In governor's race, issues of age, health and forthrightness
Did Kay Ivey suffer a stroke three years ago?
Chattanooga Police recover children from West Tennessee Endangered Child Alert
Father suspected of killing their mother in Jackson and bringing the children to Chattanooga
U.S. troops battle Taliban forces ahead of Afghan elections
NANGARHAR, Afghanistan — Parliamentary elections in Afghanistan are just days away, and the Taliban and ISIS fighters, countered by Afghan and U.S. troops, are doing all they can to disrupt voters. Nangarhar in Eastern Afghanistan was the deadliest province for…
Former ambassador's advice to Trump on Saudi Arabia: "Use the leverage you have"
Robert Jordan, who served as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia under George W. Bush, has advice for President Trump as the kingdom faces allegations of being behind the alleged murder of columnist Jamal Khashoggi. "Use the leverage that you have,"…
Nearly half the globe lives on less than $5.50 a day
Almost half the world's population -- 3.4 billion people -- live on less than $5.50 a day, the World Bank reported Wednesday. That's about the cost of a Starbucks Venti Caffe Latte in New York City. About a quarter of…
Attorney General Jeff Sessions says attacks on journalists are an "unacceptable trend"
Attorney General Jeff Sessions told reporters Tuesday attacks on journalists are an "unacceptable trend," saying the world has not "reacted sufficiently" to the killings of journalists in countries such as Mexico. Sessions also responded to the disappearance of Saudi journalist…
Early voting underway in Georgia
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Two days into early voting, and so far in Walker County 540 residents have early voted. That's 282 on Monday and 258 on Tuesday. "The numbers we have seen yesterday and today far exceed what…
EPB holds green business expo
EPB shared its best practices for sustainability by having a green business expo Tuesday morning.
Fort Oglethorpe police officer under investigation
GBI not identifying officer or the accusations
Gilbert Elementary teacher wins our Golden Apple award
She teaches 3rd grade at the LaFayette school.
Dade Schools get new security tech
High school gets new alert system.
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport plans to add more parking spaces
The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport will soon have more parking spaces to accommodate an increasing amount of passengers.
Road Construction on Signal Mountain delayed, Police Chief say "inconvenience" is worth it
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - A warning for drivers travelling Signal Mountain Road. Construction work will continue on a road project for the next few months, when it was expected to be complete last week. News 12 spoke with several…
Georgia officials sued over rejected absentee ballots
ATLANTA (AP) - Voting rights groups say officials in one of Georgia's most diverse counties are improperly rejecting absentee ballots cast in the state's nationally watched governor's race. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that 390 absentee ballots have been rejected in…
Orlando man charged after a chase in the North Carolina Mountains
MURPHY, North Carolina (WDEF) - A chase in the North Carolina mountains over the weekend ended with the arrest of a Florida man. Cherokee County Sheriff Derrick Palmer says one of his deputies tried to help two people on a…
East Ridge Police charge woman for large amount of meth
She was also wanted by the Marshal's service
Ooltewah Principal accepts responsibility for "mistakes" that led to 10 day suspension, reassignment
Read his letter to the public.
Ooltewah principal leaving for state job
Robin Copp's departure means administration shuffles at East Ridge Middle, too.
Pastor Andrew Brunson: "I'm one of the most hated people in Turkey"
After much uncertainty and multiple trials, an American pastor detained in Turkey for two years is beginning to re-adjust to life back in the U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson and his wife, Norine, told "CBS This Morning" they will be staying…
ALDI opens Signal Mountain store Thursday in major national expansion plan
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The grocery wars in Chattanooga continues to boom with the expansion of the ALDI chain in our area. The discount grocery chain will open a store at the foot of Signal Mountain on Thursday. The ribbon cutting…
Prince Harry reunites with 98-year-old fan
Prince Harry meets Daphne Dunne during a visit at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, October 16, 2018. Paul Edwards/ Pool via REUTERS During their first royal tour as as newlyweds, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, greeted…
Mega Millions offers record jackpot on Tuesday
Powerball follows with a $345 million jackpot on Wednesday.
Pickup driver killed in early morning crash on Champion road
It was a single vehicle crash before dawn.
U.S. carries out deadliest airstrike against al-Shabaab in nearly a year
A U.S. airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in Somalia killed about 60 fighters, according to U.S. Africa Command. The airstrike, conducted Friday, was the largest against the al Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab in nearly a year, when U.S. forces killed about 100 extremists…