Golden Apple Award: Debbie Rosenbloom, Chattanooga Valley
FLINSTONE, GA (WDEF) - Debbie Rosenbloom is the kind of teacher who never backs down from a challenge. She continued her own education to better serve the children in…
Water flow in Tennessee River increases due to Helene
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- …
Jimmy Carter turns 100, the first former president to do so
Former President Jimmy Carter is marking his 100th birthday — the first former president in United States history to do so. Carter celebrated Tuesday in…
Chattanooga Fire Department hiring age lowered from 21 to 18
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga City Council approved the hiring age of Chattanooga firefighters to be lowered from 21 to 18. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) says this will allow them to begin…
6 people killed in Tel Aviv mass shooting moments before Iran launches missile attack on Israel, police say
Israeli police said at least six people were killed in a shooting attack in Tel Aviv on Tuesday…
Local organizations collecting supplies for those impacted by Helene
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Multiple organizations throughout Hamilton County and our viewing area are collecting relief supplies for those impacted by Hurricane Helene. If you're wanting to donate, here's a list of the organizations collecting and other details: Hamilton…
CVS lays off 2,900 workers in cost-cutting move. Here's what to know
CVS Health said it is cutting about 2,900 employees as part of a goal to reduce costs by $2 billion. The job cuts represents about 1% of the health care company's workforce, a CVS spokesperson told CBS MoneyWatch via email.…
I-75 at I-24 phase 2 interchange causing major traffic shift
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A major traffic shift is expecting to impact drivers on I-24 starting this weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced that crews will begin working on the inner…
Pikeville horse earns grand champion title in national competition
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Pikeville horse brought home a grand championship title from a national event in Cedar Rapids,…
Tennessee Aquarium carving pumpkins underwater for ODDtober
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Aquarium is gearing up for ODDtober with scuba divers carving pumpkins underwater. Two divers dressed in Halloween costumes will be in the River Giants…
Iran launches missiles toward Israel, Israeli military says, as booms heard over Tel Aviv
Sirens rang out in Tel Aviv and across Israel and loud booms were heard late Tuesday after the Israel Defense Forces said missiles were launched from Iran toward the country. "The IDF is doing and…
Man indicted by grand jury after April Eastgate Loop murder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man has been indicted after a murder on Eastgate Loop back in April 2024. Investigators revealed 28-year-old Ja'Darius Conyers was one…
Amazon truck involved in accident on W road
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The W Road was shut down for an "extended period of time" due to an accident involving an Amazon truck. Hamilton County Office…
Hiker rescued from Signal Mountain trail after sustaining ankle injury
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Just after first responders finished addressing the W Road accident, they got a call about a hiker injured on Mabbit…
Shop the Market At takes over Ketner's Mill Fair
Shop the Market At Founder, Robert Davis, joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about upcoming market events, including the Ketner's Mill Fair. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Shop the Market…
CHI Memorial Hospital Relocates: What’s Next for the Fort Oglethorpe Campus?
Developments are underway as CHI Memorial announces plans to build a new hospital in Ringgold, moving from its current location in Fort Oglethorpe. The Fort Oglethorpe site may soon become affordable senior housing. Community leaders held a meeting to discuss…
What's Right With Our Schools: Tyner Academy Commitment Day
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Reaching a goal often starts with visualization. Freshmen at Tyner Academy got to look three years into their futures at a recent commitment…
Local organizations responding to Helene
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Despite Chattanooga…
Goats rescued from potential high waters
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The familiar goats that have inhabited Maclellan island for the past several months had to be rescued today in fears of rising waters from the east. The runoff from the…
Chattanooga Fire Department host annual Fire Prevention Week
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department is kicking off Fire Prevention Week. During the week, CFD is raising awareness on Smoke Alarms. Due to folks not having or…
Apison garbage truck load catches fire from hoverboard
APISON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department (TCVFD) responded to a garbage truck fire that sparked from a hoverboard. TCVFD posted on Facebook that they responded to a garbage truck fire on Upland Drive. When crews arrived, they…
Kronos Capital provides update on Market Street project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Developers with Kronos Capital looks to turn this Market Street building into a new multi-purpose development. “We are going to do up to a 312,000…
Judge strikes down Georgia ban on abortions, allowing them to resume beyond 6 weeks into pregnancy
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge on Monday struck down the state’s abortion law, which took effect in 2022 and effectively prohibited abortions beyond about six weeks of pregnancy. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert…
Food City helping aid flood victims from Hurricane Helene
ABINGDON, Va. (WDEF) -- After Hurricane Helene caused flooding across southeastern regions, Food City is teaming up with multiple organizations to provide aid to those impacted. To kick off the fundraiser, both Food City and Eastman Foundation have pledged $100,000,…