McMinn County Director of Schools, Dr. Julie Goodin, has passed away
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- McMinn County Schools has announced that Director of Schools Dr. Julie Goodin has unexpectedly passed away. Dr. Goodin had taken over leadership of…
Save a life and protect the environment with proper drug disposal
Hannah Dalton joins News 12's Amelia Greer to remind nearby communities about National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and local efforts to keep drugs out of the wrong hands. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
Prosecutors focus on van they believed was used in 2016 Chattanooga murder trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Andre Grier murder trial continued into Day 3. (more…)
Chattanooga police make additional arrests in connection to 2020 double homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police have made two additional arrests in connection to two homicides that happened almost 5…
Bledsoe County traffic stop results in drug trafficking arrest
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bledsoe County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) conducted a traffic stop on October 21 in the Big Springs Gap Road area, resulting in an…
Chattanooga house fire quickly contained before it could spread
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) swiftly extinguished a blaze at a residence on the 600 block of Watts Avenue this morning. CFD responded to…
12 kilograms of cocaine found during traffic stop in Whitfield County
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) conducted a traffic stop on I-75 in Whitfield County, resulting in 12 kilograms of cocaine…
East Ridge City Manager J. Scott Miller retiring after 45 years of public service
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of East Ridge has announced that City Manager J. Scott Miller will retire in January 2026, following…
Early morning apartment fire leaves several residents displaced
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Numerous residents are displaced following a fire Thursday morning in East Ridge. The fire occurred shortly before 5…
Local non-profit helps break the cycle of malnutrition in Haiti
Kathryn Bolles and Dr. Anany Prosper with CNP Haiti join News 12's Amelia Greer to remind the public of the importance of this Chattanooga non-profit. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
UAW 'practices' strike as some Volkswagen workers ask for a vote
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Commissioner Jeff Eversole held a press conference Wednesday, October 22nd, encouraging the UAW to bring Volkswagen’s final offer to a vote. Although the UAW does not approve of the final offer. Jeff Eversole is the…
Day two of Andre Grier trial raises questions about witness intimidation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The murder trial of Andre Grier continued into day two Wednesday.…
Chattanooga Launches Recycling Pilot Programs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga has launched two new recycling pilot programs aimed at reducing landfill waste and improving sustainability. In partnership with NewTerra Composting and Overlooked Materials,…
Tennessee Aquarium set to celebrate 25th anniversary of the Lake Sturgeon reintroduction program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Tennessee Aquarium's Lake Sturgeon reintroduction program, and a public release is scheduled to happen…
Chimp or Treat at Project Chimps
MORGANTON, GA (WDEF) - Project Chimps is hosting its annual “Chimp or Treat” event this weekend, October 25 and 26, offering families a unique Halloween experience in Morganton, Georgia. The…
U.S. strikes 8th alleged drug vessel, this time on the Pacific side, killing 2 people on board
The U.S. struck another alleged drug vessel Tuesday night, this time on the Pacific side of South America, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed Wednesday. In what is the…
Gambling machines confiscated in Fort Payne
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) -- Fort Payne Police have confiscated illegal gambling machines this week. On Monday, they raided three local businesses after receiving tips about them. Police…
Ford recalling 1.4 million vehicles over faulty rearview camera
Ford Motor Company is recalling 1,448,655 vehicles over an issue with the rearview camera that safety regulators say could increase the risk of a crash. According to the recall notice, posted Oct. 13 by…
Scam calls spike in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) -- The Sheriff’s Office in Murphy, North Carolina report a rash of scam calls on Wednesday. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office say they have gotten several calls about the problem. The…
East Ridge Christmas Parade returning for 2025 holiday season
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of East Ridge is happy to announce its annual Christmas Parade is returning on Saturday, November 22,…
Hamilton County Health Department gives out free flu shots
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Health Department gave out free flu shots Tuesday. (more…)
Food Banks Prepare as Possible SNAP Delays Loom
Millions of families across the country could soon see delays in their food assistance as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, faces uncertainty due to the ongoing government shutdown. According to Ghyrn Wakefield, Chief Development Officer at the Chattanooga…
PawPaw’s Homeless Ministry hosts holiday events to help families in need
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In the heart of Chattanooga, a quiet movement of compassion is taking hold. The nonprofit PawPaw’s Homeless Ministry, led by the…
Golden Apple Award: Ashley Morgan, Graysville Elementary School
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) -Ashley Morgan really lights up a classroom at Graysville Elementary. She knows when to laugh and when it's time to get down to business. Mrs. Morgan…