Erlanger North Behavioral Health Hospital celebrates expansion, new beds
Red Bank, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Erlanger North Behavioral Health Hospital celebrated the expansion of their new psychiatric facility which includes 48 new beds. This facility is the…
NCAA President Charlie Baker calls for new tier of Division I where schools can pay athletes
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — NCAA President Charlie Baker is asking members to make one of the most dramatic shifts in the history of college sports by allowing highly resourced schools to pay…
Rhea County woman convicted of TennCare fraud, must pay restitution
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Rhea County woman has been convicted of TennCare fraud, according to the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration. On October 5, 31-year-old…
Jason Crabb to perform free concert at Abba's House
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A church in Hixson is holding a free concert next Tuesday, with award-winning Christian artist Jason Crabb set to perform. The concert will be held…
Tennessee's 2024 Super Tuesday presidential primary nominees announced
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Secretary of State Tre Hargett on Tuesday announced the names of the presidential nominees for 2024's Super Tuesday Presidential Primary election. There are nine republicans running for election to be listed on the ballot and just…
Coffee County Rescue Squad building, vehicles burn
COFFEE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Monday night, a rescue building caught on fire in Coffee County. The Coffee County Rescue Squad's (CCRS) responded to a fire in their main building around…
Tuberville is ending blockade of most military nominees, clearing way for hundreds to be approved
By KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced on Tuesday that he's ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, following heavy criticism from many of his colleagues in the Senate and clearing the way for hundreds to…
Decatur fire crews fight mobile home blaze overnight
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A building caught on fire overnight in Decatur, Tennessee. A single wide mobile home and the surrounding woods was on fire on…
Hixson man faces charges for firing gun at woman, kids
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hixson man has been arrested for a domestic violence situation in which he shot a gun at a woman and two kids. The incident happened on December 1 at a home on Hickory Woods Lane,…
Northshore crash suspect makes first court appearance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The suspect in the deadly Frazier Avenue crash on Thanksgiving weekend made his first appearance in court Tuesday morning. Hamilton County Judge Larry Ables gave Vega a $500,000 bond. Randy Vega appears in…
Tiffanie Robinson latest school board member not seeking another term
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County's school board is going to look a lot different next year. Former Board chair Tiffanie Robinson is the latest member to say she will not seek re-election in 2024. Robinson represents District 4,…
GoFundMe created for CPD sergeant who unexpectedly passed away
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga Police Department sergeant recently passed away unexpectedly while on duty. Now, there is a GoFundMe to help his family. Sergeant James "Mike" Russ served the city of Chattanooga for 16 years, according to the…
Healthcare workers see increase in pediatric firearm injuries
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Doctors at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger know all too well the dangers that firearms pose to children. “We have seen an increase in…
Georgia Alzheimer's advocates concerned about DCH proposal
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - In 2020, the Georgia State Legislature passed House Bill 987 that strengthened the requirements around senior care facilities. (more…)
What's Right with Our Schools: Dade County High School Buckle Up Videos
DADE COUNTY, GA (WDEF) - Students in Dade County are putting a new spin on an old rule. They're using their creativity to get everyone to buckle up. That could be a lifesaving example of what's right with our schools.…
Georgia Gov. Kemp proposes accelerating largest income tax cut in state history
ATLANTA (WDEF) -- Citizens of Georgia could be seeing some huge savings in the next calendar year as Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp proposed…
White House warns Congress on Ukraine aid: "We are out of money — and nearly out of time"
WASHINGTON (CBS) -- Without new funding, aid to Ukraine will be depleted by the end of the year, the White House warned Congress Monday. By the end of the year, "we will run out of resources to procure more weapons…
Apple releases urgent update to fix iOS 17 security issues
CUPERTINO, Calif. (CBS) -- Apple is urging iPhone users to download a new version of its latest operating system to patch two iOS 17.1.1 security issues. The tech giant wants customers to install the iOS 17.1.2 update, which does not…
1 killed in double stabbing at Macy's in Philadelphia; man arrested at SEPTA station
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A stabbing at Macy's in Philadelphia left a security guard dead and another injured, interim police commissioner John Stanford said Monday. It happened at the department store in the 1300 block of Market Street in Center City.…
Five cows stolen in McMinn County
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Someone stole five angus cows in McMinn County on Sunday, and the owner is offering a reward. McMinn County Sheriff…
Mayor announces traffic project for Frazier on the Northshore
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mayor Tim Kellly's office has announced a new "traffic calming" project for the Northshore. The temporary project will be in effect on weekends through December. City crews will put up traffic barrels on Saturdays and…
Georgia's governor and top Republican lawmakers say they want to speed up state income tax cut
By JEFF AMY ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's Republican governor and legislative leaders want to speed up an already-planned cut in the state income tax rate. Gov. Brian Kemp, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and House Speaker Jon Burns said Monday that…
Four-day manhunt ends after Cherokee County kidnapping
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) -- A kidnapping happened over the weekend in Cherokee County, North Carolina, and a manhunt for the suspect ended Monday morning. The sheriff's office said two people, Jordan Hedden and Stephanie Neace, were hitchhiking and kidnapped…
2 dead, 1 injured in Whitfield County wreck, GSP says
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two people died and one other was injured in a wreck in Whitfield County on Sunday, according to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP). The crash happened at 4 p.m. on December 3 on Dawnville Road.…