CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A former Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant has been arrested following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) inquiry into allegations of financial misconduct involving…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga Preparatory School teacher is facing a laundry list of charges related to child exploitation.…
Rock City's Pepper Raper joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about the nearly month long events and offers happening for couples in need of a getaway at Rock City. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Polk County 911 Emergency Communication District is warning drivers to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This Black History Month, we honor trailblazers who broke down barriers and reshaped history. One such individual is Dr. Fannie Hewlett, whose…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Early voting for the City of Chattanooga Municipal Election began today. One of the first to cast their ballot was…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) --Dispatchers at the Catoosa County 911 center work tirelessly to help those in need. Employees at the center strive to have a standard of excellence…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tuesday, we spoke with the pastor of Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church, Dr. Steve Caudle, whose sermon went viral after controversial…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Dozens of homebuilders and realtors opposed a plan to limit growth at Wednesday's Hamilton County Commission meeting. (more…)
Today, a disturbing trend is on the rise—antisemitism is reaching record levels across the U.S. and beyond. From hate crimes to online harassment, Jewish communities are facing growing threats. Antisemitic incidents…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - President Trump has ordered the U.S. Treasury to stop minting new pennies, arguing that producing them costs more than they’re worth. While some see this as…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One man is facing additional charges following two separate pursuits with law enforcement earlier this month. Arthur Wright was arrested on Saturday, February 8, 2025, after leading deputies from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Several organizations have been working to restore a Pontiac Trans Am that belonged to the Catoosa County Sheriff's Office (CCSO). In 1978, Catoosa County Sheriff J.D. Stewart bought four Trans Am's to be used…
MURPHY, Nc. (WDEF) -- Local law enforcement are investigating the discovery of human remains found off Burrell Mountain Road. A…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hixson lawmaker Greg Martin is proposing a bill to help parents in Tennessee. Martin wants to remove the sales tax on…
Washington — Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher who had been held in Russia since 2021, arrived back on U.S. soil late Tuesday night after the White House announced earlier in the day it had negotiated his…
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Dayton are searching for a missing juvenile. Cianna Jolynn Davis was last seen…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Aquarium is welcoming their new president and CEO, Andrew Wood. Wood will begin duties starting March 31, 2025. According to the…
Carla Pritchard and Selena Duncan join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview a special Valentine's Day dinner that's all-inclusive with its price. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For those who still…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Soddy Daisy Middle School cancelled classes Wednesday due to downed power lines across the road at the entrance to…
SALE CREEK, TN (WDEF) - Hard-working, caring and understanding, those are the superlatives that parents use to describe Lauren Gillot. Every morning, she greets her students at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-- Egg prices have shocked many shoppers recently, as they've reached about $7 per dozen in Tennessee. This price surge is largely due to the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)—Over 50 cancer advocates, including patients, survivors, and caregivers, gathered at the Tennessee State Capitol today to speak with legislators about the importance of biomarker testing…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-A Chattanooga pastor is at the center of controversy after his sermon this past Sunday went viral on social media. (more…)