Rossville Man Sets Own Home on Fire
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- A man has been arrested in Rossville after he committed arson against his own fire. (more…)
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Threat at Soddy-Daisy High Causes Concern
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Students and parents alike were concerned this week after one student reportedly made a threatening social media post in relation to the school. (more…)
CPD Launches Holiday Season Robbery Initiative
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With the holiday shopping season right around the corner, the Chattanooga Police Department wants residents and businesses alike to exercise more caution as we approach the season. (more…)
George Thacker Sentenced to 33 Months in Federal Prison
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Former Rhea County executive George Thacker was sentenced at a hearing this morning at the federal…
The Pride of the Southland Entertains Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The sounds of "Rocky Top" and other fan favorites filled the air in downtown Chattanooga on Thursday. (more…)
80 New Jobs Coming to Whitfield County
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Whitfield County has received some very positive economic news. (more…)
“Team Up for Kids” Boot Drive Raises Thousands for Shriner’s Hospital
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- The Whitfield County Fire Department and the Dalton Shrine Club came together today for a great cause. Around 50 personnel from the…
Electric Vehicle Festival Showcase Many Types of Electric Vehicles
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Electric vehicle enthusiasts gathered on Chattanooga's west side today for a showcase of any kind of electric vehicle you can think of. The inaugural…
Local Businesses Accepting Donations for Ian Relief
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian across the southeast, particularly in Florida, many are looking for ways to help hurricane victims. (more…)
Ooltewah Elementary Honors Student With Rare Brain Disease
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- The scene at Ooltewah Elementary School was blue on Friday morning. (more…)
Humane Society Warns Owners about Ongoing Canine Flu Outbreak
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Humane Educational Society is warning pet owners about an ongoing strain of canine flu that is causing many dogs at their shelter to…
Blood Assurance, UTC Team Up for “Bloodanooga”
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The scene inside the Tennessee Room at UTC's University Center was "metal" on Wednesday morning. Blood Assurance and the university teamed up for the semi-annual "Bloodanooga"…
TVA Conducting Routine Bridge Inspection at Chickamauga Dam
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- If you travel over the Chickamauga Dam on Highway 153, be ready for some delays the next two days. (more…)
Savage Gulf to Become State Park
PALMER, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Savage Gulf State Natural Area is being reclassified into the 57th Tennessee State Park. (more…)
Arrest of East Ridge High Student Raises Controversy
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- An arrest of a student at East Ridge High School on Tuesday was shared on social media and went viral causing controversy in the community. (more…)
Brian Kemp Visits Trenton for Campaign Stop
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp visited Dade County this morning for a campaign event. (more…)
Hiker Injured after Fall on Mowbray Mountain
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- First responders with multiple agencies rescued a woman who was injured while hiking on Monday evening. (more…)
Walker County Labor Day Car and Motorcycle Show Postponed
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF)- Walker County's 30th annual Labor Day and Motorcycle Show scheduled to be held today at the Walker County Civic Center in Rock Spring has been postponed due…
Man in Critical Condition after Shooting in Chattanooga Sunday Night
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man is in critical condition after a shooting sometime either late Sunday evening or early Monday morning in Chattanooga. (more…)
Relief Events for Chattooga County Flood Victims Today
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- Flood victims in Chattooga County have multiple ways today to get some needed clean water after Sunday's devastating flood event. (more…)
Three People Stabbed Tuesday Evening in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Three people were taken to a local hospital after being stabbed on Tuesday evening. (more…)
New US-64 Bridge Opens Up in Polk County Over Ocoee River
OCOEE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Polk County drivers have a new bridge to drive across on US-64 over the Ocoee River. (more…)
8 Year Old Girl Missing in Crossville
UPDATE: Happy to report that Kallie has been located, and is safe. Thanks for the help in getting the…
National Weather Service Currently Conducting Maintenance on Local Radars
HYTOP, Ala. (WDEF)- The two primary radars that cover the majority of the News 12 viewing area are currently offline due to the…
Man Injured in Drive-By Shooting in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man was injured when he was shot in a drive-by shooting Sunday Night in Chattanooga. (more…)
Blood Assurance Notifying Potential Donors They Might Now be Eligible to Give
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Blood Assurance is reaching to thousands of potential blood donors who have been not allowed to donate in the past due to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations that are now changing. (more…)
Clarifications for the City Council District 8 Runoff Election
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton Election Commission wants to clear up some confusion for the upcoming Chattanooga City Council…
UPDATE – Elderly Man Found After Reported Missing in Rhea County
UPDATE -- Freeman has been found. He is safe and back home. DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and…
Dalton Man Found Dead in Polk County Lake
BENTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- A 57 year old man from Dalton has been found dead after an extensive search at…
Gas Prices Continue to Fall in the Chattanooga Area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Gas prices are continuing to fall in the Chattanooga area in line with the trend nationwide. (more…)
Chattanooga Man Killed in Deadly Shooting Sunday Night
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A violent weekend in Chattanooga has seen another incident as a man was shot to death in East Chattanooga late Sunday Night, August 14. (more…)
Body Found on Grove Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police say that the body of a woman was found late last night on Grove Street in Chattanooga. (more…)
Adams and Wamp Clash Over Accusations of Meddling Texts to Voters
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today is election day in Tennessee and…
Man Shot on Arlington Avenue Thursday Evening
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A 43 year old man was shot in Chattanooga on Thursday evening, July 28. (more…)
Car Catches on Fire Causing Damage to Hixson Home
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A car caught fire causing damage to a home in Hixson late Monday evening, July 26.…
Chattanooga Firefighters Battle House Fire in Hixson
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga firefighters battled hot and humid conditions Wednesday night as they battled a fire at a vacant home in Hixson.…
Sinkhole Closes Lane of Highway 27 in Spring City
SPRING CITY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Rhea County Sheriff's Office is warning drivers of a sinkhole along Highway 27 in Spring City. (more…)
Man in Critical Condition after Early Morning Apartment Fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga man is in an area hospital with critical conditions after a fire early this morning. (more…)
Warnock Outraises Walker in Second Quarter Fundraising
ATLANTA (WDEF)- Both candidates for the United States Senate in Georgia released their second quarter election…
New Blood Assurance Location Coming to Fort Oglethorpe
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- A new Blood Assurance donation center will be coming to Fort Oglethorpe by early October. (more…)