Utility: Airport power to be restored by midnight
ATLANTA (AP) - The Latest on the power outage at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Body found in creek behind Cleveland church
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland Police say a female body was found in a creek on Sunday afternoon.
One dead, one injured in shooting on Cowart Street, police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police say one person is dead and another injured after an early morning shooting on Cowart Street.
UPDATE: Power outage at Atlanta airport impacting Chattanooga flights
ATLANTA (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Airport is showing multiple cancellations for flights arriving from and departing to Atlanta. Chattanooga Airport spokesperson Albert Waterhouse issued the following statement: “Due to some power outages at Atlanta’s Hartsville-Jackson International Airport, Delta flights from…
Doug Jones on Senate victory: "Old Alabama" lost to "New Alabama"
Even after Roy Moore faced multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, some involving teenagers, many political experts thought the Republican -- who rode his horse in to cast his vote last week -- could still ride off to victory.
"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" opens with 2nd biggest opening of all-time
NEW YORK (CBS News) -- "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" rocketed to a debut of $220 million at the North American box office, landing the second-best opening ever and slotting in behind only its predecessor, "The Force Awakens," according to studio estimates Sunday.
UPDATE: TBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Charleston
UPDATE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is still investigating the officer-involved shooting that occurred late Saturday night in Charleston, Tennessee. "We understand that the public wants answers in this type of scenario, so we're committed to doing anything and…
Big Hearted Angels Ministry held 11th Christmas Shopping Spree
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Big Hearted Angels Ministry held their 11th annual Christmas Shopping Spree. They host this event with the Eastdale Community Development Corporation and the Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church. The ministry provided each child with a…
Wreaths placed at Chattanooga National Cemetery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- More than a dozen volunteer organizations participated in the Wreaths Across America ceremony and even more helped distribute wreaths on the grave sites at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. They had more than 9,000 this year which…
Sheriff's Office investigating early morning shooting
Ooltewah, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to the 7200 block of Ridgestone Drive in Ooltewah Saturday morning after reports of a person shot.
Lakeside Academy broken into twice in one month, most recent Friday morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Lakeside Academy was broken into twice in the past month, with the most recent happening Friday morning. Lakeside Academy Principal Andrea Johnson says that it happened around 2:30 am Friday morning. She says that they broke into two…
Arrests along the U.S.-Mexico border surge
SAN DIEGO (CBS News) -- The U.S. government on Friday announced a seventh straight monthly increase in people being arrested or denied entry along the Mexican border, erasing much of the early gains of President Donald Trump's push to tighten the…
Georgia unites $6.6 million with life insurance holders
ATLANTA (AP) - Nearly 600 Georgians have been united with more than $6.6 million found in lost or misplaced life insurance policies or annuities.
Humane Educational Society Two Day Event Gets Animals Home For The Holidays
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lily is an early Christmas gift for 4-year-old Sebastian Henderson. A dog is what he wanted for Christmas, and he's excited to take one home. "I take it on walks and I buy him food and…
WDEF works with the Salvation Army to reach Christmas goals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Salvation Army is still thousands of dollars short of their goal with only a week left to reach it. News 12 Now's team has hit the mall today to try and help them close the…
GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Dalton, GA
Dalton, Ga. (WDEF) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the United States Marshals Service (USMS) to investigate an officer involved shooting in Whitfield County on Thursday. Preliminary information indicates that on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at approximately…
Dalton apartment building destroyed in fire
Dozens of people are without a place to live after a fire destroyed a Dalton apartment building.
SCAM ALERT: EPB warns of buy-out scam
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An EPB customer reported that a man came to their house claiming to be with “All Service USA,” which he said was “buying out EPB,” and needed to change their account. He asked for their EPB…
Suspect charged in Chattanooga business burglary
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 25-year-old Nicholas C Parks has been charged with theft of property, burglary, and vandalism after an incident at La Carniceria. On December 13, 2017 at approx 11:30 p.m. the Chattanooga Police Department responded to a business…
Trump says Republican Roy Moore should concede Alabama race
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is calling on Republican Roy Moore to concede after he lost the Alabama Senate race. Trump told reporters Friday as he departed the White House: "I think he should. He tried." Trump endorsed Moore…
Police shoot furloughed prison who wouldn't go back to jail
MCMINNVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting overnight in McMinnville. McMinnville Police officers tried to serve warrants on 34 year old Clifford Keller at a home on Chestnut Ridge Road. They say he was out of…
Two people displaced by Alton Park fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A couple are out of their home after fire this morning in Alton Park. It happened at 4020 Highland Avenue around 8:30 AM. A husband told firefighters that he wasn't sure if his wife got out. But…
EPB President discusses Net Neutrality
EPB’s President and CEO David Wade answers customer questions about the issue of net neutrality in a Facebook live Q & A.
Pedestrian seriously injured when hit by vehicle on Ringgold Road
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - East Ridge police are investigating a pedestrian struck incident on Thursday night. Dale Henderson was hit by a vehicle at 5300 Ringgold Road around 10 PM. He suffered severe injuries to the neck and head.…