From The Archives: Tribute to Garry Mac
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As we mourn the loss of longtime Chattanooga booster and personality Garry Mac this week, we want to share a few stories from his past. Garry…
Tennessee Senate Passes Drag Show Bill, Now Off to the House
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Senate passed a bill that would criminalize certain public cabaret and drag performances. Tennessee senators passed the bill this…
Chattanooga police searching for suspect after shots fired
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An individual shot at multiple vehicles Wednesday on Bonny Oaks Drive, according to Chattanooga police. They are still searching for those responsible. Chattanooga Police…
Vote for Tennessee Aquarium in USA Today survey
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is nominated as one of the best aquariums in the nation. USA Today is hosting a survey to determine the 10 best aquariums.…
Local Salvation Army sheltered over 300 from freezing temperatures
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland's Salvation Army sheltered 312 guests from freezing temperatures between November 1 and January 19. The Salvation Army said case management is also available to people in need…
Tennessee joins coalition to label cartels as FTOs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A 21-state coalition is calling on President Biden to label Mexican drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti recently joined this coalition. They…
Georgia prison warden charged with bribery, other counts
GLENNVILLE, Ga (AP) - A Georgia prison warden has been arrested on charges stemming from a state investigation of corruption inside the penitentiary he supervised. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says…
Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in Iger's company 'transformation'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. will cut about 7,000 jobs as part of an ambitious companywide cost-savings plan and “strategic reorganization” announced Wednesday by…
Tennessee House speaker mulls rejecting US education money
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — One of Tennessee's most influential Republican lawmakers says the state should stop accepting the nearly $1.8 billion of federal K-12 education dollars that help provide support for low-income students, English learners and students with disabilities.…
North Georgia Democrats react to Rep. Greene's SOTU actions
DADE COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) -- Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene got plenty of national attention today following her words and actions at last night's State of the…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Zoe Angling Group
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The INCubator has helped plenty of Chattanooga businesses flourish, including Zoe Angling Group. This local business not only works in the fishing market, but it…
Community Police Academy to "Bridge the Gap" Between Public and Police
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police Department discussed the Community Police Academy at today's press conference. It was previously named the Citizens Police Academy, but Chief Murphy said she wanted the name to be more inclusive. The academy is a…
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…