By TRAVIS LOLLER and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The nation’s largest public utility is recommending replacing an aging coal burning power plant with natural gas, ignoring calls for the Tennessee Valley Authority to speed its transition…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A federal judge in Chattanooga has sentenced a suspect to more than 24 years in prison on drug trafficking charges. 38 year old Jamaal Parker, also known as "MoneyMaal" was convicted last summer for distributing crack and…
UPDATE--- News 12 was told by someone with the Hamilton County's Medical Examiner's Office that all three of the victims were adults, two male, and one female. They were located in a shed on…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's called McDonald's "Fries For School Supplies." For one week a year, local franchise owners and operators take the proceeds from a la carte french fry sales…
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is investigating the deaths of three people on Dallas Lake Road. Deputies say they responded to a call in the 1500 block of Dallas Lake Road on a report of an unresponsive party. When they…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tis the season for listening to a lot of Christmas music. Apple's making it easier for you to find those songs you have on repeat.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- On Thursday night, News 12 received confirmation from the Chattanooga Police Department that the "human remains" found near Suck Creek Road off the Tennessee River were indeed the body of 22-year-old Jasmine Pace. The department says the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It is fitting that major league pitcher Gaylord Perry lived to a ripe old age. He died at his home in Gaffney, South Carolina Thursday at the age of 84. The…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Tennessee Board of Regents has appointed a new president for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Athens. She is Susan L. Hatto, the current dean for industrial education at Montcalm Community College in Michigan. Hatto…
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - A school administrator in northwest Georgia has been charged with child molestation and statutory rape. Dr. Rachelle Louise Terry was Director of Federal Programs and Enrollment for the Murray County school system. But a GBI investigation…
RAINSVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) - Multiple law enforcement agencies in Georgia and Alabama have been investigating a series of burglaries of autos and storage units since September. Trenton, Summerville, Rainsville and Fort Payne were all involved. Now three people from Rainsville…
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Red Bank High student has been charged with bringing a knife to school. Hamilton County officials describe it as a "large kitchen knife." They say the school SRO arrested the student at school, who…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s been two weeks since the evictions at the Budgetel Inn in East Ridge. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- December 1st is World AIDS Day. (more…)
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police officially confirm that Jasmine Pace's body was recovered from the Tennessee River. They began searching the area at Suck Creek Road around 1:30 PM today. CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Christmas season shopping has changed a lot over the years. While you go to Amazon, your parents went to discount malls. For tonight's Thursday Throwback, we take you…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Adventure Cycling Association has designated two new U.S. Bicycle Routes in the country, including one that goes right through our area. The USBR 21 trail through East Tennessee begins at the Cumberland Gap National Historic Park…
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - Residents in Chatsworth are mourning the loss of one of their most popular restaurants. Little Rome was destroyed by fire last night. The Italian Restaurant is on the corner of…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police hope the public can help them identify a man suspected of shoplifting a watch from a jewelry store. The theft happened several weeks ago at Oxford Jewelers at the Dalton Mall. Police say…
CHATTANOOGA/RINGGOLD (WDEF) - Officials with Hamilton and Catoosa counties say they have a drug dealer in common. Hamilton County Sheriff's detectives arrested a suspect wanted in neighboring Catoosa County on drug charges last week. But in the process, they say…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It brings jobs, plenty of tourists, and helps animals from the rivers and oceans. The Tennessee Aquarium is also big on educating both kids and…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are still searching for 22-year-old Jasmine Pace, who recently went missing. Wednesday afternoon, local officials say they've arrested a suspect related to her disappearance. Hamilton County District Attorney…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are scaling back the number of traffic crashes where an officer will respond to in person. They are changing their priorities for responding to crash scenes to maximize their manpower for other jobs. Now there…
WASHINGTON (WDEF)- Many of Chattanooga’s government, educational, and industry leaders were in Washington for a big announcement today. (more…)