The Texas Panhandle wildfires killed at least two people and burned nearly 1.3 million acres in their first week — and the situation isn't over. There are five active wildfires across the region, according to…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office arrested a man wanted for several burglaries following a lengthy vehicle pursuit over the weekend. Authorities identified the suspect as 29-year-old Joshua Lee Crump. Joshua Crump…
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce on Monday officially retired from the NFL during a press conference at NovaCare Complex. "Stepping on the field was the most alive…
Democrats and Republicans in 15 states and one territory will be voting in primaries and caucuses on March 5, which in 2024 is known as Super Tuesday. The reason why it's important as an informal benchmark in the nomination process is that…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Children's Advocacy Center of Hamilton County has landed a national grant to help them deal with human trafficking. The grant comes from the National Children's Alliance. The money will go to updating the local staff that…
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously restored Donald Trump to 2024 presidential primary ballots, rejecting state attempts to ban the Republican former president over the Capitol riot. The justices ruled a day…
MURPHY, North Carolina (WDEF) - North Carolina authorities are still trying to piece together when a pair of twin boys were killed in the Murphy area.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Friday night, Chattanooga Police responded to a call for multiple people found dead inside a home on the 100th block of North Moore Road. Upon arriving at the scene, they met with friends and family who…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Airport held their grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new $28 million passenger terminal expansion that has been in the works for the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - March is here and so is Womens History Month and today at Coolidge Park, members of the New Suffragette and Missy Crutchfield's campaign marched to protest the lack…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga State unveiled the newest centerpiece of their campus Friday. Workforce development here in Chattanooga has a new crown jewel in the Advanced Manufacturing facility here…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Affordable housing has been a topic of conversation all across the city. News 12 got to take a look inside of the newest affordable…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee State Department is launching a new program to combat human trafficking. Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking is an initiative that aims to teach businesses across…
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Community members and county leaders gathered Friday to celebrate the Sequatchie Heritage Farm program. The program recognizes the importance of farms in Sequatchie County. These farms have been owned by the same family for 100…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A representative for the National Labor Relations Board says they are now investigating seven different charges against Volkswagen. Three of these have been added within the last week. They say this is in relation to allegations that…
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia House members are moving to tighten Georgia's lucrative film tax credit, limiting the value of credits moviemakers can cash in by selling them to others and requiring them to spend more…
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man was sentenced to jail and barred for life from hunting in the state after he illegally killed 15 deer over more than three years and threatened a landowner with a gun while poaching…
UPDATE: HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office said they have found the student responsible for making threats toward Orchard Knob Middle School one week ago. One juvenile student now faces the following criminal charges. Commission of…
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Murray County man has been arrested on charges of trafficking methamphetamine, the sheriff's office said. Murray County authorities arrested Joseph Lamar Henderson of Chatsworth. They said he had active felony warrants. [caption id="attachment_1659246" align="alignnone"…
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a man who has been missing since October 2018. Parker Morris, 32, went missing at…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The time has come. Big Chicken in Hixson will be opening on Monday, March 4, 2024. Big Chicken's Hixson location is at 5118 Hixson Pike, near the Northgate Mall. It will open at 11 a.m. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Girl Scout Cookie season is here, but it won't be for long. The 2024 cookie season generally lasts from January through April. Locally, Girl Scouts will be…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Four Hamilton County schools were honored Friday morning for their voter registration efforts. The Chattanooga School Arts and Sciences, the Chattanooga School of the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The sale has gone through to turn another of Chattanooga's old Southside foundries into a new mixed-use development. The Eureka Foundry shut down after 121 years last…