Hixson Duplex Fire
Firefighters contained the blaze to one side of the duplex, but the other had some smoke damage.
A DeKalb County Basketball Coach Has Backing of Alumni After Parents Accused Him of Bullying Rather Than Coaching Their Children
An Alabama Basketball coach is receiving support from former students after initially resigning when parents accused him of bullying rather than training their high school team. The controversial coach remains on this year as Fyffe High School's vice principal.
Dryer Fire Displaces Apartment Residents
Chattanooga Firefighters contained it to the laundry room in one of the apartments.
Local ALS Family Discusses Ice Bucket Challenge
Despite some criticism, the ice bucket challenge is gaining popularity. It's to rise awareness for ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease, which affects your mobility and your independence. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl takes a look at how an actual family affected by this disease feels about the ice bucket challenge.
Former Volunteer Firefighter Arrested For Stealing Fuel
Officials say Christopher Harp pumped fuel into his private vehicle from the county pumps.
JOE FRUGAL: Frito-Lay Sale at Amazon; $5 Code at Living Social
Amazon has a 20-count bag of Flavor Mix Frito-Lay Chips on sale for $5.45.
Walmart Issues "The Checkout Promise"
Retailer say they are listening to their customers' complaints about waiting in line.
Robbery & Chase Suspects Arrested
Ledexter McElvain was wanted for robbery and when they found him, he jumped in a car with Jaquoyah Brown who drove off.
Cracking down on human trafficking
Authorities say human sex trafficking is the second fastest growing crime in the world behind drug trafficking.
Catoosa County Deputies Arrest Suspect 2 In Home Invasion & Look For Another
That's where a suspect was shot by the homeowner.
Hamilton Works to Get Five Schools Off The State "Priority" List
State Begins A New Three Year Cycle of Grading the Performance of Schools
Senator Corker Speaks Out About Missouri Protests
Senator Bob Corker says the people of Ferguson, Missouri need to think about peace, not protests.
Grief Camp in the Works for Bradley County Children
Two Bradley County women are changing the lives of grieving children one camp at a time. They're organizing a free grief camp, and encouraging any child in the community that's suffered a loss to join. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl takes us inside the two-day event to show us how this program helps children.
Chattanooga Family and Childhood Experts Speak On Record Cost Of Raising A Child In The US
New research shows the cost of raising a child in the US is now almost a quarter of a million dollars. Even when adjusted for inflation, these costs are still 20% higher than when the study began in the 1960s.
Who Wants To Dump A Bucket Of Ice Water On Mayor Berke?
Contribute to ALS research and you could win the honors!
Cleveland Police Look For Possible Suspect In Church Burglaries
Cleveland Police need help identifying a possible suspect in several recent church burglaries.
Chattanooga Police Investigate Robbery & Stabbing
He stabbed the victim and stole a large amount of cash before fleeing into the woods.
JOE FRUGAL: Mellow Mushroom's Way Back Wednesday Offers $2.50 Pizza Today
Mellow Mushroom marks its 40th Anniversary this month with "Way Back Wednesday" today, August 20th.
Gaelic Storm Kicks Off Concert Series in Athens
Big Time/Small Town Performance series begins Sept. 16th
Chattanooga Police Department Teams with Community Leaders
RESTART initiative is a community-based working group to assist with the reform of processes regarding how officers are recruited, selected and promoted.
The questions no one is asking
WDEF posed that question to many folks at the East Lake housing projects where a young black man was recently stabbed to death.
Chattanooga Christian School President Ice Bucket Challenge
It's to raise money and awareness for ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
East Ridge Adds Wine in Grocery Stores Referendum To Ballot
East Ridge has collected the required number of valid signatures on its local petition to determine whether wine can be sold in its retail food stores.
Retired Navy Veteran Walter Fitzpatrick Gets Three Year Sentence In McMinn County Court
Dramatic courtroom scenes in Athens today as a retired navy veteran was handed a three year sentence. Retired Lieutenant Commander Walter Fitzpatrick was convicted of extortion and perjury.