What's Right With Our Schools: McCallie Students at Howard
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - When you were in high school, did you ever wonder what life was like on another campus? Students from Howard and McCallie are…
Georgia Schools Join with Articulation Agreement
CALHOUN, GA (WDEF) - A major milestone in higher education was achieved today as three regional institutions came together to expand opportunities for students. Dalton State College, Georgia Highlands College, and Georgia Northwestern Technical…
Tiny new friends at the Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Exciting update for all you animal lovers out there. The Chattanooga Zoo has some new residents—and they’re already stealing hearts. The zoo has welcomed not…
Teacher and a teenage student killed in a shooting at a private Christian school in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A teenage student opened fire with a handgun Monday at a private Christian school in Wisconsin, killing a teacher and another teenager during the final week before Christmas break. The shooter…
Financial experts consider Household bills low in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Financial experts found Chattanooga to be the lowest cost of living for household bills. "Our average rents and mortgage rates here in the Tennessee Valley…
Debris from I-24 bridge causes emergency lane closures
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Fallen debris from the I-24 bridge above Dodds Avenue has caused emergency lane closures. CDOT reported that East 24th Street will have multiple lane…
One arrested in Sweetwater Dollar General arson
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A suspect has been arrested in connection to an arson incident at a Dollar General in Sweetwater. Officers with the Sweetwater Police Department (SPD) responded to 844 N Main Street for an alarm activation on…
Chattanooga Police provide update on 153 fatal crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has released more information about the serious crash on Highway 153 Friday. CPD stated that the crash was fatal.…
Operation "Merry Christmas" leads to human trafficking arrests in DeKalb County
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- What authorities are calling…
Chattanooga Police respond to shots fired near Brainerd High School
BRAINERD, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to shots fired outside of Brainerd High School over the weekend. At 6:15…
2 killed, suspect dead in school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, police say
CHICAGO (CBS) — Two people were killed and a suspect was found dead in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday morning.…
Dade County fugitive found hidden, arrested on drug charges
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dade County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) have arrested a wanted subject on drug charges. When returning from a separate drug bust on…
Chattanooga Fire Department announces death of on duty firefighter
LUPTON CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) is releasing new details about the tragic loss they shared over the weekend. Captain George Turley of…
Three dead, one arrested after fatal crash in Bachman Tunnel
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Three are dead and an arrest has been made after a fatal crash in the Bachman Tunnel Saturday morning. The East…
Deputy struck, suspect killed in Catoosa County standoff
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Catoosa County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputy was struck and a suspect was killed after attempting to escape a standoff in a…
Be dazzled from above and below with the holidays at Ruby Falls
Jaclyn Lewis joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview exciting holiday opportunities coming to Ruby Falls this season. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Ruby Falls has decorated above the largest cave waterfall and brought…
Crabtree Road closed for storm pipe replacement
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Crabtree Road between Hale Road and Dee Lane will be closed December 16 and 17 from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. The road closure is for replacing a storm pipe. Avoid the area and consider an…
PawPaw’s Homeless Ministry's first Miracle on 11th Street event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today, PawPaw’s Homeless Ministry hosted its first annual Miracle on 11th Street event. PawPaw’s Homeless Ministry was officially created in 2019 as a…
Sizzling competition and holiday joy at the Convention Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Convention Center brought some competition for food lovers and culinary enthusiasts this afternoon accompanied by some holiday shopping for all. The…
Sylvan Learning sharing ways to show gratitude
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This holiday season, Sylvan Learning of Chattanooga is spreading Christmas joy in a unique way by combining education with festive cheer. Sylvan Learning Center is…
The City of Red Bank's annual Christmas parade
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, the City of Red Bank held its annual Christmas festival this afternoon, followed by its beautiful parade. Holiday festivities are in full swing,…
Red Bank invites feedback on former Red Bank Middle School site
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Red Bank hosted a “Public Input Pop-Up” at its Christmas Festival, inviting locals to vote…
Farzier Avenue vehicle fire cause
The Frazier Avenue fire a month ago has a cause. An electric vehicle. Electric vehicles are becoming more popular. Shawn Stiger a senior insurance agent says, “We are seeing a lot…
Orange Grove, Chattanooga State celebrates new CNAs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Orange Grove and Chattanooga State came together to celebrate the new class of Certified Nursing Assistants on Friday. “In January of this year, we launched a…