If Christa Gail Pike's execution proceeds as planned next year, she will become the first woman put to death in Tennessee since the state began to formally document capital punishment more than a century ago.…
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On October 1st, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to an accident where a semi-truck had flipped over on Highway 111 Northbound not far…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- Heritage High School administrators had gotten a report that a student was possibly violating the student code of conduct for vaping. This led to the school resource officer and administrators to…
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…
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…
ALTAMONT, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On October 1st, the Grundy County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) responded to a residence in Altamont where homemade pipe bombs were suspected to be. Upon arriving, the GCSO…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Following Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, one Chattanooga man is carrying the message of hope forward. Lorenzo James Darden Jr. is a two-time suicide survivor, actor, and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Fresh Produce and Student Creativity Shine at UTC Markets UTC students and staff got a double dose of community and creativity today as two campus markets took…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of UTC students say they are furious with recent changes due to new state legislation. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Schools says they are beginning the process of reintroducing mental health services inside schools. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An issue over what is classified as the county’s fire department is being looked into by the Hamilton County Commission. (more…)
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A potential future trail in Soddy-Daisy received a positive vote Wednesday. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local organization is helping members of the Hispanic community reach success. La Paz is a local advocacy group for the Latino Community. They’re launching a new program that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Government shut down at midnight Tuesday. That means many federal agencies could see an impact in funding and staffing. At point park on Lookout mountain, we saw…
Jane Goodall, the renowned conservationist who shaped the world's knowledge of chimpanzees, has died at the age of 91, the institute she founded announced Wednesday. The Jane Goodall Institute said she died of natural causes while on…
Walmart announced Wednesday that it would remove synthetic dyes and 30 other ingredients, including artificial sweeteners and preservatives, from its private-label food brands by 2027. The retailer said the change would affect around 1,000 products, including…
UPDATE: The 35-year-old victim has died from his life-threatening injuries. The 15-year-old suspect has officially been charged with second-degree murder following the death of the victim. The Chattanooga Police Department is still investigating the incident.…
Rebecca Love, Cheri Hudgins, and Latoia Smith join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview some of the special events coming up with 'brown girls can: THE FESTIVAL.' CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) - Lookout Mountain Flight Park, a destination for gliders from across the world, turned into the scene of a heartbreaking accident today. Two…
RINGGOLD, GA. (WDEF) - The Great Locomotive Chase rolled into Ringgold today, marking the start of the 2025 Medal of Honor Celebration. Nearly 20 Medal of Honor Recipients and invited guests…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Aquarium officially launched ODDtober today with a splash of seasonal fun. At 11 a.m., two costumed SCUBA divers descended into the River Journey…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A solid background in computer science can set to the tone for a successful career. Jennifer Miles has a gift for teaching that, sometimes difficult, subject…
CHATTANOOGA — The Chattanooga Fire Department is warning residents about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries in everyday devices, from phones to scooters after a rise in home fires involving these batteries. Senior Firefighter Allen Green, CFD’s Fire & Life Safety…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- When it was developed in 1968, Northgate Mall was the economic center of Hixson. (more…)