FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- A Fort Payne Middle School student made a threatening social media post toward the school, causing an investigation. On August 19, 2025, at 9:00 p.m., the Fort Payne Police Department…
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…
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Sequatchie County teacher has been arrested after physically assaulting a special needs student. On August 19, 2025, deputies with the Sequatchie County Sheriff's…
UPDATE: A second juvenile has been charged after a gun was recovered from a car at East Hamilton High School. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office…
The American Academy of Pediatrics is sharing new vaccine recommendations that, for the first time in 30 years, differ from U.S. government advice. In the guidance published Tuesday, the AAP is "strongly recommending" COVID-19 shots for children ages 6…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Visitors to Chattanooga will soon be able to enjoy two of the city’s most popular attractions with one ticket. Starting August 20,2025…
Hurricane Erin threatened the East Coast with "life-threatening surf and rip currents" as the large storm moved on a projected path up the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said Wednesday. The hurricane isn't…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A standing room only crowd came to the Chattanooga City Council Tuesday afternoon to give their views on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Questions are still being raised a week to the day devastating flooding killed four people in Hamilton County. (more…)
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Nine volunteer fire departments across Tennessee are each receiving $10,000 grants through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, in partnership with the National…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is rolling out the welcome mat for more than 250 outdoor writers, photographers, and media professionals as the city hosts the 2025 Outdoor Writers Association…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools, in partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga and the Hamilton County Mayor’s Office, has unveiled plans for North River Elementary School, a…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Blood Assurance is calling on the community to help address an urgent need for blood donations. The nonprofit blood center says donations have dropped in…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team has officially received state accreditation. Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Director Patrick Sheehan presented the certificate Tuesday morning at the Chattanooga Police and Fire…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two people have been charged in connection with an overdose death. On April 11, 2025, deputies with the Walker County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) responded to a residence in response to a death. It was…
Some frozen shrimp sold at Walmart under the Great Value label are at risk of radioactive contamination and shouldn't be consumed, according to a warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The frozen shrimp…
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly sought Eras Tour. The Federal Trade Commission is suing Key Investment Group,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- UTC is warning students about a couple of incidents from the weekend. Both of the incidents involved parties. One was a case of drink…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There will be a political contest next year in the Collegedale and Ooltewah county elections. Collegedale vice Mayor Tonya Sadler says she is running for the Hamilton County Commission seat in District 10. That’s the…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A father has been sentenced for starving his son to death. Three years ago, 69-year old John Hoover reported his son had stopped eating. He…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A driver caught a lucky break after an accident on North Lee Highway Tuesday morning. On August 19, 2025, Bradley…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) helped a woman welcome her baby into the world last week. On August 14, 2025, around 1:00 a.m.,…
The trial of a man charged with organizing the daytime ambush killing of rapper Young Dolph at a Memphis bakery in November 2021 began on Monday. Hernandez Govan, 45, faces charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit…
Chrissie Holland with Love's Arm Outreach joins News 12's Amelia Greer to raise awareness about the newest community fundraising event on September 12. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Go back in time…