Grier convicted in 2016 murder of Bianca Horton; awaits possible death sentence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An Anderson County jury will decide whether or not a Chattanooga man convicted of first degree murder Tuesday will be sentenced to…
Golden Apple: David Tindell, Ryan Otting, Barnhardt Academy
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA (WDEF) - David Tindell and Ryan Otting serve as co-teachers at Barnhardt Academy. Their coaching background helps them motivate students. They encourage perseverance, teamwork, and…
Girl Scouts Honor Dr. Edna Varner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians honored Dr. Edna Varner at the 2025 Trefoil Society Luncheon in Chattanooga, celebrating her lifelong dedication to education, leadership, and…
Monkeys escape in Mississippi after truck overturns
JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WDEF) -- According to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office, a truck hauling disease-carrying monkeys overturned around the 117 mile marker North…
Asian Lantern Festival: Forest of Fantasy will come to Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo has announced this year's Asian Lantern Festival theme: Forest of Fantasy. Never-seen-before displays of gleaming fairies, mythical beasts,…
Andre Grier found guilty of first degree murder for killing of Bianca Horton, potentially faces death penalty
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Andre Grier has been found guilty of first degree murder in the 2016 killing of Bianca Horton. There will be a sentencing hearing this afternoon, and the Anderson…
NFL hall of famer and former UTC Moc Terrell Owens returns home for a week of community engagement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Terrell Owens is returning home to Chattanooga to inspire and engage the community leading up to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's (UTC) 2025…
Pork jerky sold at Costco, Sam's Club recalled over possible metal wires
More than 2.2 million pounds of a ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork jerky have been recalled due to possible pieces of metal, according to federal health officials. The jerky…
Make allergies less scary this Halloween!
Board Certified Allergist Dr. Marc Cromie joins News 12's Chip Chapman to remind parents and guardians about the potential dangers of Halloween candy. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Halloween is just around…
Candlelight Vigil to honor domestic violence survivors and victims
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - To close out Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a candlelight service will honor survivors and memorialize victims who lost their lives to domestic violence.…
New arrests made nearly five years after deadly Chattanooga shootings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have made two additional arrests in connection to two homicides that happened nearly five years ago. According to authorities, Willie…
Jury to deliberate Tuesday after tense closing arguments in Grier trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Both sides have rested in the Andre Grier murder trial. (more…)
Suspected shooter for double homicide at Barku Plastics dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound
UPDATE: According to police, the suspected shooter, Kyle Crandle died from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Crandle was involved a six hour standoff with police at a home on Westview Lane in Cleveland. That lasted most of Monday afternoon. Earlier…
What's Right With Our Schools: Walker Valley STEM DAY
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Walker Valley students recently got to look into their possible futures at STEM Career Day. Employers from throughout our region were on…
New jobs created as corrugated plastic pipe company breaks ground in Fort Payne
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) -- Fratco has officially broken ground on a state-of-the-art production facility in Fort Payne, Alabama, creating approximately 50 to 60 new jobs.…
Flight delays persist Monday as air traffic controllers face work without pay
Roughly 2,800 flights were delayed across the U.S. on Monday, Day 27 of the government shutdown, as more essential workers failed to show up to work. In addition to the flight delays, 109 flights…
Two found dead after reports of gunfire at Barku Plastics
UPDATE: Authorities believe they tracked the suspect to a house on Samples Chapel Road. At last check he was still holed up inside and the SWAT team was outside trying to get him out.…
Chatsworth man convicted of trafficking fentanyl in Catoosa County
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- 25-year-old Kaleb Cooks of Chatsworth, Georgia has been found guilty of multiple drug-related charges and driving under the influence (DUI). This announcement comes from…
Hurricane Melissa threatens to bring catastrophic flooding, landslides to Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba
Kingston, Jamaica — Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 early Monday as it neared Jamaica, threatening to bring catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. The storm is forecast to…
Domestic Violence Survivor: Kimberly Smith's Story
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For years, Kimberly Smith lived in silence, trapped in a relationship that left her afraid to speak and ashamed to be seen. Today, she stands as…
First-Ever Chattanooga Jazz Festival Brings Music and Community to the Choo Choo
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – A new sound filled the Chattanooga Choo Choo this past weekend as the city hosted its first-ever Chattanooga Jazz Festival. The free, all-day event took place Sunday, transforming Station Street with the vibrant sounds of jazz,…
Senator Bo Watson Kicks Off Re-election Campaign at All-American Bash
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – More than 350 guests, including local and regional GOP members, gathered tonight to celebrate Tennessee’s Grand Old Party at Senator Bo Watson’s All-American Bash. Watson hosted the event, bringing together Republican leaders from across the state. During…
Gang investigator testifies as evidence builds in Andre Grier Murder Trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The murder trial of Andre Grier continued Saturday, October 25, inside the Hamilton County Courthouse as prosecutors worked to connect…
FBI special agents analyze evidence on day four of the Andre Grier trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Friday was day four of the Andre Grier Trial. (more…)
