Man charged after pickup drags officer during traffic stop
told officers he was upset about a prior traffic citation.
Tennessee lottery's record sales mean $394M for education
They beat last year's record by $46 Million
Local NAACP reacts to recent violence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The President of the Chattanooga Hamilton County NAACP chapter, Dr. Elenora Woods says her organization has always stood on the side of justice and peace. "We in no way support any violence, against anyone, and we're all…
Two killed in motorcycle crash on AL-176 in DeKalb County
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) – A man and woman died in a motorcycle crash on Sunday afternoon in DeKalb County. It happened about 2:55 p.m. on Alabama 176, about six miles west of Fort Payne. Alabama State Troopers say Clyde…
Chattanooga Police need your help finding Missing Girl
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - TUESDAY UPDATE: Tayana Finley has been found in good shape. ___________ Chattanooga Police need your help to find a missing girl. 13-year-old Tayana Finley was last seen leaving her home Monday morning driving her parents vehicle which was located…
Chattanooga Police looking for information in shocking robbery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Monday morning the Chattanooga Police Department responded to a reported robbery at the American Trust Cash Advance at 3536 Cummings Highway. When Police arrived an employee said that two males, at least one armed, entered the…
Chattanooga ranks high for minority-owned businesses
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new study reveals the top U-S metro areas for minority-owned businesses ... and guess who takes the number four spot? Drum roll please? Chattanooga, according to financial, technology company, Smart Asset. Chattanooga is above the…
CPD urging community to ignore inaccurate viral post
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are reporting that there is nothing to fear about a viral social media post that is causing a stir in the community. To all inquiring, this post has been ruled false. There were no…
Chick-fil-A Introduces first new Breakfast Item in Six years
For the first time since 2010, Chick-fil-A has launched a new breakfast sandwich.
Local law enforcement agencies implementing new measures to protect officers
Now we're operating with two deputies per vehicle and we'll be doing that for the unforeseen future," said BCSO Spokesperson Ed Ramsey.
Officials: 2 people, 1 dog killed in Clarkesville, Georgia fire
Two people and a dog died after a mobile home caught fire in Clarkesville, Georgia.
Georgia man accused of urging people to kill police
wrote "Just kill all white cracker cops" in his online response to a Facebook post
Samuel L. Jackson funds Orchard Knob Elementary
Samuel L. Jackson provides funds for several local schools, including Orchard Knob Elementary.
Sheriff Jim Hammond comments on Baton Rouge shootings
"I have instructed our personnel to remain vigilant and steadfast."
Chattanooga gas prices falling much further than national average
You'll have to drive along way to find cheaper prices than we have now.
Bradley Co. Sheriff Eric Watson reaction to the Baton Rouge police shootings
"I am sickened and appalled by the events unfolding in Baton Rouge today.
Black Lives Matter protesters to meet with Atlanta's mayor
The meeting is still planned for Monday morning, despite Sunday's killing of three police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Alabama Taco Bell employee fired after denying service to deputies
Uniformed deputies were told by the cashier Saturday night in Phenix City that they wouldn't be served and they needed to leave.
"Cleansing" sweeps up thousands in post-coup Turkey
ISTANBUL (CBS News) - A nationwide purge following a failed military coup in Turkey has led to the roundup, arrest and firing of thousands of people.
Two Minors Injured While Visiting Lake Winnie
Two minors are still recovering tonight after being injured on a ride while visiting Lake Winnie Amusement Park.
UPDATE: Missing Child Returns Home Safe
The Chattanooga Police Department is looking for 13 year old Twayne Benford of Chattanooga.
UC Berkeley says its student among dead in Nice, France, attack
BERKELEY, California (CBS News) - University of California, Berkeley, officials confirmed Monday that one of their students was among the dead after a truck attack on a crowd on Bastille Day in Nice, France.
Teen drowns saving 2 children from North Carolina river
CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (CBS NEWS) -- A 19-year-old man drowned Friday near Lake Lure in North Carolina after saving two kids who had fallen into the water
Families caught in painful limbo awaiting IDs of Nice dead
NICE, France (AP) - The process of identifying the victims of the Bastille Day truck attack in the French city of Nice has dragged into its third day Sunday.