Strawberries in short supply as season nears end
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This year has been difficult for Strawberry farmers. The season is about to wrap up and customers are being met with below average amounts…
Fort Payne convicted of assault after altercation at local auto repair shop
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- A Fort Payne man has been convicted of Assault after an incident at Westmoreland Tires. On May 6, 2024, Royce Eugene Lader aggressively confronted employees of the business.…
Georgia state senator Colton Moore considers U.S. Senate Bid
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Trenton’s Colton Moore says he is considering running for the United State Senate. Moore is currently the state senator for northwest Georgia. He says if he's elected, he…
Over 100,000 kitchen faucets sold on Amazon recalled due to harmful levels of lead exposure
More than 100,000 kitchen faucets have been recalled because they could lead to dangerous levels of lead exposure according to three separate notices posted Thursday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Three different faucets models, manufactured…
Victoria's Secret takes down U.S. website after "security incident"
Victoria's Secret has taken down its U.S. website and says some in-store services will also be unavailable as it addresses an unspecified "security incident." A message to customers remained in place of the popular lingerie…
Hamilton County man arrested for theft and vandalism to former Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County man has been arrested after vandalizing and stealing from the former Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant. In the early afternoon of May 28, 2025, authorities observed…
Fall Creek Falls Utility District resolves water problems, clears safety tests
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After a little over 2 weeks of water issues, the Fall Creek Falls Utility District (FCFUD) says they have been…
Tennessee to legalize deer baiting on private land starting in 2026
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Starting next year, deer baiting will be legal in Tennessee, but only on private land. Hunters will have to buy…
Hormel recalls 256,000 pounds of canned beef stew over wood fragments
Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling over 256,000 pounds of canned beef stew nationwide due to potential contamination with wood fragments, according to federal health officials. In a recall notice posted Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's…
Tennessee man pleads guilty after asking 14-year-old for sex in Georgia
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Tennessee man recently pleaded after asking a minor for sex in Georgia. Brandon James McGarvey-Rogers used the mobile messaging…
United Airlines and JetBlue strike deal that will impact fliers' points, return United to JFK airport
JetBlue and United Airlines on Thursday announced a new partnership that will allow frequent fliers to earn and use points on both airlines and also swap slots at New York area airports. As part of…
Heaps of Banana Pudding at the Collegedale Commons this weekend
Tiffany Miller with Charlotte Grace Events brings local vendor Rose Murphy 'The Lunch Lady' to visit the News 12 studio with delicious banana pudding. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Banana Pudding…
Advocating for the Future of Head Start in Tennessee
Washington For sixty years, Head Start has been a cornerstone of support for families across the United States—especially in Tennessee. Providing early childhood education, health services, and family support, the program has served as a crucial foundation for millions of…
Skate Station Rolls Back Into Chattanooga’s Historic Choo Choo Dome
CHATTANOOGA, TN. (WDEF)— It’s time to lace up your skates and roll back through time, because one of the city’s most beloved retro experiences is making a dazzling comeback. Skate Station has officially returned — and it’s bringing new energy…
Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government
By CHRIS MEGERIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy. His departure, announced Wednesday evening, marks the end of a turbulent chapter…
Trial of former elementary teacher charged with child sex abuse begins
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Disaster Prep Starts With Connection
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In 2024 alone, the U.S. experienced 27 weather and climate disasters, each causing over a billion dollars in damage. From hurricanes and wildfires to floods and tornadoes,…
Dangerous Fall at Greenway Quarry
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Another dangerous rescue at a well-known local spot. Chattanooga firefighters were called to the rock quarry at Greenway Farms Tuesday night after a man fell more than thirty feet from…
Rick Derringer, who shot to fame with "Hang On Sloopy" and sang Hulk Hogan's theme song, dies at 77
Guitarist and singer Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at 17 when his band The McCoys recorded "Hang On Sloopy," had a hit with "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" and earned a Grammy Award for…
Four arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit ends in crash in Rhea County
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Four men have been arrested in Rhea County after leading authorities on a pursuit. On Tuesday, May 27, 2025,…
Authorities in Cohutta searching for wanted offender
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Cohutta are searching for a woman who is facing several charges. Natasha Reynolds is wanted for littering/dumping in a local park, giving false information,…
TV show COPS coming to Hamilton County for 38th season
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Lights, camera, patrol — the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is back on the national stage as COPS returns to film…
If these items are in your medicine cabinet, it's time to throw them away. Here's how to do it safely.
Here's your friendly reminder not to overlook your medicine cabinet in your cleaning routine. Just like food, medications and supplements can expire, meaning the products hiding out in your home may not be as safe or effective…
New photos show children still without proper housing in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A TV station in Nashville has obtained photos showing that Hamilton County still has a problem housing children. The photos…