Alabama executes inmate with nitrogen gas for 1993 murder over $200 drug debt
An Alabama man convicted of helping to burn a man alive in 1993 over a $200 drug debt was executed by nitrogen gas on Thursday. Anthony Boyd, 54, was pronounced dead at…
Athens City council member resigns after 23 years of service
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Athens City Council has announced the resignation of Dr. Dick Pelley after 23 years of service. His resignation occurred after the special…
CPI report shows inflation continued to climb in September, although at a cooler pace than forecast
The Consumer Price Index climbed at an annual rate of 3% in September, coming in below economists' forecasts as the impact of President Trump's tariffs remain muted. Economists polled by financial data firm…
UTC police searching for attempted robbery suspect
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Police say they're looking for a suspect following an attempted robbery last night. They say a male student was attacked walking on McCallie Avenue shortly before 2 a-m near…
Property tax increase proposed by Whitfield County Board of Commissioners
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners have announced a proposed property tax increase. They say it would be roughly 23 percent higher than the rollback millage rate. The commissioners say…
McMinn County Director of Schools, Dr. Julie Goodin, has passed away
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- McMinn County Schools has announced that Director of Schools Dr. Julie Goodin has unexpectedly passed away. Dr. Goodin had taken over leadership of…
Save a life and protect the environment with proper drug disposal
Hannah Dalton joins News 12's Amelia Greer to remind nearby communities about National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and local efforts to keep drugs out of the wrong hands. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
Prosecutors focus on van they believed was used in 2016 Chattanooga murder trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Andre Grier murder trial continued into Day 3. (more…)
Chattanooga police make additional arrests in connection to 2020 double homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police have made two additional arrests in connection to two homicides that happened almost 5…
Bledsoe County traffic stop results in drug trafficking arrest
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bledsoe County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) conducted a traffic stop on October 21 in the Big Springs Gap Road area, resulting in an…
Chattanooga house fire quickly contained before it could spread
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) swiftly extinguished a blaze at a residence on the 600 block of Watts Avenue this morning. CFD responded to…
12 kilograms of cocaine found during traffic stop in Whitfield County
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) conducted a traffic stop on I-75 in Whitfield County, resulting in 12 kilograms of cocaine…
East Ridge City Manager J. Scott Miller retiring after 45 years of public service
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of East Ridge has announced that City Manager J. Scott Miller will retire in January 2026, following…
Early morning apartment fire leaves several residents displaced
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Numerous residents are displaced following a fire Thursday morning in East Ridge. The fire occurred shortly before 5…
Local non-profit helps break the cycle of malnutrition in Haiti
Kathryn Bolles and Dr. Anany Prosper with CNP Haiti join News 12's Amelia Greer to remind the public of the importance of this Chattanooga non-profit. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
UAW 'practices' strike as some Volkswagen workers ask for a vote
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Commissioner Jeff Eversole held a press conference Wednesday, October 22nd, encouraging the UAW to bring Volkswagen’s final offer to a vote. Although the UAW does not approve of the final offer. Jeff Eversole is the…
Day two of Andre Grier trial raises questions about witness intimidation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The murder trial of Andre Grier continued into day two Wednesday.…
Chattanooga Launches Recycling Pilot Programs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga has launched two new recycling pilot programs aimed at reducing landfill waste and improving sustainability. In partnership with NewTerra Composting and Overlooked Materials,…
Tennessee Aquarium set to celebrate 25th anniversary of the Lake Sturgeon reintroduction program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Tennessee Aquarium's Lake Sturgeon reintroduction program, and a public release is scheduled to happen…
Chimp or Treat at Project Chimps
MORGANTON, GA (WDEF) - Project Chimps is hosting its annual “Chimp or Treat” event this weekend, October 25 and 26, offering families a unique Halloween experience in Morganton, Georgia. The…
U.S. strikes 8th alleged drug vessel, this time on the Pacific side, killing 2 people on board
The U.S. struck another alleged drug vessel Tuesday night, this time on the Pacific side of South America, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed Wednesday. In what is the…
Gambling machines confiscated in Fort Payne
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) -- Fort Payne Police have confiscated illegal gambling machines this week. On Monday, they raided three local businesses after receiving tips about them. Police…
Ford recalling 1.4 million vehicles over faulty rearview camera
Ford Motor Company is recalling 1,448,655 vehicles over an issue with the rearview camera that safety regulators say could increase the risk of a crash. According to the recall notice, posted Oct. 13 by…
Scam calls spike in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) -- The Sheriff’s Office in Murphy, North Carolina report a rash of scam calls on Wednesday. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office say they have gotten several calls about the problem. The…