Tanker truck crash, spill snarls another Atlanta interstate
I-285 is serving as a main alternate around the collapse site.
Alabama GOP left to regroup after Gov. Bentley resignation
His departure comes with the Republican House speaker and the state's chief justice also ousted.
Alabama state's 2nd female governor, Kay Ivey, takes the reins
The 72-year-old Ivey is from Wilcox County, the same rural area where U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions grew up.
UPDATE: GBI releases name of man shot by officers in Chattooga County
Chattooga County, Ga. – On Monday, April 10th the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to investigate an officer involved shooting in Chattooga County, Georgia. Preliminary information from Chattooga County authoritiesindicates that officers from the Chattanooga…
Comcast Facebook Ad creates negative feedback from 'Gig City'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga community is in an uproar over a Facebook ad that announced Comcast was introducing gigabit-speed internet to Chattanooga. Although, gigabit services already exist in Chattanooga. In 2010, EPB established gigabit services in Chattanooga making it…
Some construction halted during interstate reconstruction
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta's mayor has temporarily suspended non-emergency construction activity during the reconstruction of a collapsed section of Interstate 85. Mayor Kasim Reed's office said in a news release Monday that Reed issued an executive order suspending the work…
Medical Examiner Report Released on HCSO Corrections Officer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Medical Examiner's Report on the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officer who was fatally shot by Chattanooga Police has been released. The report shows that Daniel Hendrix was shot in the back. Under probable cause of…
UPDATE: Alabama Governor plans to resign
Monday is expected to bring another round of legal filings in the escalating tensions between the governor and the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Police: Suspect dumped his drugs and gun in a McDonald's bathroom
a check of the restaurant security video shows the backpack was full when he went into the bathroom.
New state law adds predictability between health plans and healthcare providers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee doctors are praising a new state law that adds much-needed financial predictability in contracts between health plans and healthcare providers. It requires health insurance companies to give a 60-day notice to a healthcare provider when reimbursement rates…
Former Brave Otis Nixon has been found
Duncan said there was no foul play involved and that police consider the case closed.
Hamilton County High School Teacher Named Outstanding Educator
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. – Hamilton County High School teacher Rachel Turner has been named one of Humanities Tennessee’s Outstanding Educators for 2017. Ms. Turner is one of only six educators in the state to receive this honor. She is the…
Collegedale Academy
Students at Collegedale Academy bring a popular musical to life with a performance of "Hello, Dolly!"
City names newest park Southside Community Park
"it includes the entire community on the Southside, and everyone on the Southside will be welcome."
The Search is on for someone to replace Chief Fred Fletcher
"I have made the decision to retire after a great deal of introspection," Chief Fred Fletcher. Last Week, Chattanooga police Chief Fred Fletcher announced that he plans to retire once his contract with the city ends in July ...…
Christopher Johnson closes Cold Cases by pleading guilty to 3 murders
He told District Attorney General Neal Pinkston that he wanted to plead guilty to spare both the Ward and the Goetcheus families lengthy trials.
Chattanooga police car hits SUV while on an emergency run
Both drivers and two children in the Explorer were taken to the hospital.
Gas prices continue steep climb in the Tennessee Valley
Average price hits $2.10 in Chattanooga, much higher in northwest Georgia
Police: Former Braves player Otis Nixon is missing
Police say he was on his way to a local golf course but never arrived.
Man found guilty of illegally possessing an anti-tank rifle
the gun wasn't registered to Mann, who had used his status as a firearms dealer to circumvent the registry requirement.
VW event held at Camp Jordan
East Ridge, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Thousands of attendees and hundreds of participants showed out at this years Bug-a-Paluza event at Camp Jordan.
Firefighters participate in advanced extrication course
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters from 13 different agencies took part in an advanced extrication course today.
Police officer involved in car crash
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga police officer was involved in a car crash Sunday evening.
Fire recruit injured
Ooltewah, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Tri-Community Volunteer Fire recruit was injured late Sunday afternoon.