GDOT reducing portion of I-75 in Gordon County to one lane for repairs
GORDON COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is reducing a portion of I-75 down to one lane in Gordon County for repairs. GDOT stated the closure…
Midfield Drive fire claims life of 78-year-old woman
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A house fire that occurred on the evening of November 8, 2024 has claimed the life of a 78-year-old woman. Firefighters with the Chattanooga Fire…
Dalton Mayor & Council adopt rollback millage rate
UPDATE (11/12/2024): The Dalton and Mayor Council voted to adopt the rollback millage rate. According to the City of Dalton, the rollback rate is calculated to not increase the City's revenue from property taxes based on the tax digest so…
Man waives jury trial in killing of Georgia nursing student
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A man on Tuesday waived his right to a jury trial in the killing of a Georgia nursing student, a case that became a flashpoint in the national immigration debate. Jose Ibarra was…
Hamilton County school bus driver indicted on child abuse charges
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County school bus driver has been indicted on over a dozen charges, including child abuse. These charges are related…
LaFayette High School gun incident involved unattended young child
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The gun incident that occurred at LaFayette High School (LHS) involved an unattended young child. On the morning of November 11, 2024…
Cody Harvey qualifies for Chattanooga City Council District 4 race
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Longtime East Brainerd resident and businessman Cody Harvey has officially qualified to run for Chattanooga’s District 4 City Council seat in the upcoming March 2025 election. Harvey aims to fill the vacancy left by current Councilman…
Ocoee Middle School to add new school wing for special needs classrooms
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Special needs students at Ocoee Middle School…
"Breathe Easy" with a lung cancer screening from CHI Memorial
News 12's Chip Chapman, Dr. Rob Headrick, and Cathy Fiacco discuss Lung Cancer Awareness month and the importance of getting yearly lung screenings. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - November is Lung…
Chattanooga Honors Veterans at Moving Veterans Day Ceremony at National Guard Armory
The Chattanooga community gathered today to honor all those who have served in the U.S. military during a special Veterans Day ceremony at the…
What's Right With Our Schools: Hunter Middle School's Adaptive P-E Program
OOLTEWAH, TN (WDEF) - Friday mornings are a magical time at Hunter Middle School. That's when students of all abilities gather in the gym to…
Jacobs discusses future of Tennessee Republicans at Pachyderm Club
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Republicans discussed…
UTC celebrates Veterans day with annual luncheon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- UTC and Special Guest, Dr. John Harbison paid homage to Local Veterans on Veterans Day. "Well, today is the Chancellor's luncheon to honor the veterans. I…
Chattanooga firefighters respond to a trailer fire on Lee Highway
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to a trailer fire on Lee Highway. CFD was dispatched…
Monroe County murder suspect extradited back to Tennessee
UPDATE (11/15/2024): Nicholas Wayne Hamlett was extradited back to Tennessee late last night. Hamlett is facing First-Degree Murder charges for the death of Steven Douglas Lloyd near the…
Discovering the voice of the Walnut Street Bridge, Matt Hicks
Musician Matt Hicks joins News 12's Chip Chapman to discuss his journey and his surprise encounter with CBS' David Begnaud. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Nearly every night, the Walnut Street Bridge is…
Blood Assurance gives back to our veterans through a blood drive
Blood Assurance Media Coordinator, Brooke Katz, joins News 12's Chip Chapman to discuss the Veteran's Day Blood Drive. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Help save lives in honor of Veteran's Day by donating…
Athens honors dozens of veterans in annual ceremony
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- There have and will be numerous…
CaveSim at Ruby Falls
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A new attraction came to Ruby Falls this weekend for all to experience. An opportunity to experience a journey through a simulated cave. CaveSim, which is an educational experience that allows for…
The Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair
SALE CREEK, TN (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Fair took place in Sale Creek this weekend at the Old McDonald Farm across the 2,100-acre area. Presented by the sponsor Little…
Salvation Army kicks off Angel Tree program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An annual tradition to help out children in need this Christmas held its kickoff Saturday. (more…)
HCSO investigating shooting death in Middle Valley.
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man is dead after a shooting incident Friday night in Middle Valley. (more…)
Robotics competition held at Chattanooga State STEM Center
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Tennessee Valley Robotics and Chattanooga State Community College welcomed new competitors to a tournament for the Vex Five robotics competitions. This was a tournament designed for new teams who…
“Mike’s Journey” by American Legion supporter Carylon Smith
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As Veterans Day is this Monday, November 11th, organizations all over Hamilton County are helping veterans obtain various ways of support whether that be access to medical appointments or a home…
