CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) -- Cherokee County authorities have arrested a man for child exploitation charges. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) received a tip from Snapchat, reporting that someone…
By MARCIA DUNN ASSOCIATED PRESS CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s two stuck astronauts headed back to Earth with SpaceX on Tuesday to close out a dramatic marathon mission that began with a bungled Boeing test flight more than nine months…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) - Thrive at Brow Wood Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a lively Irish Dance Performance Residents of Thrive at Brow Wood were treated to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Walnut Street Bridge is officially closed for renovations, marking the start of an 18-month construction project aimed at preserving one of Chattanooga's most…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- A recent Tennessee Supreme Court ruling could have an effect on who hears your next case. (more…)
Walker County, GA (WDEF) - Walker County voters will decide tomorrow on the continuation of a one-percent sales tax that funds school improvements. This E-SPLOST, in place since 1997, helps cover…
he rise of legalized sports betting, industry leaders are emphasizing the need for responsible gaming, especially during this high-stakes tournament. With March Madness set to drive another surge in betting activity,…
PepsiCo is acquiring prebiotic soda brand Poppi for almost $2 billion, the beverage giant said on Monday. Purchase, New York-based PepsiCo had reportedly planned to start its own so-called functional soda under its Soulboost brand, but decided instead to…
Forever 21's U.S. retail operator has filed for bankruptcy, the second time for the brand, which has been battered by diminishing mall traffic, inflation and online competition. The company said it stores and website in…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Three Hamilton County schools teamed up to craft strategic funding plans that could change the way they secure…
GORDON COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man has been arrested after being accused of threatening court judges in Georgia. On March 10, 2025,…
UPDATE (3/17/2025): The Dunlap bench thief has been apprehended. The Dunlap Police Department…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Eight years after a near-fatal accident, a local man has reunited with the first responder who helped save his life. April…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial bill being advanced by a Hamilton County lawmaker is continuing to receive pushback. (more…)
Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the U.S., wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers, part of a monster storm that has killed at least 40 people across six states. The deaths came as a massive storm…
Tasty Donuts owner Tony McInnis and his son A.J. McInnis join News 12's Chip Chapman to talk about the donut shop turning GREEN for St. Patrick's Day. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
Ms. Rosalyn Hickman with Covenant Keepers brings Pastor Kenneth Ware and Pastor John Geeter to preview a special workshop and class for married couples. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Covenant Keepers…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - South Terrace Road will be closed for construction from South Lovell Avenue to McBrien Road on Wednesday from 9 PM to 6 AM. Traffic will…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - From Shoes to Strollers: Just Between Friends consignment sale gives back to families in the local area. Camp Jordan Arena had it all—from…
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Last night, a powerful storm system swept through Grundy County, Tennessee, leaving a trail of significant damage in its wake. The community of Palmer was particularly…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting call on March 15, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. in the 3700 block of Youngstown Road. Upon arrival, officers found a 44-year-old man dead from an…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police responded to a call about a pedestrian being struck on March 16, 2025, at 12:15 a.m. in the 4700 block of Highway 58. When officers arrived, they…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- At 10:55 a.m., the Signal Mountain Fire Department responded to a structure fire after a young boy spotted flames and…
PALMER, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing of significant damage Saturday evening in Grundy County in the Palmer community. (more…)