-old Samuel Blackwell faces burglary and interfering with government operations charges.…
Deputies charge 2 Collinsville High students with drugs and gun on campus
Officers say when they got inside, they found marijuana and an unloaded BB pistol which looked like a real gun.
Riding with the Republicans going to see President Trump
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga is sending both pro and anti contingents to see President Trump this evening in Nashville. The Bradley & Hamilton County Republican parties teamed up to send a bus to the rally. The President will talk about…
Georgia Senate OKs $49 billion budget, cuing up House talks
The vote sets up negotiations between House and Senate leaders to hash out differences in their funding plans.
PI Parties with Mama Crunk's Pies
In honor of our beloved Pi Day, we feel it's our duty to show you all the different ways you can celebrate pie like hosting your own pie party for your kiddos. Christine Win, owner of mama crunk's pies joined…
Chattanooga Police investigate fatal shooting
Police identify the victim as 19 year old Toriq Johnson, Jr.
Snow in northern McMinn County causing problems this morning
McMinn County schools decided late this morning to close because of poor travel conditions in the northern end of the county.
Police chase shuts down Chickamauga Battlefield
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A police chase ends with a crash this evening and shuts down the Chickamauga battlefield. Police say the suspect was responsible for a hit and run in Fort Oglethorpe. She then led authorities on a chase. An…
Hamilton Co. Department of Education and Co. Comm. discuss funding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Department of Education and the County Commission met this evening....and not everyone appeared on the same page. Two major items were on the table; the search for a new superintendent and what to do…
Man's life saved on trail by bikers
One man's life was saved after a heart attack when five bikers on their afternoon trail happened to be full of medical personnel. The man whose life was saved is expected to make a full recovery.
Dolly Parton fund helps 921 who lost homes in wildfires
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) - Dolly Parton's My People Fund has issued monthly checks to 921 people who lost their homes in deadly wildfires that ravaged East Tennessee last year. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports that Dollywood Foundation President David…
Second suspect for Oak Tree Drive homicide in custody
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A second supsect wanted in connection to a Chattanooga homicide is now in custody. Jacob Coyne was picked up in Decatur for warrants of criminal homicide and aggraved robbery. Coyne was on the run after 19-year-old Jalen Little…