Infant missing; mother dead, father charged with murder
Tennessee authorities have issued an Amber Alert for an infant whose mother is dead and whose father is charged with murder.
TBI Investigating an Officer Involved Shooting in Bradley County
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The TBI is investigating a mental health call in Bradley County that escalated into an officer involved shooting which resulted in a Mcdonald man’s death. The sheriff’s office has released body cam footage…
Ex-corrections officer accused of conspiring to harm inmate
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations says a former corrections officer has been charged with conspiring to harm an inmate.
Police: 2 charged after dead monkey found in hot parked car
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police in Tennessee say two people face charges after officers found a dead monkey inside a hot car parked outside of a waterpark. Police in Sevierville say officers on Wednesday were called to Soaky Mountain Waterpark,…
UT system adds first new university since UTC 40 years ago
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees has voted to add a new school to their roster. It will be their first new campus since adding UTC more than 50 years ago. The new school us…
Bike Chattanooga announces record growth despite pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga announced on Friday that the Bike Chattanooga bikeshare program set records for growth during the COVID pandemic. The Bike Chattanooga bike share program is nearly nine-years old. The program includes…
Local Company provides scholarships for 20 students to attend FCA Summer Camp
CLEVELAND, TENN (WDEF) - Thanks to the help of one local moving company, 20 underserved children will be heading off to Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) summer camp for free. This camp will give children the opportunity to…
Justice Department suing Georgia over state's new voting law
The Justice Department is suing Georgia over the state’s new election law and alleging that Republican state lawmakers rushed through a sweeping overhaul with an intent to deny Black voters equal access to the ballot.
Judge rules on Fulton County election challenge lawsuit
ATLANTA (AP) - A judge has allowed a lawsuit alleging fraud in Georgia’s most populous county during the November election and seeking a review of absentee ballots to move forward. Originally filed in December, the lawsuit says there is evidence…
CDC warns about a rise in the number of RSV cases in southern states
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A new warning from the CDC cautions parts of the southern United States, including Tennessee and Georgia, about a rise in the number of RSV cases. The officials say that RSV isn't usually life…
Meat Prices are on the Rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Food inflation has been on the rise for months and Meat eaters are dropping more money at the grocery store because prices of chicken and beef just keep on creeping up. But what's causing the prices to…
Marion County Approved for Disaster Declaration from March Storms
Marion County will receive recovery assistance after under a major disaster declaration caused by severe weather and flooding in March.
CPD and ATF offering a $5,000 reward after Pawn Shop Break-in
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives are teaming up with the Chattanooga Police Department to offer a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible…
Youth minister charged with statutory rape, sexual battery
A youth minister and former volunteer coach has been arrested in Tennessee on child sex charges.
Missing Girl's Aunt disappeared 11 years ago
ROGERSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Ground searches continue in the Hawkins County are near the Kentucky border for a missing 5 year old. Summer Wells has been missing now for a week. The TBI issued an Amber Alert for the little…
Video proceedings will continue in Georgia courts
ATLANTA (AP) - The state's top judge says Georgia courts can continue to hold proceedings using video and other remote technology adopted in response to the coronavirus pandemic for at least another year. In late March 2020, the Georgia Supreme…
CHI Memorial Announces new Hospital in Catoosa County
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - Currently Residents in the North Georgia area have to drive 30 minutes to find the nearest fully functioning hospital. But That long drive is coming to an end, as CHI Memorial announced that…
Board approves tuition hikes for Tennessee colleges
Tennessee’s Board of Regents has approved a tuition increase for the state’s community colleges and technology colleges.
The Varsity of Athens GA serves last chili dog
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - A day after The Varsity served its last chili dog in its longtime Athens location, the Georgia restaurant says that it plans a return to the college town. The restaurant closed Sunday. By Monday, signs had…
Potential Flooding Issues in North Georgia & Alabama into Tuesday
TENNESSEE VALLEY (WDEF): Our north Georgia and Alabama counties were soaked by rainfall this weekend from Tropical Depression Claudette. Chattooga county saw three to six inches of rain Saturday that produced a Flash Flood Warning. With more rain on the…
Community Members remember the life of Cody Fox and 9 month old Daughter
MARION COUNTY, TN (WDEF) - It’s a somber day in Marion County, Tn as the community is still taking in the news about the death of long time resident Cody Fox and his 9 month old daughter, Ariana. …
Girl attacked by bear in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say a 16-year-old girl was attacked by a bear Friday in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. National Park Service officials say the girl's family managed to scare the bear away from the area after the…
TWRA warns about Boating while under the Influence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - If you want to keep your head above water, you better know where you are and what you are doing. TWRA says it’s inattention and alcohol consumption that can quickly turn a day of…
Officers justified in fatal shooting of armed man
A Tennessee prosecutor says three police officers were justified in fatally shooting an armed man who began raising a gun toward them.