Major interstate in Georgia reopened after bridge collapse
ATLANTA (AP) - All lanes of a heavily used interstate in Atlanta have been reopened - about six weeks after a highway bridge collapsed because of a massive fire.
UPDATE: Police say East Ridge teen found
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - East Ridge Police have released updated information on 13-year-old Matthew Hancock. Shortly after 2:00 pm Sunday afternoon, East Ridge Police announced Hancock has been found. Authorities say he was at a friend's house in Hixson.…
Shooting near Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot near the 600 block of Dodds Avenue late Saturday evening. Soon after receiving the shots fired call in the area, officers were called to a local hospital for a…
Locals help out during the 25th Stamp Out Hunger Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Saturday marked the 25th year of the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Volunteers and workers at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank could be seen bringing in all the goods from the Letter Carriers' drive. People who…
Georgia man dies in tragic crash
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Georgian died after a tragic single vehicle crash Friday afternoon. The incident reportedly happened in Polk County on U.S. Highway 411 and claimed the life of 71-year-old Larry Underwood. He was driving southbound in…
Chattanooga residents protest Trump's healthcare bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Protesters marched through Chattanooga this evening, making sure their opinions about President Trump's healthcare bill were heard. Many people attending the protest and prayer service had a pre-existing condition. They say their health will be put in…
STEM School Chattanooga student accepted to MIT
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. – STEM School Chattanooga senior Renee Schebler will be Massachusetts-bound this fall. She is the only student from Southeast Tennessee to be accepted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The prestigious university only accepts 1,200 students…
Parents angered over Chattanooga Valley Middle School gun incident
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Some parents are upset that they weren't properly notified that a child brought a gun to school to Chattanooga Valley Middle School. They say only a few people were notified, not all parents. Late this afternoon,…
Chattanooga State appoints new president
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Board of Regents today appointed Dr. Rebecca Ashford as the next president of Chattanooga State Community College, effective July 10. The board met in a special called meeting, by telephone conference call, to receive and…
News 12 Now gives Mother's Day Tribute
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Happy Mother's Day! The anchors at News 12 had a few special messages for their moms.
Speedy bridge replacement to start in Dade County
Dade County, Ga. (WDEF) - Preparations were underway Friday afternoon for construction to start on the Georgia State Road 299, I-24 overpass bridge. "It's going to be an interesting weekend for Dade County," Dade County Chairman Ted Rumley said. Rumley,…
Weekend events in the Chattanooga area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There's a lot to do here in Chattanooga, and in nearby cities this Mother's Day weekend. Let's take a look at what's going on. If you like beer, Chattabrewga is back tomorrow for its fifth year. For…
Bill banning abortions after 20 weeks becomes Tennessee law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Haslam has signed legislation into law to ban abortions in Tennessee after 20 weeks if a doctor determines the fetus is viable through required tests. The legislation that subjects doctors to felony penalties…
American Heart Association organizes "Go Red for Women" event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The American Heart Association organized a special "Go Red for Women" luncheon today. The American Heart Association says heart disease is the number one killer of women. This was the message organizers spread at the luncheon. The annual…
Chattanooga business owner searches for scam suspect
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The owner of a Chattanooga business says she lost about $4,000 to a credit card scam. She claims her smoke shop saw profits go up in smoke from stolen credit card numbers. We've got a video for you…
Bradley County Sheriff puts "In God We Trust" decals on vehicles
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A year after he was sued for using his office to promote Christianity, Bradley County Sheriff Eric Watson says he's putting "In God We Trust" decals on county sheriff's office vehicles. On Thursday, Watson unveiled a…
Regional Health Council holds tobacco-free conference
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Wednesday, May 12, the Regional Health Council held the 2nd annual Clear the Air conference. It focused on the changing culture of smoking in Hamilton County. Over the past few years, more and more businesses and…
Chattanooga Police arrest attempted murder suspect in Catoosa County
Marine Staff Sergeant Robert Driver was shot in the arm after dining with fellow military members.
Whitfield deputy shoots bi-polar suspect
They say he ignored their warnings to "drop it."
Latest on President Trump, Comey firing & Russia investigation
"James Comey better hope that there are no 'tapes' of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press!"
UPDATE: Judge orders teacher accused of kidnapping to stay in jail
The 50-year-old teacher will have a detention hearing to decide whether he should be held or granted bail.
UPDATE: Director of Marion County Schools discusses Whitwell student assault
The Alabama Department of Protective Services and Huntsville Police are investigating an incident involving a Whitwell Middle School student.
Walker County holds job fair and career expo
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Georgia job seekers were in luck today. They had the opportunity to meet face to face with employers. Walker, Dade, and Chatooga county organizations teamed up with the Department of Labor to host a job fair…
Safety tips for Hamilton County tick season
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tick-borne illnesses aren't too common in Hamilton County. In 2015 there were 16 tick contracted illnesses reported and in 2016 there were 17 illnesses reported. They can lurk in the brush, on grass, and under leaves. Charles…