NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has launched “Promise to Call,” a new effort to prevent suicide by encouraging people to make a simple personal commitment: promise…
LOOKOUT VALLEY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Lookout Valley Middle/High School earned two awards in the 2024-2025 Tennessee FAFSA Challenge. The school was honored with the awards by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) for its efforts tied to the Tennessee Promise…
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Riceville woman has been convicted of TennCare fraud following an investigation by the Office of Inspector General (OIG).…
BY MAYA SWEEDLER ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — Two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington were shot and killed Wednesday evening while leaving an event at a Jewish museum, and the suspect yelled, “Free, free Palestine” after he was arrested, police…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's been a Chattanooga staple for 75 years. If you haven't been to Bea's to eat, you're missing out. From the fried chicken to the peach…
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Department of Health says that opioid overdoses are rising across the region. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The potential raises for Chattanooga police and firefighters was at the center of Chattanooga City Council budget discussions. (more…)
UPDATE: We spoke with Arias-Cristobal's lawyer, Dustin Baxter, who says that the judge instantly saw that Arias-Cristobal was deserving of this bond…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested in Collegedale for solicitation of a minor. On May 20, 2025, around 9:30 p.m., officers responded to 8959 Old Lee Highway (Chick-fil-A) on reports…
BRIDGEPORT, Al. (WDEF) -- Police in Bridgeport, Alabama are searching for two missing juveniles. Jaxson Alexander and Angel Elkins ran away from Bridgeport Middle School Wednesday morning. According to the Marion…
The Food and Drug Administration is telling Pfizer and Moderna to expand the warning labels on their COVID-19 vaccines about the risk of a possible heart injury side effect linked to the mRNA shots, primarily in teen boys and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) has received a $500,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to support smart city projects with DENSO and LG CNS.…
Sara Black from the Game Shack Cafe joins News 12's Amelia Greer with homemade treats from Dunlap, TN. The local coffee shop has taken over the small town since they first…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Cleveland City Schools informed families that Bus 19 was in a minor fender bender Wednesday morning. The bus was serving a route for Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary. Emergency medical services responded…
DALTON,GA -(WDEF)For three decades, Deborah Norville has been a trusted face on Inside Edition, delivering news with grace, professionalism, and unwavering dedication. Now, after 30 years, she’s saying goodbye. “What I want to say right now is what a privilege…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- An infant who was critically injured in a crash on I-75 in East Ridge on Mother's day has passed away from…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Thrive Regional Partnership and the Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance are encouraging drivers to ditch the gridlock and explore five alternate routes to…
ROSSVILE, GA-(WDEF) — Boynton Elementary has made history as the first school in Georgia to receive the new "Student Signature Award" from the Georgia Department of Education.…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- A Dalton teen who police say was wrongly arrested a few weeks ago was supposed to face her deportation hearing Tuesday. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - If you’re thinking about hitting the road this summer, you're not alone, and this year, you might not feel quite as much pain at the pump. A…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee's school voucher program has expanded statewide, drawing tens of thousands of applications and generating both enthusiasm and concern. The issue is now front and center…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga favorite is celebrating a milestone this week. Bea’s Restaurant is turning 75. Located on Dodds Avenue, right at the foot of the ridge, Bea’s…
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died, a family representative told CBS News. He was 76. Wendt, a Chicago native and…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A traffic stop attempt on Tuesday afternoon resulted in a brief pursuit and a man facing multiple charges. At approximately 12:20 p.m. on…