Kingston, Jamaica — Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 early Monday as it neared Jamaica, threatening to bring catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. The storm is forecast to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For years, Kimberly Smith lived in silence, trapped in a relationship that left her afraid to speak and ashamed to be seen. Today, she stands as…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – A new sound filled the Chattanooga Choo Choo this past weekend as the city hosted its first-ever Chattanooga Jazz Festival. The free, all-day event took place Sunday, transforming Station Street with the vibrant sounds of jazz,…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – More than 350 guests, including local and regional GOP members, gathered tonight to celebrate Tennessee’s Grand Old Party at Senator Bo Watson’s All-American Bash. Watson hosted the event, bringing together Republican leaders from across the state. During…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The murder trial of Andre Grier continued Saturday, October 25, inside the Hamilton County Courthouse as prosecutors worked to connect…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Friday was day four of the Andre Grier Trial. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Blood Assurance are preparing for the fall Bloodanooga blood drive, though Blood Assurance states that…
An Alabama man convicted of helping to burn a man alive in 1993 over a $200 drug debt was executed by nitrogen gas on Thursday. Anthony Boyd, 54, was pronounced dead at…
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Athens City Council has announced the resignation of Dr. Dick Pelley after 23 years of service. His resignation occurred after the special…
The Consumer Price Index climbed at an annual rate of 3% in September, coming in below economists' forecasts as the impact of President Trump's tariffs remain muted. Economists polled by financial data firm…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Police say they're looking for a suspect following an attempted robbery last night. They say a male student was attacked walking on McCallie Avenue shortly before 2 a-m near…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners have announced a proposed property tax increase. They say it would be roughly 23 percent higher than the rollback millage rate. The commissioners say…
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- McMinn County Schools has announced that Director of Schools Dr. Julie Goodin has unexpectedly passed away. Dr. Goodin had taken over leadership of…
Hannah Dalton joins News 12's Amelia Greer to remind nearby communities about National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and local efforts to keep drugs out of the wrong hands. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Andre Grier murder trial continued into Day 3. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police have made two additional arrests in connection to two homicides that happened almost 5…
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bledsoe County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) conducted a traffic stop on October 21 in the Big Springs Gap Road area, resulting in an…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) swiftly extinguished a blaze at a residence on the 600 block of Watts Avenue this morning. CFD responded to…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) conducted a traffic stop on I-75 in Whitfield County, resulting in 12 kilograms of cocaine…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of East Ridge has announced that City Manager J. Scott Miller will retire in January 2026, following…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Numerous residents are displaced following a fire Thursday morning in East Ridge. The fire occurred shortly before 5…
Kathryn Bolles and Dr. Anany Prosper with CNP Haiti join News 12's Amelia Greer to remind the public of the importance of this Chattanooga non-profit. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Commissioner Jeff Eversole held a press conference Wednesday, October 22nd, encouraging the UAW to bring Volkswagen’s final offer to a vote. Although the UAW does not approve of the final offer. Jeff Eversole is the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The murder trial of Andre Grier continued into day two Wednesday.…