DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A lawsuit has been filed against a former Sylvania High School (SHS) teacher who was convicted of sex crimes. The lawsuit was filed by one of the victims father's, seeking compensation against Dustin Dalton. Dalton…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has proposed a new parental leave policy for Hamilton County government employees. This new policy includes eight…
Washington — More than 55 million people have cast their ballots either in person or by mail during early voting, according to recent figures, weighing…
MURPHY, Nc. (WDEF) -- Chef Gordon Ramsay is set to bring Ramsay’s Kitchen to North Carolina for…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- The city of Ringgold is searching for volunteers to help assist with Veterans Day flags. The city is asking for assistance in…
Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Virginia to move forward with its removal of roughly 1,600 alleged noncitizens from its voter rolls just days before the 2024 election. The high court granted a request from state…
News 12's Amelia Greer previews the Demystifying Death Conference with Sherry Campbell. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The upcoming Demystifying Death Conference is an opportunity for people to learn about death and…
President of the Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair, Karen Shostak, joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the fall favorite event. HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Be prepared for…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Various members of the community came together Tuesday for Chattanooga’s weekly City Council Meeting. As many important topics were discussed, one topic of interest was the passing…
A middle-aged Iowa resident who recently traveled to West Africa has died from Lassa fever, state health officials confirmed Monday. "I want to assure Iowans that the risk of transmission is incredibly low in our state," Dr.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-The future of the Hamilton County Health Department was announced this morning. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It took 8 years and three different government entities… "This is a gateway groundbreaking for the first of what will probably be many TDOT projects across the…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Teaching second graders can be extremely challenging and extremely rewarding. Andrew Barnett meets that challenge every day at St. Jude Elementary School in Chattanooga. We spent…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The South Chickamauga Creek Greenway will soon be closed temporarily for wastewater improvements. The City of East Ridge said they were notified by…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Superior Court sentenced three individuals to life in prison for murder. Keishann Rowe, Keonte Ragland, and Deonna Ragland,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drury Hotels Company has opened the Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place, marking the company’s fifth location in the state. The new hotel, located off…
CBS' David Begnaud shares his own story of becoming a well-known journalist with News 12's Chip Chapman. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - CBS' David Begnaud was sent to Chattanooga to find a story…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A police officer injured earlier this month in an off-duty motorcycle accident in North Carolina has died. He was escorted home this past Sunday. 52-year-old Corporal Enoch Hurd died this…
October 28th is National First Responders Day; this is a time to recognize the dedication and bravery of those who serve our communities in emergencies. These…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County residents need to be on the lookout for a potential scam. Hamilton County Register of Deeds Marc Gravitt issued a warning to county residents about deceptive letters sent…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Health Experts are seeing a surge in Pediatric walking pneumonia in Hamilton County. "It's circulating in our community, and it is also circulating nationwide. I…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have reached the last week of early voting in our area. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A national reporter stopped in Chattanooga to find a story. David Begnaud was given 48 hours to find a story in the scenic city for the CBS Mornings segment, "Beg-Knows America." Begnaud sat on the Walnut…