See the fall colors in Asheville, NC this week
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WDEF) - The fall colors are making it into our area these days. But the folks in the North Carolina are trying to lure us up into the mountains…
Couple arrested after deputies raid their Dayton motel room
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Rhea County Sheriff reports that two people were arrested after a search of their room at a local motel. Deputies searched the room at America's Best Value in Dayton on Wednesday. They were arresting James…
Human remains found in McMinn identified as missing Fort Oglethorpe man
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities have identified the skeletal human remains that were found in McMinn County last week. The sheriff's office said these remains belonged to a missing Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia man. Hunters found these remains in the…
In Memorium: Bill Cason, organizer of Trail of Tears Memorial Ride
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF) - Family members tell us the man who started the Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride has passed away. Bill Cason was a US Air Force veteran from Jasper. But his major contribution to our area was remembering…
TECH BYTE: Keep Your Information Safe Online
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month. And even though October is coming to a close, it's smart to be cyber secure year-round. It's no secret that scammers…
Jury Begins Deliberation as Defense Presents Case at Whaley Trial
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Growth meeting at The Howard School raises questions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Howard School is one of the largest in Hamilton County. Dr. Sonia Stewart the Deputy Superintendent said, "Howard High school is an absolute anomaly. It doubled in eight years. It out performed all the projections.…
Urban League of Chattanooga hosts "Money Talks" summit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Urban League of Chattanooga hosted their Money Talks business summit Thursday. The Urban League is a nonprofit organization devoted to empowering local African Americans and other underserved individuals who are entering the economic and social mainstream.…
Whitwell man throws drugs out of car during police chase
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Whitwell man faces multiple felony charges after fleeing from police and throwing drugs out of the car. Dunlap officers attempted to pull over a man driving a Toyota Camry on Wednesday around 11 p.m. Police…
56 dogs from HES Ooltewah rescue available for adoption
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Humane Educational Society (HES) recently rescued 56 dogs from an abandoned home in Ooltewah. Those dogs are now getting ready…
1 of 4 men who escaped from a central Georgia jail has been caught, authorities say
MACON, Ga. (AP) — One of four men who escaped from a central Georgia jail last week was caught Thursday, authorities said. The U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force said 29-year-old Chavis Demaryo Stokes was arrested at home in…
A suspect in the fatal shooting of 18 in Maine is still at large. Residents are sheltering in place
Associated Press LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Authorities searched forests, waterways and small towns Thursday for a U.S. Army reservist who they say killed 18 people and wounded 13 in a mass shooting at a bowling alley and a bar that…
Judge says Georgia's congressional and legislative districts are discriminatory and must be redrawn
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge ruled Thursday that some of Georgia's congressional, state Senate and state House districts were drawn…
New poll has early take on Blackburn, Trump and Biden in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A new poll out today shows that Marsha Blackburn is quite popular in Tennessee, while Joe Biden isn't. The Beacon Poll looked at the two biggest races facing our state next year. In the Senate race,…
Driving our Economy Forward: Chattanooga State, Kimball campus
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Signing days are common in the sports world. But what about when you a sign a contract for a new job? Isn't that also a reason to celebrate? Our friends at Chattanooga State certainly think so. With…
Local girl organizations celebrate "Day of the Girl" in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - More than 1,000 students from Girls Preparatory School, Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy and Girls Inc. gathered Wednesday evening to celebrate "Day of…
Hamilton Co. Coalition prepares for drug take back this weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Coalition is preparing for National Drug Take Back day this weekend. Attendees will be able to dispose of any…
Focus shifts to toxicology report and intersection on day two of Whaley trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The trial of Justin Whaley continued into its second day on Wednesday at the Hamilton County Courthouse. (more…)
At least 16 dead in Maine mass killing and police hunt for the shooter as residents take shelter
By David Sharp Associated Press LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A man shot and killed at least 16 people at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday and then fled into the night, sparking a massive search…
Ringgold haunted house gives to St. Jude
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Deep in the hills of Ringgold lies a spooky oasis. Scares for all ages round every corner. "When we first moved here we…
Human Rights Committee held first public hearing on Wednesday
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) -- Senators Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee and Jon Ossoff of Georgia are crossing party lines. They are teaming up to provide better care for…
October 25 designated as 'Dave Staley Day'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wednesday was a special day at News 12. We designated October 25 as "Dave Staley Day." Dave Staley recently retired from news on October 11,…
House fire kills person in Benton
BENTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters in West Polk County are investigating the cause of a deadly house fire from this morning just off Town Creek Road in Benton. People nearby…
Chattanooga I-24 semi-truck crash injures two drivers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A semi-truck crashed on I-24 in Chattanooga on Tuesday afternoon. According to Chattanooga Police, the crash involved two vehicles and it happened just after 4 p.m. on October 24. Police say a semi-truck was traveling west…