Pedestrian left dead after being struck by a vehicle
Chattanooga Police were notified of a pedestrian struck late Saturday morning, and later notified of her death from severe injuries.
Alzheimer's Association celebrates new FDA approved drug
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Alzheimer's Association is celebrating today! The Food and Drug Administration has fully approved a new Alzheimer’s drug. “Leqembi is the name of the drug and…
UPDATE: Missing Collegedale teen found
UPDATE: The Collegedale Police Department reported on Sunday that the missing teen was found. EARLIER: COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Collegedale Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl. Creslen Hodes was last seen in the Greenbriar Cove neighborhood in Collegedale.…
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter mark 77th wedding anniversary at home in Plains, Georgia
By BILL BARROW Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are marking their 77th wedding anniversary with a quiet Friday at their south Georgia home, extending their record as the longest-married first couple ever as both nonagenarians face…
Video shows Britney Spears inadvertently hit herself in the face in encounter with Victor Wembanyama
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — No charges will be filed following a brief investigation of the altercation involving pop star Britney Spears, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and a member of the player's security…
Hamilton County man arrested with over $800,000 worth of narcotics
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County deputies arrested a man with over $870,000 worth of illegal narcotics and 12 firearms. The Hamilton County Sheriff's…
President Biden teases Dalton visits for groundbreaking in MTG's district
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Is President Joe Biden coming to Dalton? He promised he would in his speech yesterday in South Carolina. The President quipped that one of the biggest solar…
Alabama man arrested for breaking into cars near swimming spot
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- DeKalb Sheriff Nick Welden is urging the public not to leave personal items in their car when going to natural swimming spots. The sheriff's office recently arrested a man for breaking into multiple vehicles at…
2 arrested in East Ridge, Gunbarrel police chase
UPDATE: The East Ridge Police Department has given more information on the morning police chase. They have arrested two people, a man and a woman, on outstanding warrants.…
Lake Winnie 911 call released after July 4 injury
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- We continue to learn more about the tragedy that happened at the Lake Winnie SOAKya waterpark on July 4. Now authorities have released the 911 call between Lake Winnie management, EMS and 911 dispatchers. The call…
Rome police looking for man accused of murder
ROME, Ga. (WDEF) -- Rome police are warning the public of a man who they believe committed a murder last week. The Rome Police Department filed an arrest warrant for Floydell Quinchard Smith, on the charge of felony murder. Smith…
Fire Department warns citizens not to drive through flood waters
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After their car stalled out driving through flood waters, its passengers had to climb out of the windows. The Chattanooga Fire Department took to social media to remind…
Child reunited with family after found wandering in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police say someone found a child wandering around just before 4 a.m. on Friday. CPD responded to the call, where a two-year-old was found on 4th Avenue. Officers were attempting to locate the child's family…
TECH BYTE: Save on Tech on Amazon Prime Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Amazon Prime Day is coming up! It's a great time to save on the company's tech brands, and plenty of other products. Amazon…
National fried chicken day at Champy's
CHATTANOOGA Tenn. (WDEF) - Thursday is national fried chicken day, and what better way to celebrate than with some fried chicken. "Champy's World Famous Fried Chicken" was just the place…
CMA Fest Spotlight: Adam Doleac
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Country music artist Adam Doleac is staying busy this summer, cranking out lots of new music. News 12 caught up with him at CMA Fest, right after…
DeSantis raised $20 million in the 6 weeks since announcing his presidential run, his campaign says
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis raised $20 million in the first six weeks after he announced his run for president, his campaign said Thursday. The formidable haul for DeSantis indicates a well of support despite…
TWRA enforcing updated BUI Laws
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Many people enjoyed their holiday weekend on our local waterways. (more…)
Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi has full FDA approval now and that means Medicare will pay for it
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug for patients with early stages of the disease. The Food and Drug Administration decision clears the way for Medicare and other insurers to begin paying…
CPD celebrates successful July 4, cracks down on DUI enforcement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With the Fourth of July holiday being over, officials with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) say they're buckling down on DUI enforcement. Nearly one-third of deadly traffic accidents nationwide involve…
Tennessee sexual assault test wait times nearly cut in half
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The average turnaround time for DNA results in sexual assault cases has decreased substantially in Tennessee in the past year. According to a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) report, the Tennessee crime lab is returning those…
Animal Hero Summer Camp making return at HES
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Families looking for one more summer activity have an option in Chattanooga. (more…)
Threads launches with questionable local impact
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new app could change the social media landscape. Meta launched Threads on Wednesday. It is a text based app that is similar to Twitter. Over 10 million people have signed up so far. Many…
Update: Lake Winnie reopens waterslide after child injury
UPDATE: Lake Winnie stated their Twist-N-Shout waterslide has reopened. Here is Lake Winnie's most recent comment on the issue: "The State of Georgia today reinspected the Twist-N-Shout water…