SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Another lawsuit has been filed against the city of Soddy-Daisy in a 2018 vehicular manslaughter case. Justin Whaley, a former Hamilton County EMT, had been convicted of the death of James Brumlow and sentenced to nine years in prison in 2023. However, that conviction was overturned and a new…… MORE
JACKSON COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) — A man has been arrested in Jackson County for identity theft after using a false identity to purchase firearms. On October 2, 2024, personnel with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) arrested a male suspect for Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth/Fentanyl). Upon further investigation, JCSO determined the name and…… MORE
Daisy Dallas Road Fire / Amy Maxwell HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Fire crews responded to a mobile home fire on Daisy Dallas Road. The Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to 8520 Daisy Dallas Road at 10:40 a.m. A motorist reported the fire after driving by the residence. Upon arrival, crewed found flames coming…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — In this week’s Driving Our Economy Forward, we’re checking out a new local business bringing fresh flavor and community energy to Chattanooga. White Duck Taco, co-owned by longtime residents, is blending Asheville-inspired eats with a vision for neighborhood connection and creative events. From movie nights to nonprofit partnerships, they’re aiming…… MORE
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Athens City Police Department (ACPD) is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident. ACPD responded to the intersection of Redfern Road Congress Parkway regarding the accident that involved a box truck and a motorcycle. Upon arrival, officers located two subjects. One of the two was pronounced dead on scene. Upon further investigation, ACPD…… MORE
Darrell Brackett HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office arrest Darrell Brackett for making multiple harassing phone calls and threatening multiple judges. On Monday, June 16, 2025 Investigative Services Detectives responded to the Hamilton County Courthouse for a report of harassing phone calls that threatened multiple judges. They identified the calls were coming…… MORE
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF) – Big changes are coming to one of Walker County’s most well-loved parks. This week, construction officially began on the next phase of Walker Rocks Park, located at the Walker County Civic Center. The new project aims to make the playground even more inclusive and engaging for children of all abilities.…… MORE
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A late-night house fire in Soddy Daisy has left a family of four displaced after losing everything in the blaze. A heartbreaking house fire early Sunday morning left a Soddy Daisy family of four with nothing. Around 12:40 a.m., fire crews were dispatched to a home on Nale Road. When…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Both Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp took the stage together Tuesday. In the second annual Chatt With the Mayors event that happened on Tuesday, Mayors Kelly and Wamp talked about a variety of issues including education funding, the impact of DOGE on local politics, and how local…… MORE
PFC Travis F. Haslip / Veterans of Foreign Wars OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1697 in Ooltewah held a special ceremony to honor U.S. Army Private First Class Travis F. Haslip. The ceremony was held on June 12, 2025, and is now officially named VFW PFC Travis F. Haslip Memorial…… MORE
