Georgia 'campus carry' bill up for a vote before deadline
It's now or never for several bills before Georgia lawmakers this year
Immigration resource meeting held in Chattanooga
Members of the Hispanic community attended the Know Your Rights community meeting with the Chattanooga Police Department Thursday evening.
Tennessee State Parks to Host Statewide Hikes to Celebrate Spring
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s 56 State Parks are hosting free guided hikes statewide on Saturday, March 18 to celebrate the coming of spring and the bounty of recreation opportunities state parks offer. Park staff – who can speak to the…
Tennessee AG says abortion bill constitutionally suspect
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's state attorney general says bills in the General Assembly that would outlaw abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected by ultrasound may not be able to stand up in court. However, the opinion written by…
CHI Memorial to provide mammography screenings in McMinn County
Chattanooga, TN – CHI Memorial’s mobile health coach will provide mammography screenings at the McMinn County Health Department on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. All women should have one screening mammogram between the ages of…
Correction: Missing Teacher-Georgia story
FITZGERALD, Ga. (AP) - In a story March 1 about a search for a missing teacher's remains, The Associated Press reported that the suspect in the teacher's death was her former student. Ryan Duke attended Irwin County High at the…
Lawyers want civil claims in deadly bus crash put on hold
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Lawyers for a man accused of causing a Tennessee bus crash that killed six school students say they want civil litigation against their client put on hold to protect his constitutional rights during his criminal case.…
Meet March “Do the Right Thing” Winner: Carlos Dempsey
A Chattanooga man is making holidays throughout the year extra special for Tennessee Valley children in need.
Dalton Police arrest Morris Innovative student
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Dalton Police make an arrest after a student was robbed near Morris Innovative High School. 17-year-old Jose Juan Ramirez is being charged with being a party to the crime in connection with the January Incident. That means…
Tornado hits Murray County
The storm yesterday afternoon, which happened early afternoon, caused ten's-of-thousands of dollars worth of damages. Murray County High School Athletic Director Greg Linder says, "what we found when we got here was the damage we have here at our facility.…
Clean Up Continues Across the Scenic City
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Many are still cleaning up after trees fell in the area causing power outages and thousands of dollars in damages. In one case, a tree fell into the home, caving in parts of the roof. "It hit…
Spring Creek Elementary
Spring Creek Elementary celebrates Read Across America Day.
Man arrested for Cleveland church trailer theft
A man suspected of stealing utility trailers from a Cleveland church is behind bars in Catoosa County.
Brand News: Can you find The Switch from Nintendo here tomorrow?
Best Buy selling some at midnight
Early morning Ringgold fire ruled arson
The state will give rewards of up to $10,000 for information
GBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Dallas, Georgia
DALLAS, Georgia (WDEF) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation will look into a police shooting incident in northern Georgia. A Dallas Police officer shot a suspect who is now in critical condition. They were called to a report on shots…
Appeals court sides with decision to fire Tennessee trooper
Accused of driving by and ignoring crash of suspect he was chasing
Tennessee constitutional amendment to say liberty come from God fails
"We recognize that our liberties do not come from governments, but from almighty God."
Former Rainsville Mayor becomes Alabama House majority leader
Nathaniel Ledbetter is the first freshman to hold the position.
EPB reports power restored to most customers by Thursday morning
5,500 lost power Wednesday
Storm in Chattanooga causes damage and power outages
A storm caused outages and extensive damage in the Chattanooga area.
Traffic Stops Leads to Three Arrest
DeKalb County, Tenn. (WDEF) - On February 28th the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office made several drug arrest from traffic stops. DeKalb County Deputies set up a driver’s license check point on County Road 44 and County Road 50, as a result…
Sponsor says Senate bill likely being scaled down
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The lawmaker sponsoring Gov. Robert Bentley's $800 million prison construction plan says the proposal is likely being scaled down as it heads to a committee vote next week. Republican Sen. Cam Ward of Alabaster said the…
Tennessee Strawberries in March? It’s Happening.
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Seasonal eating is catching on. Farmers have responded to that trend of eating local foods when in season with efforts to extend the growing seasons of their crops. In Tennessee, one fruitful example of farmer ingenuity is the arrival…