News 12 Then: When George W. Bush visited Porkers Restaurant
Plus a bonus look at a much younger GW visiting Chattanooga 30 years ago.
Renaissance Park Murder Suspect Dies From Suicide Attempt
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) - The prime suspect in a murder at Renaissance Park is now dead. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says 22-year-old Tyree Corley attempted to commit suicide inside the Hamilton County Jail. He died from his injuries today…
Flash Flooding in Middle Tennessee
LINDEN, Tennessee (WDEF) - There is flash flooding going on in Middle Tennessee after a rain line that is heading our way today. Warnings are up now for Hickman, Lewis and Perry counties west of Nashville after upwards of four…
St. Rep. Dan Howell picked the wrong cruise to take his wife on
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Lawmakers often have to mend fences at work and at home after a long legislative session. State Representative Dan Howell decided to take his wife on a cruise for her birthday. But things didn't go as…
Where your senators stands on healthcare vote now
“Throughout this entire process, we have witnessed everything that’s wrong with Washington."
Evening House Fire on Greenwood Dr.
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters were dispatched to an evening house fire today. The Chattanooga Fire Department received the alarm at 7:26 p.m. and responded to 1911 Greenwood Dr. with 5 fire companies. Incident commander Capt. David Thompson Jr.…
Georgia sheriff accused of exposing himself makes plea deal
ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia sheriff accused of exposing himself in an Atlanta park has pleaded guilty to violating two city ordinances after prosecutors agreed to drop a public indecency charge. News outlets report DeKalb County Sheriff Jeffrey Mann pleaded…
More charges filed against Johnthony Walker
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There are new criminal charges against Johnthony Walker. The Hamilton County District Attorney's office filed 14 new reckless aggravated assault charges and 7 assault charges on Wednesday. The charges tack on to what he already faces,…
Bradley County Holds Grand Opening Of Inmate Workhouse
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Punishment for crimes is sometimes a two-edged sword. Not only will a person lose their freedom--many also lose their jobs and are unable to provide for their families. Bradley County is trying to minimize that extra…
Boyd Buchanan Hosts Groundbreaking For New Building
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Boyd Buchanan School is getting a new building for their Wrestling program. School officials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today. "We are excited to have this new space for our wrestling program as well as the strength training…
Firefighters Respond To "Confined Space Rescue"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters can do more than just put out the flames. This afternoon they did what's called a "confined space rescue". The fire department was dispatched by 9-1-1 when they got a report of a missing man…
Alabama School Joins Dynamic Learning Project
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) - Bridgeport Middle School in Alabama is one of 50 schools to join a national program. It's called the Dynamic Learning Project. The program aims to improve education by empowering teachers to use more technology for…
Georgia man faces arson charges after returning to the scene
BUFORD, Ga. (AP) - Firefighters say that a Georgia man set two vehicles on fire before returning to the scene a day later pretending he'd heard about it in the news. Media reports that 21-year-old Nicholas Minardi was arrested Tuesday…
HCSO Arrests Two Fugitives on Top 12 Most Wanted
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) – Sheriff Jim Hammond and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office are proud to announce that on Wednesday, the HCSO Fugitive Division successfully captured two fugitives who were listed on the Sheriff’s 12 Most Wanted. Fugitive Marcus Demetrious…
Financial personality Ramsey eyes new Tennessee headquarters
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) - Financial personality Dave Ramsey has broken ground on a new corporate headquarters in Tennessee. Ramsey Solutions celebrated the groundbreaking Thursday at the Franklin site where its more than 223,000 square-foot (20,717 sq. meter) building will stand.…
Hamilton Co. will close schools for the total eclipse because of safety concerns
“The safety of our students is always our number one priority,"
Trump's anti-Sessions tweets dismay Alabama's Republicans
One Trump voter says "you just don't treat people like this."
Family's brand new home burns in Dallas Bay
Because the humidity was so high this morning, firefighters called in help from four different agencies
Alabama teenager killed by lightning strike on porch.
16-year-old Aron Eugene Dunn had stepped out on the porch of his home Wednesday when lightning struck.
Ozone advisory for Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi counties
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Health officials have issued an air quality advisory due to elevated ozone levels in counties in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. Officials say a "code orange" air quality advisory will be in effect on Wednesday for the…
Women Conference Covers Everything From Finances To Fitness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)– The national Titus II Woman Conference is coming to Chattanooga to help women relax, learn, and be pampered on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites at 2321 Lifestyle Way. The…
Multi-Agency investigation leads to a seizure of drugs and money
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Twelfth Judicial District Drug Task Force (DTF) assisted by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) and Marion County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit (MCSO), capped off a month’s long investigation involving the distribution of over 100,000…
Murmaid Mattress Adds New Location
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Murmaid Mattress will soon have another location in the city. The company that offers factory direct mattresses will open a new store in about 6 months at 6255 Lee Highway. The company already has 11 locations…
City of Chattanooga Hosts Roundtable
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Without a state income tax in Tennessee, cities like Chattanooga depend heavily on property taxes to fund local government. New Assessments this year will bring in more money, but city officials are looking for a way to…