Haynes facing multiple felony charges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A validated gang member with a lengthy criminal record is now facing multiple felony charges including attempted first degree murder.
NAACP to Present "Memorial Trees" to Families of Woodmore Children
The 6 Trees are for the Children Killed in the Crash of a School Bus on November 21st.
Red Cross opens resource center in Athens after tornado
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Tuesday, the American Red Cross partnered with local organizations to open a Multi-Agency Resource Center for survivors of last week's tornado.
Person shot Tuesday afternoon on Rossville Blvd
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a call of a person shot in the 4000 block of Rossville Blvd shortly before 3pm Tuesday afternoon.
Sevier county officials establish disaster relief website and recovery hotline
The website is mountaintough.org - named after the Mayor of Gatlinburg said, “We are Mountain Tough, and we have a strong, strong faith in God.”
Bass Pro Shops offers customers a chance to join wildfire relief efforts
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bass Pro Shops in eastern Tennessee are giving customers the chance to contribute to wildfire relief efforts in the Smoky Mountains.
Forest Service lifts fire ban in Chattahoochee and Oconee National Forests
Georgia (WDEF) -- The Forest Service has lifted the total fire ban for the Chattahoochee and Oconee National Forests that has been in effect since November 8 due to the drought.
How about giving Chattanooga music for Christmas?
Tis the Season for new music from Jordan Smith, Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina
Georgia agency says thousands of rape kits await testing
ATLANTA (AP) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says more than 4,200 rape kits containing evidence from sexual assault cases statewide await testing.
Georgia governor lays out high stakes of water dispute
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal says water resources are essential to the state's continued growth, highlighting the stakes of an ongoing dispute with Florida.
MountainTough.org website will serve as Sevier County fire info site
New website and phone bank to answer questions for and about victims of wildfires
CPD investigating a early morning robbery and shooting on E 36th
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- According to Chattanooga Police, one person was shot shortly after 2am Tuesday morning in the 1300 block of East 36th Street.
DeKalb County Deputy injured after wreck on slick roads
A DeKalb County Sheriff's Deputy gets injured after a wreck on slick roads in Rainsville.
Golden Apple: James Seiler
James Seiler of Loftis Middle School teaches social studies, and also coaches the cross country team, and girls soccer, earning him a Golden Apple Award.
Valerie Bray pleads guilty to running down Baylor runner
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Valerie Bray pleaded guilty in court Tuesday morning to criminally negligent homicide in the death of Cameron Bean last year on Moccasin Bend Road. Bean was a nationally known steeple chase runner who was preparing for a…
Cleveland's dancing bell ringing cop gets viral video love
The police squad totaled $1141 in donations in just a few hours.
Georgia prepares to carry out its 9th execution this year
state continues record-setting year for executions
City Council considers spending for police body cameras
The latest example was the police officer shooting last week.
JOE FRUGAL: Disneystore Sale on Star Wars Droid Items
Disneystore.com has several Star Wars droid items on sale.
Chattanooga man faces attempted first degree murder charge
The victim was shot in the face.
Another Lawsuit For Durham School Services
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Another lawsuit has been filed against Durham School Services, on behalf of a child injured in the Woodmore School bus crash. Out of respect, we have chosen to withhold the name of the family involved. "My firm…
U.S. Xpress, Inc. Delivers 215 Angels to The Salvation Army
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With only twenty days left until Christmas the Salvation Army received some special help today. U.S. Express adopted 215 angels from the Salvation Army's Angel Tree. Through The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program, necessities and Christmas gifts…
Ex-Wells Fargo teller accused of taking customer's money
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - A former Wells Fargo Bank teller is facing a federal charge of conspiracy after prosecutors say she used a bank customer's stolen personal information to withdraw thousands of dollars from the customer's bank account.
3 die, 2 injured in blaze at Middle Tennessee residence
SMITHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say two adults and a child have died in a residential blaze in Middle Tennessee and two others were injured.