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Notre Dame Pushing For First Playoff Berth Since 2018
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame has five wins already this season, which is the most they have enjoyed since 2018. The Irish are hoping to close out the season strong to earn their first trip to the playoffs in seven years. [blox_vms…
FBI special agents analyze evidence on day four of the Andre Grier trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Friday was day four of the Andre Grier Trial. (more…)
Mocs Move on From Long Time Women's Golf Coach Colette Murray
(gomocs.com)-The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announces a change in leadership for its women’s golf program. “We are very grateful for Colette’s impactful tenure with our women’s golf program,” Vice Chancellor for Athletics Mark Wharton acknowledge. “She built a successful…
Federal workers hunker down as they go without pay in shutdown: "Protect every penny"
Jill Hornick, a 59-year-old service representative at a Social Security Administration field office in Illinois, would normally have received her latest paycheck on Friday. Instead, she was last paid on Oct. 10 —…
Bloodanooga returns to UTC as Blood Assurance is facing a critical platelet shortage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Blood Assurance are preparing for the fall Bloodanooga blood drive, though Blood Assurance states that…
Alabama executes inmate with nitrogen gas for 1993 murder over $200 drug debt
An Alabama man convicted of helping to burn a man alive in 1993 over a $200 drug debt was executed by nitrogen gas on Thursday. Anthony Boyd, 54, was pronounced dead at…
Athens City council member resigns after 23 years of service
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Athens City Council has announced the resignation of Dr. Dick Pelley after 23 years of service. His resignation occurred after the special…
CPI report shows inflation continued to climb in September, although at a cooler pace than forecast
The Consumer Price Index climbed at an annual rate of 3% in September, coming in below economists' forecasts as the impact of President Trump's tariffs remain muted. Economists polled by financial data firm…
UTC police searching for attempted robbery suspect
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Police say they're looking for a suspect following an attempted robbery last night. They say a male student was attacked walking on McCallie Avenue shortly before 2 a-m near…
Property tax increase proposed by Whitfield County Board of Commissioners
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners have announced a proposed property tax increase. They say it would be roughly 23 percent higher than the rollback millage rate. The commissioners say…
McMinn County Director of Schools, Dr. Julie Goodin, has passed away
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- McMinn County Schools has announced that Director of Schools Dr. Julie Goodin has unexpectedly passed away. Dr. Goodin had taken over leadership of…
Save a life and protect the environment with proper drug disposal
Hannah Dalton joins News 12's Amelia Greer to remind nearby communities about National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and local efforts to keep drugs out of the wrong hands. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
CSAS Wins Region Title Over CSLA 1-0
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) CSAS won their region cham pionship match against CSLA 1-0. Ravyn Anthony had the lone goal in the game.
Baylor Advances to State Tourney With 3-0 Win Over Briarcrest
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor girls soccer team has qualified for the state tournament next week in the Scenic City. They advanced with a 3-0 win over Briarcrest.
South Pittsburg Dominates Copper Basin 86-7
South Pittsburg, TN-(WDEF-TV) South Pittsburg continues to look like one of the top teams in Class A. On Thursday night, they scored 72 points in the first half against Copper…
Former Hixson OL Jake Pollock Now the Wildcats Starting Quarterback
Hixson, TN-(WDEF-TV) The quarterback is always the center of attention on offense. Especially at Hixson, since quarterback Jake Pollock is a former center. That's right. The…
Jahmyr Gibbs Giving NFL Teams a Break With Detroit Bye Week
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have a bye this week. That might be the only thing that can slow Jahmyr Gibbs. The lightning-quick running back from Dalton, Georgia, is coming off the best game of his three-year career, accounting for 218 yards…
Alabama Looking to Avoid Trap Game Against South Carolina
Ty Simpson and Alabama have climbed to No. 4 in the nation after four straight wins against ranked Southeastern Conference opponents and now are eyeing a run at a potential national championship. South Carolina, on the other hand, is in…
FBI special agents analyze evidence on day four of the Andre Grier trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Friday was day four of the Andre Grier Trial. (more…)
Prosecutors focus on van they believed was used in 2016 Chattanooga murder trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Andre Grier murder trial continued into Day 3. (more…)
East Ridge City Manager J. Scott Miller retiring after 45 years of public service
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of East Ridge has announced that City Manager J. Scott Miller will retire in January 2026, following…
Day two of Andre Grier trial raises questions about witness intimidation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The murder trial of Andre Grier continued into day two Wednesday.…
Tennessee Aquarium set to celebrate 25th anniversary of the Lake Sturgeon reintroduction program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Tennessee Aquarium's Lake Sturgeon reintroduction program, and a public release is scheduled to happen…
East Ridge Christmas Parade returning for 2025 holiday season
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of East Ridge is happy to announce its annual Christmas Parade is returning on Saturday, November 22,…
Hamilton County Health Department gives out free flu shots
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Health Department gave out free flu shots Tuesday. (more…)
Murder trial begins in 2016 killing of Chattanooga mother
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After nine long years, the murder of a Chattanooga mother is finally being heard by a jury from Anderson County (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Governor's Literacy Program at Orchard Knob
