ALATAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Sheriff says a string of stolen vehicles has come to an end in Grundy County. It started with a bizarre call two weeks ago off Highway 50 in Altamont. Josh Webb said he was kidnapped in Memphis, put in the trunk of a car and driven to Grundy County, where…… MORE
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- There will be a brand new sheriff in Whitfield County. The Republican Challenger Darren Pierce has unseated Sheriff Chitwood after 32 years of service, and he says he is looking to serving the people of Whitfield County. Pierce said of his victory, “I’m very excited and very happy. Overwhelmed and full of…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp praises the approval of paid paternity leave for County government employees. “We are involved in efforts with our Center for thriving families and with the United Way, and advocating that employers in our community would be supportive of working families and that they would be mindful…… MORE
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – As if there wasn’t enough going on in Dalton for election day, Animal Control officers had to deal with a suspicious raccoon. They got a call from the Sheriff about the animal curled up near the entrance to the Courthouse. They captured it without incident. But even though the animal did…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Expect more traffic issues this weekend along the I-24 project in Chattanooga. TDOT says crews are planning on reducing west bound traffic (towards Nashville) to just two lanes. The work will happen from Friday night to Tuesday morning if the weather cooperates. When the three lanes reopen on Tuesday, they will have…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — This afternoon, Interstate 24 got shut down earlier today, due to law enforcement investigating a person being shot. Law enforcement says the individual was shot at 3:40p.m. near mile marker 183-point-4. The roadway was closed off and traffic was being rerouted at Germantown Road. The shooter has been detained. During the…… MORE
OOLTEWAH, TN (WDEF) – Joseph Mayo wears several hats at Hunter Middle School. He’s a talented teacher and a capable coach. Mr. Mayo is also passionate about improving students’ lives. All that added up to this week’s Golden Apple Award. Heidi Moses is the Principal at Hunter Middle. She says, “Mr. Mayo is definitely one…… MORE
MGN NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, wants to warn Tennessee voters of a scam going around through text. Tennessee voter election scam text / Tennessee Secretary of State Office The scam text reads, “Your 2024 presidential election ballot has been officially removed from consideration.” Hargett said in a statement,…… MORE
MGN DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — The Dalton Mayor and Council have passed a new ordinance regulating the sale of alcoholic beverages. In a special meeting held Tuesday, the Council voted unanimously to approve Ordinance 24-27 This amends Chapter 6 of Dalton’s Code of Ordinances, paving the way for new businesses to serve distilled spirits under…… MORE
JACKSON COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) — A man out of Jackson County was charged with murder after a dispute with his neighbor led to a shooting. At 3:09 p.m. November 4, 2024, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies responded to a residence off of County Road 12 for a shooting report. Upon arrival, deputies found…… MORE
