New Dalton superintendent explains goals for district
As school safety is on the minds of administrators across the country, the new leader of Dalton Public Schools explains his vision for the district.
Local experts react to President Trump's opioid plan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- East Tennessee has continued to see opioid numbers fall, but Tennessee is still one of top states for opioid related deaths. Now, the focus is toughness and stopping addiction at the source. "But if we don't…
Moon River Music Festival announces lineup for Chattanooga debut
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Moon River Music Festival announced a star-laced lineup their Chattanooga debut. The headliners include The Avett Brothers, The Head and The Heart, Judah & The Lion and Margo Price. And, of course, Drew Holcomb and The…
Second worker dies at Chatsworth plant in the last 7 months
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - Mohawk Industries officials say the cause of an industrial accident on Tuesday that killed a worker is under investigation. 59-year-old Candall man Roy Glenn Bass was hit by a larger roller at the facility on Duvall…
Red Bank Elementary teacher is regional finalist
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - Congratulations are in order for Red Bank Elementary teacher Samantha Eaton. The kindergarten teacher is a regional finalist for Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Eaton has taught at Red Bank Elementary for the last five…
Golden Apple: Kathie Nolan
An art teacher at Nolan Elementary has made her mark around the campus, and that's earned her a Golden Apple Award.
Storms strike college, leave trail of damage across South
By BRYNN ANDERSON and JAY REEVES Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) - With violent weather plowing through the Southeast, the kitchen windows exploded at Richard Brasher's home in eastern Alabama. Using couch cushions for protection, Brasher hid in the bathtub…
Northside Neighborhood House gets grant to modernize community assistance
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 94 year old Chattanooga nonprofit just received a thirteen thousand dollar Lowe's grant for a new kitchen. Northside Neighborhood House, which was established in 1924, helps local residents with a hand up through education and assistance.…
6th person charged in deaths of 13-year old boy, father
TOONE, Tenn. (AP) - A sixth person has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a father and son in Tennessee.
Storms rolled through parts of the Tennessee Valley Monday
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Storms came rushing through parts of the Tennessee Valley. As of 11:30 Monday night, the Dade County Emergency Management Agency had only received reports of very minimal storm damage that impacted mainly the Davis and…
Organization moves forward after car crashes into building
One of the buildings for the Forgotten Child Fund sustained thousands of dollars worth of damage after someone drove through it.
Pulse Point app alerts anyone that CPR needed
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County 911 has joined with CHI Memorial and Parkridge Health System to launch Pulse Point. That's an app which notifies nearby C-P-R certified citizens to help render aid until first responders can arrive. The app is…
Chattanooga forms new Homlessness Council
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - For years, Chattanooga government and social groups have struggled to find ways to help the homeless. Mayor Andy Berke, city staffers, and representatives of several agencies created a new Interagency Council on Homelessness this afternoon. They created…
Three things you need to know to prepare for severe weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- When severe weather strikes, you need to keep three things in mind. First, have multiple ways to get up-to-the-minute alerts on where the storm is and if you are in danger. Hamilton County Emergency Management will…
Georgia House backs push to keep lottery winners anonymous
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia lottery players who win big can stay anonymous under a proposal approved by the state House. The House voted 173-1 on Monday in favor of the bill, which legislators say will help public safety. The legislation…
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.