Bill aims to close truancy loophole in Tennessee
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Good attendance is key for any student looking to do well in school. That logic is why truancy laws are in place to make attendance…
Weather Update: Saturday April 11, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly clear, chilly. Lows: mid/high 40's. Winds: SE @ 5 MPH. Saturday: Sunny, dry, warmer. Highs: low 80's. Winds: E @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear, chilly. Lows: mid/high 40's. Winds:…
Athens man convicted of the 2024 murder of woman inside church he set on fire
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man has been convicted of murder in a 2024 arson case at an Athens church. A McMinn…
Judge questions speed of proceedings in Rick Davis case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Former jewelry dealer and pawn shop owner Rick Davis made…
War in Iran sends inflation soaring and the mood of American consumers plunging
WASHINGTON (AP) - The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation last month, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening already substantial political hurdles for the White…
Winn Smiles holds free dental clinic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dental care is something that many take for granted. With rising costs of living, personal health is something that quite a few Americans have put on the back burner. Dr. Brad Winn, dentist and owner of…
US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - With the ceasefire in Iran still shaky, U.S. Vice President JD Vance headed Friday to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials, as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire and Tehran maintained its stranglehold on…
White House says ships are proceeding through Strait of Hormuz at about 10% of normal pace
Kevin Hassett, director of the White House's National Economic Council, said futures markets were anticipating a "rapid reduction" in energy prices once the Strait of Hormuz operates normally. Right now, the strait is only operating at about 10% of normal…
Soaring gas prices lead to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years
WASHINGTON (AP) - The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political hurdles for the White House.…
NOVONIX $103 million 48C tax credits certified for synthetic graphite facility
NOVONIX has announced that the U.S. Government has certified its Riverside project in connection with the US $103 million in tax credits. These credits…
FAA investigates close call between Frontier plane and trucks at LAX: "We had to slam on the brakes"
The Federal Aviation Administration launched an investigation after a Frontier Airlines plane nearly collided with two trucks on an LAX taxiway. No one was injured during the close call, but the pilot appeared shaken and worried while describing it to…
Iran denies violating ceasefire in any way
Iran's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said in a statement Friday that Iran has "absolutely not carried out any launches toward any country during the ceasefire hours up to this moment." "In recent hours," the statement continued, "various news agencies have…
Stocks mostly rise and oil prices hold steady ahead of planned US-Iran talks
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks are opening mostly higher on Wall Street and oil prices are holding steady amid a shaky ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% in early trading Friday. The Dow Jones…
Bodies of at least 11 people found in hidden graves in western Mexico
The skeletal remains of at least 11 people were found in hidden graves in western Mexico, local authorities said Thursday. The graves were found in a rural lot in Ixtlahuacan, a suburb of Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, the local…
Explore the beauty and flavors of the south with Dollywood's "Flower & Food Festival"
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's a one tank trip to enjoy beautiful flowers, delicious food, and thrilling rides at Dollywood! "I Will Always Love You" Festival has only a few days left…
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for the President to be removed from office
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Marjorie Taylor Greene may not be in Congress anymore, but she still is making headlines. Now she is calling for members of the Trump administration to use the 25th Amendment to remove the President from office.…
Good Samaritan rescues disabled resident from fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Good Samaritan rescued a disabled resident out of a burning house after spotting smoke from the home. Chattanooga firefighters were called to the 900 block of Lindsay Avenue at…
First Responder Hero Award: Captain Thomas Finch
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic,…
Renovations announced for Fisher Hall at Tennessee Wesleyan University
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- One of the main halls at Tennessee…
Island Erosion Threatens Natural Landmark
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Maclellan Island is facing a long-term erosion problem, according to leaders with the Chattanooga Audubon Society. The nonprofit said the island has lost about three acres since…
Mexican miner rescued after nearly 14 days in a flooded Sinaloa mine
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A miner was rescued Wednesday after being trapped for nearly 14 days following a collapse in the northern Mexican state of Sinaloa, authorities said in a statement. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that…
Fleischmann says he believes United States in good position in Iranian conflict
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing from Representative Chuck Fleischmann on the current ceasefire in Iran. That ceasefire was reached Tuesday after President Trump…
US stocks rise and oil prices trim their gains on hopes for the ceasefire with Iran
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks rose, even though oil prices did too, as financial markets moved more modestly a day after surging on optimism about a ceasefire in the war with Iran. After beginning Thursday with moderate losses following…
Trial in 2023 Chattanooga murder case delayed again
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The trial of an ex-Chattanooga cop charged with the murder of his girlfriend has been delayed again. Lawrence Goodine is facing a first degree murder…