Walker County school bus crash sends five students to hospital
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - Early this morning at 7:13 a.m., the Walker County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting that a school bus had struck a…
Flood victim says insurance will not cover damage from I-24 flood, insurer claims it was 'wear and tear'
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Homelessness goes up as violent crime and opioid overdoses go down
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Homelessness has increased in Hamilton County according to the latest Hamilton Counted report from Mayor Weston Wamp's office. (more…)
Parkridge Marks Suicide Prevention Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - September is recognized nationwide as Suicide Prevention Month, an effort to raise awareness about a leading public health concern. Parkridge Health System is joining the push to…
Embassy Suites Opens Downtown
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s downtown just gained a major addition. The Embassy Suites at 345 Broad Street officially opened in mid-August, bringing 184 rooms to a $60 million project. On September…
Golden Apple Award: Diana Buchanan, Joyland Christian Academy
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA (WDEF) -- Learning begins in the very earliest days of childhood. Diana Buchanan sees proof of that every day in her Pre-K 3 class at Joyland…
Rescued Kestrels Released at McDonald Farm
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) -- Two rescued kestrels are getting a second chance at life thanks to the efforts of local wildlife organizations. Earlier this summer, the Chattanooga Zoo took in…
Cracker Barrel won't remodel restaurants after logo change uproar
Cracker Barrel is shelving plans to remodel its restaurants as it continues to backtrack on overhauling its brand image. The move comes after the chain already reverted to its old logo in response to an uproar around…
Chattanooga’s Fun Fair Festival Featuring Music, Games, and CitiLimitz
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)-Families are invited to Chattanooga’s riverfront this weekend for a day of fun, music, and community support. The Fun Fair Festival returns Saturday from 10…
Suspicious package prompts evacuation at Core Scientific in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.c. (WDEF) -- Law enforcement in Cherokee County are investigating a suspicious package at Core Scientific. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) responded to Palmer Lane in the Marble Community. Authorities evacuated employees…
Weather Update: Tuesday September 9, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Tuesday: Sunny, dry, warm. Highs: low/mid 80's. Winds: L&V. Overnight: Mostly clear, dry. Lows: high 50's. Winds: L&V. Wednesday: Sunny, dry, warm. Highs: mid 80's. Winds: N @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly…
FBI & Fort Payne police investigating local bank robbery
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- Federal and local authorities are investigating a bank robbery that occurred in Fort Payne Tuesday morning. At 9:20 a.m., September 9, 2025,…
The U.S. labor market added 911,000 fewer jobs than earlier reported, BLS says
The U.S. labor market added 911,000 fewer jobs in the 12-month period that ended March 2025 than had earlier been reported, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Tuesday. The major downward revision signals that the labor…
Rome brothers sentenced in separate drug cases in northwest Georgia
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two brothers from Rome, Georgia, were convicted and sentenced on major drug charges in separate cases. Trevion Williams was arrested in March…
Treasure troves of vintage finds at The Green Gardinia now moved to Rossville
Katie Glaze with the Green Gardinia joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the store recently relocated and is striking up some great deals at a larger building. Find anything from antiques…
Five students taken to hospital after morning bus crash in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Walker County school bus struck a tree Tuesday morning while enroute to school. The call came in at 7:13 a.m., according to Sheriff Steve Wilson. The bus reportedly left the roadway and struck a tree,…
Meet your favorite Disney character at Boo in the Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Spooky season is right around the corner, and the Chattanooga Zoo is inviting families to celebrate with Boo at the Zoo. Boo…
Pikeville faces trouble after tests revealed contamination
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Pikeville is facing serious trouble with state environmental officials after new water quality tests revealed contamination in the Sequatchie River. News 12…
RPA approves version of Plan Hamilton passed by Hamilton County Commission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Monday was the climax for a controversial growth plan in Hamilton County. (more…)
Second juvenile charged in Red Bank, Tyner High School football game incident
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A second juvenile has been charged in the incident at a high school football game, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says. On September 5, 2025, multiple fights broke out at…
What's Right With Our Schools Cleveland High School Welding Grant
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - In today's rapidly evolving workforce, careers in the trades are looking more attractive than ever. The American Welding Society Foundation recently awarded…
Auburn professor stabbed to death while walking her dog in Alabama park; man charged with murder
A retired professor at Auburn University was stabbed to death over the weekend in a park near the Alabama college campus, according to Auburn Police and the university. A…
Trial delayed for ex-Chattanooga cop charged with murder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An ex-Chattanooga cop charged with the murder of a woman in November 2023 was back in court Monday morning. (more…)
Chagas disease, or deadly kissing bug disease, has spread in the U.S. Here's what to know.
Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition caused by an infected triatomine insect or "kissing bug," may be becoming endemic in the United States, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. In the…