Tennessee Legislature to consider ending grocery tax in 2025 session
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could the Tennessee state sales tax on groceries be going away? (more…)
Tennessee adult verification law temporarily blocked by judge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WDEF)- A federal judge has blocked a new Tennessee law that would have gone into effect on New Year's Day. (more…)
Law enforcement raise awareness on impaired driving on New Year's Day
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- As folks prepare for the New Year, Law enforcement is making sure the roadways are safe from impaired driving. “Many people…
Woman set on fire on NYC subway identified as Debrina Kawam, of New Jersey, police say
NEW YORK -- The woman who was set on fire and burned to death on a New York City subway car has been identified as Debrina Kawam, of Toms River, New Jersey, police said Tuesday. New York City…
Multi agency Georgia pursuit ends in Monroe County TN
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A pursuit that began in Georgia crossed over state lines and ended in Monroe County. At 11:30 p.m. December 20, 2024, Monroe…
Chinese hackers access U.S. Treasury Department workstations, obtain unclassified documents
Washington — Chinese hackers remotely accessed several U.S. Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider, the agency said Monday. The department didn't provide details on how many workstations had been accessed or what sort of…
Suspect dead after deputy-involved shooting on New Year's Eve
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Deputy-Involved Shooting occurred shortly after midnight on New Year's Eve in a Publix parking lot. The preliminary information reveals deputies were…
Fatal motorcycle involved accident on Hixson Pike
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – One person is dead after a fatal motorcycle accident on Hixson Pike. Around 1:30 a.m., December 31, 2024, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office patrol deputies…
Lighting up Chattanooga One Train Ride at a Time
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Holiday Christmas Light Train is back, bringing joy, sparkle, and nostalgia to families across the region. Every year, the Tennessee Valley…
What's Right With Our Schools: Christmas at the Courthouse, Orange Grove
The 2024 Christmas at the Courthouse concluded with a crowd favorite. For years the Orange Grove School has entertained listeners in this performance slot. They…
President Carter remembered across the Tennessee Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing reaction here in the Tennessee Valley to the death of President Jimmy Carter. (more…)
Health Department urge Flu vaccinations during Winter
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Health Department aims to increase flu vaccination rates in Hamilton County during the winter season. “It is going to be another tough year for…
Chattanooga family home damaged by electrical fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) extinguished an electrical fire Monday. On December 30, 2024 at 2:26 p.m., CFD responded to the 1700 block of Monterey…
Gas prices recede and could continue dropping in 2025, forecast finds
Motorists can expect modestly lower U.S. gas prices in 2025 as inflation eases and amid booming domestic oil production. After accelerating for much of the first half of the year, prices at the pump dipped in the second half of…
Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of U.S. stores open
The discount chain Big Lots, which filed for bankruptcy protection in September, has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores and distribution centers open. Big Lots said Friday it will be sold to Gordon…
Monroe County deputy injured in shooting, TBI investigating
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Monroe County deputy was injured during a shooting over the weekend. Deputes with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) responded to a…
Jimmy Carter's state funeral to be held on January 9
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held on Jan. 9 in Washington, D.C, according to a presidential declaration by President Biden. Mr. Biden also said on Sunday night that Jan. 9, 2025, will be…
Shopping experts shares tips on gift returns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With Christmas being over, experts believe many folks will begin holiday gift returns. “People talk about holiday shipping and peak season being the busiest time of year, and this is definitely no different. It is just an…
Hamilton County Historian looks back at former President Jimmy Carter's legacy
Hamilton County Historian, Linda Moss Mines, joins news 12's Chip Chapman to reflect on the legacy of late former President Jimmy Carter. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Georgia native, peanut…
President Jimmy Carter's enduring Legacy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This evening, we spoke with Representative Chuck Fleischmann about his perspective on the enduring legacy of President Carter in the landscape of American politics. Jimmy Carter was the…
The Salvation Army is collecting donations before going into 2025
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With the year coming to an end, The Salvation Army (TSA) is encouraging community members to donate generously, so that no individual…
Lil Mama’s to close their doors December 31st
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lil Mama's Chicago Style Hoagy, a beloved sandwich shop in Chattanooga, has announced it will permanently close its doors on December 31. Located in…
Jimmy Carter the 39th U.S. president has died at 100
ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White…
Transportation Museum making its way to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With Chattanooga being the root of transportation history, a new historical chapter is beginning for all to enjoy. Firecrown Media, led by entrepreneur Craig Fuller, has announced the acquisition of…
