NASHVILLE - This is an article written by the Professional Educators of Tennessee, not WDEF. It supports the language requirement for Tennessee high schoolers as a lawmaker has proposed ending it. A Balanced View on the Foreign Language Requirement by…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga relies on a lot of foreign-born workers in construction, but not as many as the national average. Construction Coverage has been comparing the workers across the country. Nationally, one in four are foreign-born. The rate in…
ASSOCIATED PRESS By REBECCA SANTANA WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is pausing all immigration applications such as requests for green cards for people from 19 countries banned from travel earlier this year, as part of sweeping immigration…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the season of giving continues, Toys for Tots is collecting gift donations for children who may not have something to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - If you are looking for something fun to do after the holiday season, the Lookout Wild Film Festival has released its 2026 trailer and…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Matt Van Epps won a nationally watched special election in Tennessee for a seat in the U.S. House on Tuesday, maintaining his party’s grip on the district with help from President Donald Trump. A military…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County leadership had a chance to discuss issues this morning with…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - CHAgives is a community-wide giving campaign coordinated by United Way of Greater Chattanooga, in collaboration with local partners. The campaign brings together…
OOLTEWAH, TN (WDEF) - Eric Barth has a gift for inspiring students both in the classroom and on the football field. The Ohio native has spent the last decade…
The suspect in last week's shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., has been charged with murder and assault with intent to kill while armed. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, was ordered held without…
The Trump administration is considering expanding its travel ban — which currently restricts or bars the entry of nationals from 19 countries — to around 30 nations in the wake of the shooting of…
Washington — President Trump underwent "advanced imaging" of his abdomen and cardiovascular system for "preventative" reasons, the White House said Monday, one…
Air travelers in the U.S. without a REAL ID will be charged a $45 fee beginning in February, the Transportation Security Administration announced Monday. The updated ID has been required since May, but passengers without it have…
Dr. Marc Cromie from the Chattanooga Allergy Clinic (CAC) joins News 12's Chip Chapman as he shares some tips on how you can keep your family safe this season through CAC's…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Traffic backups aren't just a local concern in Chattanooga. The American Transportation Research Institute has been tracking truck data for the last 23 years to find the worst backups in the…
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee National Guard is posting about how one of their medics may have saved a life in Memphis. The 194th Engineer Brigade is on patrol in Memphis.…
ASSOCIATED PRESS By AAMER MADHANI and REGINA GARCIA CANO WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Monday that a Navy admiral acted “within his authority and the law” when he ordered a second, follow-up strike on an alleged drug…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It is that wonderful time of year again. The Salvation Army is asking for the community’s help at the Angel Tree Warehouse…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department recognized several community partners at its monthly meeting today for making a positive impact on public health. Among the honorees…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and two Chattanooga nonprofits are asking the community to step up and help families in need this holiday season. The Boys &…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two Hamilton County deputies are on leave while the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation investigates a police shooting during a traffic stop. Tadarius McDaniel, 23, faces…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -The transition from high school to college is a big adjustment for most students. Knowing exactly what to expect certainly helps. That's the idea…
A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" pleaded guilty Monday to U.S. drug trafficking charges, months after his brother entered a plea deal. Known locally in Mexico as…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced Laurel Graefe has been appointed to the Chattanooga Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners. Graefe is a former Regional Executive and…