Small plane crashes in Dawson County, north of Atlanta
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a small airplane has crashed in the Dawsonville area, north of Atlanta.
ICE arrests man who escaped Illinois prison in 2003
CHICAGO (AP) - A man who escaped from an Illinois prison in 2003 has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Atlanta.
State inmate beaten to death in 2nd such killing in 24 hours
ELMORE, Ala. (AP) - Alabama prison officials are investing the beating death of an inmate who was attacked by other prisoners Thursday - the 2nd deadly attack on a state prisoner within 24 hours.
Nature center timber harvest part of managed forest project
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - The Sandy Creek Nature Center is taking a big step with a long-term managing forest project to harvest timber in northeast Georgia.
Engagement in politics gain steam
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Staying on politics, March elections are only a few weeks away and candidate forums are attracting higher attendance than before. Neighborhood associations have started to gain steam when it comes to civil engagement. Highland Park, Glenwood,…
Candidate forums held for local elections
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- March elections are only a few weeks away and candidate forums are attracting higher attendance than before.
Republican Party Biennial has new officers
The Hamilton County Republican Party Reorganization and Bi-ennial Convention was held today. Several officers and about 350 delegates were appointed today. This is something that is mandated by the Tennessee Republican Party bylaws. According to their website, its principals are…
Welding Competition held in Soddy Daisy
Soddy-Daisy, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The American Welding Society held its 8th annual competition in Soddy Daisy today.
Two people taken to hospital after wreck in Bradley County
Bradley County, Tenn. (WDEF) --The Bradley County Sheriff's Office was called to Old Chattanooga Pike Saturday evening for an accident with injuries.
Joyner's Third Straight Double-Double Leads Mocs to Win at Western Carolina
Cullowhee, NC (gomocs.com) - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga senior Jasmine Joyner (Southaven, Miss.) recorded her 11th double-double of the year and third straight to lead the Mocs to a 60-48 Southern Conference women’s basketball win at Western Carolina Saturday…
UPDATE: Rogers Road shooting suspect in custody
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say they now have Corey Moon in custody on charges related to Friday night's shooting on Rogers Road. Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Police responded to the 4700 block of Rogers Road on reports of a…
Inmate dies at Valdosta State Prison
VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) - State and local authorities are investigating the death of a Valdosta State Prison inmate.
Tennessee woman dies in early crash in St. Martin Parish
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (AP) - A Tennessee woman has died after her car crashed and entered the water in St. Martin Parish.
Father, son killed in head-on collision with each other
WINFIELD, Ala. (AP) - A father and son have been killed in a head-on collision with each other in Fayette County.
Colbert show to air live after Trump's address to Congress
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Stephen Colbert is going to have his say after President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress.
Turkish Airlines flight to Toronto evacuated after note seen
ISTANBUL (AP) - A Turkish Airlines plane in Istanbul was evacuated Saturday after a suspicious note was discovered in one of its bathrooms.
Dozens of people require police escorts in Memphis City Hall
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - City officials have released a list of dozens of people who require police escorts in Memphis City Hall, including the mother of a 19-year-old black man shot by a white police officer and Black Lives Matter activists.
Health department recommends Alabamans get flu shots
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The state health department is reminding Alabamans to get their flu shots.
State: More Alabama hunters reporting deer kills
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's wildlife agency says more hunters are reporting the number of deer they kill in the state under a new, mandatory system.
Lawmakers work on changes to medical cannabis program
ATLANTA (AP) - Two years after being legalized by the state Legislature, medical marijuana is again being debated by lawmakers.
News 12 Then: Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of a Mocs National Championship
This story aired in 1992 as the Mocs were moving into the new McKenzie Arena.
Firefighters Carry Another Woman from Burning Home
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Firefighters responded to a house fire at 1003 North Hickory Street shortly after 7:00am this morning. Upon arrival, heavy smoke was visible around the one-story home, with a man meeting fire crews in the front yard…
Immigrant Community in Dalton Hold Candlelight Vigil
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Tonight's vigil in the Dalton community was one of peace and reflection to take away some of the fears that the immigrant population is facing. Speaker: "You are all not , you are not all criminals, rapists…
Hamilton County School Board votes on ownership of land
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School Board voted to give the city of East Ridge control of a facility on 12 acres of land. The facility was originally owned by Hamilton County, but with a unanimous vote, the ownership now…