It’s a sound no parent wants to hear—that relentless cough that just won’t go away. Now, health officials are warning of a sharp rise in whooping cough cases, especially among vulnerable children. “We’ve recently seen a big increase,” said Dr.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - If you are planning a move, you are not alone. This weekend is expected to be the busiest moving weekend of the entire year, with thousands of…
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,…
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)…
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…
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, 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, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Walker County woman was sentenced for trafficking fentanyl. On June 5, 2024, the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit (LMJC)…
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 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…
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…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett and District Attorney Coty Wamp announced the indictment and arrest of Sanel Durakovic for a…
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…
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, 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…
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 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…
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, 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, Tenn. (WDEF) -- East Ridge police are asking for the public’s help in locating two robbery suspects who allegedly stole a motorcycle…
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…
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…
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…
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…