Workers say kindness is the secret ingredient to enjoying the holiday rush
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thanksgiving is just two days away, and while many families will gather around the table, some seats will be empty.…
Family relieved following conviction in Walker County cold case
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- Last week,…
Food City Celebrity Baggers Raise Money for the United Way
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Shoppers at the Food City on Ocoee Crossing in Cleveland might have noticed a few familiar faces in the checkout line today…
Golden Apple Award: Kathlina Alford, Hixson High School
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Kathlina Alford spends every school day making sure that students at Hixson High School get all the support they need to succeed. From her…
Previously unseen Renoir painting of his son sells for over $2 million at auction
A previously unknown work by French impressionist painter Auguste Renoir of his toddler son Jean sold for $2.08 million (1.8 million euros) at a Paris auction on Tuesday, the Drouot auction house told AFP. The oil…
Stolen vehicle stop leads to Attempted First Degree Murder of a Police Officer charge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A man is facing multiple charges after deputies from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) located a stolen Hyundai Sonata on Highway 58 on November…
Georgia Winery to open new pizzeria
RINGGOLD, Ga. -- The Georgia Winery has announced it will have a grand opening for a new on-site pizzeria on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The new restaurant will serve handcrafted pizzas and offer a relaxed atmosphere. The pizzeria hopes…
Black Friday Safety Tips from HCSO
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Sheriff Austin Garrett is offering the following tips to help make sure your “Black Friday” outing is enjoyable and safe for you and others. The tips are as…
US retail sales rose slightly in September, adding to months of big gains
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants increased modestly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer. Sales rose 0.2% in September from the previous month, the Commerce Department said…
East Ridge traffic stop leads to drug charges
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. -- The East Ridge Police Department (ERPD) conducted a traffic stop on Ringgold Road that led to the charging of 2 individuals and a short foot pursuit. The…
Gratefull Dalton Brings Community Together
DALTON, GA. (WDEF) - The annual Gratefull Dalton celebration brought the community together today in downtown Dalton for a Thanksgiving meal focused on fellowship and generosity. Organizers offered a free hot…
Where you can find the best Black Friday deals this year
MIAMI, Florida (WDEF) -WalletHub has been crunching the numbers on where and how to get the best Black Friday deals this year. They found the best deals this year at JCPenney, Belk and Kohl's. (Here are the details) The average…
Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President…
Lee Company delivers donations to Chattanooga Area Food Bank
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Last Friday, News 12 and Lee Company came together to fight hunger through a community food drive. This morning, News 12 visited the…
Extreme social media forecasts cause concern for emergency managers, meteorologists
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF)- As the holiday travel season ramps up, you may have begun seeing forecasts for snow on…
Coolidge Park Gets Tourism Boost
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - City and state leaders gathered at Coolidge Park on Monday as the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development presented a…
What's Right With Our Schools: Hunter Crochet Club
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- There is a certain satisfaction that comes from creating something with your hands. The Hunter Middle School Crochet Club makes everything from oven mitts to…
Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more
CHELSEA, Mich. (AP) — Old Brick Farm, where Larry Doll raises chickens, turkeys and ducks, was fortunate this Thanksgiving season. Doll’s small farm west of Detroit had no cases of bird flu, despite an ongoing outbreak…
Dalton Police Department investigating shoplifting from local Walmart
DALTON, Ga. -- The Dalton Police Department is seeking information about a man who shoplifted 2 gaming computers from Walmart on November 20, 2025. The theft happened at the Shugart Road Walmart on November 20th. Shortly before 7:00 a.m.,…
Woman found alive, moving in coffin after she was taken to Buddhist temple for cremation
A woman in Thailand who was found alive in her coffin at a Buddhist temple was saved from organ donation and cremation because her brother didn't have a death certificate. Wat Rat Prakhong Tham,…
Jimmy Cliff, reggae music and Jamaican cultural icon, dies at 81
Reggae music icon Jimmy Cliff, who's unique tone, lyricism and breakthrough role on the silver screen helped make the music of his native Jamaica part of popular culture across the globe,…
Friend of Wisconsin "Slender Man" stabber Morgan Geyser arrested for obstruction after pair captured in Illinois
The friend of a Wisconsin woman who stabbed a classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man has been charged with obstruction after the pair were captured in Illinois, following Morgan Geyser's escape from…
Holiday fun in the Smoky Mountains with Dollywood
Ellen Liston is back and joins News 12's Chip Chapman as Dollywood celebrates the holiday season! PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - There's always fun things to do at Dollywood, especially at the end…
US and Ukraine report making progress toward ending Russia-Ukraine war but provide scant details
By MARK CARLSON, KATIE MARIE DAVIES and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press GENEVA (AP) - Top U.S. and Ukrainian officials said Sunday they were making progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war but provided scant details…