CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today kicked off the annual Christmas at the Courthouse! News 12's own John Mercer hosted the event. The Brainerd High and Hunter Middle choirs both performed today. More school groups will perform later. "We have 18 different…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In the midst of all the tragic events surrounding the Tennessee Valley lately, there is still a spirit of giving. "It's a Global Day of Giving, it's the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. You've got Black Friday, then it's…
Local firefighters are heading to Gatlinburg to help battle some destructive wildfires.
"Driving through downtown #Gatlinburg this morning was rather eerie... roadway closed due to area fires."
"It was bound to happen. I tell people and especially my students in my Natural Hazards class (Geography 331) that it's not a matter of 'if' fire returns to the forests of the Smokies, but 'when.'"
GATLINBURG, Tenn (WDEF) - Gatlinburg officials report that 70 homes and 150 structures have been damaged or destroyed in Sevier County. Fire Chief Greg Miller says they transported 12 people to area hospitals from the fires. Smoke is still lingering…
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4 people burned, tens of thousands evacuated, hundreds of buildings destroyed.
The juvenile suspect face two counts of attempted murder and reckless endangerment.
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Chattanoogan's step up to remember those in need at Christmas.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- While it's raining here in the Tennessee Valley, residents and tourists in Gatlinburg are continuing to evacuate the city tonight. Just over an hour ago, the National Weather Service issued a mandatory evacuation of the tourist-friendly town.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have new information tonight, after a man is struck by a Hamilton county school bus this afternoon. It happened around 3:15 at 4903 Brainerd Road. Chattanooga police say the bus was merging into the left turn…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hixson business owner says he was so touched by the deaths of those 6 children that he is using his business to raise money for the victims' families. Courtney Barnett is the owner of Fast Connection Auto.…
"If you suspect that it's suspicious, you should treat it as suspicious," White said.
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"Officers are working to determine the credibility of his intentions and actions."
now maintains a level of performance "that is consistent with a reasonably well-performing child welfare system."
Investigators believe he used stolen van to haul stolen cigarettes
$5200 donation dropped into a Red Kettle
