Judge David Bales goes on medical leave
A Hamilton County Judge is stepping down from his job for medical leave.
Whitfield deputies charge two with northwest Georgia meth ring
they found more than two pounds of methamphetamine with a value of $75,000
Forest Service setting fires over the next few days in northwest Georgia
The controlled burns will help longleaf pines
What else should Chattanooga paint green for St. Patrick's Day
Here is what graphics artist James Elrod came up with
Facebook tips lead to arrests in Cleveland storage unit thefts
they say that their Facebook friends identified the thieves.
Woman charged 4 decades after teenage girl killed in Georgia
Police say White and Stewart, who was 18 at the time, knew each other.
Tennessee court decision could make it easier for parents to relocate
This decision applies in cases where one parent has more time with the kids than the other.
Fire Damages Home on Dayton Pike
Chattanooga, Tenn. -- Chattanooga firefighters responded to a fire in the 5,000 block of Old Dayton Pike shortly before 7:00 tonight. The residents told firefighters they were away from home, but when they returned, they discovered a fire in the garage.…
Jurors find mother guilty in case involving autistic child
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - A mother has been found guilty of child cruelty and false imprisonment for starving her then-15-year-old autistic daughter and locking her in a closet. Jurors Thursday handed up the verdict against Jade Jacobs but found Jacobs'…
Increase in college enrollment for Hamilton County students
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County students are seeing big dividends due to Hamilton County Department of Education’s focus on preparing students for careers or college. Seventy-six per cent of all HCDE graduates enrolled in a two- or four-year college,…
Latino church in Dalton vandalized for third time
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Dalton church was vandalized Friday, causing thousands of dollars in damage. Pastor Gilbardo Guerrero looked over the damage at Iglesia Mundo de Amistad. Seven windows of the church were shot at last week. "We don't…
54 Arrested in Warrant Roundup
Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies have wrapped up their two-day operation in the Tennessee Valley.
Guns on boats
People could carry loaded guns on their boats in a bill approved by the Tennessee House of Representatives.
UTC Women's Basketball team headed to Big Dance
The UTC Women's basketball team is ready to do some dancing, by playing Louisville in the NCAA Tournament.
Randy Boyd for Governor of Tennessee
A Knoxville businessman stops in Chattanooga to announce his bid for the job of Tennessee Governor.
Daisy Elementary missing funds arrest
A Soddy Daisy woman is accused of theft over missing funds at Daisy Elementary.
News 12 Then: Remembering the late freeze of 2007
A look back at a freeze that even killed the leaves off of the trees
No news is bad news in Middle Tennessee Amber Alert case
"the 50-year-old may have been abusing his role as a teacher to groom this vulnerable young girl for some time in an effort to lure and potentially sexually exploit her."
Tennessee annual Crime on Campus findings
Larceny and Theft are the most common crimes.
Third case of Avian flu found in Lincoln County chickens
“Given the close proximity of the two premises, this is not unexpected."
Where the Health Care Overhaul bill stands on Thursday morning
"we're going to arbitrate, we're going to all get together, we're going to get something done."
New video and details in Amber Alert for Elizabeth Thomas in Middle Tennessee
Cummins was a teacher at Elizabeth's school and authorities now say there was an alleged sexual interaction between them.
Alabama House to debate protections for religious adoption agencies
The legislation would prohibit the state from refusing to license or sign contracts with faith-based adoption groups that refuse to make placements because of their sincerely held religious beliefs.
Aspen Dental to provide free dental care to Veterans
Aspen Dental will be providing free dental care to veterans from the Chattanooga area Wednesday, March 16th. Apsen Dental says they do this event because the VA only covers dental care for veterans who are 100% disabled or have a…