Polk County EMA Leader is First Responder of the Month
Steve Lofty is a man of many talents, and jobs.
School Board Searches For New Superintendent
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The search for a new Superintendent continues this week, as Hamilton County School Board members sat down with the search firm to discuss the process. Several things must first be addressed, before the search firm can select…
Jury Duty Scam Warning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office wants you to know that once again our community is being targeted by a "jury duty" scam. County investigators are trying to find out who phoned a Chattanooga woman yesterday and told…
Hamilton County Man Charged With Sexual Battery of A Minor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One Hamilton County man was charged with sexual battery after evidence showed up after more than a year of alleged abuse.
Senator Bo Watson gets new responsibilities in Nashville
"Sen. Watson has proved time and again that he has a sophisticated understanding of the budget process and many other issues."
Lafayette house fire ruled arson
Home was unoccupied at the time.
Dallas Bay firefighters save home this morning
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A resident called fire officials just before ten on Thursday morning to report a house fire. It happened at 1148 Boy Scout road. Dallas Bay Volunteer firefighters found the fire inside a bathroom wall of…
Alabama fans catch man who sold fake tickets to title game
customer's two brothers came up from behind, pinning Escalera to a chair and taking his shoes, socks and six game tickets tucked inside his waistband.
TBI charges inmate with trying to hire a murderer
PULASKI, Tennessee (WDEF) TBI investigators charge an inmate in Giles County in a murder-for-hire plot. They determined that David Ray Taylor had attempted to hire someone to kill an unidentified resident in the County. He was arrested earlier this week…
Atlanta tops new TSA rankings for gun confiscations at airports
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - TSA reports that the number of guns confiscated at U.S. airports continues to climb. And our region is well represented. Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International took the prize for most confiscated guns in 2016 (198 guns). Texas (Dallas…
Nashville airport sets record with 13M passengers in 2016
2016 a "landmark year" for the facility
Sen. Bob Corker Votes to Begin Process to Repeal and Replace Health Care Law
The U.S. Senate passed a measure taking the first step forward to dismantle President Barack Obama's health care law.
JOE FRUGAL: Pizza Deal at Papa Johns with Visa Checkout
January means pizza deals... as the big stores try to get you to choose them for your playoff football parties.
Catoosa County Robbery
One Catoosa County man was arrested after neighbors suspected him of burglary. Neighbors got suspicious when they saw a golf cart in the yard of 45 year-old Kevin Brumley. The Sheriff's Office believes Brumley burglarized the house of a man…
Video: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Public Service Announcement on Scams
HAMILTON COUNTY,Tenn. (Press Release) – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is alerting citizens that once again our community is being targeted by a scam involving parties claiming to be employees of either a law enforcement agency or a General Hamilton County Government…
City Council Candidates Speak At Forum
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- City council candidates also had a chance to speak out at the same event this afternoon. Six of the 9 seats on city council are up for grabs in March. District one has incumbent Chip Henderson facing…
Burned Body found in Whitfield County
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- In South Whitfield County, a burned body was discovered by a 13-year-old boy. Authorities say the boy was walking in a wooded area yesterday near Ellis Road when he found a body. Deputies believe the male…
Video: Tennessee Organizations Announce Collaboration to create TN Anti- Slavery Alliance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today on Human trafficking awareness and prevention day, 4 Tennessee organizations announced they would collaborate to create the Tennessee anti-slavery alliance. Restore Corps, End Slavery Tennessee, Grow Free Tennessee and Second Life make up the alliance and…
Members of the Greater Chattanooga Realtors Association hosts Mayoral Forum
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- All four candidates for Chattanooga Mayor appeared before members of the Greater Chattanooga Realtors Association this morning. Mayor Andy Berke is asking voters for a second four year term. He's challenged by current city council member Larry…
Beaulieu America Fibers Plant Closing in Alabama
BRIDGEPORT, Ala. (WDEF)- The town of Bridgeport, Alabama is trying to come to terms with the announced closing of the Beaulieu America fibers plant. The plant says 375 of the 390 employees will be laid off by March 31st. Beaulieu…
Quick Change Flim-Flam Artist Rips Off Restaurant
DALTON, Ga. (Press Release)- The Dalton Police Department is asking for the public’s help with identifying a man who tricked a local cashier into letting him walk out of a restaurant with $92 in stolen cash. The suspect asked for…
Volkswagen approves emissions fix but could lose more executives
Prosecutor announces charges against 6 more VW officials
UPDATE: Multi vehicle crash on I 75 near I 24 merge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Several people are lucky to be alive tonight, after an RV, a Jeep, and a smaller car all lost control on the Interstate and landed on the side of the road... leaving serious damage and causing plenty of…
Whitfield Sheriff says body was set on fire in the woods
Teen found it while walking at the dead end of Ellis road.