Former Rhea County Sheriff, Ola Harris, passes away
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rhea County Sheriffs Department announced on Christmas the passing of former Rhea County Sheriff, Ola Harris. Harris served as Sheriff for two terms in 1968 to…
Catoosa County Firefighters rescue a variety of animals on Christmas
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - A variety of animals saved from a house fire on Christmas Day. Just after 1:30 PM, Catoosa County Firefighters responded to a house fire on Pine…
Entrapment rescue on Christmas
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - Signal Mountain Fire Departmet responded to a Motor Vehicle Crash with injuries on Laurel at around 6 PM on Christmas. The vehicle was found to be wedged…
UPDATE: Toddler discovered shot in head on Christmas morning survives, is in critical condition
UPDATE: The 2-year-old who was found with a gunshot wound to the head on Christmas has survived surgery and is in critical condition, according to Sheriff Steve Wilson. The investigation reveals the father returned home late on Christmas Eve and…
Volunteers Provide Meals at Chatt Foundation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two young men stepped up to help the needful in our community. Kenny Bell and Luke Stepney are Boyd Buchanan grads. They say the Lord put it on their hearts to help. They teamed up with…
Car Collides with House in Red Bank
RED BANK, TN (WDEF) - A runaway car created a dangerous situation in Red Bank this morning. This was the scene on Lancaster Avenue. A car rolled down the street and hit a house. One person was trapped. First, crews…
Union Gospel Mission serves Christmas Eve dinner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For 75 years, the Union Gospel Mission has been serving the community. This year marked one of many in a series of annual dinners hosted by the Mission at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. Jon Rector,…
Man arrested after attempting to steal Sale Creek family's Christmas
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested a Sale Creek man who attempted to be the Grinch this Christmas. (more…)
Santa Claus is coming to News 12!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This Christmas Eve, News 12's Chip Chapman has an in-depth conversation with Santa Claus where he asks the real questions like how to get off…
Hamilton County parent raises concerns over classroom reading assignment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Hamilton County parent is speaking out after learning her child’s class was assigned The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, saying she was…
FDA Approves First Obesity Pill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first daily pill designed to treat obesity, marking a major milestone in weight loss care. The newly approved…
Curbside Compost Pilot Expands
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga is expanding its curbside compost and glass recycling pilot program to three additional neighborhoods. The Department of Public Works announced Monday the program…
City of Chattanooga Details Christmas Tree Disposal
The City of Chattanooga reminds us that they have options on how to dispose of live Christmas trees after the season. Their tree recycling program begins on the day after Christmas. Locals can drop off…
Resilient US consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, driven by consumers who continue to spend in the…
Hamilton County School Board Passes Capacity Policy
HAMILTON COUNTY -- The Hamilton County School Board has passed a new policy targeting capacity in schools. This comes in the wake of residential growth and quickly filling schools. “The responsibility as a school board…
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart said Monday that it would halt the use of an AI-powered tool that allowed retailers to charge customers different prices for identical items on the grocery delivery platform. "Effective immediately, Instacart…
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss, the first daily oral medication of its kind
U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval…
Missing Elderly Female Found Safe
UPDATE: Nancy Hicks has been found safe, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says a 92-year-old female with dementia who was last seen in…
Start the new year off with a scary good time at Dread Hollow!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - While the holiday season features lots of merry moments and holiday cheer, it doesn't hurt to change up the holiday routine with a great fright!…
Two more candidates announce for race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
(WDEF) - Two more candidates are stepping forward to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress. Reagan Box has ended her run for the U-S Senate with the intention of running for Greene’s seat instead. The Republican is from Armuchee, Georgia…
Large brush fire in Murray County
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF) - A large brush fire has broken out in Murray County in the Chatsworth Area. According to the Murray County Sheriff's Office, the call came in at around 3:41 AM at Old Federal Road South. Georgia Forestry and…
Local election season begins as candidate qualifying opens
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The political season for next year officially begins today. Qualifying has opened for local elections that will take place next spring. Candidates now have…
Salvation Army hosts Christmas brunch for unhoused community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Salvation Army of Chattanooga opened its doors this morning to host a special brunch for members of the unhoused community. The event served…
Proposed Schedule Change Sparks Discussion
WALKER COUNTY, GA. (WDEF) - Walker County Schools is considering a shift to a four-day school week, prompting discussion across the community. The district is collecting feedback through a survey as…