By MARCIA DUNN ASSOCIATED PRESS CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Stuck in space no more, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday, hitching a different ride home to close out a saga that began…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department received their first surrender of an infant at their Safe Haven Baby Box at the fire station…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - In Chester Frost Park, a brand-new dog park has opened, and everyone is howling to get in. News 12 bounded over to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A major tax debate is unfolding in Tennessee as state lawmakers consider eliminating the grocery tax, a move advocates say would provide much-needed relief for struggling…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With warmer weather here, many are thinking about the shows they’re going to catch over the next few months. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A local resource for struggling families celebrated a milestone Tuesday. (more…)
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Billy Massengale has now been charged in connection to the death on Big Rock Road. Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) began investigating the death…
CHATTANOOGA,TN(WDEF)- Spring is arriving in Chattanooga, and with it comes allergy season. As tree pollen starts to be released in large quantities, residents can expect an increase in symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, and nasal congestion. Dr. Jessica Van Mason,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- More bad news for the Chattanooga Preparatory community. On March 18, 2025, a former basketball coach, who led the team the state playoffs a few years ago, was ordered to go to jail. Police say he…
Amazon is suing the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission over the government agency's order requiring the online retailer to recall hundreds of thousands of potentially hazardous products sold by other sellers on its platform. The…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - There is plenty of drama in Amy Carter's class at Heritage Middle School. There is also lots of singing. Her goal is to inspire…
POLK COUNTY, FL. (WDEF) -- A Dunlap couple was arrested in Polk County, Florida on Friday for vehicle theft and drug possession. Around 1:00…
Frontier Airlines is introducing a free checked bag promotion in an effort to poach former Southwest passengers frustrated by the airline's decision to ditch its longstanding "bags fly free" policy. Called "Your New Love," the…
Google owner Alphabet will buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion — in a deal set to boost the tech giant's in-house cloud computing amid burgeoning artificial intelligence growth. If closed, the cash transaction, announced…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have learned more about the charges the UAW is levying against Volkswagen in a NLRB complaint. (more…)
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) -- Cherokee County authorities have arrested a man for child exploitation charges. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) received a tip from Snapchat, reporting that someone…
By MARCIA DUNN ASSOCIATED PRESS CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s two stuck astronauts headed back to Earth with SpaceX on Tuesday to close out a dramatic marathon mission that began with a bungled Boeing test flight more than nine months…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) - Thrive at Brow Wood Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a lively Irish Dance Performance Residents of Thrive at Brow Wood were treated to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Walnut Street Bridge is officially closed for renovations, marking the start of an 18-month construction project aimed at preserving one of Chattanooga's most…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- A recent Tennessee Supreme Court ruling could have an effect on who hears your next case. (more…)
Walker County, GA (WDEF) - Walker County voters will decide tomorrow on the continuation of a one-percent sales tax that funds school improvements. This E-SPLOST, in place since 1997, helps cover…
he rise of legalized sports betting, industry leaders are emphasizing the need for responsible gaming, especially during this high-stakes tournament. With March Madness set to drive another surge in betting activity,…
PepsiCo is acquiring prebiotic soda brand Poppi for almost $2 billion, the beverage giant said on Monday. Purchase, New York-based PepsiCo had reportedly planned to start its own so-called functional soda under its Soulboost brand, but decided instead to…
Forever 21's U.S. retail operator has filed for bankruptcy, the second time for the brand, which has been battered by diminishing mall traffic, inflation and online competition. The company said it stores and website in…