Chattanooga Zoo adding a Giant Anteater exhibit
The zoo plans to begin a breeding program here in Chattanooga.
Bystander shoots man who fatally shot wife at dentist office
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee sheriff says a man has fatally shot his wife at the dentist office where she worked. Sullivan County Sheriff Jeff Cassidy told news outlets that a bystander at David A. Guy Dentistry in Kingsport…
Commissioners debate smoking at playgrounds bill
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - There was a lot of positive discussion at the Hamilton County Commission meeting this morning, about supporting a bill before the Tennessee General Assembly, to ban smoking on all government owned playgrounds. The commission is considering a resolution…
TDOT shows Monteagle Mountain rockslide progress from blasting
TDOT has been blasting away rocks overhanging the interstate.
Two charged with killing their drug dealer in north Georgia
Stasha Baggett killed after grabbing onto their fleeing vehicle
PTO President indicted for missing money
Amber Bailey ran the Jasper Elementary PTO.
Golden Apple: Stacy Dodson
A Jasper Elementary school teacher wants students to realize their potential. But her lesson plan starts with love. That's why she has earned this week's Golden Apple Award.
ONLY on 12: Police, Fire train together on active shooter response
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two agencies right here in Chattanooga are changing the way they train for active shooter incidents. It's now been one year since the school shooting in Parkland Florida that made national headlines. Rusty Morrison says, "basically…
Student charged with statutory rape at East Ridge High
We aslo look at the statutory rape code for Tennessee to see how it applies to teenagers.
SWAT disturbance over in Hixson
THE LATEST: Chattanooga Police have taken the suspect into custody after a standoff that lasted for hours in Hixson. Police on scene say a K-9 Unit helped apprehend the man. UPDATE: Dorothy Sherman reports that Police say this makes the…
Birmingham murder suspect caught in Hamilton County
UPDATE: New booking photo from today in Hamilton County of Sharonda James. CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A suspect wanted in Birmingham has been captured in the Chattanooga area. 30 year old Sharonda James is suspected of shooting and killing a Piggly…
3-2 vote to fire City of Jasper Fire Chief
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Jasper's Mayor confirms that the city council voted tonight that the fire chief was voted out last night. It was a 3-2 vote to fire Chris Rector. Rector has been in the position…
No, Cardi B isn't really coming to Lake Winnie this spring
A Facebook event claims that the Grammy award winning performer is performing at the north Georgia amusement park.
Police: Man charged with DUI in funeral procession crash
LILBURN, Ga. (AP) - A hearse was struck and flipped several times during a funeral procession in metro Atlanta and police say the man who hit it is charged with DUI, drug and traffic offenses. News outlets cite a Lilburn…
Tennessee mulls 1 less court review before executions
Senate Speaker Randy McNally says justice delayed 20 and 30 years isn't justice at all, but Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers says it's better to get the right result than a fast result.
Alabama Gov. Ivey unveils proposal to build new prisons
Ivey said Alabama has a "major problem" with prison conditions and overcrowding
TN bill penalizes pregnant women addicted to drugs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A bill that would punish pregnant mothers addicted to narcotics is going through the legislature. "This bill's intent is to protect babies, period," State Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver (R) Lancaster said. It was law in 2014,…
Man shoots himself cleaning a gun at construction site
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - One man was hurt this one in a shooting at a construction site in northeast Chattanooga. Police and an EMS unit arrived in the 4800 Block of Bonny Oaks around 10:30 on a report of an accidental…
Police: Man accused of having 3 wives is in custody in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A Maine man who is accused of being married to three different women in three different states is behind bars in Ohio. A warrant was issued when 43-year-old Michael Middleton missed a court appearance Thursday in…
Panel aims to address misconceptions about immigration
An organization in Chattanooga wants to reduce misconceptions about immigration.
Reinvestment Funds to be used to improve Tacoa Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Several areas in Chattanooga could soon see some changes in their community's appearance. The mayor described the upcoming projects as smaller, easier projects that will instantly improve the way of life in these communities. $60,000 is…
Sen. Jeff Mullis proposes bill to protect more monuments
Bill expands the monuments and statues protected from vandalism.
Howard Drama Department
Drama students at the Howard School recently showed off their acting skills.
Police identify suspect in Hixson strangulation case
Can you help them find 30 year old Kameron Leslie?