One dead after Dade County house fire
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A house fire in Dade County left one dead Wednesday. Fire crews responded to 99 Byrds Chapel Road for reports of the…
Tyner Announces Security Rules After Game Suspension
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tyner Middle High Academy is rolling out stricter safety protocols following the suspension of last Friday’s Red Bank vs. Tyner football game. The move comes…
Uber plans to let customers book helicopter rides through its app
Uber is taking its ride-sharing service to the skies. The San Francisco-based company said Wednesday that it will team with Joby Aviation, a maker of electric air taxis, to bring helicopter services to its platform…
Child exploitation suspect arrested in South Dakota after HCSO investigation
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) assisted in an investigation into child exploitation that led to an arrest. Authorities were investigating a Uriel Guerra Lopez. Lopez was allegedly speaking to,…
Man sentenced to 30 years after deadly 2017 DUI crash on Taylor’s Ridge
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A man was recently convicted by a jury on several charges including vehicular homicide. At 6:47 a.m. July 20, 2017, at the top of Taylor's Ridge, Daniel James Craig…
Special paintings and Ottertoberfest coming to the Tennessee Aquarium
Alison Pryor joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about the upcoming fun offers for kids and adults at the Tennessee Aquarium. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Score a unique beer stein or…
Creative Discovery Museum bringing a new exhibit and a free night for families
VP of Development Ginger Birnbaum joins News 12's Amelia Greer with the Creative Discovery Museum to preview a new exhibit this month! 'XOXO' will be opening September 20, along with the…
Walker County school bus crash sends five students to hospital
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - Early this morning at 7:13 a.m., the Walker County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting that a school bus had struck a…
Flood victim says insurance will not cover damage from I-24 flood, insurer claims it was 'wear and tear'
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Homelessness goes up as violent crime and opioid overdoses go down
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Homelessness has increased in Hamilton County according to the latest Hamilton Counted report from Mayor Weston Wamp's office. (more…)
Parkridge Marks Suicide Prevention Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - September is recognized nationwide as Suicide Prevention Month, an effort to raise awareness about a leading public health concern. Parkridge Health System is joining the push to…
Embassy Suites Opens Downtown
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s downtown just gained a major addition. The Embassy Suites at 345 Broad Street officially opened in mid-August, bringing 184 rooms to a $60 million project. On September…
Golden Apple Award: Diana Buchanan, Joyland Christian Academy
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA (WDEF) -- Learning begins in the very earliest days of childhood. Diana Buchanan sees proof of that every day in her Pre-K 3 class at Joyland…
Rescued Kestrels Released at McDonald Farm
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) -- Two rescued kestrels are getting a second chance at life thanks to the efforts of local wildlife organizations. Earlier this summer, the Chattanooga Zoo took in…
Cracker Barrel won't remodel restaurants after logo change uproar
Cracker Barrel is shelving plans to remodel its restaurants as it continues to backtrack on overhauling its brand image. The move comes after the chain already reverted to its old logo in response to an uproar around…
Chattanooga’s Fun Fair Festival Featuring Music, Games, and CitiLimitz
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)-Families are invited to Chattanooga’s riverfront this weekend for a day of fun, music, and community support. The Fun Fair Festival returns Saturday from 10…
Suspicious package prompts evacuation at Core Scientific in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.c. (WDEF) -- Law enforcement in Cherokee County are investigating a suspicious package at Core Scientific. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) responded to Palmer Lane in the Marble Community. Authorities evacuated employees…
FBI & Fort Payne police investigating local bank robbery
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- Federal and local authorities are investigating a bank robbery that occurred in Fort Payne Tuesday morning. At 9:20 a.m., September 9, 2025,…
The U.S. labor market added 911,000 fewer jobs than earlier reported, BLS says
The U.S. labor market added 911,000 fewer jobs in the 12-month period that ended March 2025 than had earlier been reported, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Tuesday. The major downward revision signals that the labor…
Rome brothers sentenced in separate drug cases in northwest Georgia
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two brothers from Rome, Georgia, were convicted and sentenced on major drug charges in separate cases. Trevion Williams was arrested in March…
Treasure troves of vintage finds at The Green Gardinia now moved to Rossville
Katie Glaze with the Green Gardinia joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the store recently relocated and is striking up some great deals at a larger building. Find anything from antiques…
Five students taken to hospital after morning bus crash in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Walker County school bus struck a tree Tuesday morning while enroute to school. The call came in at 7:13 a.m., according to Sheriff Steve Wilson. The bus reportedly left the roadway and struck a tree,…
Meet your favorite Disney character at Boo in the Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Spooky season is right around the corner, and the Chattanooga Zoo is inviting families to celebrate with Boo at the Zoo. Boo…
Pikeville faces trouble after tests revealed contamination
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Pikeville is facing serious trouble with state environmental officials after new water quality tests revealed contamination in the Sequatchie River. News 12…