LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - A House-hunting trip in Walker County has ended with five arrests for animal cruelty. It started when a couple viewing the home alerted authorities to multiple animals in distress. James Delbert Fields, Miriam Fields, Britni…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - A jury found a northwest Georgia woman guilty of lying to her mother about having cancer. Vickie Long took a plea deal on charges of exploiting an elder, identity fraud, and theft. Prosecutors say she conned her…
President & CEO of Ruby Falls, Hugh Morrow joins News 12's Chip Chapman as they get ready to celebrate the 10th annual Battle Below the Clouds BBQ fundraiser benefiting Lana's…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Sheriff's Office arrest two juveniles from Florence, Ala. for a stolen vehicle and firearm. On Tuesday afternoon, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office received a request from Alabama law…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee continues to battle a deadly wave in the opioid epidemic, driven largely by the rise of fentanyl. Often lurking in counterfeit pills and street drugs, fentanyl…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Stroke is one of the most serious medical emergencies in the United States, striking without warning and often leaving a lifetime of impact. It’s the fifth leading…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Much of Chattanooga’s main…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A jury has convicted a man of murdering his girlfriend more than two years ago. (more…)
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett reports progress in the recovery from a ransomware attack. The Sheriff's Office was hit on the morning of April 14. “Since the incident occurred, the HCSO has been working methodically…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested a suspect in a January shooting on Glass Street. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with a March shooting that left a man injured in the 4900 block of Central Avenue. On April…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Jacob Scott, a native of Dunlap, Tennessee, took part in a live-fire weapons exercise aboard the USS Milius (DDG 69)…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of East Ridge is considering the impact of rising costs of CARTA’s Care-A-Van service. (more…)
Merck is investing $1 billion to build a U.S. plant in Delaware, in a show of its commitment to domestic manufacturing. The move comes amid plans by President Trump to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals, which would…
A U.S. Coast Guard crew seized…
UPS on Tuesday announced it is planning to cut 20,000 jobs this year, part of a cost-cutting effort that's linked to fewer deliveries from Amazon, its biggest customer. The shipping company, which operates in over…
Sonia Desai with Clean Your Dirty Face joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about the various services they offer to promote skin health and wellness. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested in Scottsboro for attempted assault in the first degree. At 8:35 p.m. on April 27, 2025, the Scottsboro Police…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga gang member charged with the murder of a mother set to testify against his fellow gang members was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The vibrant world of art is taking center stage in Chattanooga this week. Inside the Convention Center, nearly 250 artists…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Imagine explaining to your child that he or she has cancer. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 15,000 children and teenagers are…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - At Cleveland High School, Room 901 is home to more than just desks and textbooks. It’s where dreams take center stage. What started as a simple…
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) - A new initiative is coming to Sequoyah High School that promises to open up a world of opportunities for students. The North River Future…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A quick response from Bradley County deputies led to the arrest of a suspect following a series of suspicious events at a local golf course. Deputies from the Bradley County…