Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam with torrential rains, killing almost 60 as vehicles and a bridge are swept away
Hanoi, Vietnam— A bridge collapsed and a bus was swept away by flooding Monday as more rain fell…
City of Athens closing roads for repair Sep 10
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Athens is closing a portion of a road for repairs. Richardson Street from Oak Street to Haley Street will be closed Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The street…
Murder charge dropped to manslaughter in plea deal
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A local woman has accepted a plea deal in the death of a man two years ago. Gercara Laquandra Robinson was originally charged with the second degree murder of James Stallion. But last week, she pleaded guilty to…
Two juveniles charged after Trion High School threat
TRION, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two juveniles are being charged with making a school threat in Chattooga County, Georgia. Sheriff Mark Shrader says that an S-R-O at Trion High School was notified of a disturbing graphic image circulating social media. The…
Manhunt for Kentucky shooting suspect cancels classes as authorities urge people to be on high alert
As a manhunt stretched into a third day Monday for a suspect in a shooting on a Kentucky interstate that wounded five people and struck 12…
Cleveland Police searching for suspect in homicide investigation
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland Police are searching for a suspect linked to a homicide investigation involving a missing Cleveland woman. Police reported they were called to 315 Northcrest…
Local farm reports over $1 million in damages after massive fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A farm is reporting over a million dollars…
Authors Shine at Chattanooga Public Library’s Second Annual Fair
The Chattanooga Public Library rolled out the red carpet for book lovers of all kinds today. It was the library's second annual "Authors Fair!" The event gathered…
Local lawyer reacts to Georgia High School shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.- "Georgia law is pretty specific," said Attorney Robin Flores, Attorney at Law. The father of the accused school shooter in Winder Georgia now faces murder charges as well. " You are just as guilty, according to Georgia law,…
Hamilton County Schools touches on safety following GA shooting
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Schools Superintendent, Justin Robertson released a message touching on the safety in our schools after the fatal school shooting in Georgia. The message begins by saying, "Safety is the highest priority for Hamilton…
Georgia high school shooting suspect's father faces judge after murder charges
The father of Colt Gray, the teen suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting, was arrested, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday. Colin Gray, 54,…
Thompson pleads guilty to child sexual abuse charges
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Lookout Mountain man pleaded guilty to child sex charges in federal court on Friday. James C. Thompson was accused of transporting underage victims across state lines sexual purposes. In the plea deal, Thompson admits to taking…
Memphis mother arrested after loaded gun found on 6-year-old
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A mother was arrested in Memphis after her 6-year-old son was found in school with a loaded gun. The mother, Ke'erinie…
New interactive dining experience opens in Chattanooga
News 12 This Morning: Lily Freeman with The Playlist joins News 12's Amelia Greer to highlight a unique, new attraction in Chattanooga. Lily is a performing server and marketing director at The…
First-ever 'Tourism Sentiment Survey' launches in Chattanooga
News 12 This Morning: Papae Litchfield with Chattanooga Tourism Co. joins News 12's Amelia Greer to discuss a new survey, hoping to gauge community opinions. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As Chattanooga…
Father of Apalachee High School shooter arrested
WINDER, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced they have arrested the father of the Apalachee High School shooter. Colin Gray, age 54, was arrested in connection to the shooting. He is…
Parent arrested after Soddy Daisy Middle School threats
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) reported a parent of a current student at Soddy Daisy Middle School was arrested for making threats against the school. Today, September 5, 2024, the parent in question made…
Three charged after reported gunfire near a school bus
DADE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Three individuals have been charged after a incident was reported in Dade County. Dade County Sheriff's Office stated they were notified by the Dade County Schools Superintendent that a school bus driver reported seeing a…
Hunter Biden pleads guilty to all 9 charges in tax evasion case before trial in Los Angeles
Los Angeles — Hunter Biden offered a surprise guilty plea in his tax evasion case on Thursday, capping a whirlwind day in court…
Chattanooga Public Library set to host second annual authors fair
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Public Library announced their second annual Authors Fair. The fair will be held this Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the downtown library.…
Alex Morgan announces she's retiring from pro soccer and is expecting her second child
Two-time Women's World Cup champion Alex Morgan announced she is pregnant…
U.S. charges Russian hackers for cyberattacks targeting Ukraine, NATO countries
Washington — Federal prosecutors unveiled new charges against members of Russia's military intelligence service on Thursday, alleging they engaged in "destructive" computer attacks that targeted civilian computer…
Student arrested for threats against Hunter Middle School
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A student has been arrested after making threats against Hunter Middle School. At 6:30 a.m. September 5, 2024, a school administrator alerted the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) School Resource Deputy (SRD) assigned to Hunter…
City councilman Darrin Ledford not seeking re-election
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga city councilman has announced he will not seek re-election. Darrin Ledford of District 4, which covers East Brainerd, says he will vacate his…