Inauguration from the Local Perspective
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Republican Party had a watch luncheon at Puckett's downtown today. News 12's Ashley Henderson spoke with a few folks there to get their reactions.
East Brainerd Couple Lose Their Home to a Sink Hole.
The Lanzar's Are Waiting for Insurance Company and a Nearby Apartment Complex to Sort it Out
Child, car driver hurt in crash involving school bus
MORELAND, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a child and driver are injured after a school bus carrying about two dozen students crashed with a car southwest of Atlanta in Coweta County.
Georgia Men Arrested in Cherokee County After Home Invasion
MURPHY, N.C. (Press Release)— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced the January 20, 2017 arrest of 20-year-old Christian Pelicie-Mederos, 23-year-old Selburn Ridley, 19-year-old Monte Stewart, 19-year-old Chevez Herron, and 23-year-old Marquez Hall, all who reported Atlanta Georgia addresses, for charges stemming from…
More Southern storms possible; 2 tornadoes confirmed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Forecasters say the Deep South is in for more bad weather following an outbreak that resulted in damage from two confirmed tornadoes.
Appeals court tells judge to allow transgender name changes
denied the name changes, saying they could confuse and mislead people who interact with the young men and could be considered a type of fraud.
Juvenile suspect pleads guilty to Hamilton Place Mall parking lot shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A juvenile has pleaded guilty in the shooting of two teenagers in the Hamilton Place Mall parking lot outside of the Sears store. He faced two counts of attempted murder and reckless endangerment. Both victims survived the…
Tennessee lottery breaks $4 billion mark for its birthday
“Some are superstitious about the number 13, but for the Tennessee Lottery, the number is very lucky."
Is downtown parking keeping up with Chattanooga's growth?
"We want to make sure we are planning for the future and making smart decisions about how limited downtown space is utilized.”
East Ridge Police arrest sexual assault suspect
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - An early morning disorder call in East Ridge ended with a sexual assault arrest. Captain Tim Mullinax says officers arrived at home in the 1600 block of Truman Avenue to find a male sexually assaulting…
Documents: Prosecutor caught on video having sex
Gwinnett Assistant D.A. was shown on video having sex.
Baldwin named publisher of the Cleveland Daily Banner
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (AP) - Ralph Baldwin Jr., a 42-year veteran of the newspaper industry, has been named publisher of the Cleveland Daily Banner. The Daily Banner reports Baldwin succeeds Stephen Crass, who recently retired after leading the Banner for 16…
Former probation officer arrested, accused of sexual assaulting probationers
allegations of sexual contact were made by probationers Cordovi previously supervised.
Obama denies pardon request for former Alabama governor
The 70-year-old Democrat is serving a 6½ year sentence for bribery and obstruction of justice in a federal prison in Louisiana.
Cleveland State Community College Gets New Athletic Program
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Cleveland state community college took a giant step today by announcing new athletic programs coupled with enhanced academic programs. It also has received a substantial financial contribution. College president Dr. Bill Seymour headlined the news conference this…
Gas Tax Increase Proposal Reaction
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- News 12 got a chance to catch up with two state representatives on what they thought of the tax increase and went to social media to see what people around the Tennessee Valley have been saying. State Representative Todd…
Hamilton Co. to Offer Child Support Amnesty Week
Hamilton County residents struggling to make child support payments can get help next week.
Church Gives back by Feeding Local Community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A need in the community for healthier food options leads one local ministry to help. Earlier today the Eastdale Village Community United Methodist Church passed out food for those who might not otherwise have it. Some parts…
Ribbon Cutting at Volkswagen Supplier Yanfeng
Fifty Five Million Dollar Plant on Bonnyshire Dr. Will Manufacture Automobile Interiors
Space heater causes afternoon fire in Chattanooga
A space heater too close to a wall is being blamed for a fire in Chattanooga.
HCSO Releases Identity of Yesterday’s High Fall Victim on Signal Mountain
The fall victim has been identified as 34-year-old Jeremi Derek Cagle. Cagle is from Chickamauga, Georgia.
Early Morning Automobile Burglary Leads One Person to be Arrested for Attempted 1st Degree Murder
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (Press Release) – Earlier this morning, at approximately, 5:45 am, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the 2400 block of Maplewood Drive for the report of “Shots Fired.” Upon arrival, deputies found the property owner, Robert Brown, stating…
One of Hamilton County's Top 12 Most Wanted caught
One of Hamilton County's Top 12 Most Wanted suspects gets caught.
ex-Volkswagen chief Martin Winterkorn testifies on emissions scandal
BERLIN, Germany (WDEF) - The Volkswagen leader who was taken down by the deisel-emissions scandal made his first public appearance on Thursday since it broke. Martin Winterkorn was grilled by German politicians about the scandal. The former chief executive denied…