Tennessee lawmakers are scheduled this week to debate lab-grown meat. A bill comes up before a House subcommittee on Wednesday that would ban it in Tennessee. Lab-grown meat is the practice of growing animal cells…
Erwin Vanegas, a 22-year-old male from Rossville, has pled guilty to Malice Murder for the murder of 71-year-old Robert White on December 5, 2024 in the Catoosa County Jail,…
Presidents Day, which falls on Monday, Feb. 16, this year, was established to honor the birthday of the nation's first president, George Washington. The official name of the holiday is Washington's Birthday, although it's now…
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - In an election year, Georgia Republicans are moving ahead with plans to cut the state income tax. The state Senate has approved bills this week to accomplish that. One would exempt the first 50-thousand dollars you make…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - What began as a broken femur to a life-changing diagnosis for one man now working to raise awareness about multiple myeloma. Dave was diagnosed several years ago…
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) - On Saturday, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced that 26-year-old Reed Cohen Skelton has been convicted of trafficking a 16-year-old female in Fulton County. According to Carr, Skelton, a former ICU…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today News 12 spoke with a local teenager who is asking for the community’s help to make her 15th birthday one to…
DADE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) On Friday the Dade County Sheriff's Office said goodbye to K9 Rocco. According to the Dade County Sheriff's Office social media posting, K9 Rocco had a career filled with notable achievements. "K9 Rocco departed this…
MILLERSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has resulted in the indictment of a former Millersville police officer. On June 26th, TBI agents began investigating allegations surrounding Michael Singleton, an officer of the Millersville Police Department. According…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Friday, the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a two-vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality. According to the CPD, around 8:30 p.m. officers responded to the 7600 block of Old Lee Hwy for a…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- Ever since Hamilton County acquired McDonald Farm in 2021, there have…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today in Chattanooga, horse carriages gently trotted through the streets as the Chattanooga Carriage Company hosted its annual Rides and Roses Valentine’s Day event.…
The Humane Educational Society hosted its third annual Faux Fur Fest on Valentine’s Day, bringing animal lovers together at The Signal for an evening of food, music, and fundraising. Guests kicked off the night with a cocktail hour, mingling with…
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad have arrested and charged a La Vergne man in connection to an ongoing child exploitation case. According to ICAC, in…
LaFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)- On Monday evening,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) The family of the victim of a suspected homicide in Ooltewah is suing a former NFL player. Darron Lee is charged with first degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of Gabriella Perpetuo. A Hamilton…
DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Meigs County Commission is still trying to figure out what to do with their county jail. This is after a state decertified the jail due to…
We finally know where Chattanooga's new federal courthouse will stand. The U.S. General Services Administration will build on the Vine Street location. According to the GSA, selecting that site will speed up the construction process by more than 2 years…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Some tiny babies have arrived just in time for Valentine's Day, the Parkridge Health System shares. They say these beautiful bundles are spreading love and joy in the most adorable way this Valentine's Day! Congratulations to all.
Amazon's Ring unit has ended its deal with security technology company Flock Safety after backlash over a Super Bowl commercial for the retail giant's smart doorbell sparked concerns about unwanted surveillance.…
Money famously can't buy you love, but be prepared to pay up for those Valentine's Day flowers or chocolates this year. The average consumer is expected to spend roughly $200 — an all-time…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Brian Smith has been selected as the interim administrator of the Department of Parks and Outdoors. Mayor Tim Kelly selected Smith, who currently serves as the communications director and interim deputy administrator. Smith has worked for the…
A local company is applauding new tariffs put on Chinese imports of anode active materials. NOVONIX in Chattanooga produces battery materials. The Department of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A crane lift operation that is scheduled to replace the cooling towers at the Tennessee Aquarium building will cause closures around the construction area. The operation will take place…