Catching up with our favorite Irishman, James Mahon
Our former reporter updates us on what he's doing now
Wife charged with fatal shooting of her husband in Northeast Alabama
Jackson County deputies say they arrived as she was trying to burn the body
JOE FRUGAL: Sirius-XM Unlocks Sports Channels for NCAA Basketball Tournament Action
Sirius-XM unlocked several sports channels, including College Sports Nation, so you can listen to every minute of every basketball game.
Looking Ahead to March 17, 2016
Hamilton County School Board members will meet today for the first time since School Superintendent Rick Smith announced his retirement on Monday.
Chattanooga Police Arrest Known Gang Members
Chattanooga Police made five arrests and seized multiple weapons Tuesday night. There have been 5 shootings in Chattanooga this week alone. Chattanooga Police Chief Fred Fletcher said he is confident these arrests prevented a shooting from happening. "Officers responded to…
Girl's brave actions lead to arrests of suspected burglars
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ga. (WSB-TV) — A teenager described to Channel 2 Action News the terrifying moment after a group of would-be burglars kicked down her front door while she was home sick from school. The teen’s brave actions helped bust a…
KPD: Officers save 4 overdose victims in 5 days
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - In a matter of five days, officers with the Knoxville Police Department saved the lives of four people who overdosed on heroin. Investigators say the first rescue happened at a Chapman Highway motel on Saturday, March…
Georgia lawmakers pass bill shielding gay marriage opponents
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia lawmakers have sent a contentious bill protecting same-sex marriage opponents to Gov. Nathan Deal. The proposal unveiled Wednesday seeks to resolve years of heated debate concerns that various bills shielding religious people would excuse discrimination against…
Man pours boiling water on gay couple in suburban Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) - Jail records show that a man remains in jail after he was accused of pouring boiled water on two gay men inside an apartment in suburban Atlanta. Local news media reported Wednesday that 48-year-old Martin Blackwell has…
Proposed Juvenile Law could change cases similar to Ooltewah Rape Scandal
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A proposed law in Tennessee would change how long the juvenile court system would have control over those charged with crimes. House Bill 2500, introduced by Mark White, (R-Memphis), and Senate bill 2613, introduced by Mark Norris, (R-Collierville),…
Chattanooga Police arrest multiple armed gang members
Incident One: After responding to a shot's fired call, Chattanooga Police were able to apprehend several suspects hiding nearby. CPD was dispatched to a shots fired call at 2300 Windsor street last last night. Upon arrival, an anonymous person advised police that…
Police say cats were likely burned alive, man arrested for cruelty to animals
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Morristown man has been arrested for killing three cats, police say it's likely he placed them inside a hot oven while they were still alive. Jacob Lamar is charged with cruelty to animals. The incident happened in…
Warrant issued for hit-and-run suspect
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The East Ridge Police believe they have found the person responsible for a hit-and-run fatality on Ringgold road. On the morning of December 26, 2015 Darrell Lee Carter, 51, was crossing Ringgold Road at Blackhawk Trail when…
Mental evaluation ordered for man accused in mother's death
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (AP) - A northeast Alabama judge has ordered a mental evaluation for a man accused of beating his mother to death during an argument over his grades. DeKalb County Circuit Court Judge Steven Whitmire filed an order…
More Reaction to Rick Smith's Sudden Retirement
School Board Prepares for Thursday Session; Plans Made for Community Meeting Next Tuesday
Resolution ordering refugee lawsuit advances in House
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Legislation that would order the state of Tennessee to sue the federal government over the refugee resettlement program is advancing over concerns by both the governor and refugee rights groups. The joint resolution passed in the…
Children’s of Alabama receives grant to “protect” children from secondhand smoke, vapor
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Children’s of Alabama and UAB Pediatrics received a $80,000 grant from the Alabama Department of Public Health to protect children from the effects of secondhand smoke and vaping as well as tobacco use and initiation. A…
Watch the Lady Mocs tournament game with other fans at Miller Plaza on Friday
Game time Friday 2:30
Carjacking victim says man jumped in his truck on Gunbarrel
Chattanooga police now say it started at an intersection, not the Walmart parking lot
Tennessee's top ranking conservative, Ron Ramsey, is stepping down
Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey announces he won't seek re-election
Hamilton County Deputy thinks it was a bear that caused him to flip his car
Deputy doing fine after wreck on Highway 27
What's Trending? Dollywood's New Coaster Delayed, Rubio Drops Out, & Indy Rides Again
What's trending this morning? Dollywood delays the opening of its new coaster, Rubio suspends campaign, and Harrison Ford dusts off the fedora.
Alabama lawmakers consider raising gas tax
Would pay for road and bridge construction
Chattanooga Police capture suspect in early morning Walmart carjacking
may be involved in other hit and run wrecks