Suspect indicted on six year old double murder
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A suspect has been indicted on a double murder from six years ago. On January 31, 2016 George Dillard and Lakita Hicks were shot to death in…
No charges at this time in Chickamauga road rage case
CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (WDEF) - Walker County officials say they will not be filing charges at this time in the shooting last night near Chickamauga. They believe it stemmed from a road rage encounter between two motorcycles and an SUV. It…
Man pleads guilty to "horrifying" child pornography and abuse case
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - A suspect pleaded guilty this week to molesting a female relative, avoiding the need for her to testify in the case. He gets a 25 year prison sentence in the deal. Prosecutors say 39 year old…
Madeleine Albright, 1st female US secretary of state, dies
Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. secretary of state, has died of cancer, her family said Wednesday. She was 84.
Moderna says its low-dose COVID shots work for kids under 6
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers, the company announced Wednesday -- and if regulators agree it could mean a chance to finally start vaccinating the littlest kids by summer.
Louisiana sends National Guard to tornado disaster area
A tornado flipped cars, ripped off rooftops and deposited a house in the middle of a street in the New Orleans area, part of a storm front that caused damage in places as it blew from Texas to South Carolina.
6 students killed in Oklahoma crash were in car that seats 4
Six teenage students killed in a collision with a semi were riding in a small car with only four seats, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Wednesday.
Tennessee announces $50M in grants to expand tutoring push
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee education officials have announced $50 million in grants to expand a tutoring program. (more…)
Chattanooga representative supports Tennessee gas tax
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Georgia commuters' wallets have begun to breathe easier at the pump over the past few days. To celebrate, one couple hit the road with not one but…
Suspect indicted for murder of West Tennessee deputy
CLIFTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - A suspect faces multiple indictments for the incident that led to the death of a Sheriff's deputy in West Tennessee last fall. Hardin County Deputy Matthew Locke was responding to a domestic disturbance call in Clifton…
Dalton honors two first responders who saved lives
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dalton Public Safety Commission paid tribute to a pair of city first responders at this morning's meeting. The Dalton Fire Department recognized Matt Asbell as the Firefighter of the Year. Fire Chief Todd Pangle said…
City program could help you save on annual water quality bill
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's spring time, and that means showers are likely in our forecast. Sometimes, those showers bring so much rain they overwhelm drains, and that brings sewage and liter into our…
New Debris Skimming Network Installed in Tennessee River
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - "The Tennessee River is our most important natural resource. It is literally and figuratively the essence of sustainability in Chattanooga, and that's Chattanooga's essence," said Mayor Tim Kelly. It's world…
Tenn. 'divisive concept' bill targeting colleges advances
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are nearing final passage of legislation allowing students and staffers to sue public colleges and universities if they feel they’ve been unfairly punished for not accepting “divisive…
Golden Apple Award: Dyan Winters, Ingleside Elementary School
ATHENS, TN (WDEF) - Elementary school classrooms are made up of students with vastly different skills and experiences. The ability to reach each one of them is the hallmark of a good teacher.…
Collegedale affidavit of traffic stop under investigation
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - News 12 Now has obtained the affidavit from a traffic stop in Collegedale in which the suspect was tazed and arrested. The case is now under investigation by both…
TBI investigating death of a female suspect in Tellico Plains
TELLICO PLAINS, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI will investigate the fatal shooting of a female suspect in Tellico Plains Monday night by Monroe County deputies. Their preliminary report says that the deputies came to a house on Dunn Road around…
Radio personality Kelly McCoy passes away
Statement from Mayor Tim Kelly on the passing of Kelly McCoy: “Kelly made it her mission for more than 30 years to keep our spirits high, our hearts full, and our toes tapping,” said Chattanooga Mayor TIm Kelly. “She was…
Former Alabama pastor faces more sex charges in Grundy County
ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - We're learning that the sex charges filed in Grundy County are the result of a larger case in northern Alabama. Danny Pitts was the pastor at GracePoint Church in Decatur, Alabama when he was arrested there…
Ukraine retakes key Kyiv suburb; battle for Mariupol rages
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces said…
Georgia residents feeling slight relief at gas stations
Catoosa County, GA (WDEF) -- Georgia's 29-cent gas tax is currently null and void to help Georgians save a little more cash at the pump. Georgia resident Matthew…
New trial request for Janet Hinds
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A hearing has been set for Friday morning in Judge Don Poole's court for Janet Hinds. Hinds has requested a new trial, based on what she believes to be errors in her original trial. The motion cited…
Chattanooga officer one of the latest grads from the FBI National Academy
QUANTICO, Virginia (WDEF) - One member of the new FBI class is from Chattanooga. The FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia graduated 258 law enforcement officers last week. Six of…
What's Right With Our Schools: Dalton Academy Named AP Capstone School
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - In the hyper-competitive world of College admissions, being able to say you took the most rigorous course load your high school had to offer is crucial. At…