Educators & public invited to EdCamp Gig City
EdCamp is an "unconference."
Dozens Gather with hopes of Saving Local Landmark
Dozens of people gathered at Lincoln park in Chattanooga in hopes of finding a way to save the historic location... Lincoln Park was once an African American park where baseball legends like Satchel Page, Willy Mays and Jackie Robinson all…
Can you identify stolen credit card suspects at Walmart in Bradley County?
The man and woman are wanted for using a stolen card to charge more than $200.
GOP state senator Hill announces run for Georgia governor
The field to replace Gov. Nathan Dea is expected to become crowded.
Betty Mundy sentenced to 11 months for Vehicular Homicide
"this is as strong a sentence as it gets in Tennessee."
Bradley Co. Sheriff's Dept. and Cleveland Police issue joint statement on bogus "feud"
Bradley County Sheriff Office’s and Cleveland Police Department’s relationship have been the best in history.
Tennessee AG to defend abortion bill if it becomes law
"the law to some degree is unsettled"
Firefighter catches baby thrown from second-story window
fell 25 feet to 30 feet into Merritt's arms.
Hamilton County Schools announce new superintendent finalists
Hamilton County Schools will soon see a new superintendent.
Investigators arrest wife of man killed in Rhea County
TBI Update: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged a Rhea County woman in connection to the death of her husband. At the request of 12th District Attorney General Mike Taylor, TBI…
House OKs 23 hours of alcohol sales at 2 Nashville bars
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee House has passed a bill that would allow two Nashville bars to serve alcohol for 23 hours a day. The House approved the bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Sanderson of Kenton on Monday. It…
Tennessee House OKs bill opening up officer shooting records
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee House has cleared legislation to publicly disclose Tennessee Bureau of Investigation probes into deaths from officer shootings. The House voted 91-0 Monday to open the investigative records into deaths from a shooting by law…
Hamilton Co Sheriff's Office gets re-accredited
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriffs Office has been re-accredited by a prestigious public safety communications program. The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies is an organization that recognizes agencies of high ethical and responsible policies and practices. About…
Officials discuss possible impact of gas tax legislation
TENNESSEE (WDEF) - With reluctant support from some Republican leaders, Governor Bill Haslam's campaign for more highway funding will likely come true within hours. TDOT leaders are breathing a sigh of relief as they wait for the gas tax legislation…
Storm damages home in Hamilton County
Hamilton County is still feeling the effects of a weekend washout. Several Roads in our viewing area still had standing water on them earlier today. One resident says the heavy rain led to a tree falling on top of his…
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police investigate shooting on W. 37th Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - We have an update on the shooting on West 37th Street, where Chattanooga police say two people were transported to the hospital for gunshot wounds. 35-year-old Theresa Farris Greene and 31-year-old Corey Thompson were the victims. Officers…
212 Market closes in downtown Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After 25 years, 212 Market in downtown Chattanooga has officially closed. 212 Market is the first certified green restaurant in Chattanooga and remains a top rated restaurant in Tennessee. Sisters Sally and Susan Moses say they have…
Former worker at Alabama prison charged with bribery
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A former worker at a federal prison in Alabama has agreed to plead guilty to a bribery charge involving inmates. Federal prosecutors in Birmingham said Monday they've filed a plea agreement with 54-year-old Eric Pendleton, a…
News 12 Then: Looking back 25 years to the start of the Tennessee Aquarium
Fathers and grandfathers today can point to the Aquarium and say "I helped build that."
The Latest: Tennessee Teacher to return to Tennessee to face charges
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The Latest on the arrest of a Tennessee teacher charged with kidnapping a 15-year-old student (all times local): 2:55 p.m. The man charged in the kidnapping of a Tennessee girl acknowledged in California federal court that…
Chambliss Center for Children plans 17th annual Bunny Hop
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Make plans to attend the 17th annual Bunny Hop! event to benefit Chambliss Center for Children on Friday, May 5. This family-friendly fundraiser will be held in the spacious and open-air First Tennessee Pavilion from 6:00…
Man held after 2 Alabama children found in trash container
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - Police in Alabama say a man is charged with abuse after allegedly locking two young children inside a trash bin container where authorities found them covered in ants.
Morgan Crawford
A Ridgeland High school athlete is helping raise money for St. Jude. Children's Hospital.
Officials: 2 men killed after a fight over a cellphone
MIDFIELD, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say two men were fatally shot outside a home following a fight over a cellphone in Midfield.