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…
Walker County "brushfire" started by train passing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A train passing through Walker County started fires in several different locations today, February 17. The fires are between McFarland and where it intersects with Highway 2. Firefighters call it "arc and spark" when a train passing through…
Dalton woman arrested for forgery
The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman after they found she was forging Sheriff’s Department officer’s names on documents and submitting them to the local tag office.
UTC College of Business students honored by Chambliss Law Firm
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. honored the 2016-2017 John C. Stophel Distinguished Students from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga during the firm’s annual Stophel Scholars reception on Thursday, Feb. 16. The reception at the Chambliss Conference Center…
3 teens charged in gunshot killing of south Alabama woman
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Sheriff's officials say three teenagers are charged with murder in the gunshot killing of a Mobile County woman, including her 13-year-old great-grandson. Authorities say the youths are being held in the death of 69-year-old Mary Faulk.…
Georgia House approves state budget increasing teacher pay
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) - Georgia teachers would get a 2 percent salary increase while state employees that handle child welfare cases will see a 19 percent raise under a House budget proposal. The chamber approved the plan on Friday, largely agreeing…
CHI Memorial surgeons recognized for Hidden Scar Breast Cancer Surgery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – CHI Memorial is pleased to announce Betsy Washburn, M.D., breast surgical oncologist at the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center, and Mark Brzezienski, M.D., FACS, director of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center and plastic…
TBI links man to a marijuana grow operation
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation(TBI) has led to the indictment of a Sneedville man in connection with a marijuana grow operation. In June 2016, at the request of 3rd District…
Ethics panel finds ex-lawmaker violated harassment rules
"any actions that may have been misconstrued as harassment."
Bill making 'upskirting' illegal in Georgia nears approval
Cout described Gary's actions as "reprehensible" but not illegal
Ex-wife: Georgia dad didn't mean to kill toddler in hot car
she still believes "it was an accident."
Man on Sex Offender List indicted with raping a child
Alleged incident happened in June 2015
Man charged with arson in deadly Alabama fire
Why? "Drugs"
Have you seen... the 2 suspects in this Walmart video?
Wanted for fraud case
Georgia Senate committee comes to agreement on 'surprise billing'
"None of the people in this room like this (bill) and that's a good thing,"