Chattanooga firefighters respond to Chattem Chemicals fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wednesday morning, Chattanooga firefighters responded to a small fire at Chattem Chemicals in St. Elmo. The fire department says a line was…
Catoosa County detention officer exposes sensitive inmate information
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office has been investigating an inmate data breach and is now considering disciplinary action for those responsible. The sheriff's office says that on February 6, a detention officer left a printed…
News 12 Jobs Expo coming up February 15
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For those looking for a new job or career change, News 12 is having a Jobs Expo on Thursday. The Jobs Expo will take place Thursday, February 15, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the…
Motorcyclist shot in East Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Police are investigating the shooting of a man on a motorcycle Monday afternoon in East Chattanooga. It happened around 4:45 p.m. in the 800 block of Dodson Avenue, a few blocks from CHI Memorial Hospital. Police…
Cleveland schools concerned about student vaping
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Bradley County and Cleveland City Schools came together with parents and a support group to host a first annual "Escape the Vape" event. "We are bringing…
Man accused of killing Tennessee deputy taken into custody, sheriff says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A man accused of killing a Tennessee deputy and wounding another during a traffic stop last week was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon, a sheriff said. Kenneth Wayne DeHart, 42, was found in Knoxville, about 17…
Golden Apple Award: Nina East, Hixson High School
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For students, teachers change from year to year, but the school secretary is a constant. A good secretary can make the whole educational process more pleasant and efficient. We paid a visit to Hixson High to…
Signal Mountain woman wanted for series of thefts, police say
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Signal Mountain police have made one arrest and are searching for another person in relation to a series of thefts on the mountain. The police department says there have been several thefts at three different…
Ringgold dedicates memorial plaque to historic Wilson School
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Ringgold High School and the greater Ringgold community came together on Tuesday to honor an overlooked piece of its past. The City of Ringgold…
Nonprofit Rescue 82 making 7th mission trip to Ukraine
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Rescue 82 is preparing to embark on their seventh relief mission to Ukraine. Officers with the Chattanooga Police Department are leading this relief…
City of Chattanooga implements new 4-way stop near Clifton Hills
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Chattanooga's Public Works Department has implemented new stop signs near Clifton Hills Elementary School. The new four-way stop came just last week at the intersection of E. 32nd Street and Clio Avenue. Previously,…
Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp sets the stage to aid Texas governor's border standoff with Biden
ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is poised to offer aid to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's effort to control illegal crossings on the U.S.-Mexico border, as fellow Republican Abbott pursues a showdown with the Biden administration over immigration enforcement.…
New Orleans' Carnival season marks Fat Tuesday with celebrities and pretend monarchs
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Festivities marking Mardi Gras, the climactic day of New Orleans’ Carnival season, hit full swing early Tuesday, with costumed revelers gathering on the narrow streets of the French Quarter and families and tourists lining major thoroughfares…
No immediate ruling after preliminary injunction hearing in Tennessee, Virginia NIL lawsuit vs. NCAA
By TERESA M. WALKER and RALPH D. RUSSO/AP Sports Writers A federal judge said Tuesday he will rule “in short order” on a preliminary injunction requested by the states of Tennessee and Virginia to stop the NCAA from enforcing its…
Mayor hopes City Council will vote on South Broad project tonight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly spoke Tuesday morning on Let's Chatt and discussed the South Broad project. This is what Mayor Kelly…
Chattanooga Rescue Mission offers Valentine's Banquet for homeless
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - All cities have issues with the homeless, but Chattanooga definitely seems to take a kinder, more generous approach to the issue. From the Salvation Army and their free Super Bowl watch party last Sunday to the…
Ridgeland High School robotics team going to world championship
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Ridgeland High School's robotics team is headed to the world championship after finishing fourth place in the state championship. Last weekend,…
Whitfield County Courthouse undergoing accessibility renovations
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Those who pay a visit to the Whitfield County Courthouse may notice some renovations at this time. The county said on Monday that they are working…
Inmate sues Hamilton County Sheriff's Office over alleged assaults
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Hamilton County Jail inmate has filed a federal lawsuit against the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Ronald Spence, Jr. has been in…
Chattanooga resident to testify on AI impact on veterans' healthcare
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An artificial intelligence expert who resides in Chattanooga will be testifying on the technology’s impact on veteran’s healthcare this week to…
FAFSA processing to be delayed for 2024-2025 school year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Students preparing for college should expect a delay in FAFSA processing, according to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). The U.S. Department of Education says that records for the 2024-2025 FAFSA will not be released to…
Chattanooga mayor proclaims February 12 as 'Larry Taylor Day'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has pronounced February 12 as "Larry Taylor Day" here in the city. This day is proclaimed for him as it would have been his 82nd birthday. Captain Taylor was buried just last…
What's Right With Our Schools: Tyner Academy Pathways
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tyner students are finding success in the classroom through their new pathways program. Hamilton County Educators have been working across our community to identify…
Chattanooga to formalize newest sister city on February 29
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Monday, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced that Chattanooga has a new sister city: Accra. Accra is the capital city of Ghana, and it will be Chattanooga's first African sister city. Mayor Kelly's office says they…