June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday. Also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day or America's second Independence Day, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Delta Airlines have added a second daily flight to LaGuardia. This flight will begin September…
A children's cough syrup from brand Little Remedies is being recalled due to microbial contamination, according to federal health officials. In an alert from the U.S. Food and Drug…
Honda is recalling 259,033 vehicles in the U.S. because a small number of them may have a brake pedal defect. The cars' brake pedal pivot pin was not properly staked during production, meaning the pedal…
Keenan Kennard brings by one of his dance students to the News 12 studio on Juneteenth to share their inspiring story celebrating Black excellence and resilience. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This…
AstroAI recalled nearly 250,000 minifridges on Wednesday over fire and burn hazards, after two of the compact refrigerators which caught fire caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in property damage. The…
CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A former Trion Police Department (TPD) officer and Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit (LMJC) Drug Task Force agent…
Robert Davis with 'Shop the Market At' joins News 12's Amelia Greer as they get ready to host two markets right around the corner. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For years, residents…
Chattanooga is firing up the flavor this week with the return of Chattanooga Barbecue Week, a citywide celebration of smoky, slow-cooked goodness. More than a dozen local restaurants are taking part, offering $7 barbecue specials through June 22. From brisket…
They came with gloves, garbage bags—and a mission. At Renaissance Park, the Tennessee Aquarium joined forces with Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild and Oregon-based nonprofit Washed Ashore for a community river cleanup. The goal: raise awareness about…
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- Three people in DeKalb County have been arrested for possession of methamphetamine. On Wednesday, May 18, 2025, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) conducted a search warrant at a residence on County Road 121.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a shots fired incident on Dodds Avenue a few months ago. The incident occurred on April 27, 2025, in the 2300 block…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new certified tax rate has been passed for Hamilton County amid record home prices. The approved rate is $1.51…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County budget was approved Wednesday. It is a little over a billion dollars, and features additional money for…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Another lawsuit has been filed against the city of Soddy-Daisy in a 2018 vehicular manslaughter case. Justin Whaley, a…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, maker Gilead Sciences announced Wednesday. It’s the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions – although…
JACKSON COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested in Jackson County for identity theft after using a false identity to purchase firearms. On October 2, 2024, personnel with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) arrested a male…
Chef and popular Food Network television host Anne Burrell has died, the network and her family confirmed Tuesday. She was 55. "We are deeply saddened to share the news that beloved chef, Anne Burrell, passed…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Fire crews responded to a mobile home fire on Daisy Dallas Road. The Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to 8520 Daisy Dallas Road…
Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Tennessee law that restricts access to gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria, clearing the way for the medical treatments for transgender youth to be limited in half of…
FreshRealm is recalling pre-made chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold at Kroger and Walmart over concerns the ready-to-eat meals could possibly be contaminated with listeria, the Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday. According to a notice from the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In this week’s Driving Our Economy Forward, we’re checking out a new local business bringing fresh flavor and community energy to Chattanooga. White Duck…
UPDATE (6/20/2025): Athens police have obtained surveillance footage of the person driving the dark SUV. According to the Athens City Police Department (ACPD) a white female, age unknown, was driving the SUV. If anyone knows who the driver…