CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A family celebrated 100 years of life today, honoring Wilma Saddler Scruggs. She was the first graduate from Zion College that later merged with UTC in 1969. Wilma Scruggs then served on the Chancellors Roundtable for…
National Hurricane Center Forecasters say Tropical Storm Kirk is continuing to move west across the eastern Atlantic but does not currently pose any threat to land. Forecasters expect some strengthening through Sunday. In a Saturday evening update, the National Hurricane…
Updated 09/23/18 9:50am Harrison, TN (WDEF) – Early Saturday afternoon, Chattanooga police responded to a fiery crash in the 5900 block of Highway 58, leaving in one person dead. Authorities report that Karen Saxton, 64, was entering Highway 58 from…
A 15-year-old girl accused of fatally stabbing her mother and older sister has been arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder.
Alabama's Mobile County has confirmed its 12th case of West Nile virus.
Police in Tennessee say a man has been arrested in the fatal shooting of his father.
Nearly four years after launch, Japan's Hayabusa2 space probe dropped to within about 180 feet of an asteroid and released two small landers Friday that are designed to hop about the surface, snapping pictures and charting the ancient body's temperature…
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican and China said Saturday they had signed a "provisional agreement" over the appointment of bishops, a breakthrough on an issue that stymied diplomatic relations for decades and aggravated a split among Chinese Catholics. The deal resolved…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The Salvation Army of the Greater Chattanooga Area received orders to deploy two officers and one staff member to join other Salvation Army units in the wake of the Hurricane Florence disaster. Captain Nathan Jones, Lt.…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - In the early morning hours on Saturday, a Brainerd family was abruptly awakened when a pickup truck ran into their home. When Chattanooga firefighters arrived at 4113 Cherryton Drive, they confirmed that a large pickup truck…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - On Friday evening, the Chattanooga Police Department responded to a person shot in the 2000 block of East 14th Street. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile, male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.…
In this photo provided by the Iranian Students' News Agency, ISNA, Iranian armed forces members and civilians take shelter in a shooting during a military parade marking the 38th anniversary of Iraq's 1980 invasion of Iran, in the southwestern city…
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) — East Ridge took on Signal Mountain tonight. Signal Mountain came out on top in this tight match up. Final score: 21-18. Check out these game highlights! Tune in every Friday night at 11:15 p.m. for Touchdown…
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) —Tyner visited East Hamilton tonight. The only scores in the game? 3 field goals. Tyner was able to pull it out, winning 6-3. Check out these game highlights! Tune in every Friday night at 11:15 p.m. for…
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) — Chattanooga Christian took on Baylor tonight. The Red Raiders completely stopped CCS. Final score: 42-0. Check out these game highlights! Tune in every Friday night at 11:15 p.m. for Touchdown Friday Night on News 12 Now!…
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) — West Forsythe took on McCallie tonight. The Blue Tornado got the W, winning 31-14. Check out these game highlights! Tune in every Friday night at 11:15 p.m. for Touchdown Friday Night on News 12 Now! #TDFN12
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) — Grace Baptist Academy took on Boyd-Buchanan tonight. GBA shut out Boyd-Buchanan, winning 35-0. Check out these game highlights! Tune in every Friday night at 11:15 p.m. for Touchdown Friday Night on News 12 Now! #TDFN12
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) — Calhoun visited Ringgold High tonight. The Yellowjackets turned it up; final score was 49-7 Calhoun. Check out these game highlights! Tune in every Friday night at 11:15 p.m. for Touchdown Friday Night on News 12 Now!…
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) — Soddy Daisy went to Ooltewah High tonight. This was a close one, but the Owls got the W! They knocked off the Trojans 30-27. Check out these game highlights! Tune in every Friday night at 11:15…
A Tony award-winning musical is coming to the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
City marks national POW MIA Day.
The search for more victims of a ferry boat tragedy in Tanzania will resume at first light Saturday. Officials said more than 130 people were killed when the overcrowded boat capsized. So far, it's a rescue operation with very little…
University of Tennessee victim is not filing a criminal report but is working with university officials instead.
Shelters in our area are getting full with dogs impacted by Hurricane Florence.