HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Four individuals are facing charges after authorities uncovered a drug smuggling operation conducted from inside the Hamilton County Jail. Current inmate Cedrick Williams was suspected of organizing the operation. HCSO says three others, Richard…
CALHOUN, Ga. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested in Calhoun over the weekend for making terroristic threats against GBI agents. On June 22, 2025, Casey Herron made contact with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woman was arrested Sunday night after police say a toddler was found wandering alone near a busy street and later discovered to be living in unsafe conditions. On…
Five people were taken to a hospital Sunday night from Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina, where their American Airlines flight from Miami had landed safely after experiencing turbulence, officials said. American Airlines said in a statement…
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- A Scottsboro man was arrested at a safety checkpoint after authorities found drugs on his person. On June 23, 2025, at 11:00 p.m.…
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A former Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) corrections officer was arrested for bringing contraband into the jail. On June 21, 2025, MCSO Transition Coordinator informed Sheriff Tommy Jones of a…
Stylist and Curator, Chery Jordan joins News 12's Amelia Greer to highlight a special runway show at the Hunter Museum this Thursday, June 26. Zoe Chatham and Jenna Brevig…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Experts in quantum technology are taking over Chattanooga this week, with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) serving as a central hub…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - June marks Men’s Health Awareness Month, a national observance aimed at raising awareness about the health challenges men face—and encouraging early detection, treatment,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga State Community College gave a warm sendoff this morning to a group of students preparing to showcase their talents on a national stage. The college held a special ceremony…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Earlier today, Captain Mickey McCamish spoke to the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club. His visit comes just days after recent US military action in Iran, a reminder of…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Looking for a way to keep your kids active, engaged and off devices this Summer? One Chattanooga Camp is offering loads of adventures in…
Ford Motor is recalling more than 197,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles over an issue with door latches that could trap passengers inside. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced last week that the automaker is recalling 197,432…
An experienced skydiver died Saturday after her main parachute collided with another jumper's gear, and her emergency chute failed to deploy, authorities said. Jasmine Black, 48, had…
Iran said Monday that it launched an attack on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, two days after the U.S. struck three nuclear sites in Iran. Explosions were heard in Qatar as witnesses said they saw…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on multiple felony charges. WCSO says Dallas Brendel is facing several serious…
The United States launched military strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities Sunday morning local time, an action President Trump said aimed to neutralize a threat "posed by the world's number one state sponsor of terror." It was widely seen…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Image-guided superficial radiation therapy, or IGSRT, is a noninvasive treatment with a 99.3 percent success rate in treating nonmelanoma skin cancer, the most common cancer in the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As headlines around the world focus on the United States’ latest military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities, the global stage feels tense —…
Collegdale, TN- (WDEF)In Collegedale, community spirit was on full display Saturday as local leaders and residents came together to fight food insecurity—right in the middle of a summer shopping event. Commissioner Laura Howse and Vice Mayor Tonya Sadler organized a…
Fort Oglethorpe, GA -(WDEF)A powerful story of service and history was shared today in Fort Oglethorpe, as retired U.S. Army Colonel Edna Cummings spoke at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center. Cummings highlighted the legacy of the 6888th Central Postal Battalion,…
UPDATE: The suspect, Christopher Michael Hensley, 44, of Powell, has been charged with the following: Attempted Second-Degree Murder Aggravated Assault on First Responder Domestic Assault Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Go Armed Manufacturing/Delivering/Selling/Possession of a Controlled Substance…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — On Saturday (6/21), the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check involving multiple animals at a residence located at 1325 8th Street NE. Upon arrival, deputies discovered numerous animals on the property living in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - From parks to sidewalks and even the airport, Chattanooga turned up the volume this weekend. Make Music Day is back this weekend, bringing a full day of…