CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Erlanger Baroness Hospital and Erlanger East Hospital have received a national award for their high-quality stroke care. Both hospitals received the American Heart Association’s—Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. This achievement comes from stroke patients…
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations (TBI) assisted in a human trafficking investigation that led to the arrests of six men. August 16, 2024, as part of an undercover operation, several decoy advertisements were placed on websites…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors approved a 5.25% rate increase for the average resident. This rate increase takes effect October 1, 2024. In 2023, the average bill for customers was $138. The increase…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga State Community College celebrated the groundbreaking of their new TCAT building.The building is set to open in January of 2026. The $15 million build consists of two…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office has charged a man with killing a homeless woman by hitting her in the head with a rock. Officers found the body of 50…
News 12 This Morning: Race director, Jesse Gaylor joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the 5th annual Paddle for PanCAN 5K coming up in September. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --…
Officers recently found and seized almost $6 million worth of methamphetamine in less than two weeks at the United States-Mexico border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced. Officials said the drug hauls were discovered in two separate incidents, hidden inside…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The W road will temporarily close this Saturday August 24, 2024. This closure will take place between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The Hamilton County Mayor's Office says the road is closing for community roadway clean…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has found the body of a woman involved in a recent homicide investigation. On August 19, 2024, at 9:48 a.m, CPD responded to a call about a possible missing person in…
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Neighbors in the Falling Water area of Soddy-Daisy are disputing over a zoning request from a non-profit. (more…)
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Monday defended and doubled down on his signature Medicaid program — the only one in the nation with a work requirement — further dimming chances the state could…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Airport officially announced their plans for their new Global Entry center. "On Monday, our Board of Commissioners approved a contract with the US, Customs…
Divers searching the wreck of a superyacht owned by the family of a British tech mogul that sank Monday off the coast of Sicily in southern Italy were working Wednesday to recover the remains of most of…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Schools (HCS) have announced that ticket prices for single-game athletic events are increasing. HCS District Athletic Director Tim James said the increase is necessary due to rising costs…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…