Tennessee Aquarium: building a home for the new Tree Monitor
Watch a time lapse of crews building the home for a new Tree Monitor
GA Legislator proposes bill that forces insurers to lower costs of pain management alternatives
GEORGIA (WDEF)- Thousands died after overdosing on opioids this last year, bringing health officials to call it the leading cause of death in Tennessee for 20-18. Dr. Josh Paxton says, "we have to get our lawmakers to give this a top…
EMA plans for the worst and hopes for the best weather
As the cold rain showers move through the area, the major players from all over the Tri-State region met in the Emergency Operations Center. News 12's Ashley Henderson was there to learn about how emergency responders are planning to deal…
Georgia Senate committee approves Medicaid waiver proposal
By SANYA MANSOOR Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - A proposal to allow Gov. Brian Kemp to pursue Medicaid waivers from the federal government has been approved by a Georgia Senate committee. The state Senate Health & Human Services Committee voted…
Golden Apple: Ashley Hall
A math teacher at Loftis Middle School is taking the time to make sure her students succeed, and that's earned her this week's Golden Apple Award.
Flight forced to land at CHA after being struck by lightning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Airport officials says a Delta Airlines flight was forced to land in Chattanooga after being struck by lightning. It landed safely with no injuries just after 4:00 p.m. this afternoon. The plane was in route from…
Man critically injured in shooting on Hixson Pike
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A man has been critically injured in shooting on Hixson Pike. Chattanooga Police say that the victim is in his 20s. The victim's injuries were considered life-threatening. We are working to learn more about what led…
Family upset by plea deal in 2016 murder case
The case over the murder of Bradley Powell was supposed to go to trial today.
Schools rescind honors after editor advocates KKK revival
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Two universities are withdrawing awards for a small-town newspaper editor advocating for a resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan. Auburn University and the University of Southern Mississippi decided Tuesday to rescind previous honors for Goodloe Sutton,…
Gov. Lee plans to end the gym tax in Tennessee
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee wants to repeal the amusement tax on gym memberships. It will be part of his first budget for the state. “I’m pleased to be able to include a tax cut in my first…
People can already break into cars to save pets in TN, GA lawmaker wants similar law
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - You may not know this, but in Tennessee, you can bust into a stranger's car to save a pet in distress. It's that sort of protection that could also become law in Georgia, if proposed legislation…
Texas Confederate Vandalism & a Georgia law to protect it
As we told you last week, State Senator Jeff Mullis is proposing a bill in Georgia to protest ALL monuments against political attacks like this one.
Working on flooding hotspots before the floods come
Public works crews spend the day digging out ditches and other problem areas.
New initiative aims to help businesses in Chattanooga neighborhoods
The City of Chattanooga found a way to help business owners who have successful track records in areas that have seen some struggles.
Ooltewah Principal responds to student assault investigation
Listen to her message
My Future Schools Fair on Tuesday postponed by weather
they will hold it next Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Unum
Crews battle house fire in East Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters fought a blaze at a home in East Chattanooga Monday afternoon. The building on 3106 Noa Street was showing thick, black smoke when crews got on the scene. They had the fire under control in…
Lawmakers propose bill to ban gay marriage in Tennessee
it would "defend natural marriage between one man and one woman, regardless of any court decision to the contrary."
Meigs County church goes up in flames
Sanctuary in flames at Peakland Baptist Church on Highway 68 near Akeman Crossroad.
Georgia high court: DUI test refusal can't be used in court
he Supreme Court's decision could make it more difficult to prosecute DUI offenses.
Ky. police officer shot during pursuit; 1 suspect arrested
Suspect captured south of Clarksville in Cunningham, Tennessee
Officials searching for missing kayaker in Polk County
2 PM Update: Officials from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources add a few more details on the case. The 68-year-old fisherman is from Polk County. His kayak, life jacket and a creek bucket with fish have been recovered on Ocoee #3…
Former TN District 28 candidate facing gun, drug charges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Former TN District 28 candidate is facing gun and drug charges. Brandon Woodruff was arrested on the 16th. He is charged with possessing a firearm as well as having that firearm while being under the…
EU states say taking ISIS recruits back "not as easy" as Trump thinks
Brussels -- U.S. President Donald Trump's demand that European countries take back their citizens fighting in Syria received a mixed reaction Monday, as nations voiced concerns about how to bring home-grown ISIS extremists to trial. The question of such foreign…