Nature center timber harvest part of managed forest project
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - The Sandy Creek Nature Center is taking a big step with a long-term managing forest project to harvest timber in northeast Georgia.
Engagement in politics gain steam
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Staying on politics, March elections are only a few weeks away and candidate forums are attracting higher attendance than before. Neighborhood associations have started to gain steam when it comes to civil engagement. Highland Park, Glenwood,…
Candidate forums held for local elections
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- March elections are only a few weeks away and candidate forums are attracting higher attendance than before.
Republican Party Biennial has new officers
The Hamilton County Republican Party Reorganization and Bi-ennial Convention was held today. Several officers and about 350 delegates were appointed today. This is something that is mandated by the Tennessee Republican Party bylaws. According to their website, its principals are…
Welding Competition held in Soddy Daisy
Soddy-Daisy, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The American Welding Society held its 8th annual competition in Soddy Daisy today.
Two people taken to hospital after wreck in Bradley County
Bradley County, Tenn. (WDEF) --The Bradley County Sheriff's Office was called to Old Chattanooga Pike Saturday evening for an accident with injuries.
Joyner's Third Straight Double-Double Leads Mocs to Win at Western Carolina
Cullowhee, NC (gomocs.com) - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga senior Jasmine Joyner (Southaven, Miss.) recorded her 11th double-double of the year and third straight to lead the Mocs to a 60-48 Southern Conference women’s basketball win at Western Carolina Saturday…
UPDATE: Rogers Road shooting suspect in custody
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say they now have Corey Moon in custody on charges related to Friday night's shooting on Rogers Road. Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Police responded to the 4700 block of Rogers Road on reports of a…
Inmate dies at Valdosta State Prison
VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) - State and local authorities are investigating the death of a Valdosta State Prison inmate.
Tennessee woman dies in early crash in St. Martin Parish
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (AP) - A Tennessee woman has died after her car crashed and entered the water in St. Martin Parish.
Father, son killed in head-on collision with each other
WINFIELD, Ala. (AP) - A father and son have been killed in a head-on collision with each other in Fayette County.
Colbert show to air live after Trump's address to Congress
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Stephen Colbert is going to have his say after President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress.
Turkish Airlines flight to Toronto evacuated after note seen
ISTANBUL (AP) - A Turkish Airlines plane in Istanbul was evacuated Saturday after a suspicious note was discovered in one of its bathrooms.
Dozens of people require police escorts in Memphis City Hall
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - City officials have released a list of dozens of people who require police escorts in Memphis City Hall, including the mother of a 19-year-old black man shot by a white police officer and Black Lives Matter activists.
Health department recommends Alabamans get flu shots
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The state health department is reminding Alabamans to get their flu shots.
State: More Alabama hunters reporting deer kills
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's wildlife agency says more hunters are reporting the number of deer they kill in the state under a new, mandatory system.
Lawmakers work on changes to medical cannabis program
ATLANTA (AP) - Two years after being legalized by the state Legislature, medical marijuana is again being debated by lawmakers.
News 12 Then: Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of a Mocs National Championship
This story aired in 1992 as the Mocs were moving into the new McKenzie Arena.
Firefighters Carry Another Woman from Burning Home
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Firefighters responded to a house fire at 1003 North Hickory Street shortly after 7:00am this morning. Upon arrival, heavy smoke was visible around the one-story home, with a man meeting fire crews in the front yard…
Immigrant Community in Dalton Hold Candlelight Vigil
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Tonight's vigil in the Dalton community was one of peace and reflection to take away some of the fears that the immigrant population is facing. Speaker: "You are all not , you are not all criminals, rapists…
Hamilton County School Board votes on ownership of land
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School Board voted to give the city of East Ridge control of a facility on 12 acres of land. The facility was originally owned by Hamilton County, but with a unanimous vote, the ownership now…
Man gets new life sentence for killing officer 25 years ago
ATLANTA (AP) - A man sent to death row 23 years ago for killing an Atlanta police officer has been given a new sentence of life in prison with no chance of parole. Atlanta-Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard said…
Chattanooga Police are recruiting
Chattanooga police are looking a few good men...and good women. With new police academies planned for this year, the recruiting is in progress. Chattanooga Police are currently running an on-going recruitment for more officers. A career fair was held at…
EPB Breaks Ground On Community Solar Project
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – EPB has started construction on Solar Share, Chattanooga’s first community solar installation through a partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The renewable power generating facility will be located along Holtzclaw Avenue at EPB’s Distribution Center. By…