The defense began their side of the case on day six of Chen trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Saturday was day six of the Jason Chen murder trial. Chen is charged with the first-degree murder of Jasmine Pace in November 2022. Today,…
GBI reported that a woman was found deceased in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Today around 10 a.m., the GBI reported that a woman’s body was found near South Chickamauga Creek off Emberson Drive. Law enforcement…
Chen messaged women on Tinder hours after allegedly killing Pace, trial reveals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Friday was day five of the Jason Chen murder trial.…
Woman arrested for murder of elderly man in Sweetwater
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is conducting a homicide investigation involving an elderly male. In the morning hours of Thursday, January 16, 2025, a 911 call came in about CPR in progress in the…
Chattacon celebrates 50 years over the weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Fans of Science fiction can expect a weekend of activities as Chattacon makes its way back to the scenic city. “Many of the conventions that are…
Georgia House Speaker lifts ban against Colton Moore
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- There were developments today in the arrest of a northwest Georgia lawmaker at the state capitol yesterday. State Senator Colton Moore was arrested as…
Cash App owner to pay up to $175 million for failing to protect customers from fraud, feds say
Block, the parent company of popular online payment service Cash App, has been ordered by a federal agency to pay as much as $175 million because of repeated failures by the financial services provider to…
Suspects crash into East Ridge home during pursuit
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The East Ridge Police Department (ERPD) has made an arrest after ending a pursuit with a stolen Mercedes Benz. Officers with…
Father-son duo arrested in multi-county burglary investigation
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A father-son duo was arrested Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in connection to a string of burglaries across several counties in Georgia. On Sunday, January 12,…
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, clears way for app to shut down in U.S. as soon as Sunday
Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a new law that would lead to a ban of the social media platform TikTok, clearing the way for the widely popular app to shutter in the U.S. as soon…
Smoke alarm saves Sale Creek homeowner from major house fire
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A smoke alarm likely saved a homeowner from a devastating fire early this morning in Sale Creek. …
Polar vortex set to freeze the U.S. as far as the Deep South
With the Northern Hemisphere well into the winter months, it may seem like temperatures are cold enough…
Chattanooga is working "9 to 5" to celebrate Dolly Parton's birthday
Signal Centers board member Nicole Watson joins News 12's Amelia Greer to invite everyone to celebrate Dolly Parton's 79th birthday with special events happening across Chattanooga. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
Local Republican Party reacts to State senator Colton Moore arrests
WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF)- Walker County Republican Party reacts to the arrest of North Georgia State Senator Colton Moore on Thursday. “This is what tyranny looks…
Medical examiner details autopsy of Jasmine Pace in day four of Jason Chen murder trial
Note: Many of the details in this story may be disturbing to some readers. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Day four the Jason…
Supporting Older Adults in Their Job Search
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the job market continuing to evolve in 2025, older workers are continuing to face different challenges when it comes to finding employment. Companies like…
State Farm cancels 2025 Super Bowl ad, citing impact of Los Angeles fires
State Farm is canceling a planned commercial by the insurance giant set to run during the 2025 Super Bowl next month, citing the impact of the Los Angeles area wildfires. "Our focus is firmly on providing…
How food brands and drugmakers are responding to FDA's ban of food dye Red 3
Companies say they are working to update their products to comply with the Food and Drug Administration's decision Wednesday to ban the artificial food dye Red 3, after the agency said it was revoking the additive's authorization…
Catrina Pace files lawsuit against the Chen family
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A lawsuit has been filed by Catrina Pace against the family of Jason Chen. Catrina is the mother of Jasmine Pace, who was murdered…
Sen. Colton Moore arrested after trying to enter Georgia House
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A northwest Georgia lawmaker was arrested today as he tried to enter a joint session of the legislature. The Governor was opening the new legislative session with a speech on his priorities this year. Members of…
Southwest pilot removed from cockpit, booked for DUI
A Southwest Airlines pilot was removed from the cockpit ahead of a Wednesday flight from Georgia to Chicago and was booked on a charge of driving under the influence, a source familiar with the incident…
Government announces choice for new Federal Courthouse, but UNUM says they won't sell
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Federal Government today announced their preferred location for a new courthouse in Chattanooga. But there is a catch. The owners of the property…
Loftis Middle School cleared after gas leak investigation
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Students and staff at Loftis Middle School had a delay Thursday morning due to a potential gas leak. When staff arrived on January…
BP cutting 4,700 jobs worldwide as part of cost-saving drive
LONDON (AP) — U.K.-based oil company BP is cutting 4,700 jobs worldwide and a further 3,000 contractor roles as part of a cost-saving drive. In an email to staff on Thursday that has been seen…