Death investigation after 3 bodies found in home
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…
More To the Story with Staley: "Fries For School Supplies"
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…
Three found dead on Dallas Lake Road
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…
TECH BYTE: Apple Music Announces Replay Experience
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.…
Body of Jasmine Pace found in Tennessee River
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…
The Day Gaylord Perry came to town to play the Lookouts
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…
Regents name new President for TCAT Athens
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…
Murray School administrator arrested for relationship with a student
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…
3 charged with series of break-ins along Alabama/Georgia line
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 High student charged with bringing a knife to school
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…
Amount of Homeless Students on the Rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s been two weeks since the evictions at the Budgetel Inn in East Ridge. (more…)
World AIDS Day Raises Awareness and Urges Prevention of Disease
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- December 1st is World AIDS Day. (more…)
Family says police have recovered Jasmine Pace's body
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) -…
From The Archives: 1983 Holiday Shopping
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…
Adventure Cycling Association announces East Tennessee trail
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…
Little Rome restaurant in Chatsworth burns
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…
Police hope you can identify watch thief suspect
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…
Catoosa drug suspect also charged as Fentanyl dealer in Hamilton County
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…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Tennessee Aquarium
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…
Investigators charge suspected boyfriend of Jasmine Pace
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…
Police won't come to as many wrecks in the future
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…
EPB Announces Partnership to Create a Quantum Network
WASHINGTON (WDEF)- Many of Chattanooga’s government, educational, and industry leaders were in Washington for a big announcement today. (more…)
Investors Still Reeling from Crypto Crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Investors have felt the crash of crypto currency here in the Tennessee Valley. (more…)
More To The Story with Staley: Pat Blankenship
HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF) - It's a two-day, open house -slash - customer appreciation affair at Emma's Hair Salon in Hixson. Food is plentiful. Every finger food one might have a…