District 6 Summit Highlights Progress
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Community members gathered for a summit hosted by Councilmember Jenni Berz to reflect on progress and priorities in District 6. The event focused on economic development, housing,…
Weekend traffic delays expected as I-24 East near I-75 closes for construction
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers near the I-75 and I-24 interchange should prepare for major traffic changes this weekend due to ongoing roadwork. As part of Phase 2 of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT)…
19-year-old arrested for sexually abusing a child under 12 in DeKalb County
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- A 19-year-old from Marshall County has been arrested after allegedly sexually abusing a child under the age of 12. On June 23, 2025, a DeKalb County Sheriff's Office…
DeKalb County man arrested for first-degree sexual abuse of a minor
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- A DeKalb County man has been arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a minor. On June 23, 2025, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) received a…
Dalton police searching for person suspected of stealing tools from Christian Heritage School
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department (DPD) is asking the public for help in identifying a man who stole tools from Christian Heritage School. Surveillance cameras first captured the suspect at 2:00 a.m., June 8, 2025. He…
Walker County woman sentenced to 5 years in prison for fentanyl trafficking
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Walker County woman was sentenced for trafficking fentanyl. On June 5, 2024, the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit (LMJC)…
Scottsboro man arrested on multiple drug charges after police response
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- A Scottsboro man has been arrested for drug possession after authorities responded to a call for service. Officers with the Scottsboro Police…
Nestle says it will stop using artificial dyes in U.S. foods, beverages by mid-2026
Nestle said Wednesday it will eliminate artificial colors from its U.S. food and beverages by the middle of 2026. It's the latest big food company making that pledge. Last week, Kraft Heinz and General Mills said they would remove…
Road Rage Ends in Conviction
CHICKAMAUGA, GA (WDEF) - A Walker County jury has returned a guilty verdict in a deadly road rage case that ended in gunfire outside a Dollar General in Chickamauga. Jeremy Dewayne…
New indictment leads to arrest in 2020 Hamilton County murder case
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett and District Attorney Coty Wamp announced the indictment and arrest of Sanel Durakovic for a…
Keeping Pets Safe in Heat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Summer heat can be tough on pets during walks. Here’s how to keep them safe when temperatures rise. Use the 7-second rule. If you can’t hold the…
20 people injured by lightning strike at South Carolina lake
Twenty people were injured by a reported lightning strike at a South Carolina lake on Tuesday, fire officials confirmed. First responders assessed eight adults and 12 minors for electrocution after reports of a lightning strike…
Hamilton County Youth Employment Program expands with $248,000 in state funding
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County has been awarded a little over $248,000 to expand its Youth Employment Program. These funds were provided by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The funding…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Rosie Mae's Alpaca Farm
WILDWOOD, Ga. (WDEF) -- Rosie Mae's Alpaca Farm opened in November 2022. The farm is a dream come true for owners Max and Maegan Lewis of Wildwood Georgia. …
Bumble to lay off 30% of workforce as dating company moves to slash costs
Bumble will lay off roughly 30% of its workforce, or 240 employees, according to a regulatory filing filed by the online dating company on Wednesday. The jobs cuts come as the company moves to reduce costs and…
American Airlines flight returns to Las Vegas airport after flames, smoke come from engine midair
An American Airlines flight returned to Las Vegas' airport Wednesday morning after flames and smoke came from one of its engines midair, officials said. The plane landed safely and no injuries were reported. American Airlines Flight 1665…
Scottsboro police arrest woman during traffic stop for drug possession
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- Authorities arrested a woman in Scottsboro for drug possession. On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 1:19 a.m. officers with the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) conducted a traffic stop in…
East Ridge police searching for suspects in stolen motorcycle case
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- East Ridge police are asking for the public’s help in locating two robbery suspects who allegedly stole a motorcycle…
Lupton City home sustains damage after early morning house fire
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A home in Lupton City sustained damage after a fire early Wednesday morning. On June 25, 2025, at 5:16 a.m., the Chattanooga…
Behind the Curtain - Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Ever wondered how the Chattanooga Zoo handles your favorite animals, big or small? In our newest segment, News 12's Amelia Greer joins Chattanooga Zoo Marketing…
Plane crashes and injures two in Dunlap
SEQUATCHI COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Tuesday evening at 6:25 P.M., the Dunlap Police Department responded to a plane crash on Ridge Road. According to Dunlap Police Chief Randy…
Summer Heat Can Turn Dangerous Fast
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The sun isn’t just shining—it’s scorching. And what might feel like a typical summer day can quickly turn dangerous. Local health experts are urging everyone to recognize the warning signs of heat-related illness before it’s too…
Bobby Sherman, teen idol in 1960s and '70s, dies at age 81
Bobby Sherman, whose winsome smile and fashionable shaggy mop top helped make him into a teen idol in the 1960s…
Three Downtown Restaurants Closing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The local dining scene is saying goodbye to three well-known restaurants, each with its own loyal following and unique story. From longtime favorites to newer ventures, the closures…