MEIGS, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday evening, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Decatur man in connection to a shooting that resulted in a death. According to the TBI, law enforcement investigated…
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday, the Copper Basin Fire and Rescue says that that began as a small brush fire grew into a 45-acre wildland fire. According to Copper Basin Fire and Rescue, the fire was pushed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo welcomed families this weekend for its annual Hug a Bunny Day event. The event served multiple purposes, bringing the community together…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Reflection Riding is kicking off its annual Campfire Concert Series tonight, marking the first of four concerts scheduled throughout the season. The event serves as one…
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy, showers / thunder. Lows: mid 50's. Winds: SW @ 5 MPH. Sunday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Early Showers/Thunderstorms, dwindling into afternoon. Winds: N @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Partly cloudy, chilly,…
Collegedale, TN (WDEF)- A beloved Easter tradition is once again bringing the story of Jesus’ final days to life in Collegedale. The SonRise Resurrection Pageant is a one-mile, interactive walk-through at Southern Adventist University, transforming the campus into the city…
RINGGOLD,GA- (WDEF ) - Today Democrat Congressional Candidate, Shawn Harris made a stop in Ringgold this week, connecting with voters ahead of a key election. Democratic congressional candidate Shawn Harris visited the local coffee shop Book & Barrel, where he shared…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) - On Friday at 9:05 p.m., Walker County deputies responded to a shooting incident at 1108 Ridgewood St., Rossville, GA. According to the Walker County Sheriff's Office, when deputies arrived on scene, they found the victim, 59-year-old…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) Tennessee food banks and local farmers are urging lawmakers to bring back funding for the Farm-to-Food Bank program, which helps put fresh, local food on tables while supporting small farms. The program allows food banks to buy…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new event will be coming to town on May 30th at Coolidge Park The Chattanooga Rennaissance Faire was announced for this year. The event will…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Union Gospel Mission is celebrating Easter differently from most ministries. Instead of a sanctuary, they’re taking their message to the people on the lawn…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Does free speech on college campuses need extra protections? A bill named after the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk seeks…
A key senator is demanding the Transportation Security Administration reverse its decision to let travelers keep their shoes on their feet while passing through airport screening, a controversial policy at the center of a classified security warning — escalating pressure…
After two years of tweaks to its value menu, McDonald’s has a new strategy: keep it simple. The fast-food giant’s budget-focused McValue menu will have 10 items that each cost under $3 starting April 21. The…
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that could slap long-threatened pharmaceutical tariffs of up to 100% on some patented drugs from companies that don’t reach deals with his administration in the coming months. Companies that have signed a…
President Trump's comments to reporters on Tuesday that he expects the U.S. to end its war with Iran in two or three weeks is buoying investors by easing global oil prices and boosting stocks. Yet such optimism is certain to fade quickly unless Iran…
Georgia lawmakers approved a plan to speed up cutting the state's personal income tax on the final day of the legislative session. Thursday night, both the House of Representatives and Senate approved House Bill 463, also known as the Georgia Economic…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could there soon be a free shuttle between the Chattanooga Airport and downtown? CARTA CEO Charles Frazier pushed the idea while presenting his budget request…
Washington — President Trump's budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending — a 42% increase — while cutting nondefense spending by $73 billion, or 10%. The White House released the 92-page budget request on Friday, accompanied…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A channel affiliated with Iranian state television claimed Friday that a U.S. fighter pilot ejected from their aircraft over southwestern Iran. The U.S. did not…
Tyson Foods is shutting down its prepared foods plant in Rome, Georgia, next month, laying off over a hundred employees as part of the closure. According to a notice posted to Georgia's WARN Act…
There were unconfirmed reports of a U.S. search and rescue operation in the skies over Iran on Friday after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard claimed it shot down a U.S. F-35 fighter jet over the middle of the country. The U.S. military had…
WASHINGTON (AP) — American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%. The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring marked a rebound from the loss of…
United Airlines is raising its fees for first and second checked bags, becoming the second U.S. airline to up the price this week. United is raising the price by $10 for flights in the U.S., Mexico and…