Search continues for missing woman in Gordon County
"I'm here today to search for my daughter. Hoping that she's still alive."
Federal inmates transferred out of Silverdale Detention Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- All federal inmates have been transferred out of Silverdale Detention Center. Sheriff Jim Hammond released the following statement: ”Yesterday, at the direction of the U.S. Marshals Service, the HCSO Corrections Division transferred all federal prisoners from the…
Local K-9 team wins on A&E's 'America's Top Dog'
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - When Whitfield County Deputy Todd Thompson saw himself and his K-9 Eddy compete in the national television show "America's Top Dog" Wednesday night, he was surrounded with friends and family at a watch party in…
Local knitters make hats given to babies on Valentine's Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Newborns and neonatal intensive care babies got a special gift on Valentine's Day at Erlanger East Hospital and Children's Hospital at Erlanger. They're red yarn caps, handmade by local knitters. "Everybody loves an adorable baby in…
Women Power The Vote
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's a day of Action emphasizing the "Women Power the Vote" campaign by the League of Women Voters in Chattanooga. The non partisan political group is celebrating their 100th anniversary of their establishment by joining like minded…
Rep. Fleischmann says don't worry about TVA
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - After talks of part of TVA being sold, Representative Chuck Fleischmann says he doesn't think that will happen. He says he has been a long supporter of TVA. According to the Congressman, the company has done a…
Heavy Rain + Snow + Freezing Temperatures = Possible Potholes
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The weather has had a big effect on the entire Tennessee Valley. Now, the roads may be affected as well. Since January the first, we have had fourteen inches of rain here in Chattanooga. Some places in…
Man uses Fort Oglethorpe tire store sign to propose
A business in Fort Oglethorpe is spreading love on Valentine's Day.
Marion County High School May Keep Students Out of School Until Sewage Problems are Fixed
Marion County High school is currently dealing with a nasty issue.
School sexual abuse presentation leads to arrest of Sand Mountain man
“If it wasn’t for educating our young people, some might not realize that this behavior is not ok."
Erlanger babies get red caps for Valentine's Day
"I’m wearing this cute little red hat to remind you to love yourself like you love me."
Hamilton County lands grant to treat mental health issues
“They are in and out of our jails, our emergency rooms, crisis centers, shelters and so on, over and over again.."
Road crews prepare for rash of weather related potholes
Particularly deep freezing weather when the ground is saturated with rain.
Autopsy shows victim was shot in Prentice Cooper burned body case
An autopsy showed Moss was actually shot, not that he overdosed.
Lee defends Tennessee voucher program amid lawmaker concerns
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee is defending the rollout of his much-debated school voucher program and downplayed recent anger from lawmakers upset with how the state has prepared to give parents tax dollars…
News 12 Then: Our Swine Flu Germ Quiz from 2010
"Realize.. these are really significant potential problems."
UTC screens Black History documentary on female unit in WWII
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga put on an award winning documentary today as past of Black History month. The film is called "The Six Triple Eight." It's about the only all female, all African American unit…
Cindy Todd retires after 28 years at the Tennessee Aquarium
Aquarium holds retirement party today
Retaining Wall collapses in East Ridge causing gas leak
No one was hurt
Tree smashes family cars in Chattanooga
But a mother thanks God for what DIDN'T happen.
Signal Mountain Votes In Vicious Dog Ordinance
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF)- Signal Mountain signed an ordinance on Monday that is an attempt to keep their residents and pets safe. The city of Signal Mountain has introduced a new ordinance that will hopefully help cut down on vicious…
American Red Cross Awards Family and First Responders
"At first I thought it was a dream and it started to hurt my feet so I jumped onto a couch.”
Veteran/First Responder helps coach other First Responders through PTSD
Only soldiers and sailors who've been in combat really understand the toll it takes on even the toughest person.
Report offers details of local educator arrested in online sex sting
Investigator accuses former school principal of posting ""Just love little girls."