Dayton votes on alcohol sales on Wednesday
The polls are open until 8 PM.
Georgia House race down to 2 candidates, plus Trump, Pelosi
the matchup in greater Atlanta's northern suburbs is just as much about Ossoff and Handel acting as proxies for the nation's roiled political atmosphere.
Gas tax bill heads for Wednesday showdown in Tennessee House
Haslam says his approach is fairest because about half of fuel taxes are paid for by trucking companies and out of state drivers.
Update from the family on the search for Jackson Standefer in the Grand Canyon
"The Standefer family is flying in specialists from Chattanooga-based Skytec Aerial Data Specialists with a Sky Ranger military-grade drone equipped with extra capabilities."
Confirmed Person Shot on E. 23rd St.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Officers with the Chattanooga Police Department were called to respond to a person shot in the 2400 block of E. 23rd Street. One victim was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital. The…
Inmate health consultant pleads guilty to lying to FBI
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama health care consultant has pleaded guilty to making a false statement to the FBI in a deal related to a Mississippi doctor accused of bribing public officials to win jail medical contracts. Acting U.S.…
AAA on Bad Roads
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new study by AAA shows Chattanooga drivers are having to pay some big bucks. They pay nearly 1,500 dollars a year from sitting in traffic, crashes, and driving on damaged roads. Any Scenic City resident can tell…
Update: Woman Rescued after Falling Off Ledge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A young woman is lucky to have escaped serious injuries when she fell down the side of a steep cliff near Covenant College. That happened around noon today as the hiker was on a trail in the Chattanooga…
Resistance group unhappy with current administration policies
A Hamilton County Indivisible political resistance group rally took place at Miller Park today. There are now 6 Hamilton County Indivisible groups created in the region. Hot topics included current administration policies against the environment, healthcare, immigration and Russian sabotage.…
Stay on top of your pets health with rabies vaccinations
Low cost rabies vaccinations are starting up this year. The Hamilton County health department says it's imperative to take the time to make sure all of your pets are vaccinated. Director of Environmental Health Bonnie Deakins says, "our bites have…
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…