First Baptist Church Gives Away 750 Free Meals in Dunlap
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF)- Many have spent Thanksgiving cooking and enjoying fantastic…
Fire officials share cooking safety tips ahead of Thanksgiving
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thanksgiving is coming up on Thursday. When you start cooking that turkey, be careful in the kitchen. “It really bodes well for fire safety…
Driving Our Economy Forward: TVFCU Idea Leap Grant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you're looking to start a small business, look no further than TVFCU. The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union has $225,000 to give away…
Burn bans still in effect after Tuesday's rain
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - With Chattanooga officially receiving over two inches of rain this week, it may feel like our long drought is coming to an end. But…
East Ridge holds first Thanksgiving dinner
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - East Ridge began what they believe will become an annual holiday tradition Wednesday. (more…)
Bradley County SPCA in need of cat food
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County SPCA is in need of wet cat food after their biweekly shipment was delayed until next week. With over 35…
Border crossing closed after vehicle explosion on bridge connecting New York and Canada
By The Associated Press NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — A border crossing between the U.S. and Canada has been closed after a vehicle exploded at a checkpoint on a bridge near Niagara Falls. The FBI's field office in Buffalo said…
Several U.S. service members injured in missile attack at Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq, Pentagon says
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…
Three incidents involve shootings in Hamilton County Tuesday night
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…
JFK assassination remembered 60 years later by surviving witnesses to history, including AP reporter
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…
How to tackle traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday
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…
Juvenile Shot and Killed in East Ridge
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…
Golden Apple Award: Christine Loveridge, Rivermont Elementary School
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…
Nokian Tyres receives honor from TDEC in Dayton
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…
Class action lawsuit filed against Publix
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A class action lawsuit has been filed against the supermarket chain Publix. (more…)
Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving
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…
More than 1 million gallons of oil leaks into Gulf of Mexico, potentially putting endangered species at risk
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…
Country Artist Ian Munsick Featured on CBS Mornings, Playing Chattanooga Show
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Country music artist and Wyoming native Ian Munsick will be performing at The Signal this Saturday night. News 12 already spoke…
One injured in Etowah fire that destroyed home
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…
Whitwell man charged with having more than 400 fentanyl pills
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 /…
Recycle old Christmas lights at a local Walmart
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…
Tennessee authorities cracking down on Move Over Law
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…
Firefighters gaining upper hand against Whitwell fire
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) - As rain moves through the Tennessee Valley, firefighters hope it helps them contain wildfires in Marion County. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Dalewood Career Clusters
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…