Catoosa County E-911 announces new Logan's Law database
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County E-911 Communications Center has announced the beginning of Logan's Law database. This database was put in place to allow Catoosa…
Over 100 Rabbits Rescued from Dire Conditions
More than a hundred rabbits are in urgent need of new homes after being discovered in deplorable conditions. According to McKamey Animal Shelter, the original pet owner became overwhelmed by the sheer number of rabbits in their care. Now, these…
HCSO K-9 Deputy Nero goes into retirement
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County Sheriff's Officer (HCSO) K-9 Deputy named Nero is headed into retirement. Nero has served with HCSO for seven years, starting in…
HCSO announces launch of new mobile app and crime data dashboard
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) announced the launching of their new mobile app and an online crime data dashboard.…
Georgia prosecuting citizen on charges of double voting in 2022
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Georgia is accusing a resident of double voting in the 2022 election.' The Secretary of State accuses the voters of casting ballots in both Georgia and Arizona. Investigators say the person voted in-person during Advance Voting…
Sen. Ossoff's mail complaints now involve lost tax returns
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Senator Jon Ossoff's feud with the post office now extends to tax returns. The Georgia Senator announced on Wednesday he is launching an inquiry with the IRS. The Senator says he has gotten reports of…
Award-winning author discusses new book and WII documentary
News 12 This Morning: Award-winning local author, Deborah Levine joins News 12's Amelia Greer to discuss her latest publications. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An award-winning author is releasing a teaching guide and…
Georgia sheriff’s deputy shot and critically wounded while serving a search warrant
CARROLLTON, Ga. (AP) — A sheriff’s deputy is in critical condition after being shot Tuesday morning in west Georgia, authorities said. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office said the deputy was shot…
Spain's Maria Branyas Morera, world's oldest living person, dies at 117, her family says
The world's oldest living person, Spain's Maria Branyas Morera, who was born in the United States and lived through two world wars, the Spanish Civil War, the 1918 flu…
Trousdale Turner Correctional Center under investigation
HARTSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An investigation has opened up on the conditions at Tennessee's largest correctional facility in Hartsville. The Justice Department announced their investigation into the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center August 20, 2024 after reviewing public information and information…
HES waives puppy adoption fees for Clear The Shelters
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Humane Educational Society (HES) is waiving all puppy adoption fees as part of the Clear the Shelters campaign. Fees for adopting other dogs have also been waived to…
Traffic fatality involving motorcycle and Jeep on Highway 153
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a serious crash August 17, 2024. CPD received the call at 9:15 p.m. from the 5300 block of Highway 153. After arriving on scene, officers found a 19-year-old male…
McKamey Animal Center helping in bunny rescue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The McKamey Animal Center (MAC) is partnering with The Humane Society of the United States in responding to a bunny rescue. These organizations responded to an overwhelmed caretaker who reached out for assistance. Over 100 rabbits…
AT&T workers on strike during negotiations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of AT&T workers are currently on strike in Chattanooga. (more…)
TBI releases name of woman found dead after a church fire in Athens
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - We have learned the name of the victim in last week's devastating church fire in Athens. The T-B-I says 59 year old Linda Buchanan was found dead inside of the St. Mark A-M-E Zion Church after…
Deputy arrests suspect for church HVAC theft in north Georgia
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - We told you about the giant HVAC unit stolen from Mission Glen Baptist church in Happy Valley on Sunday, August 11. Walker County investigators had an image of the suspect before he disconnected a surveillance camera.…
Chattanooga Police Ramp Up Search for Shooter in August 15th Rossville Boulevard Incident
Chattanooga police are intensifying their search for a suspect in a deadly shooting that left 61-year-old Eugene Carson critically injured. The incident occurred the morning of August 15th at 4:24 am in the 3700 block of Rossville Boulevard. Authorities say…
Chickamauga Lock expected to receive major replacement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Members of the media received a glimpse of the upcoming replacement for the Chickamauga Lock on Monday. "By bringing folks out here today, we are raising…
'Golf for Good' charity tournament to be held on September 13
News 12 This Morning: Kevin Lusk and Bailey Fraebel join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview an upcoming event, teeing up for a good cause. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two influential…
Catoosa County School Board votes on property tax increase
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…
Boat sinks off Sicily in Italy, reportedly leaving 2 Americans among 6 people missing
Rome — Six people, including two U.S. nationals,…
What's Right With Our Schools: Chattanooga Charter Schools of Excellence Learning Launch
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…
TN Department of Safety and Homeland Security issuing new ID design
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…
TN Attorney General welcomes 10 more states into Ticketmaster lawsuit
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…