ATLANTA (WDEF) - Lt. Governor Burt Jones announces a Georgia version of the President's DOGE plans. He plans to introduce the Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025 this session. It would require all state agencies to review their rules and…
News 12 This Morning: Jenni Berz and Kimberly Strong join News 12's Amelia Greer to promote the 7th annual Women's Policy Conference starting February 6th. Women will have the chance to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With freezing temperatures continuing to grip the region, one of the biggest concerns for homeowners is protecting their pipes from bursting. It only takes a few…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Change is in the air for Chattanooga as the historic Glass Street neighborhood gears up for a major transformation. A new development project is set to…
The Scenic City Women's Network kicked off the new year with a dose of inspiration at their meeting today. Today's presentation featured actress and CEO Doris…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the Educational Data Initiative, post-secondary tuition costs have skyrocketed over 180% …
Choosing the right education for your child is a big decision, and more families are turning to online schools like Tennessee Connections Academy for its unique benefits. With flexibility and personalized support, online education is becoming an increasingly popular option…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing local reaction to Wednesday's deadly school shooting in Nashville. (more…)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bridgestone Americans (Bridgestone) has announced the closure of it's LaVergne, Tennessee, plant. The plant will close its doors July 31, 2025. This decision comes from the company's…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District (HC911) has introduced Evelyn, a new AI-powered assistant. Evelyn is designed to handle non-emergency calls on the 7-digit lines. This innovative tool aims to enhance efficiency and ensure…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Health Department has announced that the Soddy-Daisy clinic will close permanently Monday, June 30th. This decision comes as…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- CDOT is reporting multiple water main breaks around the Chattanooga area. One water main break is located at King Street at E ML King…
More than two years after recalling about 1.7 million Ionic smartwatches sold globally, Google-owned Fitbit will pay a $12.2 million penalty for failing to alert consumers that the products can overheat and cause burns, federal…
The Sackler family and Purdue Pharma, the maker of the addictive painkiller oxycontin, have reached a $7.4 billion settlement with a bipartisan coalition of 15 states for fueling the opioid crisis, New York Attorney General Letitia…
MURPHY, NC – A woman in Cherokee County has been found guilty on multiple drugs charged, and has been sentenced to time in prison. On September 28, 2023, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local areas are receiving Infrastructure Planning Grants (IPG) from the state of Tennessee. Governor Bill Lee made the announcement Thursday, January 23, 2025. The IPG program aims at funding utility systems that serve distressed counties and…
APISON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Crews in Apison are doing bridge and grading work in the Ooltewah-Ringgold area. Drivers can expect lane closures on Apison Pike to east…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is investigating what they call a suspicious death in Dalton this morning. WSCO responded to 3089 North Dug Gap…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Over the next several days, drivers can expect some changes to the I-75, I-24 split. According to TDOT, construction will be from…
Carmen Hutson joins News 12's Amelia Greer to discuss the different services Partnership for Families, Children and Adults offers for survivors of domestic violence. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Power utilities are coping with a surge in demand during this cold snap. (more…)
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Catoosa County has joined the parade of forever chemical lawsuits against multiple carpet and chemical companies. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a groundbreaking move, Chattanooga is leading the way in Tennessee with an innovative approach to tackling the housing crisis. The city council has just…
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, is recalling more than 63,000 Jeep Cherokees because of a defect that causes the vehicles to lose power and impede parking, increasing the risk of a crash, according to a…