Hixson Representatives React to Business Closings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last week News 12 brought you a story about some businesses that have recently…
Chattanooga Police Reviewing Use of Force Policy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today the Chattanooga police department held a press conference concerning use of force. Chief Celeste Murphy said there isn't anything wrong with the current policy, but she thinks it’s time to update it in light of…
Remembering Garry Mac, Former News 12 Anchor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Garry Mac was a renaissance man of sorts in a long Chattanooga career. The former newsman, radio personality and businessman passed away on Tuesday at…
Cleveland PD uses Public Comment Portal to connect with Residents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Cleveland Police Department released a statement detailing a new method to engage with the community through an online comment portal. Cleveland…
Red Bank Considering New Ordinance to Allow More Residents to Own Chickens
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Red Bank Board of Commissioners have voted on changing requirements for citizens to be able to own chickens in their backyards. (more…)
Multi-county police pursuit, man arrested
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Saturday, a man fled from Hamilton County police and crashed his vehicle. They say he is facing multiple charges. The Hamilton County Sheriff's…
Missing, Endangered Child in Alabama
UPDATE: Woodall has been found and is safe, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- A 14-year-old child is missing in Fyffe, Alabama. The DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency said she was last seen at…
Chief fired after termination of 5 officers in sex scandal
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee police chief has been fired following an investigation into a sex scandal that also led to five officers being terminated. News outlets cite a statement from the city of La Vergne in reporting…
Faith leaders urge independent review of Alabama executions
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - More than 170 pastors and other faith leaders have urged Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to authorize an independent review of death penalty procedures, as other states have done following problems with…
Disney cuts Simpsons 'forced labor' episode in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AP) — Walt Disney Co. has removed an episode from cartoon series The Simpsons that included a reference to “forced labor camps” in China from its streaming service in Hong Kong.…
13 Memphis officers could be disciplined in Nichols case
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Thirteen Memphis officers could end up being disciplined in connection with the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, officials said Tuesday, as city council members expressed frustration during a meeting…
As jets closed in on China balloon, hobbyists were listening
WASHINGTON (AP) — The extraordinary scene of U.S. fighter jets getting ready to strike a Chinese balloon had many people along the Carolina coast straining their necks and pointing their smartphones to…
Doris Bruce Kelly remembered, honored by City Council
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- During Tuesday night's Chattanooga City Council meeting, both council members and attendees honored Mrs. Doris Bruce Kelly -- a St. Elmo resident who spent more than 100 years in…
Social justice group protests outside City Hall
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Local social justice organization Concerned Citizens for Justice rallied outside Chattanooga City Hall Tuesday night. They're furious about the death of Tyre Nichols and what they…
Golden Apple Award: Amber Hicks, Skyuka Hall
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Teaching math is no problem for Skyuka Hall's Amber Hicks. Her approach starts with being a good listener. Factor in trust and kindness, and the…
XXXTentacion's friend describes rapper's fatal shooting
By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - The trial of three men accused of fatally shooting the rapper XXXTentacion is underway with a family friend describing the ambush robbery that led to the shooting. Leonard Kerr told…
North Carolina Senate OKs limits on LGBTQ school instruction
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina’s Republican-controlled Senate has passed a bill requiring teachers to alert parents in most circumstances before calling a student by a different name or pronoun. Sponsors say the…
Local Politicians React to Lee's State of the State
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee gave his annual State of the State address last night in Nashville. (more…)
Local Dispensary Owner Talks Safety Tips
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12 spoke with local dispensary owner David Rutherford, who owns Journey Hemp in St. Elmo. Rutherford responded to the Lakeview Middle school incident. He said…
CDOT announces emergency crane lift, road closure
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Department of Transportation announced a road closure for W 26th Street. W 26th Street is between Market Street and Carr Street. It will be closed from February 7 at 5 p.m. until February 8…
Semi-truck rolls over guardrail, driver trapped inside
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An 18-wheeler rolled over a guardrail on Cagle Mountain Monday, according to the Dunlap Fire Department. They said the driver was trapped inside the cab of the truck. The truck wrecked on State Route 111…
Walker County Town Hall addresses Brownfields
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -- At a town hall tonight, Walker County officials will speak on a new program that will address the topic of brownfields. A $500,000 grant gifted to…
Child and mother safe after vehicle rollover
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A vehicle crashed and rolled over on I-75 Northbound early Tuesday morning. A child was trapped in the backseat, but East Ridge police were able to free the child. At around 1:30 a.m., a vehicle…
Local Church Organization to Hold Mental Health Summit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A local church organization is looking to tackle the stigma of mental health care in the African American community. (more…)