TECH BYTE: AI Makes Recycling More Effective
DALLAS, Texas (WDEF) -- It's always a good idea to throw out our trash and recycle. But many of us are doing it incorrectly, and that trash doesn't actually…
Kane Brown, Dolly Parton Among Performers Announced for 58th ACM Awards
FRISCO, Texas (WDEF) -- The Academy of Country Music has announced some of the artists who'll be performing at the awards show next month. One of them is Tennessee Valley native Kane Brown. Kane's up for five awards, including Entertainer…
Sequatchie County Sheriff Office form Task Force for Cold Case
The Sheriff of Sequatchie County has announced a new task force to solve an cold case. Matthew Tyler Henry disappeared from Dunlap in the spring of 20-18. Investigators have always believed that foul play was involved. The new task force…
Stabbing victim found in the road near Riceville
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - McMinn County investigators are looking for a suspect in a stabbing on Wednesday near Riceville. Authorities found 24 year old Diamond Natasha Young from Madisonville in the road. Sheriff Joe Guy praised Public Service Unit members…
New phone scam targets college students
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Across the country, scammers have taken a new approach. FBI Atlanta says scammers are spoofing law enforcement officers. Specifically at colleges and universities in Georgia. They…
Brainerd bikini bar Diamonds & Lace catches fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Diamonds and Lace exotic dance night club caught on fire Thursday morning. The Chattanooga Fire Department said…
Crossville Husband charged with gun violation after his wife is shot
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Investigators have charged a husband in Crossville, but not with the death of his wife. At least not yet. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of 52 year old Terri Loretta Pitton on…
Fill the Boot Campaign to start Friday in Chattanooga
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…
Officials seek information in Lafayette arson case
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…
Powerful new obesity drug poised to upend weight loss care
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…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Street Quesadilla
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…
Alabama judge: No bond for suspects in Sweet 16 shooting
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…
GreenPal launches new lawn service app
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…
TN bill requires parental consent before vaccinating minors
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…
Chattanoogans prefer home-cooked breakfast
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.…
More to the Story with Staley: New Senior Program
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…
Snapchat "My AI" feedback: most users disapprove
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…
Governor signs bill stiffening Georgia gang penalties
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…
30 years of Used Car Saturdays at the Lookouts
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…
100 Years of Road Funding in Tennessee Project Announced
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance unveiled a new project today. (more…)
Disney sues DeSantis over theme park takeover
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…
Ocoee Whitewater Center 1 year after destruction
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…
Ed Sheeran testifies in 'Let's Get It On' copyright suit
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…
Suspect indicted for College Hill Courts fatal shooting
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…