Hamilton County Schools Enforce Phone Ban
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School Board has rolled out a “bell-to-bell” cell phone ban in classrooms across the district. The updated policy is designed to reduce distractions,…
Remains of elderly man found in Bledsoe County
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Back on April 3rd, 2025, The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) issued a Silver Alert for 84-year-old James Graves out of Crossville, Tenn. He had a…
Medal of Honor events to continue through the weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -- The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center partnered with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and Blood Assurance to host a Community Outreach Event on Thursday. Anyone who…
Tennessee set to execute only woman on state's death row
If Christa Gail Pike's execution proceeds as planned next year, she will become the first woman put to death in Tennessee since the state began to formally document capital punishment more than a century ago.…
Semi-truck carrying milk flipped over on Highway 111
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On October 1st, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to an accident where a semi-truck had flipped over on Highway 111 Northbound not far…
Student arrested at Heritage High School
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- Heritage High School administrators had gotten a report that a student was possibly violating the student code of conduct for vaping. This led to the school resource officer and administrators to…
Man fatally stabbed in Whitfield County
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- During the night of October 1st, the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) responded to a call at the Dollar General on Beaverdale Road about a female covered…
Sheriff Steve Lawson of Bradley County announces bid for re-election
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Sheriff Steve Lawson has announced on Thursday that he will be seeking re-election as Bradley County Sheriff. "In 2018, the people of Bradley County allowed me…
Suspected pipe bombs found and removed from Altamont home
ALTAMONT, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On October 1st, the Grundy County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) responded to a residence in Altamont where homemade pipe bombs were suspected to be. Upon arriving, the GCSO…
Local Actor Turns Pain into Purpose
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Following Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, one Chattanooga man is carrying the message of hope forward. Lorenzo James Darden Jr. is a two-time suicide survivor, actor, and…
UTC Markets Highlight Campus Community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Fresh Produce and Student Creativity Shine at UTC Markets UTC students and staff got a double dose of community and creativity today as two campus markets took…
Student group to protest anti-DEI law implementation at UTC
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of UTC students say they are furious with recent changes due to new state legislation. (more…)
Hamilton County Schools to send out Request for Proposal for new mental health provider
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Schools says they are beginning the process of reintroducing mental health services inside schools. (more…)
Fire chiefs to meet with Hamilton County attorney over Hazmat resolution
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An issue over what is classified as the county’s fire department is being looked into by the Hamilton County Commission. (more…)
County to apply for Rails to Trails grant
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A potential future trail in Soddy-Daisy received a positive vote Wednesday. (more…)
La Paz program helps students get jobs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local organization is helping members of the Hispanic community reach success. La Paz is a local advocacy group for the Latino Community. They’re launching a new program that…
Government shutdown could have local impact
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Government shut down at midnight Tuesday. That means many federal agencies could see an impact in funding and staffing. At point park on Lookout mountain, we saw…
Jane Goodall, who shaped the world's knowledge of chimpanzees, dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the renowned conservationist who shaped the world's knowledge of chimpanzees, has died at the age of 91, the institute she founded announced Wednesday. The Jane Goodall Institute said she died of natural causes while on…
Walmart plans to remove synthetic dyes and 30 other food additives from its store brands
Walmart announced Wednesday that it would remove synthetic dyes and 30 other ingredients, including artificial sweeteners and preservatives, from its private-label food brands by 2027. The retailer said the change would affect around 1,000 products, including…
15-year-old suspect charged with second-degree murder in Colony Circle shooting
UPDATE: The 35-year-old victim has died from his life-threatening injuries. The 15-year-old suspect has officially been charged with second-degree murder following the death of the victim. The Chattanooga Police Department is still investigating the incident.…
'brown girls can: THE FESTIVAL' brings inspirational and fun events to women of color
Rebecca Love, Cheri Hudgins, and Latoia Smith join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview some of the special events coming up with 'brown girls can: THE FESTIVAL.' CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
Two dead in Lookout Mountain hang gliding tragedy
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) - Lookout Mountain Flight Park, a destination for gliders from across the world, turned into the scene of a heartbreaking accident today. Two…
Medal of Honor Train Reenactment
RINGGOLD, GA. (WDEF) - The Great Locomotive Chase rolled into Ringgold today, marking the start of the 2025 Medal of Honor Celebration. Nearly 20 Medal of Honor Recipients and invited guests…
The Tennessee Aquarium Splashes into ODDtober Fun
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Aquarium officially launched ODDtober today with a splash of seasonal fun. At 11 a.m., two costumed SCUBA divers descended into the River Journey…