McKamey Raises Reward Money for Info on Abused Dog
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On January 31, Bright Eyes, a small, mixed-breed dog was found having wandered onto a local woman's porch. The dog was visibly frightened, and had her mouth bound shut…
Lawsuit filed over death of Tennessee man during K-9 arrest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - The family of a Tennessee man who died during an arrest involving a police K-9 has filed a lawsuit saying his constitutional rights were violated. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported the family of 41-year-old Chad William…
More To The Story: Uniform Business
CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (WDEF) - The UniFirst Corporation deals with a LOT of uniforms. Selling and washing uniforms. Mostly specialized garments. Such as workwear. And protective clothing. Also dealing in floor care…
Drug Task Force charges two suspects in LaFayette raid
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - North Georgia drug investigators have charged two people following a raid of a camper near LaFayette on Tuesday. Agents with the Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force were looking for Cheyenne Roberts. They found her in the…
Deputies charge son with killing his father in Higdon
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) - Deputies have arrested a family member for a shooting in Higdon on Tuesday. It happened around 5:30 PM at a home on County Road 155. 52 year old Joseph Xavior Register was found…
Sheriff: Party led to shooting near Battlefield Parkway Saturday morning
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office has arrested a suspect for a murder over the weekend. Deputies responded to the shooting around 4:30 AM on Saturday on T. J. Arnold Circle, near Three Notch Road and Battlefield…
Chase ends in crash into BBQ Restaurant
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A police chase this morning ended when the suspect crashed into a BBQ restaurant in East Chattanooga. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says it started with a traffic stop on Glenwood Drive around 9 AM. A School…
Two Die in Fatal Fire in McMinn County
TBI fire investigators are in McMinn County trying to determine what caused a fatal fire early Wednesday morning.
Residents come out in full force to oppose development in Mountain Creek
One developer had a whole community against its plan to add a high-density apartment complex to the Mountain Creek area. News 12's Scott Koral had a ringside seat to the Chattanooga City Council meeting.
Market South converting into a music venue
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A downtown favorite is getting an overhaul, as Long Street's Market South has officially started its transition from a food hall into a music venue. The 15-thousand square foot building…
Dade County Schools drop quarantines
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Another local school system has made changes to its policy for students who have been exposed to COVID-19. Starting yesterday, students at Dade County Schools are no longer required…
Opposition to Stacey Abrams unites Georgia's divided GOP
By JEFF AMY and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — In their bid to win the Republican nomination in the Georgia governor's race, incumbent Brian Kemp and challenger David Perdue are often at odds — except when it comes to Stacey Abrams. The…
Judge Scolds Car Chase Driver, Doubles Bond, For Traumatizing Daughter
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On a busy Thursday afternoon just before last Christmas, authorities allege Randal Keeton sped past Chief Deputy Austin Garrett, driving erratically and leading him on a pursuit that began around…
Golden Apple: Lori Giles, North City Elementary
ATHENS, TN (WDEF) - Love, passion and patience are important qualities for a teacher. Lori Giles has all three combined with a tireless work ethic. That makes her a perfect fit at North City…
Two child sexual abuse cases in northeast Alabama
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) - The Sheriff in DeKalb County, Alabama reports two arrests on underage sex cases. In one, a Valley Head man has been charged with Electronic Solicitation of a Child and Sexual Abuse. Investigators got information that…
Find out how redistricting affects you in Tennessee now online
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Comptroller's Office has launched a new online dashboard to show citizens how redistricting has affected you. Go to the Tennessee District Lookup for your answers. Enter your home address and the site will tell…
Dade County Schools Drops Quarantine Requirement for Students Exposed to COVID
DADE COUNTY, Ga. -- Starting February 7, students at Dade County Schools are no longer required to quarantine after a COVID exposure. The change comes after the school system found that none of…
Hearing over chase that included Chief Deputy Austin Garrett
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Austin Garrett was involved in a high speed pursuit in December. Today was the preliminary hearing to determine if the case would go to grand…
Tennessee House advances anti-abortion resolution
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee House Republicans have advanced an anti-abortion resolution commemorating the day the medical procedure became legal nearly 50 years ago. The resolution states that Jan. 22 will be known as the “Day of Tears,” and suggested…
Experienced kayaker dies on the Little River in DeSoto State Park
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A Kayaking incident claimed the life of an Alabama woman on Sunday. 48 year old Jennifer Carin Burford was killed while kayaking the West Fork of the Little River in DeSoto State Park. She was…
'Power of the Dog' tops Oscar noms with 12; 'Dune' nabs 10
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After a pandemic year that hobbled movie theaters and saw streaming services make new inroads into Hollywood, the Academy Awards put its strongest support Tuesday behind two films made with…
"Maus" author: McMinn County School Board decision to remove book is "about control"
On Monday night, Spiegelman spoke to people in McMinn County and plainly explained that decision isn't about what age kids should learn certain topics.
Deputies arrest Texas suspect in northeast Alabama
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - DeKalb County Sheriff's officers along with other agencies captured a suspect wanted in Texas today. The suspect was Jose Angel Becerra from Fyffe on Sand Mountain. But he was wanted in McAllen, Texas, along the…
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux comes to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It may seem strange timing, but a new Sports-themed restaurant is opening in Chattanooga the day after the Super Bowl. Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux is opening their first Chattanooga location near the Aquarium on Monday, February 14.…