Daniel Clark bound over to the grand jury in Nashville murder case
said he shot the clerk nine times
HCSO Deputies Respond to Single Vehicle Crash on Hale Road
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tonight at approximately 8:30 pm, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 8500 block of Hale Road for the report of a single vehicle crash. According to Traffic Investigators, preliminary reports indicate the vehicle was…
Senate votes to mandate autism coverage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Senate has voted to require insurers to cover autism therapy but only until the child turns 18. Senators voted 33-1 Tuesday to mandate the coverage of applied behavioral analysis, an intensive therapy. The House…
Lawsuit: Ex-Vanderbilt student wrongly accused of assault
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A former student has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Vanderbilt University, claiming he was wrongfully accused of sexual assault. Reports state the lawsuit was filed May 5. It claims the student, identified only as "Z.J.,"…
Salvation Army call for box fans!
The Salvation Army says they're already receiving dozens of calls a day, requesting fans from families needing to stay cool. The Director reports that they have already run out of fans. 'Beat the Heat' is a local program for low-income…
Budget to be presented at next Hamilton County Commission meeting
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - There was no discussion of next year's budget at today's Hamilton County commission meeting but workshops continue as individual departments discuss their needs and their wants. Requests for next year total more than 700 million dollars. Mayor Jim…
Man arrested for false Whitfield County informant list
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Investigators say one Whitfield County man posted a false list of confidential informant names on Facebook. Detectives identified Ermon "Bud" Mulkey III as the person responsible for making the list. He was arrested on outstanding warrants. At…
Sheriff's deputy charged with stealing from elderly woman
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee sheriff's deputy is facing charges that he stole money from the bank account of an elderly woman whom he befriended. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Bedford County Sheriff's Deputy Garcia Romero Jordan was…
Fallen man rescued in Pocket Wilderness
MOWBRAY MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - Around 3 pm, a 911 call was reported of a high fall at the Pocket Wilderness Trail on Mowbray Mountain. Mowbray VFD responded and immediately requested a mutual aid response for additional manpower for rescue…
Alabama town mayor donates 6 months of his salary to town
NORTH COURTLAND, Ala. (AP) - The North Courtland mayor says he's giving up six months of his salary to the town to help provide needed resources. Mayor Riley Evans Sr. says $6,000 of his salary will help fund local law…
Carry The Load passes through Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN -- The cross-country Carry The Load Memorial May National Relay passed through Chattanooga today, May 17th. It began around 2:00 p.m. They took a short break at the corner of 38th Street and Rossville Boulevard, then they walked to Station 1 on East Main…
Alabama state Senate leader skipping US Senate race
He is one of the top Republican politicians left in office after the last tumultuous year.
Five Chattanooga convenience stores fail underage alcohol sting by police
"The (beer) Board is not successful with anything less than 100% compliance."
Teen's body found at bottom of Sale Creek bluff
The 15 year old male was reported missing last night by his parents after failing to return from the Cumberland Trail.
The Latest: US Supreme Court denies stay of execution for J.W. Ledford Jr.
Murray County man executed for stabbing of elderly doctor 25 years ago
SkyTec uses drones for search and rescue efforts
There is technology in Chattanooga that is helping with search and rescue efforts.
Execution of J.W. Ledford Jr. On Hold
JACKSON, Ga. (WDEF)- The execution of a man convicted of killing a Murray County man is on hold, for now. J.W. Ledford, Jr. was scheduled to be put to death tonight at a state prison in Jackson, Georgia. The 45-year-old…
College Students Use Education Against ISIS
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A college campus in Mosul is using education to fight back against ISIS. Some students have waited two years to get back to their classrooms. News 12 Correspondent James Mahon shines a light on their struggle. Sami…
Ooltewah High School Seniors Receive Huge Donation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As the school year comes to a close, many students are focusing their eyes towards college, but for many, college can be a financial burden because of this one local family is giving back to some seniors…
MCA Technology Solutions Celebrates 30 Years
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Over the last few years Chattanooga has become known as "GiG City", but many people don't know that one of the key players in local CyberSpace," is actually 30-years old. MCA Technology Solutions actually started back when…
Back To School in Mosul
A college campus in Mosul is using education to fight back against ISIS. Some students have waited two years to get back to their classrooms.
Alabama House approves death penalty legislation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama House of Representatives has approved legislation aimed at shortening death penalty appeals.
Haslam signs rural broadband bill in West Tennessee
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a bill seeking to make it easier for rural areas to get access to the internet.