Apartment owners ordered to pay $10M to slaying victim's kin
JONESBORO, Ga. (AP) - A jury has ordered the owners of a metro Atlanta apartment complex to pay $10 million to the family of a resident who was fatally shot last year.
$100,000 Powerball Winner in Chattanooga
Nashville, TN (WDEF) — As the jackpot for Powerball continues to climb--now at $222 million--thousands of Tennesseans win prizes from the game's eight other levels. Last night's drawing created 16,619 winning Powerball tickets in the state, including a $100,000 prize…
Missing Roswell Woman
Roswell, GA (WDEF) - A Georgia family is asking for assistance in locating Natalie Botero, who has been missing since August 25th of this year. Natalie is a 37 year old white female, approximately 5'10', 165 lbs, with black hair…
East Ridge ROTC Pays Tribute to 9/11 Victims (VIDEO)
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- East Ridge High School's Junior ROTC students are honoring September 11 victims. On Sunday afternoon, the group started marching in front of the high school, and continued down Tombras Avenue while carrying the American flag. These…
No. 6 Chattanooga Shuts Out Presbyterian 34-0
CHATTANOOGA---The No. 6 Chattanooga Mocs had a balanced attack on a toasty Saturday afternoon at Finley Stadium. Between a quick-strike offense and stingy defense, the Mocs rolled to a 34-0 win over Presbyterian. UTC amassed 496 yards while limiting their…
New information on Pit Bull attack in Lakesite; Dog and victim were no strangers to each other
The woman was reportedly trimming bushes when the Pit Bull came into her yard and attacked.
State Democrats Remember 9/11 Heroes
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - Tennessee Democratic Party chair Mary Mancini has released a statement reflecting on the 15th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. “15 years ago today the United States experienced a horrific attack. When the unimaginable happened…
Attempted Franklin Bombing Suspect Added to TBI's Most Wanted
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list, Mitchell Hunter Oakes. Oakes, DOB 6-5-75, is wanted by the Franklin Police Department, the TBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol,…
CPD Investigating Shooting
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police responded to reports of a person shot at the 7200 block of Shallowford Road late last evening, finding a male, Alfred Coppage, 35, with a non-life-threatening gunshot injury to the hand. The victim was…
Tow Truck Drivers Celebrate 100 Years
Tow truck drivers have a reason to celebrate this weekend.
Ellis Retiring from News 12
We here at News 12 are saying goodbye to one of our own.
Soddy Daisy man charged with sexual exploitation of children; bond set at $275,000
The person who discovered the material says it was mostly explicit videos.
Ceremony Held for Fallen Towing Operators
Chattanooga residents are remembering tow truck operators killed in the line of duty.
Teenage sisters killed in single-vehicle crash in Alabama
HEFLIN, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say two teenage sisters were killed in a single-vehicle crash in east Alabama.
Smoke inhalation likely causes of deaths in Clarksville fire
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - An elderly couple has died in a fire at a Clarksville home.
Improvised bomb disposed of outside Tennessee nursing home
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) - Police say a suspicious object that was found outside a suburban Nashville nursing home was an improvised explosive device.
3 convicted of carjacking vehicle sold on Craigslist
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) - Three people from Columbus, Georgia, have been convicted of carjacking a man attempting to return a vehicle he bought on Craigslist.
Group Helps Residents Register to Vote
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With a presidential election less than two months away, a group of Chattanoogans is motivating residents to register to vote. GoVoteCHA is teaming up with churches to canvass neighborhoods with traditionally low voter turnout. Then folks…
High school students charged with rape in Sevier Co.
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Three high school students in Sevier County have been charged with raping a male classmate at school earlier this week.
Air Force Academy pilots jumping out of blimp for game day
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) - Three Air Force Academy cadets from Colorado are planning to jump out of a blimp at the Bristol, Tennessee, Motor Speedway on Saturday before a college football game.
Alabama implements new clear bag policy at home games
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - The University of Alabama will enforce a new clear bag policy in an effort to expedite entry into home football games at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
House Fire in East Ridge Saturday Afternoon
East Ridge, Tenn. (WDEF) - Firefighters were called to a house fire in 4700 block of Ridge Road in East Ridge Saturday afternoon. News 12 is on the scene and will have more details as they become available. Firefighters are working…
Tennessee Supreme Court to decide on residency requirements
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A case before the state Supreme Court could help determine when residency challenges for judicial candidates can be considered.
Woman accused of stabbing mom seeks $1.5M estate
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Memphis woman who as an 18-year-old was accused of fatally stabbing her mother is fighting relatives for a $1.5 million inheritance - but her lawyer says her real goal is to prove her innocence.