Qcells to furlough one-third of its workers at Georgia plant
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The company "Qcells" has announced they are furloughing a thousand workers at their two plants in Georgia. And one of those plants is in…
Proposed Birchwood development deferred at planning commission
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission has deferred a project that could bring roughly three hundred homes to the Birchwood area. (more…)
Sally Kirkland, Oscar-nominated actor known for roles in "Anna" and "The Sting," dies at age 84
Sally Kirkland, a onetime model who turned to acting and was best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in "The Sting" and her Oscar-nominated title role in the 1987 movie…
tnAchieves needs more mentors by Friday deadline
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The tnAchieves program still needs mentors to work with high schoolers by their deadline on Friday. They still need 600 volunteers across the state. tnAchieves matches volunteers from our communities with students who have signed up…
Search continues for coal miner trapped inside flooded mine in West Virginia
A massive search operation is underway in West Virginia, where officials say crews are "working around the clock" and continuing "aggressive" efforts to locate a missing coal miner who became trapped…
"The Thorn" brings cirque acts and the passion of Jesus together on one stage
Andrew Harmon and Taofik Lucas-Walker joing News 12's Chip Chapman to talk about how they bring the greatest story ever told to life in a unique way. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
Wendy’s to close hundreds of US stores in bid to halt falling profit
ASSOCIATED PRESS By DEE-ANN DURBIN Wendy’s plans to close hundreds U.S. restaurants over the next few months in an effort to boost its profit and make its remaining stores more appealing. The Dublin, Ohio-based chain…
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
ASSOCIATED PRESS By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The justices, without comment, turned away an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky…
Officer's vehicle hit by dump truck in Fort Oglethorpe
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - A Walker County officer was injured in a crash Monday morning in Fort Oglethorpe. It happened on Battlefield Parkway near the Steak 'n Shake and Chick-fil-a around 8 AM. The sheriff says Social Security Officer…
Will Chattanooga be impacted by nationwide flight delays?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Thousands of flights across America are facing delays or cancellations as a result of the federal government shutdown. This is due to a FAA mandate…
Trial for man charged in fatal 2023 Frazier Avenue crash rescheduled for next year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new trial date has been selected for the man charged in a tragic incident on the Chattanooga Northshore.…
What's Right With Our Schools: Chattanooga Woodworking Academy Awards
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -Mayor Tim Kelly believes the creative economy is a crucial component of Chattanooga's bottom line. The current class at Chattanooga Working Academy is the…
Construction Prompts Lane Closures on I-75
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will perform nighttime closures of the I-75 South entrance ramp from Shallowford Road to facilitate the installation of steel bridge girders…
CFD responds to Brainerd Road oil spill
CHATANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 3500 block of Brainerd Road at 10 a.m. on November 10 for a spill in the roadway. A large transformer being transported came off a trailer and landed…
Pikeville officer helps deliver baby
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On November 10, a Pikeville police officer assisted a woman in active labor deliver her baby. Bledsoe County 911 received a call at 3:38 a.m.…
East Ridge Animal Shelter Seeks Community’s Help During Maximum Capacity
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The East Ridge Animal Shelter is currently facing a capacity crisis and is reaching out to the community with an urgent plea: adopt or foster a shelter pet today! Each day, an overwhelming number…
Major signal retiming, technology upgrade intended to smooth commutes for residents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga is installing and upgrading cutting-edge smart technology and undergoing a comprehensive traffic signal retiming effort to help smooth commutes across the city. The core of this technological upgrade is the installation and upgrade of…
No charges filed after two teens shot due to insufficient evidence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting that happened on Sunday, around 4:54 p.m. in the 4400 block of Highway 58. According to the Chattanooga Police, officers responded to…
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn 2020 election, official says
ASSOCIATED PRESS By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his former chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing the Republican’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, a Justice Department official…
2025 Veterans' Appreciation Banquet
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF) - Today marks a special evening in Walker County, one filled with music, gratitude, and heartfelt appreciation for those who have served our nation. Operation Outreach is once…
Preliminary tests find germ that causes botulism in ByHeart baby formula
ASSOCIATED PRESS By JONEL ALECCIA Preliminary tests showed that ByHeart baby formula contained the type of bacteria that produces the toxin linked to a botulism outbreak, California health officials said. The outbreak has sickened at least…
There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, and they mostly strike women. Here’s what to know
ASSOCIATED PRESS By LAURAN NEERGAARD Our immune system has a dark side: It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But sometimes it turns traitor and attacks our own cells and tissues. What are called…
Chattanooga Zoo hosts Asian Lantern Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Asian Lantern Festival, Forest of Fantasy, kicks off November 21 with our friends at the Chattanooga Zoo. Communications Director Jake Cash says visitors can expect…
Community walk shines light on Epilepsy Awareness Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Among the many things November is known for, this month also highlights Epilepsy Awareness. Here in Chattanooga, dozens of people laced up their sneakers…
