NEW ORLEANS (AP) — He is a senior at 16. His grade point average is 4.98. Even before graduating from high school, he has earned 27 college credits and, perhaps the most impressive numbers of all, he has scholarship offers…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police arrested two men in relation to a shooting that happened on April 6. On that day, police say Ja'Marie Jones fired shots on the 1900 block of Market Street. Ja'Marie…
DALLAS, Texas (WDEF) -- It's always a good idea to throw out our trash and recycle. But many of us are doing it incorrectly, and that trash doesn't actually…
FRISCO, Texas (WDEF) -- The Academy of Country Music has announced some of the artists who'll be performing at the awards show next month. One of them is Tennessee Valley native Kane Brown. Kane's up for five awards, including Entertainer…
The Sheriff of Sequatchie County has announced a new task force to solve an cold case. Matthew Tyler Henry disappeared from Dunlap in the spring of 20-18. Investigators have always believed that foul play was involved. The new task force…
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - McMinn County investigators are looking for a suspect in a stabbing on Wednesday near Riceville. Authorities found 24 year old Diamond Natasha Young from Madisonville in the road. Sheriff Joe Guy praised Public Service Unit members…
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Across the country, scammers have taken a new approach. FBI Atlanta says scammers are spoofing law enforcement officers. Specifically at colleges and universities in Georgia. They…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Diamonds and Lace exotic dance night club caught on fire Thursday morning. The Chattanooga Fire Department said…
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Investigators have charged a husband in Crossville, but not with the death of his wife. At least not yet. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of 52 year old Terri Loretta Pitton on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In support of Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Week, Chattanooga Firefighters are raising funds with the Fill the Boot Campaign. The Fill the Boot campaign for MDA was originally supposed to start on April 27. But they…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Walker County Fire and Rescue is asking the public for help in finding an arson suspect. According to officials, the fire happened at 113…
As a growing number of overweight Americans clamor for Ozempic and Wegovy — drugs touted by celebrities and on TikTok to pare pounds — an even more powerful obesity medicine is poised to upend…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Mexican food is always a hot commodity in the Tennessee Valley. It's especially convenient when the restaurant is on four wheels. Let's look at how Street…
DADEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A judge on Wednesday ordered the three adult suspects to be jailed without bond as they await trial on murder charges in connection with a deadly shooting at a Sweet…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- GreenPal released an app that connects homeowners with local vetted lawn service professionals. It's described as the Uber of lawn care, and it's the easiest way…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new Tennessee bill would require healthcare providers to obtain parental consent before vaccinating a minor. Senate Bill 1111 passed 28 to 5 on April 20. But it has not…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga is a city full of dine-in restaurants. There are many breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and desert stops to choose from. News 12 asked local viewers on Facebook what their go-to breakfast spot is around Chattanooga.…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In this day and age, people are living longer. But the key is to stay healthy and active as well. If you're a senior…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Recently, Snapchat added an AI feature to all users' accounts. It's called "My AI," and anyone who has updated their app receives a message from the bot. Users can have conversations with this artificial intelligence, similar…
BUFORD, Ga. (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp signed tougher penalties for gang crimes into Georgia law on Wednesday at a gathering of county sheriffs, marking the passage of one of his top legislative priorities of 2023 after the Republican put…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) is celebrating their 30th anniversary of Used Car Saturdays with the Chattanooga Lookouts. This year, ten people will win a pre-owned, or "pre-loved," car through this program. Participating local…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance unveiled a new project today. (more…)
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Disney sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday over the Republican's takeover of its theme park district, alleging the governor waged a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" after the company opposed…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It has been one year since the Ocoee Whitewater Center faced a devastating fire. The Cherokee National Forest provided an update on Wednesday regarding their…