Local doctor creates baby formula bank amid the shortage
A Chattanooga doctor has taken it upon himself to help local moms find formula during the ongoing shortage. (more…)
Scammers make thousands claiming to be with Circuit Court Clerk's office
The Hamilton County Circuit Court Clerk wants to make people aware of a new scam aimed at jurors. (more…)
Police investigate man and woman shot in domestic incident
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating the shooting of a man and woman last night on Tunnel Boulevard. They both showed up at the hospital with non life threatening gunshot wounds. Police say they were shot in the…
Governor: 14 students and one teacher killed in Texas school shooting
UPDATE: Texas Governor now says 14 teachers and one teacher have died. The shooter was also killed according to police. ""He shot and killed, horrifically."- Gov. Greg Abbott https://www.cbsnews.com/live/ _____________ By EUGENE GARCIA and DARIO LOPEZ-MILLS Associated Press UVALDE, Texas…
Top Southern Baptists plan to release secret list of abusers
By DEEPA BHARATH Associated Press Southern Baptist leaders say they will release a secret list of hundreds of pastors and church-affiliated staff members accused of sexual abuse. The announcement comes two days after a scathing 288-page report by Guidepost Solutions…
Georgia Primary Elections Today
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today is election day for Georgia as voters will be heading to the polls to vote…
UTC to offer free CNA training course
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- UTC is teaming up with Life Care Centers of America to provide an amazing opportunity for local folks. In an effort to "rebuild the local health care system," UTC is offering 100% free certified nursing assistant (CNA)…
Huge reward being offered for finding lost dog
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- T.J. is just seven years old and is the loving companion of Red Bank retiree Alona Smith. The dog has epilepsy and is in dire need of his medicine. After he ran off during a…
Last words from Republican front-runners for Governor
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Less than 24 hours to go until Georgians go to the polls to vote for their next governor. News 12 heard from both of the major Republican candidates: incumbent Brian…
Huntsville Alligator siting
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) - We have our black bears, Huntsville apparently has gators. On Friday, the Huntsville Police Department posted a traffic warning about an alligators sitting on the southern side of town. “Florida Man” seen entering into Huntsville, heard…
More To The Story: Carry The Load
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - They were here just a couple of days ago. A big bus, parked at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. The nonprofit called "Carry The Load" wants…
Republicans take center stage in Tuesday's Georgia Primaries
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia takes center stage in Tuesday’s primary elections as Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger try to fight back challengers endorsed by Donald Trump. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia is testing Republican voters’…
Lee University develops a gender and sexuality policy
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (AP) - A private Christian university has drafted a policy that would strictly limit what students can say about gender and sexuality on campus. A leaked draft says students at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, would not be…
What's Right With Our Schools: Heritage High Teacher Appreciation
Ringgold, GA (WDEF) - Heritage High School has turned teacher appreciation into an art form. The many ways students show their gratitude is a great example of "What's Right With Our Schools." Michelle…
Ethics panel opens investigation into GOP's Madison Cawthorn
By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Ethics Committee is investigating allegations that Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn had a conflict of interest in a cryptocurrency he promoted and engaged in an improper relationship with a member of…
Georgia State Senate Race Profile
(WDEF) - On Tuesday Georgia and Alabama voters will go to the polls to select candidates for the general election this year. There are primaries for Governor, U-S Senate, the…
Most popular wedding dress styles
(TENNESSEE) - Southern brides have their own style according to a new survey by PlannedAtHeart.com. The wedding planner site compared each state's searches for wedding dresses online. Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina all had different tastes. [caption id="attachment_862537" align="alignleft"…
Flea Market Fire blamed on too many extension cords
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County Fire Investigators have determined that the cause of the blaze that destroyed the Flea Land Flea Market over the weekend was electrical. They say the Flea Market…
EPA Awards $500,000 Grant to Walker County
ROSSVILLE, Ga. -- The E-P-A has awarded a five hundred thousand dollar grant to Walker County. The grant includes funding to contract an environmental consultant, who will evaluate sites such as Peerless Woolen Mills…
TECH BYTE: Avoid Unwanted Purchases on Your Smartphone
KINGSVILLE, Texas (WDEF) -- A lot of technology is so easy to use nowadays, even a toddler can do it! That was the case recently in Kingsville, Texas,…
Racing for Recovery at the Chattanooga IRONMAN
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Todd Crandall is a recovering addict who saw addiction run through his family. "I’m a survivor of my mom’s suicide from drugs and alcohol. My uncle's suicide from drugs and…
Person dies in submerged vehicle near Possum Creek Boat Ramp
Hamilton County, TN - On Saturday May 21, 2022 at 8:00 pm, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Possum Creek Boat Ramp in the 1900 block of Lee Pike in reference to a submerged vehicle. Upon arrival it…
Adoptions made at the Humane Educational Society's Kelly McCoy Adopt-a-thon
The Humane Educational Society had a successful Adopt-a-thon Saturday afternoon. (more…)
Signal Mountain Police Department held their second annual 'Bike Rodeo'
This afternoon, Signal Mountain Police Department held their second annual Bike Ride and Bike Rodeo Event. (more…)