Chattanooga Area Food Bank receives $1M donation
The Chattanooga Area Food Bank has received their largest donation ever. (more…)
Low turnout in Northwest Georgia for primary run-off elections
Virginia, Alabama and Georgia held elections Tuesday. Virginia has statewide primaries, while Georgia and Alabama have runoffs. In Georgia, four Republican congressional races had runoffs. But, the two biggest races are the Democratic contests…
Here are the races in today's runoffs in Georgia and Alabama
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Democrats were choosing their nominee for secretary of state in primary runoff elections. They're voting on a position that assumed new importance after former President Donald Trump cast doubt on Georgia’s 2020 election results, making false…
Alabama church shooter was once convicted of DUI in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As media try to find out more about the man charged with shooting three older members of an Alabama church, they've found a Chattanooga connection. 70 year old Robert Findlay Smith is charged with shooting and killing…
Chattanooga airport begins expansion of terminal
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Pardon their mess! The Chattanooga Airport has kicked off construction of Phase Two of their 20 year master plan to expand service. The terminal expansion includes new space and renovating…
Walker Co. mother addresses school board over "vulgar" books
UPDATE: News 12 Now received a response from the Walker County School Board concerning Mrs. Smeiles' presentation at their June 20 meeting. "The Superintendent and Board members welcome and appreciate feedback from…
Ocoee River Rafting Death
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Officials aren't offering any more details today about the drowning on the Ocoee River over the weekend. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation says one person did die while rafting Saturday Afternoon. But they have…
What's Right With Our Schools: Rossville Middle School Chorus
ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF) - Rebuilding a school's chorus program can be a difficult challenge, but at Rossville Middle School the rewards far outweighed the risk. Macy Swanson is the Chorus and…
New tech: Solar Windows
SAN FRANCISCO, California (CBS) - At the headquarters of Ubiquitous Energy near San Francisco there are black solar panels on the roof. But the lights in the company conference room are being powered by…
Police charge suspect in Friday's police incident
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have charged a suspect for the Brainerd incident Friday night in which one officer was injured. Police were responding to a call when several suspects fled in vehicles. They say an occupant of one of…
What to watch in Alabama Senate runoff, DC mayor's race
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The two Republican candidates in Alabama’s U.S. Senate primary runoff on Tuesday can each boast that at one point they had Donald Trump’s endorsement in the race. Trump first backed congressman Mo Brooks before rescinding that…
Parents weigh in on if their toddler or baby should get COVID vaccine
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved COVID vaccines for Americans younger than 5 years old to as young as 6 months. Pfizer's vaccine is a three-dose series, with the first two shots…
Police investigate two women shot in Southside parking lot
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating the shooting of two women in a Southside parking lot off of Main Street over the weekend. It happened around 1 AM early Sunday…
More To The Story: The Tik Tok Therapist
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Trey Tucker is a McCallie grad. Class of 1998. He's now a licensed therapist here in Chattanooga. He's been helping others for the past decade or so.…
Catoosa County Launches advanced Emergency Alert System
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF)- The Catoosa County Emergency Management Agency has launched a state of the art emergency alert system to notify citizens of severe weather, environmental hazards, and criminal activity. By replacing the counties legacy emergency alert system with…
Widespread Power Outage Reported in Sequatchie County
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF)- A widespread power outage is currently being reported this Monday morning, June 20, in Dunlap and surrounding areas of Sequatchie County. (more…)
Missing Kentucky Woman Last Seen in Catoosa County
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in searching for a missing woman who…
Charles H Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center honors Juneteenth
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-In honor of Juneteenth, the Charles H Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center and Unity Group of Chattanooga partnered up to provide special guide tours to show the history of blacks in the United state military. the…
WRES working on woods fire
Waldens Ridge Emergency Service was on the scene of a woods fire in the Forrest Park area and there were since around 5 am. in a Facebook post WRES says windy conditions and rough terrain are making it more difficult…
Busy weekend for Chattanooga Fire Department as pets perish in a fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Fire Department had a busy 24 hours, including two house fires. On Saturday at 5:18 PM, crews were called to the 300 block of S Parkdale Avenue for reports of a home on fire. On arrival,…
Two females shot near Station Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-On June 19, 2022, Chattanooga Police responded to a call of a person shot. The following are the preliminary facts of the investigation: Police working the area overheard a loud argument coming from a parking lot adjacent to Station…
Person Shot on Retro Hughes Road
Hamilton County, TN – On June 18, 2022 at approximately 10:30 pm, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 2900 block of Retro Hughes Road for the report of a person shot. Upon arrival, preliminary information from the scene…
Make-A-Wish East Tennessee raises funds and awareness with magical 5k
Saturday afternoon was the Make A Wish Run for Wishes Magical 5k. Make - A - Wish East Tennessee teamed up with local production team The Goose Chase (more…)
Inaugural Juneteenth Freedom Run & Opal Lee Walk for Freedom
Bluecross Blueshield of Tennessee and the Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts & Ideas teamed up to host the inaugural Chattanooga Juneteenth Freedom Run & Opal Lee Walk for Freedom. (more…)