HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. – STEM School Chattanooga senior Renee Schebler will be Massachusetts-bound this fall. She is the only student from Southeast Tennessee to be accepted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The prestigious university only accepts 1,200 students…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Some parents are upset that they weren't properly notified that a child brought a gun to school to Chattanooga Valley Middle School. They say only a few people were notified, not all parents. Late this afternoon,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Board of Regents today appointed Dr. Rebecca Ashford as the next president of Chattanooga State Community College, effective July 10. The board met in a special called meeting, by telephone conference call, to receive and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Happy Mother's Day! The anchors at News 12 had a few special messages for their moms.
Dade County, Ga. (WDEF) - Preparations were underway Friday afternoon for construction to start on the Georgia State Road 299, I-24 overpass bridge. "It's going to be an interesting weekend for Dade County," Dade County Chairman Ted Rumley said. Rumley,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There's a lot to do here in Chattanooga, and in nearby cities this Mother's Day weekend. Let's take a look at what's going on. If you like beer, Chattabrewga is back tomorrow for its fifth year. For…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Haslam has signed legislation into law to ban abortions in Tennessee after 20 weeks if a doctor determines the fetus is viable through required tests. The legislation that subjects doctors to felony penalties…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The American Heart Association organized a special "Go Red for Women" luncheon today. The American Heart Association says heart disease is the number one killer of women. This was the message organizers spread at the luncheon. The annual…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The owner of a Chattanooga business says she lost about $4,000 to a credit card scam. She claims her smoke shop saw profits go up in smoke from stolen credit card numbers. We've got a video for you…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A year after he was sued for using his office to promote Christianity, Bradley County Sheriff Eric Watson says he's putting "In God We Trust" decals on county sheriff's office vehicles. On Thursday, Watson unveiled a…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Wednesday, May 12, the Regional Health Council held the 2nd annual Clear the Air conference. It focused on the changing culture of smoking in Hamilton County. Over the past few years, more and more businesses and…
Marine Staff Sergeant Robert Driver was shot in the arm after dining with fellow military members.
They say he ignored their warnings to "drop it."
"James Comey better hope that there are no 'tapes' of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press!"
The 50-year-old teacher will have a detention hearing to decide whether he should be held or granted bail.
The Alabama Department of Protective Services and Huntsville Police are investigating an incident involving a Whitwell Middle School student.
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Georgia job seekers were in luck today. They had the opportunity to meet face to face with employers. Walker, Dade, and Chatooga county organizations teamed up with the Department of Labor to host a job fair…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tick-borne illnesses aren't too common in Hamilton County. In 2015 there were 16 tick contracted illnesses reported and in 2016 there were 17 illnesses reported. They can lurk in the brush, on grass, and under leaves. Charles…
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - For the second time in three months, an Athens man has been arrested for an incident involving pork chops. Athens-Clarke County Police tells media that 29-year-old Terry Ball was arrested Wednesday for violation of a family…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Broad Street construction is making headway in replacing century old sewer pipes. Engineers at Chattanooga's Department of Public Works tells us, commuters may have to add 20 more minutes to their drive time. Road construction may impact…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - A crash involving 3 school buses in Dade County sends several kids to the hospital for evaluation. According to Discover Dade, two of the buses were at a stoplight at Highway 11 South and Highway 136.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Judge Neil Thomas, III, serving the people of Hamilton County in Tennessee’s Eleventh Circuit Court, announced his resignation from the bench today, May 11. His resignation will go into effect October 5th of this year. “Twenty years…
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