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…
South Chickamauga Greenway is officially open after nearly three decades
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-After nearly 3 decades the South Chickamauga Greenway is finally open. Trust for Public Land partnered with the City of Chattanooga to create the South Chickamauga Creek Greenway, It stretches from the Tennessee River near Chattanooga State to…
Waterfront triathlon sees over 1000 athletes compete
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The waterfront triathlon had over 1,000 athletes compete in the swim, bike, and run event. There were two different types of races at this year's triathlon, a shorter sprint event and a longer more grueling Olympic event.…
Tennessee Department of Corrections searching for two women who escaped from the Chattanooga Release Center
UPDATE: Wardlaw and Standifer were apprehended in Nashville on Sunday. They were found walking down a street and taken into custody without incident. _____________ CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Tennessee Department of Correction is asking for the public’s help in locating…
McKamey Animal Center: Paw Palooza
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Coolidge Park had an extra dose of animals this afternoon. McKamey Animal Center had its inaugural Paw Palooza Pet Walk and Festival. A walk around the park, a water area to play in, and plenty of games…
Blood Assurance celebrates 50 years
Chattanooga, Tennessee (WDEF)- Blood Assurance is celebrating 50 Years of collecting blood to help serve the community. Saturday's celebration was meant to recognize not only the hard work of the employees but also the community giving blood to help others…
Is abortion illegal in the U.S. now? Depends where you live
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. The ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states, although the timing of those laws taking effect…
HCSO Responds to Water Emergency on Dockside Drive
Hamilton County, TN – At approximately 12:35 pm, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded near the 2300 block of Dockside Drive for the report of a water emergency. Initial reports from the scene indicates a male party was attempting to…
TBI adds Marion County escapee to Most Wanted List
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The elusive Johnny Lewis Payne has now made the TBI's Most Wanted List. The 48 year old has a history of escaping from prison. The Bridgeport native was serving 20 years in Alabama for receiving stolen…
Protests tonight over Supreme Court ruling on abortion
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Protesters hit the streets, parks and even the Supreme Court on Friday to show their displeasure with the ruling overturning Roe V. Wade on abortions. Here in Chattanooga, a few…
Chattanooga protest to Wade Vs. Wade being overturned
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A few hundred people from the Tennessee Valley area and North Georgia protested against Roe VS Wade being overturned. Chants of we will fight rang out throughout Coolidge park as they say even bough they expected Roe…
Reaction to Roe Vs. Wade being overturned
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) "It’s been a precedent for a long time and I think it’s kind of crazy how quickly everything happens since Texas," said Elliot. Jill Zemmour says she was surprised…
What Does Tennessee's Trigger Law Do?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- With Roe vs Wade overturned, the "Human Life Protection Act" has been triggered in Tennessee, outlawing most abortions. The law prevents abortion at any point between fertilization and birth, with…
No tuition hike for UT university system
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approved a budget on Friday that holds the line on tuition for the second time in the last 3 years. “Rising inflation is hitting our students and families particularly…
Action and Reaction to Supreme Court abortion ruling
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - The Supreme Court ruling today striking down Roe V. Wade has spawned immediate action and protest here at home. The ruling sends the abortion issue back to the states. In a nutshell, Tennessee has a triggering…
Health Dept. now has Covid shots for 6 months to 4 year olds
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department will begin administering the new Covid shots for young children next weekd. They have Pfizer Covid-19 shots for ages 6 months to 4 years old. They will have them at all Health…
More To The Story: Cherokee leader's nephew
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The United States Government is releasing five new quarters this year. Honoring five American women. Five women who've made a difference in our country. One of them…
Charges dropped for Black man stunned by Collegedale cop in traffic stop
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Black DoorDash driver no longer faces charges in a traffic stop for speeding in which a police officer shot him with a stun gun. The exchange involving Delane Gordon and…
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states including Tennessee and Alabama can ban abortion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday’s outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly…
Senate OKs landmark gun violence bill, House passage is next
By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has approved a bipartisan gun violence bill. The vote late Thursday clears the way for expected House passage Friday of what will be Congress’ most far-reaching response in decades to…
Young woman charged with weekend shooting at Southside parking lot
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting that took place early Sunday morning on Rossville Avenue near the Chattanooga Choo Choo. 23-year-old Shadericka Williams is charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault and…
Rainsville man arrested on charges of making child porn with minors
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) -- A Rainsville man has been arrested on child sex charges in both Alabama and Tennessee. The Sheriff in DeKalb County says John Devall Burris was discovered hiding out in neighboring Jackson County. He faces charges…
Supreme Court rules against New York gun carry restrictions
NEW YORK (WDEF) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a New York state law that restricted who could get a gun carry permit. The law had been in place since 1913. It said residents must show proper…