105 bodies found during construction project to be reburied
ATLANTA (AP) - University of Georgia officials say they will rebury the remains of 105 bodies discovered when expanding a building on the campus.
Neighbors: Tennessee landfill is community health threat
CAMDEN, Tenn. (AP) - Neighbors of a landfill in Benton County say the 42-acre site is a threat to the community's health.
Bird flu detected in chicken breeding facility in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Agriculture officials say a commercial chicken breeding facility in south-central Tennessee has been hit by a strain of bird flu.
UPDATE: Police identify body found in Dalton as missing man
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Dalton Police are investigating after a body was found on Sunday.
Woman found dead in Cleveland home
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Cleveland Fire Department and the Cleveland Police Department were called to Sunset Avenue Sunday afternoon around 3 pm.
News 12 Then: Pat Buchanan campaigns at Poole's Barbecue in Ellijay
This story originally aired Feb. 24, 1992
Domestic Assault, Shooting on South Lyerly Street
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The CPD responded to a domestic assault and shooting at the 300 block of South Lyerly Street in the early morning hours of Saturday. The incident resulted from a domestic disorder between a suspect, Anthony Jawaun…
Hot Lotto Winner In Dickson
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - The Tennessee Lottery's weekend drawings created thousands of cash prize winners across the state, including a Dickson player who won $30,000 playing the all-cash jackpot game, Hot Lotto. No additional information about winners is available until…
Somalia drought: At least 110 die as fears of famine grow
(CNN) - At least 110 people, most of them women and children, have died from starvation and drought-related illness in Somalia in the past 48 hours, Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire said Saturday. Khaire made the announcement while speaking to…
Marion County Animal Dispute
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Neighbors fight from time to time, but in this case it may have gone overboard. We received a phone call about an animal dispute involving two Marion County neighbors. This is case of social media harassment and alleged…
Cleveland Police charge couple for stolen copper
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Cleveland Police say a couple stole more than 90-thousand dollars worth of copper from a local corporation. Alex and Alexandria Scarbro were both charged with Criminal Conspiracy, Burglary, and Theft over 60-thousand dollars. Police say they stole…
Humane Society receives 42 dogs and 7 cats from Arkansas mill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Forty two dogs and 7 cats are looking for new homes in Chattanooga tonight. They arrived at the local Humane society this afternoon, March 3rd, from an Arkansas puppy mill. The animals, including many small breed dogs,…
Hamilton County awards Teacher of the Year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools recognized three of their finest today at a special luncheon at the Chattanoogan Hotel. Congratulations to Shellie Gibson, Kristin Burrus and Jessica Hubbuch. They each have been awarded the 2017 Hamilton County Teacher of…
Nashville Zoo welcomes rare baby clouded leopard
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CBS News) - An adorable clouded leopard cub is making history by being the first of his species to be born from an artificial insemination (AI) procedure that used frozen and thawed semen. The birth on Wednesday was…
Whitfield Woman bitten, scratched by Rabid Cat
Dalton, GA – A Whitfield County woman was attacked on her front porch by a cat that has now tested positive for rabies. On Tuesday, February 28, the cat bit and scratched the woman’s foot as she tried to shoo…
Johnson City man facing charges in officer-involved shooting incident
JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Johnson City man in connection with an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred in January. On January 12th, at the…
Chattanooga Police & Mayor Berke host walk-through of Real Time Intelligence Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department hosted a walk-through of its centralized intelligence, technology, analysis, and investigative center housed at the Police Service Center today. The Real Time Intelligence Center (R.T.I.C.) is the centerpiece of a multi-year visionary plan…
A Day of Recognition - Tennessee National Guard Day
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee National Guard has been an integral part of the defense and security of the state and nation for 246 years. To honor the sacrifice of all the Soldiers and Airmen that serve the Tennessee Guard, the…
Georgia House backs bill allowing guns on college campuses
ATLANTA (AP) - Licensed gun owners could carry concealed handguns on public college campuses under legislation approved by the Georgia House. Members voted Friday, 108-63, sending the proposal to the Senate. The bill is nearly identical to legislation vetoed last…
TBI seeks public help to find vehicle possibly connected to Polk County death investigation
UPDATE -- Early Saturday, while patrolling a deputy located the 2016 Toyota RAV4 connected to the death investigation in Polk County, TN at Love's Truck Stop located at 200 Lower River Rd. in Charleston, TN. CHATTANOOGA – The Tennessee Bureau…
Remembering February with our photos of the month
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) Looking back at our favorite photos from February. Feb 27 Usher Raymond dedicates Orange Grove track on surprise trip to Chattanooga Feb. 25 Dalton Police take a polar plunge into Lake Acworth for Special Olympics Feb 17 A…
Comptroller releases details on Coffee County conference center theft
Suspect says she was mad at her board and the community in general.
Georgia Power suspends study for nuclear plant near Columbus
would not be needed as soon as previously expected.
News 12 Then: Teaching Girls in 1992
From The Archives: a look back at the difference in teaching girls and teaching boys