Local NAACP holds annual jubilee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The local NAACP chapter is ringing in the new year by remembering its past.
Chattanooga's New Year's baby from 1917 turns 100 years old
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The first New Year's baby in Chattanooga in 1917 turns 100 today.
UPDATE: HCSO investigating fatal accident on Suck Creek Road
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Around 3 o'clock Saturday morning, Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputies were called to a single vehicle accident in the 2100 block of Suck Creek Road.
Cleveland Fire battles commercial structure fire early Sunday
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Cleveland Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire early Sunday Morning.
New online report card system released in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama parents can now view report cards for their child's school and school system.
Mocs Continue Road Swing at UNCG Monday Night
GREENSBORO, N.C---The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball squad looks for a 2-0 start in Southern Conference play continuing the North Carolina swing in Greensboro Monday night. The 10-3 Mocs meet UNCG (10-5/2-1) in the premier league matchup of the New Year.…
Pedestrian crawling across road struck by deputy
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Around midnight Sunday morning, the Tennessee Highway Patrol received a "be on the lookout" call for a vehicle traveling the wrong way on Dupont Parkway.
Meet Chattanooga's first baby of 2017
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local hospital welcomes the first baby born in Chattanooga in 2017.
In red states, businesses gearing up to fight bathroom bills
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee group of businesses is charging into the fiery debate over how to balance LGBT rights and religious conviction.
Alabama abolishes common-law marriage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - If you want to become recognized as a married couple in Alabama, you will have to get a marriage license and exchange "I do's."
Search for gunman in Istanbul nightclub attack
(CBS News) -- Police in Istanbul are searching for a gunman who opened fire during New Year's celebrations, killing 39 and wounding scores more.
5-year-old girl shot during New Year's Eve party
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a 5-year-old girl was shot and killed during a New Year's Eve party in Athens.
Sequatchie County cleaning up from November tornado
Sequatchie County, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sequatchie County residents are wrapping up 2016 cleaning up debris left behind by last month's tornado
Chattanooga Zoo holds first "Zoo Year's Eve"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo is enjoying its first "Zoo Year's Eve" celebration.
Man arrested after shouting 'bomb' at Berlin New Year party
BERLIN (AP) - German police say they have arrested a man who shouted "bomb, bomb, bomb" at Berlin's massive open-air New Year's party.
Mocs Open SoCon Play with 64-48 Win at Western Carolina
(GOMOCS.COM) CULLOWHEE, N.C.---The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball opened the Southern Conference schedule with a 64-48 win at Western Carolina Saturday afternoon. Justin Tuoyo had a season-high seven blocks as the Mocs held the Catamounts to the fewest points by an…
Tuoyo, Pryor help Chattanooga beat W. Carolina 64-48
CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) - Justin Tuoyo and Greg Pryor scored 15 points each and Chattanooga defeated Western Carolina 64-48 on Saturday in a Southern Conference opener for both teams.
Former Mayor Dean touts Nashville boom, mulls race for gov
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean knows Tennessee has turned solidly Republican in recent years but thinks its voters might be receptive to a more progressive message when they choose their next governor in 2018.
Judge schedules hearing in lawsuit against Bentley, Mason
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A judge will hold a February hearing in a lawsuit filed by Gov. Robert Bentley's former security officer who said his career was damaged as Bentley tried to hide a relationship with a staffer.
Georgia boy battling leukemia to be honorary Falcons captain
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) - When 6-year-old Riley Johnson visits the Georgia Dome as an honorary team captain for the Atlanta Falcons, he will likely be one of the toughest people on the field.
Bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent to join Grand Ole Opry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The bluegrass music super-duo of Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent has been invited to become official members of the Grand Ole Opry.
Police Make Fourth Arrest in Mall Fireworks Scare
Chattanooga police make a fourth arrest in the December 26 fireworks scare at Hamilton Place Mall.
UPDATE: HCSO has one brother in custody; one still wanted
According to the Sheriff's Office, both men are wanted for aggravated assault and carjacking,
Three Arrested, Two on the Run in Mall Fireworks Scare
Chattanooga police arrest three people they say are behind the fireworks scare at a local mall the day after Christmas.