TBI Officer Involved Shooting LEXINGTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Friday night Law enforcement officers responded to a domestic incident at a residence at approximately 7:45 p.m. CT on the 700 block of Natchez Trace Drive. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) special agents report that upon their arrival, a woman exited the home, followed by a male subject identified…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee House of Representatives has passed House Bill 300, a measure aimed at strengthening enforcement against the use of license plate flippers. The devices in question allow drivers to obscure or alter their license plates at the push of a button. The bill, sponsored by Representative Greg Martin, gives law…… MORE
Georgia House Speaker lifts ban against Colton Moore ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) — An Atlanta judge denied Colton Moore’s attempt to collect damages for his arrest at the state capitol. The state Senator from Trenton was trying to enter the Georgia House for a joint session address by the Governor. However, the House Speaker had banned…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Former Chattanooga Preparatory School teacher Kenya White has Kenya White been arrested again. White is now facing federal charges, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office’s website. He was recently arrested on sexual exploitation and kidnapping charges from two years ago. The school is investigating why they hired him when he…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 35-year-old Shamieka Courtesy: CPD Hart after a shooting on the 3900 block of Manor Road. Hart is being charged with aggravated assault, felony reckless endangerment, and unlawful possession of a firearm. On February 28, at almost 9 P.M., Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) responded to a structure fire located at 8637 Freeling Varner Road. At 11:00 pm Thursday night, a neighbor heard a popping noise, went to investigate and found a house on fire. The VFD responded to a structure fire located at 8637 Freeling Varner Road. First…… MORE
CHI Memorial recently awarded $60,000 in grant money to three local nonprofits working to improve health and well-being in the Chattanooga area. The recipients—Medical Foundation of Chattanooga, The Lighthouse Collective, and La Paz—are each addressing different aspects of community health. Chris Sands, a grant recipient from the 20-26 Community Health Grant, expressed his gratitude for…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF) Downtown Chattanooga’s iconic Tivoli Theatre is undergoing a significant transformation, and the community got an exclusive update on the exciting renovations during the Rotary Club meeting today. The historic theatre, a cornerstone of Chattanooga’s cultural scene, is set to undergo extensive upgrades with a generous $1 million donation from the BlueCross BlueShield of…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga nightclub continues to be in hot water after a pair of shootings within the past four months. The Dream on Glass Street in Avondale is facing its second round of sanctions due to these shooting incidents. A security guard for “The Dream” nightclub shooting back at a gunman with an…… MORE
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF)- South Pittsburg high school students learned about how dangerous distracted driving can be on Thursday. They took part in the Arrive Alive tour, sponsored by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. The tour allows students to step into a vehicle and simulate impaired driving by using a VR headset. The “Arrive Alive”…… MORE
