What's Right With Our Schools: Skyuka Hall Library and Resource Center
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Even as technology continues to evolve, it's hard to find a more effective learning tool than a good book. Skyuka Hall's…
DeKalb County authorities still searching for missing teen
Authorities in DeKalb County, Alabama are still searching for a 19-year-old who has been missing for more than a month. Makenna Purvis was last seen in Valley Head on September 26th. A number of DeKalb county agencies were out…
Leslie Jordan, versatile Emmy-winning actor, dies at 67
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga native and Emmy award winning actor Leslie Jordan has died. Jordan was known for his TV roles on “Will & Grace” and “American…
Hamilton County School Board member arrested on outstanding warrant
A Hamilton County School Board member has been arrested and charged with indecent exposure over an incident that happened at a doctor's office five years ago. District 9 Board Member Gary Kuehn issued a statement today through the school district's…
Trial over Georgia's restrictive abortion law to begin
A trial to determine whether Georgia can continue to ban abortion as early as six weeks into a pregnancy is set to begin in an Atlanta courtroom. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney has scheduled two days of testimony starting Monday in a lawsuit that seeks to strike down the law.
Skydiver dies in Tennessee high school football pregame jump
Officials say a skydiver has died after his hard landing from a pregame jump at a Tennessee high school football stadium. In a statement, Washington County Schools Superintendent Jerry Boyd said the diver jumped Friday at the David Crockett High School football stadium in Jonesborough.
TVFCU hosting career fair for entry and high-level positions
A variety of both entry and high-level positions are available including personal tellers, branch manager, digital media specialist and others. These roles come with competitive pay, 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for individuals and other benefits and perks.
Southern Adventist University Students Provide Free Car Inspections
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- A dozen automotive mechanical students at Southern Adventist University gave free inspection checks on cars to anyone who dropped by the Samaritan Center in Ooltewah. (more…)
Signal Mountain House Fire Destroys More than a Million Dollars in Property
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- A house fire on Sunday morning destroyed a home on Signal Mountain. (more…)
"Bo's All-American Bash" Brings Republicans Together
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Republicans know how big the stakes of the upcoming midterms are for the future of their party. (more…)
Vehicle Fire Spreads to Home in East Brainerd
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department reported that they responded to a house fire on the 16-hundred block Southernwood Drive in East…
Chattanooga Skate Park Hosts Quad Competition
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Cue up some Avril Lavigne because the skaters ruled the day at the Chattanooga Skate Park on Saturday. (more…)
East Ridge Holds First Ever Fall Festival
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Camp Jordan was a lively place on Saturday. (more…)
"Fire Up The Fields" Lights Up Sculpture Fields
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The night was bright at the Sculpture Fields at Montague Park on Saturday Night. (more…)
Wreck Causes Backups on South Broad
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A wreck on South Broad caused major traffic backups this afternoon. (more…)
Manufacturing Symposium Held in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Manufacturers came together in Bradley County Friday to celebrate…
Hamilton County Education Association Starts Process to Get New Contract for Educators
The Hamilton County Education Association (HCEA) has submitted enough signatures to start the process of collaboratively conferencing with Hamilton County Schools. (more…)
Chattanooga Community Kitchen rebrands to 'Chatt Foundation' on 40th anniversary
It's been forty years since the first meal was served by Chattanooga Community Kitchen. Now, the organization does so much more than just provide meals. (more…)
TECH BYTE: Samsung Announces New Operating System
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Samsung has announced an updated version of its mobile operating system. This isn't your average software update. Samsung says One UI 5 is uniquely designed…
Latinx organization campaigns for Thurman's resignation
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) -- Hamilton County School Board member Rhonda Thurman is under fire from local Latinx organization Semillas. Several members of the group spoke at Thursday night's school board…
Police arrest two teens for downtown carjacking and chase
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police chased and captured a couple of young teens involved in a carjacking downtown on Wednesday night. Police say the carjacking happened in the Entertainment District. Officers chased the…
Mecum made big bucks at Chattanooga car auction last weekend
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Part of the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival is an auction of primo-vehicles held at the Convention Center. Mecum actually held two different online auctions on the same weekend... one in…
Fall Creek Falls State Park
SPENCER, Tennessee (WDEF) - Fall Creek Falls State Park just grew by 838 acres today. The state has bought the property from multiple parties along the borders. The new tracts are in the…
Nate Smith to Open Larry Fleet Chattanooga Show
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- News 12 caught up with country music artist Nate Smith, who will be opening for Chattanooga native Larry Fleet's sold-out show at the Signal this Saturday. We met Smith at…
