DeKalb County Man Arrested in the Hit and Run Death of a Teenager
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF)- A DeKalb County man was arrested early yesterday morning after a hit and run crash over the weekend in Geraldine that killed a 14 year-old teenager. (more…)
Catoosa County Commissioner, residents fed up over hospital dispute
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) -- CHI Memorial Hospital in Fort Oglethorpe has provided medical services to the residents of Catoosa, Walker and Dade Counties for years. But…
North Carolina man charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor after raid
MARBLE, North Carolina (WDEF) - North Carolina investigators reveal the arrest of a suspect in a Child Sexual Exploitation case. The suspect is 76 year old David Eugene Barnes from Marble. National groups that monitor child predatory image…
Fentanyl overdoses on the rise in Walker County, Georgia & Tennessee
WALKER COUNTY (WDEF) - Saying 'no' to drugs is harder than ever. Part of the reason is because pills you might get for pain actually may come with something you didn't expect. The Lookout…
Governor Lee Visits Marion County, Breaks Ground Alongside Thunder Enterprises
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. -- This morning, property developer Thunder Enterprises broke ground alongside Governor Bill Lee on a new project in Marion County. "What's happening here is a really important thing in our…
Governor declares state of emergency in southeast Georgia
PEMBROKE, Ga. (AP) - Following violent storms blamed for killing at least three people, Southerners cleared fallen trees from roadways and began cleaning up debris from homes and buildings smashed by suspected tornadoes as forecasters warned more violent weather was…
More To The Story: Female Tuba Player
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's the wind ensemble class at UTC. One of three meetings per week on campus. Sophomore Ember Evans is on the scene, getting ready to join the…
Chatsworth officer resigns after domestic violence charges
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - A northwest Georgia police officer has resigned after being arrest for a domestic violence case at his home. Cody Kintz was a Patrol Sergeant for the Chatsworth Police Department. Last week, Murray County deputies…
Alabama approves large teacher pay raise
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers have approved the largest teacher pay raise in a generation. The Alabama House of Representatives on Wednesday gave final approval to the education trust fund budget that increases the minimum starting salaries for K-12…
Smoky Mountains seeks parking fees, campsite rate increases
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - Great Smoky Mountains National Park wants to start charging parking fees and increase rates for campsites, day-use cabin rentals and picnic pavilions. The park says the changes, which include a $5 daily parking fee, would be…
The hospital war grows over northwest Georgia
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - A hospital war is brewing in northwest Georgia. Parkridge Health System is putting up a legal challenge to plans by CHI Memorial to build a new hospital on Battlefield Parkway. It's a dispute over…
Sheriff: 2 wounded, suspect dead, in shooting at SC plant
Authorities say a former employee shot and wounded two workers at an industrial plant in South Carolina before taking his own life.
Support Boys and Girls Club of Ocoee and Angela in Dancing with the Stars
UNDATED (WDEF) -- News 12 Now's sports anchor Angela Moryan will be…
Investigations Underway in Mass Russian Killings of Ukrainians
BUCHA, Ukraine (AP) - Police and other investigators are out in the silent streets of ruined towns around Ukraine’s capital. (more…)
Cleveland City Schools Cancel After-School Activities Today Due To Severe Weather Threat
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Cleveland City Schools have decided to cancel after school activities for today, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, due to the impending threat of severe weather this evening. (more…)
City Council passes vacation rental property moratorium
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga City Council recently passed a moratorium on the acceptance of vacation rental applications for non-owner rental properties. The unanimous vote took place at Tuesday…
Under One Roof: Local church needs financial assistance to preserve history
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- In 1980, the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul was listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department…
Cleveland man killed in I 75 crash involving 5 vehicles
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Cleveland man was killed in a crash this morning on I 75. It happened around 6:30 AM heading south from Cleveland. 63 year old Ricky Forshee was driving a van when he had…
Golden Apple Award: Janice McDaniel, Oakwood Christian
CHICKAMAUGA , GA (WDEF) - First grade is big adjustment in a child's life. The frivolity of kindergarten takes a back seat to more serious learning, but that doesn't mean first grade can't…
Local missionaries still seek help in aid for Ukraine
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Russian escalation in Ukraine isn't just something that's worried all of Europe or the United States government. There are people right here in…
Two Bradley School Board Members resign over residency controversy
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two Bradley County School Board members have chosen to resign over a residence controversy. Both Troy Weathers and Rodney Dillard have moved out of the voting districts they were originally elected in. …
District Attorney Candidates Defend Perceived Weaknesses at UTC Debate
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Last night, all three candidates for Hamilton County District Attorney made their case for election before a crowd of college students, attorneys, and members of the public. "I have…
Most Popular Baby Names in Tennessee
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Names.org has been crunching names and numbers at the Social Security Administration and have come up with the most popular baby names in Tennessee for 2022. Liam is the top boys name for the state. Wyatt…
Weather in the Classroom Visits Dupont Elementary
HIXSON, TN (WDEF): Meteorologist Bekah Birdsall went up the road in Hixson today for weather in the classroom. The third graders at Dupont elementary school have been learning about different types of…
