Chattanooga named best place to live in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga was named the best city to live in Tennessee by US News and World Report. Chattanooga rose 21 spots to be ranked 27th…
Safe Baby Court launches in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tuesday morning, the Safe Baby Court launched in Hamilton County. Hamilton County is one of a dozen counties in Tennessee to provide a program for…
Family identifies Whitwell couple killed in Marion County crash
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Marion County that happened over the weekend. The family of a couple who passed away in the crash reached out to News 12 to provide…
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signs 'Smart Heart Act' into law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Tuesday, Gov. Bill Lee signed the "Smart Heart Act" into law,…
Stress can be "the triggering factor" for skin problems. Dermatologists share their advice.
There are many ways mental health can impact our physical health — but did you know stress can even affect how our skin looks and feels? It's true, dermatologists say. Dermatologist Dr. Afton Cobb says she sees patients all the time who notice…
Man wanted for rape arrested in Cleveland after standoff
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton and Bradley County authorities worked together in a standoff to capture a man wanted for a rape case. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said they found the suspect at a home in Cleveland,…
State Supreme Court and Republican congressional primary elections top Georgia ballots
By JEFF AMY/Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's elections on Tuesday include a state Supreme Court race that's grown unusually heated by the sleepy standards of the state's nonpartisan judicial elections, as well as a five-way GOP primary for an…
Ringgold honors veterans with Festival of Flags
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - The City of Ringgold is honoring deceased veterans with its Festival of Flags. "It started in early '70s to honor some of the veterans…
What's Right With Our Schools: East Brainerd Elementary International Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The great American melting pot is alive and cooking at East Brainerd Elementary School. Students with roots in nearly 20 different countries go to school there. News 12 was invited to their recent International Fest. It's…
Cicada invasion continues around Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For the first time in thirteen years, the cicadas are back. While they might be cool to look at and hear for a few minutes, some people…
12 Arrested in TBI's online child exploitation operation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has arrested a dozen people for online child exploitation and sextortion. The TBI conducted a three-month investigation dubbed Operation Protecting Tomorrow, working across 21 counties in the state. Their mission…
Student fatally shot, suspect detained at Georgia's Kennesaw State University
ATLANTA (AP) — Officials at Georgia's Kennesaw State University say a student was killed in a weekend shooting outside a residence complex on campus, leading to a brief lockdown and the arrest of a man on a murder charge. The…
Scottie Scheffler's Louisville court date postponed after arrest during PGA Championship
By DYLAN LOVAN/Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky court has postponed pro golfer Scottie Scheffler's appearance on charges he injured a police officer and disobeyed commands outside the gates of Valhalla Golf Club as the venue hosted this…
Deputies taze, arrest 2 men after separate pursuits on Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office helped arrest two people after separate pursuits over the weekend in Chattanooga. There was a third pursuit as well, but no arrests have been made yet in that incident. On Saturday…
Red Lobster files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Red Lobster, the nationwide restaurant chain known for its affordable seafood and cheddar bay biscuits, said late Sunday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In a statement, Red Lobster said it plans to sell "substantially all" of its assets. The…
Dog food sold by Walmart is recalled because it may contain metal pieces
Attention Walmart shoppers: bags of dry Pedigree-branded dog food sold by the retailer have been recalled because they may contain loose pieces of metal, posing a health hazard to pets. The recall involves 44-pound bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition…
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash along with foreign minister, state media confirm
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, along with the country's foreign minister and others, were found dead Monday morning hours after their helicopter crashed in dense fog in a mountainous region of the country's northwest, state media reported. Raisi was 63. The…
Sheriff: Alabama woman arrested for stealing flowers from graves
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office arrested an Alabama woman for stealing floral arrangements from graves. Martha Bowes. DEKALB COUNTY SHERIFF'S…
Officials urge water safety after 2 men drown in Tennessee River
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County officials are urging water safety with summer approaching. Just this weekend, two men died after drowning in the Tennessee River. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) and several other agencies worked to find two men…
Here's your Georgia Primary Survival Guide for tomorrow's election
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Tuesday is primary day in Georgia. So here is a look at what you need to know before going to the polls. Polls open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Democrats and Republicans are picking their…
Orca Cold Plunge ices News 12 reporter
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- After an ironman race most people will be a little sore the next day, some of those athletes have a cool way to lessen the fatigue.
Chattanooga Ironman 70.3 bringing families closer together
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "I love Chattanooga. It is my favorite city in the whole wide world, and I love this course," said one IRONMAN participant. The reviews are in. People love the Chattanooga 70.3…
Parkridge holds ribbon cutting for Soddy-Daisy emergency room
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Northern Hamilton County has seen a lot of growth. Soddy-Daisy’s population as of the last Census in 2020 was a little over 13,000 and is…
Law enforcement memorial honors fallen officers in Chattanooga area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Local law enforcement took time Friday morning to honor those who have died in the line of duty in the Chattanooga area. This…