NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Monday, Governor Bill Lee announced his proposal to raise teacher salaries. The Tennessee governor said this bill will increase salaries from $41,000 to $50,000. The salary increase…
By FU TING, GRACE EKPU and HELEN WIEFFERING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Corruption is undermining the management of some of the world’s most threatened fishing grounds. That's according to a review of criminal case files and media reports by…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Riverbend organizers announced the lineup for this summer's festival. The event will celebrate Riverbend's 40th anniversary. This year's acts offer a mix of Americana, indie and…
PHOENIX (AP) — Rihanna is putting in the work ahead of her Super Bowl halftime show, focusing so hard on what…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For the first time in four years, Hamilton County Schools held their annual…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga native is making his way to the super bowl this year. Patrick Johnson is suiting up this Sunday for his first Super Bowl,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you're a Harry Potter fan, you know that the word "Muggle"…
By MATTHEW LEE and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration says the China balloon shot down by the U.S. was equipped to collect intelligence signals as part of a huge,…
By DAVID BAUDER Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Easy listening, some called Burt Bacharach's music, and not always kindly. But listen closely, and there was nothing easy about it. Bacharach, who death…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 2030 is just seven years away. (more…)
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…
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, 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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last week News 12 brought you a story about some businesses that have recently…
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…