CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The big topic at the Hamilton County School Board Meeting today was a proposal for Signal Mountain and Red Bank to become independent school districts. The school board and both red bank and signal mountain committees are…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tonight was a time of reflection and gratitude. Many awards were presented tonight each with their own story. "The medical treatment, the tears and anger, the combination of love and care given to these children by this…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Lawmakers are attempting to define what criminal convictions should disqualify a person from voting. The House of Representatives voted unanimously Thursday for the bill. The Alabama Constitution says people convicted of felonies involving "moral turpitude" are…
It's not just humans who can have issues with their heart. It affects primates like chimpanzees, too. This was check-up day for Artimus and Brandy at the Chattanooga zoo. They are two of the zoo's 7 chimps, who get tested…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The newly elected President will be at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium next Wednesday evening, March 15th. The event will start at 6:30 P.M. Central time, although the doors will open at 3:30 P.M. The Tennessee Republican Party…
A wildfire in north Georgia is expected to burn all night. A car that caught fire in Walker County this morning is responsible for causing the blaze. The Georgia Forestry Commission says it is contained now to 20 acres.
Walker County was selected to participate in a new tornado research experiment. This technology will help anticipate any tornadic activity up to 30 miles away. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration partnered with the University of Mississippi's National Center for…
Brian Hickman is also an EMT and the Police Chief of Collegedale
The most recent bust resulted in the arrests of seven men. In the first bust eight people were arrested.
Hamilton County, TN (Press Release) - The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance to help solve a recent theft from a business in the Hixson area. In the early morning hours on Saturday, February 25, multiple…
He was charged with Aggravated Robbery and credit card fraud.
"We currently do not know how long the job center in Athens will be closed."
It will open its new doors on July 1st.
20 firefighters from five different fire companies got it under control
she and the other women were supposed to dance for money
Here is one example of Luther coming to the rescue of some stranded spring breakers
The American Dream Concert supports veterans
Prosecutors say they recruited mainly Middle Easterners and Egyptians living around Nashville.
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Sheriff's Office states the driver in last night’s fatal crash on Bayshore Drive was 49-year-old David L. Gildon. Mr. Gildon was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger, 22-year-old Chason Biggs, was transported to…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A bill seeking to ban abortion in Tennessee at the first detected fetal heartbeat, as early as six weeks, has failed for the year. A House health panel voted not to consider the legislation by Republican…
City of Chattanooga has already approved 15-year PILOT for Flats at Fifty Eight
MCINTOSH, Ala. (AP) - Residents of a Washington County town are complaining they were never properly notified of a chlorine leak from a chemical plant. A report by Olin Corp. to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management says 738 pounds…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) - Rossville police are investigating a shooting on state line road that happened after 1:00 P.M. today, March 8th. The victim was shot in the head and rushed to the hospital, where he was later pronouced dead. After…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Ooltewah High School staff members, who were indicted in the pool cue rape of a student, won't go to trial until next year. Attorneys for the coaches, athletic director and the Hamilton county school board were in…