HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Schools Superintendent, Justin Robertson released a message touching on the safety in our schools after the fatal school shooting in Georgia. The message begins by saying, "Safety is the highest priority for Hamilton…
The father of Colt Gray, the teen suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting, was arrested, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday. Colin Gray, 54,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Lookout Mountain man pleaded guilty to child sex charges in federal court on Friday. James C. Thompson was accused of transporting underage victims across state lines sexual purposes. In the plea deal, Thompson admits to taking…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A mother was arrested in Memphis after her 6-year-old son was found in school with a loaded gun. The mother, Ke'erinie…
News 12 This Morning: Lily Freeman with The Playlist joins News 12's Amelia Greer to highlight a unique, new attraction in Chattanooga. Lily is a performing server and marketing director at The…
News 12 This Morning: Papae Litchfield with Chattanooga Tourism Co. joins News 12's Amelia Greer to discuss a new survey, hoping to gauge community opinions. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As Chattanooga…
WINDER, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced they have arrested the father of the Apalachee High School shooter. Colin Gray, age 54, was arrested in connection to the shooting. He is…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) reported a parent of a current student at Soddy Daisy Middle School was arrested for making threats against the school. Today, September 5, 2024, the parent in question made…
DADE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Three individuals have been charged after a incident was reported in Dade County. Dade County Sheriff's Office stated they were notified by the Dade County Schools Superintendent that a school bus driver reported seeing a…
Los Angeles — Hunter Biden offered a surprise guilty plea in his tax evasion case on Thursday, capping a whirlwind day in court…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Public Library announced their second annual Authors Fair. The fair will be held this Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the downtown library.…
Two-time Women's World Cup champion Alex Morgan announced she is pregnant…
Washington — Federal prosecutors unveiled new charges against members of Russia's military intelligence service on Thursday, alleging they engaged in "destructive" computer attacks that targeted civilian computer…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A student has been arrested after making threats against Hunter Middle School. At 6:30 a.m. September 5, 2024, a school administrator alerted the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) School Resource Deputy (SRD) assigned to Hunter…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga city councilman has announced he will not seek re-election. Darrin Ledford of District 4, which covers East Brainerd, says he will vacate his…
Four people were killed and nine others were wounded after a 14-year-old student opened fire Wednesday at Apalachee High School in northern Georgia,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Investigators in Texas are hoping someone in Chattanooga may help them solve a cold case from 1984. The…
BENTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Polk County officials say they have landed a state grant that will bring more music to the area. The money comes from the Tennessee Arts Commission to build artistic programs in local communities. Polk County will…
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) - A travelling motocross instructor has been sentenced to forty years in prison on child exploitation charges. Ryan Meyung went from town to town helping…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Health officials are raising awareness to lower the risk suicided ahead of Suicide Prevention Month. "In our country, suicide is becoming more and more of…
CHATTANOOGA , Tenn. (WDEF) September marks hunger action month, and this year, feeding america is calling on people across the country to take actions to end hunger. The chattanooga area food bank is spearheading efforts, working relentlessly to boost awareness…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Survivor has revealed the 18 new castaways that will compete in its 47th season, and one contestant is from Nashville. [caption id="attachment_1801649" align="alignleft"…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The new members of the Hamilton County School Board were sworn in to the new roles Wednesday morning at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission unanimously approved Mayor Weston Wamp's proposal to fund new lights at Howard School. (more…)