"Green Dot" Scam Targets Hamilton County Residents
People are being told they didn't appear in court, or failed to show up for jury duty, and have to pay.
Mackenzie Johnson
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Senator Corker Proposes Gas Price Tax Hike To Help Highway Fund
Senator Bob Corker wants to increase taxes on gas over the next 2 years to help the Highway Trust Fund. He believes our roads are in need of repair, and taxing motorists is a quick and necessary solution.
Hundreds Sign Petition to Save Doughnut Mural in Chattanooga
Fight crime, not art. That's what local artists are saying after the City of Chattanooga deemed a doughnut mural illegal. An online petition has been started, as well as a paper one at Koch's Bakery. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl takes a look at what's being done right now to save the controversial piece of art. More now in our News 12 Update.
Horses in the Hood
The two men are using the horses to show children there's more to life than the criminal elements they see on the streets.
Dalton Police Investigate Late Night Homicide
Dalton police investigate a fatal shooting that occurred shortly before midnight.
JOE FRUGAL: Half Prices Drinks from 2pm to 5pm at McDonalds
McDonalds offers up half price on some drinks now between the hours of 2pm and 5pm.
Man Says Police Wrongly Raided His Home
A Chattanooga man says his home was raided and ransacked by police, then condemned by the city. And the man they were looking for hasn't even lived there for six years. Now he's without a place to live and he wants some answers.
Megan Wise Goes Outside: Ziplining
Megan debuts her new outdoor adventure series by going Ziplining on the Ocoee at Wilderness Ocoee.
East TN Universities and Medical Pros On Alert Over Chikungunya Virus
Medical Professionals and College campuses in East Tennessee are on alert as students, sports teams and vacationers are either on their way or coming back from Chikungunya affected countries.
Incoming Georgia Bulldog Recruit Gives up Football
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Georgia freshman tight end Hunter Atkinson has decided he won't pursue
School Principals talk about success to business leaders
Several Hamilton County School representatives got the opportunity to proudly talk about their success during their school year.
Controversial Doughnut Mural Sparks Debate
A controversial mural in downtown Chattanooga has people talking. It features nothing but frosted doughnuts, but the city says it's illegal. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl gets down to the bottom of this issue to find out who's right and who's wrong.
Phillies Finish Sweep of Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) - Ryan Howard capped a big series by driving in two runs with three hits and the Phillies
No Time to Relax For Tyndall Since Taking Tennessee Job
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The demands of reconstructing a roster and getting ready for
Hamilton County Commissioners Pass Budget
Hamilton County Commissioners passed a new budget this morning, without a tax increase.
Aaron Murray Shakes Off Bauer For Brother on "The Bachelorette"
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - While his buddies were bunking down to watch Jack Bauer on "24,"
JOE FRUGAL: Get a $10 off $30 Coupon at Kmart for Sharing Through eGifter
eGifter.com offers a great K-mart coupon.
South All Stars Beat North in Southern League All Star Game in Chattanooga
Chattanooga-(WDEF) The South All-Stars beat the North in the Southern League All-Star game on
Ryan Howard Homers Against the Braves Again as Phillies Down Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) - Ryan Howard homered, Kyle Kendrick won consecutive starts for the first time in
Wuxi China Sister City Delegation
Visitors from Chattanooga's sister city in China spoke to the city council.
City Workers Want Bigger Pay Raise
City Workers asked city council for a larger pay raise.
Chattanooga Budget Vote Postponed
Council members voted to defer the budget vote.
Cherokee Nation History Lesson
Some local teachers learned more about the history of the Cherokee Nation at Red Clay State Park.
Dogs rescued from Bradley County Property
More than 1-hundred dogs from the alleged puppy mill in Bradley county are getting the attention they deserve.
Southern League's Best Prepare For All Star Game
The Southern League All-Star game gets underway on Tuesday night at Chattanooga's AT&T Field.
Notre Dame's Kareem Orr Commits to Louisville
Notre Dame receiver and defensive back Kareem Orr announced on Tuesday that he will play
Volkswagen to Build Two SUVs
CEO Predicts Mid-Size Car Along With the Cross Blue
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office and Chattanooga Police Make Arrests for Sex Offender Violations at Riverbend
As a part of Tennessee law, convicted sex offenders are prohibited from attending functions located within a park.
IVC US Flooring Brings More Jobs With A Second Facility To Whitfield County
Whitfield beat competition from neighboring counties in Georgia and Tennessee to get IVC flooring back in 2010. Now after 4 years the company says they want to repay the support from those in North Georgia by doubling their local work force.
Best Buy Store on Gunbarrel Road to Hold Job Fair Tuesday July 1st
Officials ask you dress professionally and bring your resume.
Enter Staples' "Make 15 Seconds of Fame Happen" Contest
You can enter Staples' "Make 15 Seconds of Fame Happen" contest at www.staples.com/shoppingcartdance.
SCORE International Founder and Long-Time Tennessee Temple University Coach Ron Bishop Passes Away
Visitation is Wednesday from 11am-until 2pm at Parkway Baptist Church. Funeral service to follow.
One person found unresponsive next to house fire
"I realized there was smoke coming out of the roof of the building," Lemay said.
Scenic City Roots Band Profile: Little Country Giants
A love story out of Northwest Georgia blossomed into one of the area's most unique folk bands. WDEF News12's Tevin Mckinney has our Scenic City Roots profile of the Little Country Giants.
JOE FRUGAL: Score a Free Appetizer from Outback Now through Thursday
Score a free appetizer at Outback Steakhouse now through Thursday because Jimmy Fallon says so.
Phillies Edge the Braves in 13 Innings
ATLANTA (AP) - Ryan Howard homered and drove in the go-ahead run in Philadelphia's five-run 13th
Riverbend 2014 Clean Up
Clean-up is well underway after a week of festivities at Riverbend.
Riverbend Beach Vacation Winner
One lucky Riverbend goer won a five-day, four-night stay at the SpringHill Suites in Charleston, South Carolina.
New Chattanooga Fire Station Opens
A new fire station in East Lake is open and ready to respond to emergencies.
Chattanooga reaching out to the Latino community
La Paz and the City of Chattanooga wants to help the Latino community.