IRAQ (CBS) -- Several U.S. service members were injured in a ballistic missile attack by Iranian-backed militias on Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq, Pentagon officials said Tuesday. The attack Monday night on U.S. and coalition forces involved a close-range ballistic missile and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Three shootings happened Tuesday night around Hamilton County. Two of those happened in East Ridge and the other was in Chattanooga. 4th Avenue On November 21 at 8 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to three men who…
DALLAS (AP) — Just minutes after President John F. Kennedy was fatally shot as his motorcade rolled through downtown Dallas, Associated Press reporter Peggy Simpson rushed to the scene and immediately attached herself to the police officers who had converged…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Traveling this year for Thanksgiving is up 2%, but how can you avoid the traffic? Thanksgiving is expected to have the most cars on…
EAST RIDGE, TN (WDEF) - A juvenile was shot and killed in East Ridge on Tuesday. (11/21/23) East Ridge officers arrived on Connell Street to find a boy shot in the leg. They immediately began administering first aid. The boy…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students learn best when they feel safe and seen. That's certainly the case in Christine Loveridge's class at Rivermont Elementary. She meets students where…
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Environmentally friendly manufacturing took another step forward Tuesday in Dayton. “We are in a true partnership where we can grow and develop together and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A class action lawsuit has been filed against the supermarket chain Publix. (more…)
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Despite inflation and memories of past holiday travel meltdowns, millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving break. The busiest days to fly…
LOUISIANA (CBS) -- The U.S. Coast Guard said Monday that an estimated 1.1 million gallons of crude oil has leaked into the Gulf of Mexico near a pipeline off the coast of Louisiana. Officials are concerned about the oil's potential impact…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Country music artist and Wyoming native Ian Munsick will be performing at The Signal this Saturday night. News 12 already spoke…
ETOWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A brush fire spread to a home in Etowah overnight and one person was injured. The fire happened at 1 a.m. at 205 County Road 906 in East Etowah. McMinn County sheriff's deputies said that…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dunlap police arrested a Whitwell man during a traffic stop when they learned he had outstanding warrants. Officers arrested Brian T. Young on November 20, 2023, around 9 p.m. Brian Young /…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Anyone wanting to get rid of their old Christmas lights can now do so at local Walmart locations. Whether those string lights are working or broken, the public can now recycle them so they will not…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee drivers who are not following the state's Move Over Law will likely see blue lights in their rearview soon. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) have partnered for Operation…
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) - As rain moves through the Tennessee Valley, firefighters hope it helps them contain wildfires in Marion County. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two years ago, Dalewood received a great that paved the way for Career Clusters. One of those clusters in Audio Visual Innovation. Students love it. It's 21st century example of what's right with our schools. [blox_vms…
DALTON, Ga (WDEF) - Hundreds of families and friends gathered at Burr Park in Dalton on Monday to have a Gratefull Thanksgiving. “We are just excited to…
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) - Smoke has been filling the air over the Marion County town of Whitwell. (more…)
LEWIS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says a hunter harvested a deer which tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The positive test for CWD came from a deer in Lewis County, Tennessee. The TWRA says chronic…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Roger Page announced on Monday that he plans to retire in August 2024. In a statement from Tennessee's court system, the 68-year-old said his time as a judge has been humbling, inspiring…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A man and woman are in custody for a hit and run and then fleeing from police. The Dade County Sheriff's Office announced the two arrests on Monday, November 20. Dade…
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has closed Elkmont and Cades Cove campgrounds, as well as other park roads. This is to protect against potential wildfires while the area has an active red flag warning, upcoming…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Preparing for Thanksgiving, McCallie Middle and High School students helped provide meals to families in need on Thursday. On November 16, students helped the Chattanooga…