More To The Story with Staley: Wood Turning
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - There was more sawdust flying at the Trade Center this past weekend than you could shake a stick at. Speaking of a stick, that's actually what's…
New report shows TN traffic fatalities surged in last few years, despite pandemic and lockdowns
A recent report released by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit details the rise in Tennessee's traffic fatalities. (more…)
Chattanoogans receive pair of Blue Alerts from state authorities
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- A blue alert is sent out if a police officer is killed or seriously injured and the offender is seen as a threat to fellow officers and the general public. Additionally,…
TBI Most Wanted Escapee caught
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF) - Johnny Lewis Payne is back in custody, but we'll see how long this will last. Payne has a knack for escaping from…
2nd Blue Alert: suspect in New Orleans shooting shoots a Tennessee cop
ERIN, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee citizens today got not one, but two Blue Alerts today on their phones. Blue Alerts are for suspects wanted for attacks on police officers. Neither of the…
Redevelopment of Old DuPont Property Moves Ahead
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Rise Partners and the City of Chattanooga are moving ahead with their plan to redevelop 88 acres of what used to be the DuPont Chemical Plant on Access Road. Four…
Blue Alert: Middle Tennessee Police tracking suspect who shot police officer
UPDATE: Samuel Quinton Edwards was shot and killed tonight by police in Kentucky. State Police tracked him outside of Louisville and gave chase. They report he died in a shootout with police. ________________ HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A search…
Fetal Heartbeat abortion ban goes into affect in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee's abortion laws changed today because of a court ruling. The ban on almost all abortions from the trigger law won't go into affect for 30 days after clearing some legal hurdles. But on Tuesday, an…
9 year old critically injured while crossing the street
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 9 year old girl was hit by a pickup truck Tuesday afternoon while crossing the street. It happened at 1420 Dodson Avenue near Wilcox Boulevard just after 2PM. Police report that she was seriously hurt. They…
Drive by shooting in Bradley County neighborhood
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in the Rolling Brook community outside of Cleveland. Investigators say the shots were fired from a vehicle into the home around 1 AM. No one was hit,…
Driver dies in Harrison crash
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A driver in one of the vehicles that crashed Monday evening in the Harrison area, has died. The wreck happened on Highway 58 near the Harrison-Ooltewah Road intersection. 89-year old Marvin Beemer from Harrison died…
Catoosa Co. Commissioners motion funds for more SROs
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) -- There are 18 Catoosa County public school campuses, but only 11 school resource officers available to students and the facilites. Sheriff Gary Sisk addressed this tonight to the local…
Alabama paying to improve Stevenson road for Taylor Manufacturing
STEVENSON, Alabama (WDEF) - The state of Alabama is providing the funds to help out a company in Stevenson. Governor kay Ivey's office announced the $200,000 grant for Taylor Manufacturing and other nearby businesses. The money will go towards upgrading…
Hamilton Flourishing group celebrates abortion ruling
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The anti-abortion group Hamilton Flourishing called Friday's Roe v. Wade ruling the - quote - D-Day - for abortion. Today's press conference was in cooperation with thousands across the country who…
Grand Opening of Buc-ee's in Crossville
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Buc-ee's chain of super gas and convenience stores has made their debut in Tennessee. The company opened their first Volunteer State location Monday in Crossville. Hundreds of fans lined up…
What's Right With Our Schools: Tennessee Stem Explorers Television Show
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - News 12 is delighted to be a partner with Tennessee Stem Explorers for an exciting new program that will air right here this Fall. Student hosts will be doing…
What Can You Expect from Riverbend 2023?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Friends of the Festival is calling Riverbend 2022 a resounding success. The festival anticipated 15,000 attendees, and exceeded that goal on Saturday and Sunday. According to festival organizers, it's not yet…
Army National Guard vaccine mandate deadline this week
WASHINGTON (AP) - Up to 40,000 Army National Guard soldiers haven't yet gotten the mandated COVID-19 vaccine. That's about 13% of the force. And as the deadline for shots nears, at least 14,000 of them have flatly refused and could…
Police have person of interest in Monday shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have taken a suspect into custody from a shooting in Lookout Valley this morning. The 46 year old male victim suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound on Kellys Ferry Road. Police say they found a person…
Two charged with animal hoarding in Walker County
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - Walker County Sheriff's Officers stumbled across an animal hoarding case while investigating something else. They were looking for another suspect when they searched a home at 1906 Blossom Road in Fairview community, they found several malnourished…
Suspect arrested for weekend homicide in western North Carolina
MURPHY, North Carolina (WDEF) - North Carolina officials have charged a suspect with a weekend murder in Marble. Erick Lowe's body was found in his home early Saturday on High Falls Road. Investigators identified Hayden Drake Norris from Andrews as…
Supreme Court backs coach in praying on field after games
By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court says that a high school football coach who sought to kneel and pray on the field after games is protected by the Constitution.…
TECH BYTE: Ray-Ban Glasses Go High Tech
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's summertime. It's hot out, and if you don't have any already, you probably need sunglasses. Ray-Ban has made some smart glasses that make you…
News 12 reporter gets first hand experience at Soaky Mountain new water coaster
SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF)- Soaky Mountain water park opened during the pandemic in 2020. We started to build and then the pandemic hit. We…