Mayor Berke on jobs at Mayor's breakfast
Chattnooga, Tenn. (WDEF)-- Chattanooga mayor Andy Berke and Hamilton county mayor Jim Coppinger agree on one thing---workforce development should be the number one priority for 2017.
Group urges senators to vote against the appointment of Scott Pruitt
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A group of Chattanoogans gathered outside the Federal Court Building to urge Senators Corker and Alexander to vote against the appointment of Scott Pruitt as Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency. Scott Pruitt is the attorney…
Tractor-trailer truck swallowed by massive sinkhole in Georgia
OAKWOOD, Ga. (CBS News) -- The 55,000-pound excavation truck wasn’t in the area for a car wash, but it may need one after being partially swallowed by a sinkhole in north Georgia.
Man arrested in DeKalb County for a Grand Jury Indictment
DeKalb County, Alabama (WDEF) -- The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says 20 year old Dakota Lake Gore was arrested on a grand jury indictment for murder.
Insurance claims top $842 million in deadly Tenn. wildfires
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - State officials say insurance claims have topped $842 million in the deadly eastern Tennessee wildfires that burned thousands of buildings.
Pit bull owner charged after dogs kill child in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) - The owner of two dogs that killed one child and injured another in southwest Atlanta has had one of his charges upgraded.
Young father charged with child abuse for police chase with 4 year old inside
"Your're going to have to shoot me. I'm not going to jail."
Peaches and cheese: Governors place bet on Falcons-Packers
ATLANTA (AP) - A spot in the Super Bowl is the ultimate prize for the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers when the teams meet this weekend.
Gov. Haslam proposes gas tax hike for state transportation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Latest on Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam's transportation proposal (all times local): 12:45 p.m. Nashville Mayor Megan Barry is lauding Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's proposal to allow cities to hold referendums on adding a sales tax…
New Purposity Program Aims to Help Students Living In Poverty
The Community Foundation and The Maclellan Foundation have joined together to connect the students with needs to other people in our community who can help meet them. They created a program called Purposity.
Tree Trimmer dies in fall off Signal Mountain
Rescuers performed CPR on the victim when they reached him, but they could not revive him.
Tennessee Health Dept. warns about rising mumps cases
"we are obviously worried about the significant rise in mumps cases in neighboring states"
Can you help find Hamilton Co. fugitive Troy Lee McCallie?
Wanted on a variety of sex offenses.
Dogs captured, owner arrested in Atlanta child maulings
The dogs attacked three children walking to a bus stop, killing one and seriously injuring another.
Alabama sendoff for Talladega band heading to Trump inaugural
Officials are planning a noontime ceremony for the Talladega College Marching Tornadoes as they depart the city square in Talladega on Wednesday.
Georgia teacher drowns in Florida rip current
Cobb County middle school teacher vacationing in Melbourne, Florida
TBI crews work through the night on officer involoved shooting in Soddy Daisy
Christopher Dalton Sexton wanted for violating a protection order
Update: Hamilton Co. Sheriff's Office Investigating Officer Involved Shooting
Details are limited at this time.
Grundy County Opens 7 Million Dollar Detention Center
Old Jail was decertified and over crowded for years.
Pit bull owner arrested after dogs kill child in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) - Police say they have arrested the owner of two pit bulls that killed one child and injured another in southwest Atlanta. Atlanta Police Sgt. Warren Pickard says Cameron Tucker was arrested after the children were attacked while…
Golden Apple: Caroline Souza
A McConnell elementary school teacher strikes a balance between keeping her kids engaged, and making learning fun.
News 12 Then: 10 years ago Joe Legge profiled comedian Ralphie May
We pay tribute to morning show anchor Joe Legge on his last day with us with one of his early stories
Tanker wreck blocks I-459 in metro Birmingham
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - A wreck involving a tanker truck carrying hot asphalt snarled traffic southwest of Birmingham. Officials in Hoover say the 18-wheeler overturned on Interstate 459 during Tuesday morning rush hour, blocking traffic and leaking liquid asphalt on…
Man Spreads Message of Peace with Pet Goat "Deer"
A goat on the roof of a car turned lots of heads in Chattanooga. And here's proof. You can see Eric Brown's goat tied to his car on the side of 33rd Street, right next to the Channel 12 studios.…