CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County School Board voted on the possibility of a tax increase for property owners. The board unanimously approved a 14.87% rollback millage rate. By state law, Boards of…
Rome — Six people, including two U.S. nationals,…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Charter Schools of Excellence recently held their Learning Launch and Back 2 School Bash. The K-11 program hosted families of all grades with…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) announced that they're issuing new driver licenses with a new design starting August 19, 2024. This…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Attorney General, Jonathan Skrmetti, joined the United States Department of Justice in welcoming 10 other states into the lawsuit of Ticketmaster-Live Nation. Attorney Generals of Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, South…
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — George Santos, who was expelled from Congress as he faced nearly two dozen criminal charges, reached a plea deal Monday with federal prosecutors in New York on two federal counts. Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Walnut Street Bridge is closed due to an ongoing investigation. No pedestrian or bike traffic is allowed on the bridge while Chattanooga Police are conducting this investigation. The bridge is expected to re-open in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a late night shooting August 18, 2024. Officers were in the area of 1400 East 23rd Street when they heard multiple gun shots go off. After checking the area, they were flagged…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hixson Middle School student was arrested after making a threat. The School Resource Deputy at Hixson Middle School was made aware of a student who had threatened mass violence. This threat was made in a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new restaurant is set to open in Hamilton Place. Malone's Prime Beef Steakhouse will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony August 26, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. Before the restaurant opens,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A former Hamilton County E-M-T who has recently had his conviction overturned in a deadly 20-18 crash was back in court this morning. Justin Whaley had been convicted of vehicular homicide…
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - All Alabama schools are now required to come up with a cadiac emergency response plan for students. Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill into law this week mandating it. It directs local boards to work with…
FALL CREEK FALLS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A father and son are recovering after a tumble at Fall Creek Falls on Sunday. They fell down an embankment on the Paw Paw Trail around noon. It took a host of rescuers…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Looks like gas prices are rising in the Scenic City once again... but could be dropping nationally. Average prices in Chattanooga have risen just 3.4c/gallon in the last week. This averages to $2.90. On the bright…
News 12 This Morning: Robert Davis with 'Shop the Market at' joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview two upcoming events at the end of August. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --…
NEW YORK (AP) — Check your freezer. Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products. According to Perdue…
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) — Country singer Keith Urban gave just a few hours’ notice before performing a free concert Friday night in the parking lot of a large convenience store and gas station…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga City Mayor Tim Kelly has the honor of throwing the first pitch at the Lookouts game August 18, 2024. Kelly was throwing in honor of the Lookouts Library day. Attendees who had a library card…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Federal Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga hosted the first ever Nosh-a-Nooga. Nosh-a-Nooga is a Jewish food festival where patrons can purchase a ticket and try many different kinds of jewish foods. Each food table provided…
A Georgia sheriff's deputy was shot and killed while responding to a reported domestic dispute in what police said was an ambush on officers by a suspect who took his own life. Deputy Brandon…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Ruby Regulators Juniors took the floor at 3pm facing the Steel City Slayers. These two groups battled it out as the first competition in the Chattanooga Roller Derby Tournament. The tournament was held at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The rain held off for the Wine Over Water event on the Walnut Street Bridge Sunday evening. Folks of all ages enjoyed an evening of wine tasting with the scenic views of Chattanooga. This event was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Miller Park hosted the SPLASH Summer Arts Festival today Splash Youth Arts Workshop put on the event. This is their fourth annual festival. Splash Youth Arts Workshop is a local non-profit that has provided free art…
A young boy's dream is finally coming true thanks to Make a wish east Tennessee Christian Ingram, a brave and resilient Tumor survivor, was celebrated by his classmates and teachers at Mayfield…