McDonald's All American Girls Team
2 young ladies have been selected from the same school to play for the McDonald's All American Girls Basketball team.
Volkswagen announces a new vehicle for the Chattanooga plant
Volkswagen Chattanooga will build the company's new SUV.
Volkswagen to build new SUV at Chattanooga plant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Volkswagen plans to build a new five-passenger SUV in Chattanooga. According to a person briefed on details, the company will invest $340 million to bring the vehicle to market. The person revealed this information on condition…
East Ridge Police investigate drive by shooting
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) East Ridge Police are investigating a drive by shooting on Sunday night. It happened in the 1300 block of Altahama Street just before 10PM. 47 year old Brad Weir says he was in the backyard with…
Severe storms possible late Monday
TENNESSEE VALLEY (WDEF) -- With the potential for severe weather in the area on Monday, some school districts are adjusting their plans for the day. Walker County Schools have cancelled afterschool activities. Marion County Schools are dismissing at 12 p.m.…
Reward being offered for information about vandalized campaign signs in Meigs County
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A reward is being offered for information about the vandalized campaign signs of John Wayne Irwin. Irwin is running for Sheriff in Meigs County. He says he discovered the vandalized signs Sunday morning. You can…
Chattanooga Police Investigating shooting on East 49th St
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say that a man arrived at the hospital with a gun shot wound. The 30 year old is expected to be okay. News 12 was on scene as officers collected evidence and spoke to…
Dallas woman held for bringing boy, 14, into US illegally
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) - A 27-year-old Dallas woman is in federal custody on charges she tried to smuggle a 14-year-old boy into the U.S. from Mexico by using an illegal Georgia birth certificate.
Florida driver strikes 4 motorcycles, killing 1 rider
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Authorities say a Florida man crashed into four motorcycles stopped along a highway, killing one rider and injuring two others.
Color with a Cop Event held Saturday at Northgate Mall
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Coloring & Coffee with a Cop event was held at Northgate Mall Saturday. Residents of all ages, both young and young at heart, were invited to meet and have fun coloring with officers. Crayons and coloring sheets…
Forgotten Child Fund building hit by vehicle Sunday Morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department is working to secure the Forgotten Child Fund building on East Main Street. The Chattanooga Fire Department says that no injuries were reported. Firefighters are working to shore up the building and secure…
Georgia lawmakers mull paper ballot voting system
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia lawmakers are considering a proposal that would move the state from its 16-year-old electronic voting system to one that uses paper ballots.
Corker Thinks Trump Will Pull Out of Iran Deal
(CBS News) - Sen. Bob Corker, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, believes President Trump will pull out of the Iran nuclear deal when the deadline for certification to Congress arrives on May 12. Corker, a Tennessee Republican, told…
$50,000 Powerball Winner in Nashville
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - Last night's Powerball drawing created thousands of winning tickets in Tennessee, including a $50,000 winner in Nashville. Although the $457 million Powerball jackpot was won in Pennsylvania, there's another mega-prize still up for grabs: a $377…
Secure Our Schools Rally held Saturday
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A " Secure Our Schools" rally was held in front of the Bradley County Courthouse Saturday. Invitations were sent to local public school officials. Both mothers say that the recent school shootings compelled them to do something.…
Sheriff: Alabama man accused of raping 14-year-old girl
GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama man has been accused of raping a 14-year-old girl.
5-year-old hit by car on South Beech Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to South Beech Street around 2:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon on reports of a pedestrian struck. Police are looking for an orangish-red Dodge Challenger. Two black males were in the car. Anyone with information…
Alabama Gov. signs first tax break in more than a decade
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law a tax break bill that raises the threshold for claiming state income tax exemption.
Alabama Senate wants to permanently stay in daylight savings
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers are advocating to keep daylight savings time and stop changing clocks.
Body Found off Sheeler Street in Cleveland
Cleveland Police say they are investigating a body found off Sheeler Street in Cleveland.
Free Brake Light Clinic held Saturday
Volunteers are repairing brake lights for free Saturday, March 17, 2018, from 11 am - 4 pm at the Autozone parking lot on 2021 E. 3rd Street.
Rhea County teen facing murder charge will not be tried as an adult
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A 16-year-old Rhea County teen charged with murder will not be tried as an adult. Judge Sheila Calloway announced the decision, in a court order filed Friday. The District Attorney had requested the court transfer Trinity…
Death investigation underway in Chatsworth
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF) - A death investigation is underway in Chatsworth. Details are limited, but here's what we know. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, On Thursday, Jon Finley was reported missing from his Smyrna Circle home. Then, on…
Dunlap Volunteer firefighters respond to incident from controlled burn
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Friday afternoon, the Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call of a field on fire. There was about ten to 15 acres of property burning. "The problem was that we had a tree line…