Bradley County looking for robbery suspect
The Bradley County Sheriff's Office needs your help to find a robbery suspect.
Rep. Chuck Fleischmann on school shooting solutions
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As we're hearing details of the incident in Dalton, gun control continues to be a topic of discussion for Congress, after the horrific school shooting in Florida. News 12 spoke with Congressman Chuck Fleischmann on what he…
Teacher Randal Davidson had history of medical issues at school
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) Dalton Police have released two prior calls they made to Dalton High over veteran teacher Randal Davidson. On Wednesday, the principal says he caused a lockdown and evacuation of the school when he barricade himself in a…
Tennessee Valley Veterans Return to Vietnam, Reflect on Trip
It's a war that still haunts some of the veterans who fought in it.
Cleveland man accused of child rape, possession of child porn
A Cleveland man is accused of the rape of a child, and possession of thousands of images of child pornography.
Three more students charged with making school threats in our area
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - On Tuesday, the principal at Dade County High contacted the Sheriff's Office about a threat. The message "f*** this school, im killing all of you 2morrow” was written on the bathroom wall. The school had identified…
The Latest: Georgia Dem questions legality of Delta threat
ATLANTA (AP) - The Latest on Delta's decision to cut marketing ties with the National Rifle Association (all times local): 12:50 p.m. A Democratic candidate for the Georgia governor's office says the state's lieutenant governor may have broken anti-corruption laws…
Teen charged for drugs at Murray County School
ETON, Georgia (WDEF) - A drug dog alerted to a car in the parking lot of an alternative school in Eton on Monday. Murray County deputies say they recovered 12.6 grams of marijuana and drug-related objects in the car. They…
Walker takes stand on second day of trial
The bus driver accused of causing a crash that killed six Woodmore Elementary School students in November 2016 takes the stand.
Barricaded suspect in a classroom at Dalton High
6:15 UPDATE: Dalton High School will be closed on Thursday. Students are allowed to come by the school and retrieve any personal belongings left behind during the evacuation. Classes will resume on Friday. ____ This is the window that was…
DENSO Expansion bringing hundreds of jobs to McMinn County
A global automotive supplier is expanding its operation in Athens, Tennessee. DENSO is creating 320 jobs and investing $190 million in its McMinn County facility. Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and the Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob…
Local Pastors watch "Living Biblically" premiere, share thoughts on what it means to live by the Good Book
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new CBS series puts religion in the forefront, but this isn't your average religious show. It's a comedy surrounding Christianity's most sacred text. The sitcom "Living Biblically" premiered Monday night. The show follows film critic…
Proposed amendment expands the rental district in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A proposed amendment to the short-term vacation rental ordinance expands the rental district in Chattanooga. The changes were on Chattanooga City Council's agenda Tuesday and have passed the first reading. Councilperson Chip Henderson said the amendment…
House Fire Total Loss
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sale Creek fire officials reported a home was destroyed by fire tonight. Around 8:30 pm a 9-1-1 call was made reporting a fire at 4122 Retro Hughes Road. Sale Creek Volunteer Fire Department responded and arrived…
Update: Missing man in Chattanooga found
Chattanooga Police say a missing man is safe, and has returned home.
Bipartisan Medical Cannabis Act passes first subcommittee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A bipartisan bill wanting to legalize medical cannabis in the state of Tennessee is working its way through the General Assembly. Tuesday, the state's House Criminal Justice Subcommittee passed the Medical Cannabis Act by a 4-3…
Suspicious mail triggers illness at Virginia military base
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Three people at a northern Virginia military base have been transported to a medical facility and are in stable condition after a suspicious piece of mail was opened and nearly a dozen people felt ill.…
David Ballard taken into custody in Hamilton Place disturbance
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police announce that their suspect in the Hamilton Place Mall disturbance from the weekend is now in custody. David Ballard faces charges of Aggravated Riot, Felony Reckless Endangerment, Alteration of a Weapon and Unlawful Possession of a…
Suspect in Hamilton Place Mall riot captured
The man accused of the riot at Hamilton Place Mall has now been captured by Chattanooga Police.
Golden Apple: Mallory Packard
A teacher at Snow Hill Elementary finds ways to keep her students engaged, and that's earned her a Golden Apple Award.
Witness: Johnthony Walker was speeding before Woodmore bus crash
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The trial begins for the man accused of causing a school bus crash that killed six Woodmore Elementary students in 2016. At Johnthony Walker’s trial Prosecutors and the defense attorney gave their opening statements. Then witnesses started…
Senator Corker decides not to change his mind about retirement
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Bob Corker has decided not to reconsider his decision to retire from the U.S. Senate. Some Republicans had asked him to reconsider, fearing that Rep. Marsha Blackburn would not beat Democrat Phil Bredesen in the general…
Food Bank evacuated over white powder hoax
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Officials at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank say they were forced to evacuate Tuesday morning after receiving a suspicious package. It contained a powdery, white substance. “We received three packages addressed to board members in care of…
The Latest: FedEx bucks corporate trend, sticks with NRA
NEW YORK (AP) - The Latest on companies reacting to the Parkland, Florida massacre and the NRA (all times local): 8:30 a.m. FedEx says it's sticking with the NRA and has not asked to be removed from the organization's website…