School Board discusses busing in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County may return to using independent school bus drivers following the fatal Woodmore bus crash last month.
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Latest Updates on Marion Co. Officer Involved Shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now handling the officer involved shooting that left William Berner dead last night in Marion County. At the request of District Attorney General Mike Taylor, TBI is taking over the case…
Tennessee Motorists Without Liability Insurance Face Big Problems in 2017
New State Law Uses VIN Numbers to Immediately Check on Insurance Status
Police Need Help in Locating Two Fort Oglethorpe Robbery Suspects
In Fort Oglethorpe, detectives hope you can help find two armed robbery suspects. Police are looking for Michael King and Peyton Gunter. They're believed to be driving a black Infinity. Police say they could be armed and dangerous. If you…
OHS Band to Perform in Rose Parade
Ooltewah, HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) - The Ooltewah High School Band left dark and early Wednesday morning on a bus to Atlanta to catch a flight to California, to perform in the 128th Tournament of Rose Parade. Band Director, Joel Denton,…
Dollywood Entertainment Auditions Set for 2017 Season
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016) –With Dolly Parton dreaming up the entertainment offerings, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Dollywood has earned the award for Best Theme Park Shows for eight consecutive years. Now, Dollywood plans auditions…
Police: Man charged in 14 home burglaries in south Alabama
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with 14 home burglaries in south Alabama. Al.com reports that Mobile police say William Rotter was taken into custody Thursday and charged with 14 counts of third-degree burglary.…
Youth pastor accused of sex crimes involving girl, 14
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Police say a youth pastor at a suburban Atlanta church is jailed on child molestation, statutory rape and sexual battery charges. Gwinnett County police say 34-year-old Nicholas "Nick" Kelley, a youth pastor at New Bridge Church…
Girl pinned by 1,500-pound boulder is freed, but badly hurt
WHITE, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say it took the strength of a half-dozen people and a pulley system to move a 1,500-pound boulder after the massive rock rolled onto a 15-year-old South Carolina girl, pinning her. The Daily Tribune News…
Three charged in shooting at Springbrook Apartments
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland Police say three individuals have been charged after the December 12th shooting at Springbrook Apartments that killed Adam Johnson.
Authorities: Small plane crashed in Tennessee, no survivors
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a small plane with three people aboard has crashed in the mountains of eastern Tennessee, and no one survived.
Tennessee AG: ban on ballot box selfies is constitutional
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee attorney general says a ban on snapping selfies at the ballot box is constitutional.
Officer Involved Shooting in Marion County
A chase in Marion County ends with shots fired and the suspect dead.
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Dr. Flora Tydings Named New Chancellor, TN Board of Regents
CSCC president named new Chancellor for TN Board of Regents.
Hamilton Place Says it was Fireworks--Nothing More to Say!
Monday Scare Sent Customers Scurrying to Exits. Police Looking for Suspects.
Plane Crash on TN/AL Line
No word yet on fatalities in plane crash near South Pittsburg.
Cuba sees economic slump despite US detente
HAVANA (AP) - Cuban officials say the island's economy shrank this year despite an increased opening with the United States. Economy Minister Ricardo Cabrisas says the island's gross domestic product fell nearly 1 percent after seeing a growth rate of…
Brother of ex-NFL player gunned down in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Authorities say the brother of a former NFL player was gunned down near New Orleans Lakefront Airport while he was visiting his mother for the holidays. Orleans Parish Coroner Dr. Jeffrey Rouse tells news outlets that…
Rural Coosa County looks for ways to spur economy
ROCKFORD, Ala. (AP) - Coosa County needs an economic boost. Some residents and planners tasked with finding ways to accomplish that say the county should take advantage of its natural resources. The rural county is just outside of the metro…
Jailer suffered concussion after November fight with inmate
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Documents show a deputy at the Rutherford County jail suffered a concussion after being assaulted by an inmate last month.
Near-death pup gets Christmas 'miracle'
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Bullock County Humane Society Shelter Director Jennifer Gallagher faced two options: Euthanize the gravely injured puppy that was dragged to her doorstep, or send it to Montgomery and pray for a miracle.
Authorities: Small plane missing in eastern Tennessee
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a small plane with three people aboard has been reported missing in mountainous eastern Tennessee. Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen says authorities are seeking a Cessna 182 aircraft and searchers are focusing about…