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A love of reading can take a child far in the classroom and in life. Children at Orchard Knob Elementary recently got…
Flooding, water issues discussed at Northgate TIF hearing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The proposal to create a special tax district for Northgate Mall went through its next step Monday. (more…)
UAW issues counter offer to Volkswagen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The United Auto Workers says they have issued a counter offer to Volkswagen amid contract negotiations. (more…)
Mayor Wamp addresses criticisms of deed restrictions swap
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is responding to criticism over a proposed deed restriction swap involving McDonald Farm and Enterprise South Nature Park. (more…)
Gas Prices
CHATTANOOGA, Ga. (WDEF)-Gas prices are dropping. According to AAA the price of a gallon of gas could be around 3 dollars soon. It would be the first time in four years. Tennessee prices continued…
Concerns raised about proposal to demolish Engel Stadium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A report that Engel Stadium may soon be demolished is prompting some…
New Food City location set to open on Highway 58
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Food city is happy to announce that their new 54,000 square-foot store is ready for its grand opening on October 22 at 4510 Highway 58 in Chattanooga! The location will come equipped with many premium services, …
East Ridge announces 3rd Annual Community Thanksgiving
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The city of East Ridge has officially announced the 3rd Annual East Ridge Community Thanksgiving happening on November 24, 2025. It will take place at the Camp Jordan Arena on…
Residents form group that wants Enterprise South Nature Park preserved
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of citizens have formed an organization in response to a proposed land swap in Hamilton County. (more…)
Fallout continues from Red Bank tax mishap
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The fallout is continuing from a tax assessment mistake in Red Bank. (more…)
Park planned to overlook the runway of Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- You will soon be able to watch airplanes take off near the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. (more…)
Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair announces schedule for 2025 event
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair has revealed their daily schedule for their fun-filled event at McDonald Farm in Sale Creek. The fair will take…
Solid Orange Drive Thru in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) -It's Tennessee Alabama week! With both teams ranked in the top 11, the stakes could not be *any* higher for Saturday night's showdown in Tuscaloosa. More…
Bail bondsman shootout in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland Police report an arrest after a dramatic confrontation between a bail bondsman and suspects this morning. They say the bondsman from Cumberland County tried to apprehend Jacob…
SK Foods celebrates grand opening of Cleveland plant
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Bradley County’s newest…
Sheriff Steve Lawson of Bradley County announces bid for re-election
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Sheriff Steve Lawson has announced on Thursday that he will be seeking re-election as Bradley County Sheriff. "In 2018, the people of Bradley County allowed me…
Rabies vaccination baits to be dropped throughout Eastern Tennessee
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Signal Mountain Police Department said our region will be getting some help to protect people and pets from the threat of…
What's Right With Our Schools: Cleveland Middle School's "We the People"
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Eighth graders at Cleveland Middle School recently got a civics lesson they won't soon forget. The students marched onto the football…
What's Right With Our Schools: Cleveland City Schools Historic Growth
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Cleveland City Schools is extra proud of their latest TCAP testing results Students across the district reached five-year highs in math, science,…
What's Right With Our Schools Cleveland High School Welding Grant
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - In today's rapidly evolving workforce, careers in the trades are looking more attractive than ever. The American Welding Society Foundation recently awarded…
Fire crews battle house fire on Brentwood Drive in Athens
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Athens Fire Department (AFD) worked a structure fire Monday afternoon. At 3:24 p.m., August 25, 2025, AFD responded to the fire on Brentwood Drive. Upon arrival, crews found the back…
Bradley County EMS assists with overturned truck on North Lee Highway
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A driver caught a lucky break after an accident on North Lee Highway Tuesday morning. On August 19, 2025, Bradley…
Judge tells Liner not to stall over attorney situation in murder case
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Bradley County judge is warning a man charged with the murder of his ex-wife against stalling future proceedings. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Cleveland High Aviation Grant
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) -- TDOT has awarded $22,000 to Cleveland High School's Aviation Program. The money will go be used to prepare future pilots, engineers and aerospace…
Man arrested in Bradley County after authorities uncover large-scale money scam ring
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested after authorities uncovered a large-scale money scam ring that was targeting a vulnerable resident. According to the Bradley County Sheriff's Office (BCSO), the victim involved…
Wacker confirms 90 layoffs at Bradley County facility
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Officials at the Wacker Chemical Corporation have put a number on the layoffs coming to their plant in Charleston. Last week, the…
Florida woman charged after crash kills her two children in Bradley County
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Florida woman was arrested in Bradley County after a crash killed her son and daughter. On Monday, July 14, 2025, around 11:00 a.m., a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP)…
