Fort Payne day care closed; state investigating
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (AP) - A Fort Payne day care has been closed, and an Alabama Department of Human Resources investigation is underway.
Man stabbed with pocket knife on O'Neal Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police were called to the 100 block of O'Neal Street shortly before midnight Friday night on reports of a stabbing.
Teacher accused of abusing 2 students with special needs
CEDARTOWN, Ga. (AP) - A Polk County special-education teacher is in jail, accused of abusing two of her students with special needs.
Georgia lawmakers work to end 'surprise billing'
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia legislators are working on a set of bills to prevent unanticipated medical bills from out-of-network providers.
Greyhound passenger who beheaded, cannibalized passenger is granted freedom
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (CBS News) -- A Canadian man who was found not criminally responsible for beheading and cannibalizing a fellow passenger on a Greyhound bus has been granted his freedom.
Cat bites owner, saves family from burning home
(CBS News) -- A family was able to escape their burning home in the middle of the night unscathed, thanks to their favorite furry feline.
Nashville officer fatally shoots man after traffic stop
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville Police say an officer fatally shot an armed suspect who fled after a traffic stop.
Two Men Charged Macon County Fire
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has resulted in two men being charged with arson and vandalism stemming from a mobile home fire in Macon County last year. The TBI began investigating the…
Former Macon County Deputy Arrested on Theft Charge
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has resulted in the arrest of a former Macon County deputy who is charged with stealing tobacco. TBI agents began investigating a theft complaint against Troy Griggs,…
Councilman Condemns Southside Policy
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Concerning the new dress code recently instituted at Southside Social, the downtown restaurant and bowling establishment, District 7 Councilman Chris Anderson could not disagree more. Southside Social, owned and operated by developer John Wise and located…
First Mayoral Debate held at UTC
"So if you don't like something , do something about it volunteer for a campaign, get involved with your student school organizations, because we are constantly getting people asking for volunteers and asking for our opinions and the millennials will be the largest generation in history, so we will make a difference," said Brittany Self.
Man walking on track hit, killed by train
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - A 30-year-old man has died after being hit by a CSX train in Savannah. Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit responded to the collision that occurred about 11:15 a.m. Friday. Authorities say the victim was…
Ironman competition praises Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The athletes who came to Chattanooga for the IronMan competition are giving the city high marks. According to a survey sent to some 55-thousand athletes, Chattanooga's events ranked in the top ten. The city has hosted the Little…
Walmart teams with Renfro Corporation to create jobs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Walmart has plans to help "the sock capital" of the country recover from the 2008 recession. The Renfro Corporation, a producer of socks, recently landed a deal with Walmart that anticipates creating approximately 442 jobs at Renfro’s manufacturing…
CPD announces new safety camera system
The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is testing out its new public safety camera system called Crime Eye.
Alabama Court: Man can keep car son used to haul pot
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals is overturning a decision by a judge who let the state seize the car of a man whose adult son was accused of transporting marijuana. A decision released Friday says…
Girl Scouts cookies arrive in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Girl Scouts cookie delivery and pick-up occur in Chattanooga and surrounding areas next week. The Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians said, "For those that didn’t make an initial order in January or for those that simply…
Tornado confirmed to have injured 7 in southeast Georgia
STILSON, Ga. (AP) - Experts have confirmed a tornado plowed through two southeast Georgia counties where mobile homes were destroyed and several people were injured. The National Weather Service reported Friday a survey team found a tornado with maximum winds…
Now-paralyzed man admits to 2002 rape after rape kit match
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A now-paralyzed man has pleaded guilty to a rape that occurred in Tennessee more than a decade ago. Local media outlets report that 49-year-old Albert Evans pleaded guilty this week to raping a woman in 2002…
UPDATE: HCSO Releases Victim's Name in Today's Incident on Suck Creek Road
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early this morning, at approximately 9:50 am, HCSO deputies responded to the 2200 block of Suck Creek Road for the report of a bicyclist having been struck by a vehicle. The victim/cyclist, Cameron D. Reese…
Midtown Mayor Candidate Forum 2017
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Midtown Mayor Candidate Forum 2017 will be hosted by Cindy's Choice (www.CindysChoice.com) and Eastgate Town Center (www.EastgateCenter.net) on Monday, February 20th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The forum will at Eastgate Town Center, 5600 Brainerd…
House sends hospital tax extension for Medicaid to governor
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia hospitals would continue paying a tax that helps draw down $600 million in federal support for the Medicaid budget, under a bill headed to Gov. Nathan Deal. The Republican governor called the extension a priority heading…
News 12 Then: A trip back to when hair was big and makeup was bold
We go back to a beauty and dance competition from 1987
Update for 2 alarm fire on MLK Boulevard overnight
Cause is under investigation