CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In support of Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Week, Chattanooga Firefighters are raising funds with the Fill the Boot Campaign. The Fill the Boot campaign for MDA was originally supposed to start on April 27. But they…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Walker County Fire and Rescue is asking the public for help in finding an arson suspect. According to officials, the fire happened at 113…
As a growing number of overweight Americans clamor for Ozempic and Wegovy — drugs touted by celebrities and on TikTok to pare pounds — an even more powerful obesity medicine is poised to upend…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Mexican food is always a hot commodity in the Tennessee Valley. It's especially convenient when the restaurant is on four wheels. Let's look at how Street…
DADEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A judge on Wednesday ordered the three adult suspects to be jailed without bond as they await trial on murder charges in connection with a deadly shooting at a Sweet…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- GreenPal released an app that connects homeowners with local vetted lawn service professionals. It's described as the Uber of lawn care, and it's the easiest way…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new Tennessee bill would require healthcare providers to obtain parental consent before vaccinating a minor. Senate Bill 1111 passed 28 to 5 on April 20. But it has not…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga is a city full of dine-in restaurants. There are many breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and desert stops to choose from. News 12 asked local viewers on Facebook what their go-to breakfast spot is around Chattanooga.…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In this day and age, people are living longer. But the key is to stay healthy and active as well. If you're a senior…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Recently, Snapchat added an AI feature to all users' accounts. It's called "My AI," and anyone who has updated their app receives a message from the bot. Users can have conversations with this artificial intelligence, similar…
BUFORD, Ga. (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp signed tougher penalties for gang crimes into Georgia law on Wednesday at a gathering of county sheriffs, marking the passage of one of his top legislative priorities of 2023 after the Republican put…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) is celebrating their 30th anniversary of Used Car Saturdays with the Chattanooga Lookouts. This year, ten people will win a pre-owned, or "pre-loved," car through this program. Participating local…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance unveiled a new project today. (more…)
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Disney sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday over the Republican's takeover of its theme park district, alleging the governor waged a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" after the company opposed…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It has been one year since the Ocoee Whitewater Center faced a devastating fire. The Cherokee National Forest provided an update on Wednesday regarding their…
NEW YORK (AP) — Ed Sheeran took the witness stand in a New York courtroom Tuesday to deny allegations that his hit song “Thinking Out Loud” ripped off Marvin Gaye's soul classic “Let's Get It On.” Sheeran, 32, was called…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A grand jury has indicted a local man for a murder last December near the College Hill Courts. Michael Palmer was shot and killed near 819 W. 14th Street Court. Police have arrested 35-year-old Joshua Levon Timmons…
UPDATE: The TBI has found Alexander safe in McMinn County. They also located his non-custodial parents. Officials detained the two and are charging them with custodial interference. [field59_video account="WDEF" key="dc28da35bf94a4d19313f348beed8531d4422265" vtitle="Endangered 18-month-old Alexander Webb is found safe, TBI charges parents."…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have now arrested the suspect who inadvertently led to the CARTA bus SWAT team incident on Monday. They charged a 15-year-old male on Tuesday with unlawful possession of a firearm and aggravated domestic assault. He…
UPDATE: According to the Hamilton County Jail’s Inmate List, both shared an address on the 3100 block of 15th Avenue in East Lake. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A long vacant board on the Chattanooga City Council might soon make its comeback. (more…)
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF)- The National Cornbread Festival returns to South Pittsburg this weekend. (more…)
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Law enforcement seized more than 1,000 fentanyl pills during an investigation on April 20. Drug Task Force (DTF) agents arrested two people during this investigation. The 12th Judicial Drug Task Force said they found the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's 2023-2024 budget includes funding for the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. State Rep. Yusuf Hakeen worked with the governor to ensure the grant was included in the budget. The legislature approved the budget…