What's Right With Our Schools: STEM Summer Camp
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Museum Center at 5Points turned up the energy for local students. Last week, rising fifth through seventh graders dove into hands-on learning at…
TBI agents investigating officer involved shooting in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) special agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Cleveland. On Sunday June 29, 2025, at 11:23 p.m., a…
Firework shows happening across the News 12 viewing area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The fourth of July is a week from today, and we've compiled a list of firework shows happening around our area. The list is by date, here are the following shows…
Liner says he cannot pay for attorney as murder trial date is set
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Cleveland man charged with the…
Crews battle large blaze near Resolute Products facility in Calhoun
CALHOUN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Late Monday night, the Cleveland Fire Department (CFD) responded to a major fire in Calhoun. The fire broke out near the Resolute…
Property tax increase proposed by Whitfield County Board of Commissioners
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners have announced a proposed property tax increase. They say it would be roughly 23 percent higher than the rollback millage rate. The commissioners say…
12 kilograms of cocaine found during traffic stop in Whitfield County
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) conducted a traffic stop on I-75 in Whitfield County, resulting in 12 kilograms of cocaine…
Georgia Bureau of Investigation promotes Dalton native, Daniel Nicholson
DALLAS, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has announced that they are promoting Dalton native Daniel Nicholson to assistant special agent in charge of the…
Man fatally stabbed in Whitfield County
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- During the night of October 1st, the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) responded to a call at the Dollar General on Beaverdale Road about a female covered…
Calhoun man sentenced for attempted murder after stabbing his girlfriend
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Calhoun man will be behind bars for three decades after being convicted of attempted murder. On October 24, 2025, Terry Lee Chamlee purchased a knife from a…
Dalton parents arrested after toddler dies in car seat at home
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two Dalton parents have been arrested and charged after their 22-month-old son was found dead in a car seat inside their home earlier this summer. On June 5, 2025, police were…
Dalton Police searching for suspect who used counterfeit money at local store
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department (DPD) is reaching out to the public in hopes of identifying a suspect who allegedly used counterfeit money to make a purchase. On Friday, August 22, 2025, shortly before 7:00…
Whitfield County authorities make arrest in New Zion Hill Road murder
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested in connection to a murder on New Zion Hill Road. In the evening hours of August 19, 2025, deputies with the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office…
Whitfield County authorities arrest suspect in connection with armed robbery at Dixie Corner
UPDATE (8/5/2025): Authorities in Whitfield County have made an arrest in regard to the armed robbery Tuesday morning. Whitfield…
Whitfield County Sheriff's Office donates hundreds of backpacks
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office gave back to their community on Friday. Whitfield County Sheriff Darren Pierce wants the community to know that…
Early morning fire destroys vacant Dalton home, fire officials say
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Crews with the Dalton Fire Department (DFD) responded to a house fire on Fairview Drive early Wednesday morning. DFD arrived at 500…
Whitfield County authorities arrest known gang member following major drug bust
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) uncovered, what they're calling, one of the largest drug busts in Whitfield County history.…
Fire crews knock down fire at Cohutta Dollar General
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Fire crews responded Monday to a working fire at the Dollar General located at 4525 Cleveland Highway. Crews were able to bring the fire under control after confirming the primary search of the building…
Cohutta Police Department searching for driver in Apison Road hit-and-run
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Police are asking for help identifying the driver of a truck involved in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning. The incident happened between 3:00 and 4:00 a.m. on June 29, 2025…
Dalton police searching for person suspected of stealing tools from Christian Heritage School
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department (DPD) is asking the public for help in identifying a man who stole tools from Christian Heritage School. Surveillance cameras first captured the suspect at 2:00 a.m., June 8, 2025. He…
Whitfield County authorities searching for wanted man
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on multiple felony charges. WCSO says Dallas Brendel is facing several serious…
One dead in multi-vehicle crash on I-75 northbound in Whitfield County
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A woman from Dalton was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Friday morning on I-75 northbound. The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) said troopers responded around 6:44 a.m. on June 20, 2025 to the crash near…
Forever chemical test results in North Georgia alarm scientists
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF)- A group of environmental scientists in northwest Georgia say recent test results of forever chemicals in North Georgia have them alarmed. (more…)
GBI investigates deadly officer-involved shooting in Dalton
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Whitfield County are investigating an officer involved shooting in Dalton. At 10:40 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, detectives with the Dalton Police…
Authorities in Cohutta searching for wanted offender
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Cohutta are searching for a woman who is facing several charges. Natasha Reynolds is wanted for littering/dumping in a local park, giving false information,…
