Sheriff reports skimmers at Ocoee gas station
"If you have unauthorized purchases or identity theft please notify your credit card company and us immediately."
Deputies also chased another car overnight in Ooltewah
Ooltewah, Tennessee (WDEF) - While deputies were still looking for a chase suspect along the Tennessee River below the city, they were also chasing a car in the Ooltewah area. After 2 AM, officers were called about a suspicious vehicle…
Woman shot in Brainerd on Monday night
Lawanna Carter suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Suspect escapes after car chase that ends in the Tennessee River
The car then ran into the river, with two women still inside.
Industrial site in McMinn County chosen for state program
the Select Tennessee Certified Sites program helps communities prepare available industrial sites for private investment.
Police: Girl,12, accused of setting her brother on fire
accused of dousing her younger brother with hair spritz and setting him on fire.
Hamilton County to hold 1st Missing Persons Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga will hold it's first Missing Persons Day to help reconnect loved ones in Hamilton County. The Tennessee Department of Health Office of the State Chief Medical Examiner is partnering with the National Missing…
Community Members request resignation of Etowah Commissioner
ETOWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - Etowah residents are requesting the removal of City Commissioner Roby Helm after a woman claimed Helm posted bullying and harrassing comments on Facebook. Community members attended tonight's City Commission meeting in hopes that Roby Helm would…
Area schools receive "Food City School Bucks"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's a big day for dozens of schools in the Chattanooga, North Georgia area. Many lined up to get a check from Food City stores to use for whatever they want or need. Managers gathered at…
City approves purchase price for Chattanoogan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Downtown Redevelopment Corporation has approved a purchase price for the Chattanoogan Hotel and conference center. It was the latest step after earlier approved the PFM Group to help. That's a nationwide financial services company for…
Tip helps police find Cleveland shooting suspect
Cleveland Police say they normally don't release names and pictures of juveniles, but in certain cases, they say it is necessary.
Dade County alerts to keep residents safe
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Dade County authorities are helping their residents stay safe by using a technology to alert resident about what's going on in their neighborhood. News 12 visited the Dade County Communications Center today to look at…
Lee Highway traffic crash ends with 1 dead
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga police say a woman has died from a traffic crash on Sunday. CPD was called to 6800 Lee Highway around 8 p.m. where two vehicles had collided. 69-year-old Janice Raper was transported to a local…
No injuries reported in morning fire
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters were dispatched to a reported fire in North Chattanooga shortly before 10:00 this morning. When firefighters arrived at 316 Chambliss Street, light smoke was showing from the quadplex. Battalion Chief Chris Warren said the fire…
Normal Park Museum Magnet Part 2
Students from Normal Park explain what they learned from a history lesson involving local residents.
Body in the woods was shot 4 times
ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - We have an update on the the body that was discovered in some woods at the beginning of the month. Dylan Winton was reported missing back in March. His remains were discovered on October 4th. Now…
Sheriff's lieutenant accused of threatening wife, man
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a Tennessee sheriff's deputy is on administrative leave after threatening to shoot his wife and her car mechanic. News outlets report that Derrick L. Gleaves, a lieutenant at the Davidson County Jail, was arrested…
Catching up with the group Alabama
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Alabama performs "If you're gonna play in Texas" at the One America Appeal Concert at Texas A&M University. An appeal to help hurricane victims backed by the five living former presidents has raised $31 million since…
Foo Fighters cancel Tennessee shows this week because of family emergency
“Foo Fighters apologize for any inconvenience caused and look forward to seeing fans at the new dates,”
Loretta Lynn returns after stroke to honor Alan Jackson
Loretta Lynn returned to the Hall of Fame for the first time since she suffered a stroke in May
Another big drop in prices make Chattanooga a cheap gas destination
In fact, the 15 lowest prices recorded in Tennessee this week are all in Chattanooga, Ooltewah and Cleveland.
Breast cancer survivors share advice during Race For a Cure
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Breast cancer impacts so many across the world, and the Susan G Komen foundation has led the way in research and fundraising. "If you feel like something's wrong, definitely get it checked out right away," says…
Local sorority holds chili cookout to benefit Make-a-Wish
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- UTC's Chi Omega chapter held a chili cookout at the Lookout's stadium Sunday to support the Make-a-Wish foundation.
Suspect jumps off bluff to avoid sheriff, captured next day
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dade County Sheriff's Office arrests a suspect after a vehicle is stolen in Bledsoe County and pursued across Hamilton County.