KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A 14-year-old boy is facing charges in Tennessee after a gun in his backpack accidentally fired in the gym of a youth community center on Wednesday, striking a 10-year-old peer and sending him to the hospital,…
EUFAULA, Ala. (AP) — The former sheriff of Barbour County has pleaded guilty to a felony ethics charge accusing him of depositing office funds into his personal bank account. Ex-Sheriff Leroy Upshaw, 52, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A few months ago we brought you a story about the apparent mass die-off of fish in Lake Chickamauga. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is searching for a teenager who they believe is in danger. According to CPD, 15-year-old Azaria Smith left her home…
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Bobbleheads have really grown in popularity over the past 25 years or so. Seems like everybody has one or two. Now, there's a new…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- High heat indexes create dangerous conditions for all of us. This is why The Alzheimer's Foundation of America gives safe practices to help caregivers…
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dolly Parton is celebrating gifting her 200 millionth book as part of the Imagination Library program. To celebrate, she is sending special bookmarks in September to seven lucky people. The organization will randomly hide seven bookmarks…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Unity Group of Chattanooga has concerns about the One Westside Plan in Chattanooga. The City's One Westside Plan aims to revitalize the…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Jail called in law enforcement to assist when inmates became unruly on Wednesday morning. Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) deputies responded, along with other agencies. Corrections and investigative officers were conducting a…
APISON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Multiple fire departments assisted in extinguishing a house fire in Apison on Wednesday. An off-duty firefighter reported…
UPDATE: Dalton Police made an arrest in the shooting behind the Kroger shopping center. They arrested 29-year-old Marcus Antroune Freeman, according to the police department. Authorities charged…
Attached: Photo of Employees of Collegedale Public Works Department: Pictured in no order are: Robbie Derrick, Sam Sewel, Dwight Young, Sam Parker, Brian Robinson, Brett Ramsey, Josh Cook, Hunter Parker, David Picket, Steve Price, Scott Wheeler, Lamar…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The weather is heating up but it is about to be Christmas…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We love our Chattanooga home, but there are so many just as special towns that surround us here in the Scenic City. News 12's Lindsey Jenkins visited Dunlap, Tennessee to…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A routine audit by the state has found one issue with TennCare reimbursements in a rural health clinic in our area. The State Comptrollers office found that the Pikeville clinic over-reported TennCare visits over a five…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Three cats lost their lives due to an apartment fire Tuesday night in Chattanooga. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded after a neighbor reported seeing smoke coming…
By AARON MORRISON AP National Writer REPRESA, California (AP) — The graduates lined up, brushing off their gowns and adjusting classmates’ tassels and stoles. As the graduation march played, the 85 men appeared to hoots and cheers from their families.…
By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit area woke up Wednesday to some of the worst air quality in the United States as smoke from Canada's wildfires settled over most of the Great Lakes region and unhealthy…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With upcoming hot temperatures approaching, it is important to stay informed on how to best take care of yourself. “We want to check on all…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Salvation Army of Cleveland is looking to spark something special in the community. They chose to partner with The Family Pit Stop Shop,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The legal battle between a dog kennel business and a Chattanooga southside neighborhood continued on Tuesday. (more…)
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Federal prosecutors plan to ask a judge to dismiss convictions for wire fraud and to resentence a former high-ranking Atlanta city official who is currently serving a 14-year prison sentence stemming from…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Cleveland woman faces charges after impersonating a nurse and attempting to discharge two elderly patients from Erlanger Hospital. Lydia…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man faces prison time after being convicted by a Whitfield County jury for fleeing from police and possessing marijuana with intent to distribute. The jury found…