Chattanooga Student Surprised to be a Gift of Life Donor
Thomas Davis finally met the STEM cell recipient at a New York Gala last Wednesday
Red Bank Police Seeking Help in Carjacking Case
RED BANK, Tenn. (Press Release) – At approximately 11:00 a.m on May 23, 2017, the City of Red Bank Police Department responded to a reported carjacking on the south end of Ashmore Avenue near Dayton Boulevard. The suspects were three,…
Judge sets release date for officer-involved shooting report
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A judge is ordering the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation report into the shooting death of a black man by a white Nashville officer to become public on June 9. According to The Tennessean, Davidson County Chancery…
Did you fall for these Fake News stories on the Manchester Bombing?
Those missing loved ones posts, the Ariana Grande photo & Holiday Inn kids stories.. all fake
Longest-serving James Bond star Roger Moore dies at 89
"I could have done it better"
Police: Stabbing suspect found with gun, fancy knife and meth
They found a Karambit style knife in the backpack, along with suspected meth and cash.
The Latest: Islamic State group claims Manchester blast
The latest news and posts on the Manchester Bombing
Google Fiber to make announcement about Huntsville service
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Google Fiber representatives are scheduled to make an announcement about the service in Huntsville, Alabama on Tuesday. The conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. and will be attended by Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Google Fiber CEO…
Vanderbilt: Numerous ATV accident victims so far this year
children under 16 should not ride ATVs due to the risk of serious injuries
Officials Asking For Help To Identify Robbery Suspect
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Investigators are asking the public for help with identifying a suspect involved in a robbery earlier this afternoon. The suspect is shown on surveillance video entering Star Plus Food Mart on Lee Highway around 2 in the…
Teacher faces criminal charges alleging sex with student
MOULTON, Ala. (AP) - A north Alabama teacher has turned herself in to law enforcement after being charged with sexual misconduct involving a high school student. Lawrence County Sheriff Gene Mitchell tells local media that investigators were tipped that 27-year-old…
Update: Woman Killed By Falling Tree
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF)- A woman in the Harrison area has been killed by a fallen tree. It happened around 11 this morning in the 7300 block of Landlock Drive. Hamilton County deputies found 39-year old Chasity Elaine Wileman pinned under the…
Georgia school bans 35 pranksters from graduation
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - A middle Georgia school district say 35 seniors won't march at graduation after joining in a senior prank. Baldwin County officials tell local media that Thursday's actions went beyond the bounds of a joke. Spokesman Byron…
More whooping cough confirmed in east Alabama school system
LaFAYETTE, Ala. (AP) - Health officials say they've confirmed additional cases of whopping cough in an east Alabama school system. The Alabama Department of Public Health says laboratory tests have now found 18-cases of pertussis at multiple schools in Chambers…
Witness won't testify in trial of accused gang members
ALBANY, Ga. (AP) - A witness is balking at testifying at the southwest Georgia trial of two men accused in a deadly drive-by-shooting. A Dougherty County judge sent jurors home early Monday after the eyewitness refused to testify. WALB-TV reports…
Ringgold to Recognize Veterans
RINGGOLD, Ga.(WDEF)- Full sized flags line the streets of Ringgold. It's a volunteer effort to recognize veterans that nearly takes your breath away. In advance of Memorial Day,you can see nearly 1,400 full-sized flags. Each one represents a Catoosa County…
K-9 Spring Trials Hosted in Scenic City
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- They're called "k-9 officers," and law enforcement agencies have learned to depend on their 4-legged partners. This week, the Chattanooga police department is hosting the spring trials for K-9's from three states. Fifty police departments have sent 60…
Two Arrested For Robberies On Lee Highway
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police arrest two people suspected in at least two robberies. Payton Cleveland and Bailey Roddy both face aggravated robbery charges. Police say the first incident happened at a gas station on Lee Highway. Then, a second…
HCDE to Conduct Final Interviews for new Superintendent
Hamilton County School Board members are one step closer to picking a superintendent.
'Winged' snake species from 5 million years ago discovered
GRAY, Tenn. (AP) - A new species of snake that lived roughly 5 million years ago has been discovered at a fossil site in Tennessee. A study published in the Journal of Herpetology says the snake has been named Zilantophis…
Gun Thefts Are on The Rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Federal authorities say gun thefts are on the rise. The Walker County Sheriff's Office reported a gun theft from a vehicle just last week and News 12 will be looking at this recent trend. Many people chose to…
McMinn County investigates shooting
Sheriff Joe Guy posted that the homeowner shot a male suspect who was trying to assault him.
Soddy Daisy Cheerleaders
The hard work of some Soddy Daisy High School Cheerleaders paid off on Signing Day.
Officials: 2 killed in houseboat fire in Scottsboro
The houseboat was the couple's primary residence.