MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Police Benevolent Foundation is asking for the public's assistance in supporting the family of a Meigs County deputy who recently died in the line of duty, Deputy Robert John "R.J." Leonard, Jr. Of the…
DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Decatur citizen is offering a $500 reward for help finding the person responsible for harming their dog and stealing their property. That citizen reached out to Decatur police on February 17 and said someone illegally…
A little-heard-of pesticide linked to infertility in animals is showing up in the overwhelming majority of oat-based foods sold in the United States, including popular cereal brands Quaker Oats and Cheerios. The chemical, chlormequat, was detected in 77 of 96…
Mexican troops on patrol killed 12 gunmen in a clash near the U.S. border in Tamaulipas, according to the government of the northeastern state, which has been rocked by violence linked to organized crime. The slain attackers were alleged members…
What's the best time for working out: morning, afternoon or evening? Experts say it depends on your goals, but that any movement — no matter the time of day — is better than none. "What…
By LINDSEY BAHR/AP Film Writer People had been coming to Ziggy Marley and his family for years with ideas about how to turn reggae icon Bob Marley’s life into a movie. But it never felt quite right, until a few…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - The state of Georgia provides three weeks of advanced voting prior to every general primary or general election. These elections start Monday, February 19. In Catoosa County, there are two early voting polling spots. Those…
The annual spring gas price hikes have come early this year. The weekly Gas Buddy survey found that prices went up 17 cents in the Chattanooga area last week. The average price now in our area is $2.95. Prices are…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Downtown Chattanooga’s Houston Museum believes 2024 is the year for a renovation. "The renovation is so exciting. We've been working on this for quite some time," said Ane Rankin, Houston Museum. In 1961, The Houston Museum…
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Community members will be honoring a deputy who went missing while on duty in Meigs County. Deputy Robert "R.J." Leonard died on Thursday, Feb. 15 when he was returning from an arrest. [caption id="attachment_1646483" align="alignnone"…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department announced a prescribed burn for Audubon Acres for Monday, Feb. 19. The property will be closed to everyone except authorized personnel. This burn will take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) -- A drug bust resulted in the arrest of four people on Friday, Feb. 16. The Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force and Walker County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at a Clark Court property located…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dolly Parton recently held a Pet Gala in Nashville. It was all for fun, according to Dolly. The event featured big-name artists performing Dolly's biggest hits.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hixson residents in the Valleybrook neighborhood say they’re…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2024) — Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) announced today that 31 small business owners have been named semifinalists in the 7th Annual Idea Leap Grant Competition. Ten small businesses were selected for both the Chattanooga…
ABINGDON, VA – Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their dedicated team…
UPDATE: District Attorney Johnson says that the female victim in this incident is Tabitha Smith. General Johnson also says that a crash reconstructionist with the Tennessee Highway Patrol will be analyzing chips from the airbag computers and the police vehicle's…
HICKMAN COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Comptroller releases details of the financial investigation that led to the indictment of a Maintenance Director in Hickman County. Randy Lynn was indicted in December on charges of theft, credit card misuse and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The morning crew wished viewers a Happy Valentine's Day on Wednesday with a special treat from Amelia's grandmothers. The overall consensus: both desserts were a 10/10. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="1cbb7b303bc71e79471acd5121559275fa667356" vtitle="Valentine's Day ending for News 12 This…
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- The fight over unionizing Chattanooga’s Volkswagen plant is back front and center. Both sides chose Thursday to speak out. Victor Vaughn who is a Logistics team member at Volkswagen says VW…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An iconic Northshore restaurant is getting ready to say goodbye. The Longhorn Restaurant on North Market Street is preparing to close its doors for good. It will remain open until February 23. They have lost their lease and…
UPDATE: District Attorney Russell Johnson has announced that the…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Weldon Drive and Ringgold Road intersection will be temporarily closed for road work next week. Talley Construction crews will be closing this intersection starting Monday, February 19. They expect construction to be completed in…
ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says they have busted a human trafficking location in Rockwood, Tennessee. Rockwood police received reports of illegal business activity ongoing at "7 Massage," and they began investigating alongside the district…