Golden Apple Award: Janet Robbins, Northwest Whitfield
TUNNEL HILL, GEORGIA (WDEF) - Janet Robbins has a knack for growing things. From the endless rows of flora lining the Northwest Whitfield greenhouse to the young minds inside…
Chickamauga Mayor Removed From Office
CHICKAMAUGA, (WDEF) - The Chickamauga City Council voted 4–1 Monday night to remove Mayor James “Trey” Deck III from office following a lengthy public meeting. Four council members voted in favor of…
Wall Street stalls as retail sales come in weaker than expected
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks are stalling on Wall Street after a report showed U.S. retailers made less money at the end of last year than economists expected. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% in early trading Tuesday and remains…
Walker County New Home Construction Slowed in 2025
WALKER COUNTY (WDEF) -- A report from Walker County shares that new home construction slowed in 2025, however, 2025 ranked as the third best year on record for the county. “Construction costs and market uncertainty slowed new home starts in…
More Argentina beef imports won't do much to ease costs for consumers, according to experts
President Trump's move to boost U.S. imports of beef from Argentina to help ease costs for consumers may have less impact than the White House is hoping for, experts said. The executive order, which Mr. Trump signed on Friday amid a new trade…
Stowaway with 789 pounds of cocaine pulled from Puerto Rico harbor, Coast Guard says
A stowaway has been arrested after he was allegedly found floating in a Puerto Rican harbor with nearly 800 pounds of cocaine, the U.S. Coast Guard said Monday. The suspect, who has not been identified,…
FBI says it's unaware of Savannah Guthrie talking with her mom's suspected kidnappers
By TY O'NEIL Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - The FBI is not aware of ongoing communication between Savannah Guthrie’s family and any suspected kidnappers more than a week after the “Today” show host’s…
See "The Dance" at the new restaurant at River Gorge Ranch
MARION COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Thunder Enterprises has opened the restaurant that crowns the River Gorge Ranch development over Nickajack Lake. The get into Riverdance, you'll walk over a model of the Tennessee River called "The Dance." It traces…
Probation Officer charged with sexual contact with probationer
MARYVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A TBI investigation has led to charges against an East Tennessee probation officer for sexual abuse of a woman under his supervision. 42 year old James Glenn Dale worked for the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency…
Rome, Georgia man sentenced for threatening to shoot the President
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - A North Georgia man who posted threats against the President on a TikTok livestream has gotten a three year prison sentence. Prosecutors say Jauan Rashun Porter from Rome joined…
UTC launches new campus safety app
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is partnering with 9-1-1 Cellular to launch a new safety app designed to respond to and help prevent emergencies on…
New statement released by Chickamauga mayor over removal hearing
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - As legal proceedings continue surrounding the effort to remove Chickamauga Mayor James “Trey” Deck III from office, the mayor’s office has released a…
What's Right With Our Schools Northwest Whitfield AG Program
TUNNEL HILL, GA (WDEF) - Traditional classrooms are great places to learn, but sometimes students need to get their hands dirty. That's exactly what happens at the…
Mayor Shares Vision for Growth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp spoke to members of the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club Monday, highlighting accomplishments from his first term and outlining priorities for the future…
Driver Services Center Reopens After Remodel
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has reopened its Driver Services Center after completing a months-long remodel aimed at improving customer experience and efficiency. …
Americans Struggle Getting Reading Started
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Americans want to read more, but screens and digital distractions are making it harder to pick up a book. Surveys commissioned by ThriftBooks found that while 70%…
Starbucks adds internationally inspired menu items as part of turnaround effort
Starbucks unveiled new internationally inspired menu items at its stores on Monday, marking the coffee chain's latest attempt to win back customers at its brick-and-mortar locations. The menu refresh comes amid CEO Brian Niccol's yearlong "Back to Starbucks" turnaround effort, aimed at…
Violence Warning Issued Ahead of Chickamauga Removal Hearing
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - As we continue to follow the proceedings of the possible removal of Mayor James "Trey" Deck III, we have several updates to provide. UPDATE: News 12 reached out to the City Manager Micheal Haney, asking for…
53 migrants dead or missing in shipwreck off Libya coast, U.N. agency says, with 2 babies among those missing
Geneva - The United Nations migration agency said Monday that 53 people were dead or missing after a boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the Libyan coast. Only two survivors were rescued. The International Organization…
Stab Wound, Bitemark Found on Victim Allegedly Killed by Former NFL Player Darron Lee
MORE: We have also learned the identity of the…
Retail operator of outdoor sportswear pioneer Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy
NEW YORK (AP) — The operator of roughly 180 Eddie Bauer stores across the U.S. and Canada has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming declining sales and a litany of other industry headwinds.…
Immersive Exhibit Highlights Global Poverty
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Compassion International brought its nationwide Compassion Experience tour to Ridgedale Baptist Church in Chattanooga from February 6 through February 8. The free, family friendly exhibit invited visitors…
Valentine Market Draws Weekend Crowds
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Sweetheart Market wrapped up its two-day run at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District, bringing together local vendors, live music and Valentine’s-themed shopping for the community.…
Tooth Pain Could Signal More
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tooth pain is easy to dismiss, but dental experts say ignoring it can lead to serious consequences. Pain, sensitivity, swelling, or infection often signal problems deep inside…