Pursuit of Happiness aiding youth impacted by gang violence
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Loretta Tate is a mom who says her son was hanging out with the wrong crowd. She says there are a lot of things to worry about as a mother…
Once-Extinct Sturgeon Released into Tennessee River for Earth Day
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- It's Earth Day in Chattanooga, and the Tennessee Aquarium is giving back. "We are releasing some Lake Sturgeon that we have grown from little, tiny hatchlings out of the eggs for…
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office announces new work-release program as a pathway to success
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office announces a new work-release program with Southern Spear Ironworks to help inmates to a new pathway to success. Phillip Richard looks like…
Lawsuit: Knoxville diocese mishandled sex abuse claim
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A lawsuit says the Catholic Diocese of Knoxville mishandled a report about allegations that a priest sexually abused a parishioner. The Knoxville News Sentinel reported the lawsuit filed in Sevier County says Father Antony D. Punnackal locked…
More To The Story: UTC Band program
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - 61 year old Randall Coleman took over the reigns as UTC Band Director back in July. Coming from Tuscaloosa. After 14 years as assistant band director…
Investigators asking for tips on man found shot at home in LaFayette
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Walker County Sheriff's Office and GBI are investigating a homicide case near LaFayette. 44 year old James William Wimbley was found dead in his home at 1846 E Highway 136. around 11 AM on Wednesday.…
Live Stream of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene testifying in lawsuit
Watch Live: Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies against challenge to her candidacy - CBS News ATLANTA (AP) - U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was hostile during testimony in a hearing on her eligibility to run for reelection, saying she did not…
Grand Jury indicts Blasingim on 2021 murder in Bradley County
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A grand jury in Bradley County has indicted 43 year old Billy Blasingim for the death of a woman last year. The body of 32 year old Carissa Diane Hamby was found on a farm…
Earth Day field day
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Workforces, in Chattanooga, celebrated earth day through team bonding activities that educated them about the environment. EPB partnered with Green Spaces to put on several training and team building exercises that…
Overnight Fire Damages Red Robin at Hamilton Place
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a commercial fire at the Red Robin restaurant located inside Hamilton…
CPD officers respond to pair of dangerous incidents
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Local law enforcement stayed extra busy this afternoon, responding to a pair of high profile and highly dangerous calls. CPD officers responded to a hostage situation Thursday afternoon at The Overlook Apartments on Boynton Drive. One officer…
Tamarion Johnson convicted of lesser charges; prosecution still sees case as a win
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Two days of testimony ended in a conviction for 21-year-old Tamarion Johnson, but it wasn't for the original charges the prosecutors sought. The prosecution still sees it as a win.…
Blackhawks help pitch National Guard recruiting at UTC
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Army National Guard landed two Blackhawk helicopters on Chamberlain Field at U-T-C, today. According to service members, the landing was a demonstration of some of what the national guard…
Why have attack ads hit the county mayor's race?
CAHTTANOOGA (WDEF) - The three Republican candidates for Hamilton County Mayor are raising the stakes, now that supporters of Weston Wamp are running their own commercials. Statements from Matt Hullander and Sabrina…
Tennessee has postponed tonight's scheduled execution
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee's push to resume executions after the pandemic hit a speed bump tonight. Convicted killer Oscar (Frank) Smith was scheduled to die Thursday night for the murders of his wife and her two teenage sons.…
Kane Brown talks about his homecoming show in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Country music star Kane Brown is bringing his "Blessed and Free" Tour back to his roots in Chattanooga next month. Representatives from Finley Stadium believe the concert will sell…
UTC United Campus Workers Demand Fifteen Dollar Minimum Wage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- This morning, the United Campus Workers Union and its allies presented UTC Chancellor Steve Angle with a 500 signature petition for a $15 dollar minimum wage." "We do…
Eviction Prevention Initiative aids tenants and landlords during a potential eviction process
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The Eviction Prevention Initiative (EPI) is a Chattanooga-funded program that helps tenants during an eviction process. "Needing assistance accessing those funds or with your rent, just come on out to the table out there and we’ll be happy…
Rhea County executive pleads guilty to wire fraud
UPDATE: The Rhea County Herald reports that Thacker has resigned as County Executive. _______ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The County Executive for Rhea County has pleaded guilty in federal court to…
Stacey Abrams goes to court over campaign financing
ATLANTA (AP) - Democrat Stacey Abrams is asking a federal judge to shut down fundraising by a committee controlled by incumbent Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that can take unlimited contributions. Abrams says it's unfair that Kemp can raise money for…
Amazon extends Prime perks to merchant sites
Amazon is extending benefits of a Prime subscription to online stores beyond its own site through an initiative it calls “Buy with Prime."
News 12 Now This Morning Cornbread Cook-off
Dave Staley and Kay Blevins spent the morning in the kitchen. The anchor team made cornbread recipes to celebrate the return of the National Cornbread Festival in South Pittsburg Tennessee. Kay made a berry cornbread, while Dave cooked up some…
Lakesite Names New City Manager
LAKESITE, Tenn (WDEF)- The Lakesite Board of Commissioners has named a new city manager after an unanimous vote on Tuesday evening. (more…)
East Ridge Sued Over Alleged Civil Rights Violations, Malicious Prosecution
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- This morning, local attorney Robin Flores filed a lawsuit against the City of East Ridge and two of its police officers on behalf of Ronald Cummins. The lawsuit alleges…
