3 fatalities identified in fiery I-40 crash near Crossville
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified three people who died in a fiery crash on Interstate 40 near Crossville.
CPD investigating after pedestrian struck on Awtry St
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police responded to a call of a pedestrian struck in the 2400 block of Awtry Street around 10 am Saturday morning.
Two Shot and Two Stabbed in DeKalb County, AL
DeKalb County, AL (WDEF) - The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office responded to two shootings, and in a separate incident, two stabbings yesterday. Marshall Medical South notified authorities of a shooting that took place on Road 9055 in the Kilpatrick community…
North Georgia Fires Update
(WDEF) - The Georgia Forestry Commission has extinguished 24 fires in the North Georgia area since yesterday and are currently working 4 active fires in the area; one on Treat Mountain near Cedartown, two on Lookout Mountain in Dade /…
Traffic Crash on North Access Road
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga police responded to a traffic crash last evening which occurred at the 4600 block of Access Road. Traveling North on North Access Road towards the roundabout, a Jeep Grand Cherokee drove into oncoming traffic in…
Latest Update on Fires puts the Tennessee Valley in a State of Emergency
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the Tennessee Emergency Operation Center, we are in a state of emergency due to dry weather conditions causing dangerous wildfires to spread and now investigators have to keep an eye out for arsonists.
Chattanooga National Cemetary Remembers Fallen Servicemen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Dozens are saluting America's veterans today.
Arsonist Arrest Made After Admitting Setting Three Separate Fires
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For more than a month now wildfires have continued to spread throughout Tennessee and north Georgia and now investigators make an arrest for arson.
Restaurant Chain Raising Money for Veterans
A local restaurant chain is raising money to help area veterans.
Residents in Luminary Low on Water
One Bledsoe County community is being hit hard by this severe drought.
Mowbary Mountain evacuees relieved to be back home
"Everyone was celebrating," Thennes said.
FedEx trucks flips next to interstate
We've got video of the cleanup for packages scattered all over the road
Firefighter injured battling flare up on Mowbray Mountain
suffered a lower leg injury
Local water companies come to aide of community where wells are running dry
“We are happy to help a neighboring community during their time of need to make sure they have water for their homes.”
Man shot in the back Thursday evening on Pinewood Avenue
The injury is considered serious, but not life-threatening.
Dry, windy conditions feed wildfires across the Southeast
5,000 firefighters & 40 aircraft now battling southeast fires
Duracell Display and Packing Plant in Cleveland to Close
One of the local Duracell plants will shut down operations by 2018. Duracell plans to consolidate its display and packing operations, in an effort to become more efficient.
JOE FRUGAL: Tons of Veteran's Day Deals for Those Who Served
Several restaurants and businesses will be offering special deals to veterans today.
Historical Replicas of Christopher Columbus Ships Come to The Scenic City
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue!
Veterans Day Tribute at Ringgold High School
Ringgold, Ga (WDEF)- Although it is not Veterans Day yet, one high school is showing appreciation to those who served in the armed forces. Ringgold high school played host to many veterans in the community... but also had some historical…
Car Thief Suspect Caught In Dalton
DALTON, Ge. (WDEF)- Dalton Police capture a man who's been on the run for almost one year.
Mowbray Mountain Fire Update
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It's day five for the wildfires on both Flipper Bend and Mowbray Mountain. Crews are working countless hours to keep them under control, and away from the homes of residents living in those areas.
Some residents from Mowbray Mountain fire can return home
Some residents are being allowed to return to their homes after a brush fire on Mowbray Mountain.
Dade County Deputy is First Responder of the Month
Sgt. Casey York and His K-9 Partner, Ferro, Crack Down of Drug Crimes