The discount chain Big Lots, which filed for bankruptcy protection in September, has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores and distribution centers open. Big Lots said Friday it will be sold to Gordon…
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Monroe County deputy was injured during a shooting over the weekend. Deputes with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) responded to a…
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held on Jan. 9 in Washington, D.C, according to a presidential declaration by President Biden. Mr. Biden also said on Sunday night that Jan. 9, 2025, will be…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With Christmas being over, experts believe many folks will begin holiday gift returns. “People talk about holiday shipping and peak season being the busiest time of year, and this is definitely no different. It is just an…
Hamilton County Historian, Linda Moss Mines, joins news 12's Chip Chapman to reflect on the legacy of late former President Jimmy Carter. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Georgia native, peanut…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This evening, we spoke with Representative Chuck Fleischmann about his perspective on the enduring legacy of President Carter in the landscape of American politics. Jimmy Carter was the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With the year coming to an end, The Salvation Army (TSA) is encouraging community members to donate generously, so that no individual…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lil Mama's Chicago Style Hoagy, a beloved sandwich shop in Chattanooga, has announced it will permanently close its doors on December 31. Located in…
ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With Chattanooga being the root of transportation history, a new historical chapter is beginning for all to enjoy. Firecrown Media, led by entrepreneur Craig Fuller, has announced the acquisition of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Yesterday evening, a collision occurred involving a vehicle and a train at the railroad crossing near College Drive East and Apison Pike in Collegedale. The…
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- Earlier this month, the UPS facility in Athens was destroyed in a fire. Now, that company has delivered more bad news for the McMinn County…
ROCK SPRING, GA (WDEF) - A local church is making a monumental difference in the lives of many in our community by partnering with a nonprofit organization to eliminate medical debt. It’s a story of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A unique event is drawing nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers to Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center. Owl Odyssey is an event that offers participants the chance to connect with…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- New Year’s Day looks like the next blast of cold weather for the Tennessee Valley… especially with the huge differences in weather across the News 12 Viewing area. “The people who live on these mountains around here…
PRESS RELEASE from the Chattanooga Department of Public Works Chattanooga, Tenn. (December 26, 2024) - Chattanooga Department of Public Works is collecting live Christmas trees at all five of their Recycle Centers throughout the city. City residents can drop off their…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Parkridge Medical Center looks to spread holiday cheer as they give back to children of all ages on Christmas. "We come in super early before the kids wake up, we got here and started putting out the…
Around 12:18 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24th, Chattanooga Police responded to a call about a man with a knife in the 7800 block of East Brainerd Road. When officers tried to make contact with the man, later identified as Roberto…
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. (WDEF)- Travelers have been on the move all Christmas Eve trying to reach their loved ones across the country. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An officer involved shooting occurred on East Brainerd Road this afternoon. The incident occurred at the 7700 block of East Brainerd Road at 12:18 p.m, December 24, 2024. The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) stated that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Triple A says they are providing a free service this holiday season if you find yourself in a tricky situation. Starting at 6:00 p.m. today, and lasting through January 2, 2024 they are offering the 'Tow…
Last January in Georgia, Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts found himself in a showdown staring at criminals he couldn't see. The county was under a ransomware attack; the effects were widespread. "Everything. Things you take for…
ABINGDON, Virginia (WDEF) -- Food City has reached a settlement with the federal government related to their dispensing of opioids. The Department of Justice (DOJ)…