CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County authorities are investigating an inmate death at Silverdale Detention Center, now known as CoreCivic. County officials say 45-year-old Dana Palmer was taken to a local hospital yesterday, February 22, where she was pronounced dead. Palmer is…
'Shine a Light On Slavery' Day is raising awareness about different forms of slavery. A local organization is working toward building Tennessee's first rehabilitation home for girls, and it's here in Chattanooga. 7th Well Co-founder Tess Brandon says sex trafficking…
A Dayton City School student could get thousands of dollars in scholarship money after becoming the state winner for the Doodle 4 Google art contest.
Kindergartner pinned by SUV that crashed through front window
We setup why a news crew from Chattanooga flew all the way to Moscow in 1992. And we're looking for clues on today's Russia in this series.
In the past 10 years, the number of clinics in Georgia has nearly doubled to 71
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Roadside zoos are a travesty in the world of animal display,”
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - An inmate died Wednesday night at the Silverdale Detention Center. Officials with the Hamilton County Sheriff's office identify the inmate as 45-year-old Dana Shunice Palmer, of St. Elmo. Hamilton County officials say the victim was transported to…
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Several guns, drug paraphernalia, and more than $40,000 were seized.
Utility trailers are being stolen at churches in Cleveland.
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Highway Safety Office launches the SAFE campaign in Chattanooga.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Two bobcat kittens spotted recently on Jekyll Island could be an early sign the elusive predators are making a comeback on the coastal state park after vanishing roughly a century ago. Conservation Manager Ben Carswell of…
Interim Superintendent Kirk Kelly Brings Long List of proposed Capital Expenditures
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – A man who was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Top 10 Most Wanted list on February 16th is now in custody in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Keithandre Trevon Murray was arrested today by deputies with…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee says he expects the House of Representatives will vote on whether to impeach Gov. Robert Bentley sometime this spring.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Kings of Leon, Snoop Dogg, Soundgarden and Sturgill Simpson are among the musical acts scheduled to perform at the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis in May. Festival officials announced Wednesday that Widespread Panic, Death Cab…
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AP) - An airman stationed at a Georgia Air Force base has been sentenced to life in prison for the slaying of his pregnant fiancee.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga is joining forces with three Jersey Mike's Subs restaurants in the Chattanooga are for the 7th Annual March "Month of Giving" fundraising campaign. During the month of March, customers can make a…
Nashville, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Bledsoe County Woman has been charged with TennCare fraud in Rhea County.
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County school bus caught fire near the entrance to the Eagle Bluff neighborhood.
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