Denso Manufacturing Plant to expand in Athens
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- Athens received some big economic news Thursday. (more…)
Concerns raised after I-24 crash snarled traffic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is notorious for its heavy traffic but after an accident involving an overturned semi-truck, City Council is discussing if there's any way to mitigate…
Employee allegedly kissed student at Catoosa County fundraiser
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Public Schools (CCPS) say they're investigating an alleged incident against a Lakeview Middle School student. CCPS say this took during a fundraising event on October 11-th held by Apex Leadership Company. An…
Thursday Throwback: 1994 Halloween Violence
These days, we have a more sanitized version of Halloween. But in the old days, we had the treats, but we also had the "tricks." For our Thursday Throwback, we take…
Urgent fire advisory in effect for 22 Alabama counties
JACKSON COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for 22 counties in west-central and southwest Alabama. The advisory, effective immediately, covers the following counties: Baldwin Butler Choctaw Clarke Crenshaw Conecuh Covington Dallas…
Construction Career Center hosts Annual Construction Expo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Can we build it? Yes we can! That’s the spirit behind the Construction Career Expo. Hundreds of high school students filled the facility on Roanoke Avenue…
Prosecutors recommend resentencing Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 killings of their parents
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors will recommend Erik and Lyle Menendez be resentenced for the 1989 killings of their parents in the family’s Beverly Hills…
Fatal crash claims prominent Warren County community member
WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Warren County is mourning the loss of a prominent community figure following a tragic event on the morning of October 24, 2024. Phyllis Prater, a beloved philanthropist and key supporter of local initiatives, was killed…
Cleveland road rage incident leads to shots fired
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A road rage incident turned violent when one individual began firing shots. At 4:30 p.m., October 23, 2o24, the Cleveland Police Department (CPD) were dispatched to the 2700 block of South Lee Highway for an armed…
Alzheimer's facility nurse arrested for abuse of patient
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A worker at an Alzheimer’s facility in Chattanooga has been charged with Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult. Gary Crownover was a nurse who was…
New traffic patterns coming to Northshore's Frazier Avenue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you've been around Northshore, you've probably noticed some road work down on Frazier Avenue. The city is in the process of resurfacing the road…
Blue Moose opening restaurant in Chattanooga area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new restaurant is coming to the Chattanooga area, and if you've been to Pigeon Forge, you might recognize it. Blue Moose is expanding…
Multiple arrested in connection to Cleveland pawn shop burglary
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Multiple arrests have been made in connection to a local Cleveland pawn shop robbery. Video surveillance from Sonya's Pawn Shop revealed three individuals…
Authorities make 9 arrests in sex offender compliance check this week
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF) - Law enforcement has just finished three days of sex offender compliance checks in Marion County. The Sheriff's Office reports they made…
Attorneys say Roberts Trial still on track for April
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Attorneys for a man indicted in the murder of a Chattanooga businessman last year made a brief appearance in court Thursday morning. Darryl Roberts…
Better Call Patrick! Patrick Fabian discusses his many Hollywood roles
Actor Patrick Fabian joins News 12's Chip Chapman to discuss his career and share memories of his previous roles. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Actor Patrick Fabian, known for multiple hero and villain…
Brainerd Community Food Pantry Celebrates Four Years of Compassionate Service to Chattanooga Neighbors in Need
The Brainerd Community Food Pantry is proudly celebrating four years of dedicated service to neighbors in need here in Chattanooga. Founded in 2020 in response to the pandemic, the pantry quickly mobilized volunteers to support those facing food insecurity due…
Noontunes at Miller Park
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The popular music series Noontunes continues as individuals gather at Miller Park to enjoy an hour of free music from a local choir. Noontunes offers residents, employees, and neighbors…
Whitfield County Schools mulling millage rate increase
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Property owners in Whitfield County will likely see an increase in their property taxes this year. (more…)
Steer Clear of Flooded Car Scammers
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - In the wake of the effects of the previous two hurricanes that caused devastating flooding all across the Southeast area, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance…
Georgia Physicians to Run a Mobile Billboard at Duluth Trump Rally
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As the Presidential Election is coming at fast speed, individuals are using their voices in various different forms to bring awareness…
TSSAA girls soccer championships kicked off on Wednesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association Girls Soccer State Championships made its way back to the Scenic City. "We are in the first round of games…
Man pleads guilty after high-speed chase across state lines
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The suspect who was charged with running over an East Ridge Police Officer took a plea deal today. Ta'Bious Wheat entered a guilty plea for one count of Fleeing and Attempting to Elude a Police Officer…
McDonald's takes Quarter Pounder off the menu at 1 in 5 restaurants due to E. coli outbreak
McDonald's has stopped selling Quarter Pounder hamburgers at about one-fifth of its U.S. restaurants as federal health officials investigate…
