Erlanger buys naming rights to new Lookouts stadium as concerns rise over debt shortfall
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future South Broad Stadium has its new name. (more…)
Red Bank property tax hike likely
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- Red Bank property owners may soon see a property tax increase. (more…)
Explosion and death under investigation in DeKalb County
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- Authorities are investigating a death that occurred early Thursday morning in DeKalb County. The incident occurred in the 45000 block of Highway 75 near the Painter community. Around 1:30 a.m. on May 22, 2025, Dekalb…
Kids' breakfast cereals have been getting more unhealthy, study finds
Breakfast cereal is often appealing for being easy, kid friendly — and sweet. But a recent study found that children's breakfast cereals have been getting sweeter, fattier and less nutritious. In a study published Wednesday in…
Tennessee man executed for killing wife and her 2 sons, says "justice system doesn't work" before lethal injection
Tennessee inmate Oscar Smith was executed by lethal injection on Thursday morning for the 1989 murders of his estranged wife Judith Smith and her teenage sons, Jason and Chad Burnett. Smith, 75, was pronounced dead after a lethal injection of the barbiturate…
Memphis Clayborn Temple fire ruled intentional, officials say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A fire that destroyed the interior of the Memphis Clayborn Temple has been ruled intentional, fire officials say. The Memphis Fire Department (MFD) said a person of interest is being sought out by investigators.…
Bradley County man arrested after deputies find drugs during welfare check
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A welfare check turned into an arrest after a man was found unconscious with drug paraphernalia nearby. On May 21,…
Firefighters rescue injured worker from apartment roof on Mountain Creek Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga firefighters rescued an injured worker from the roof of an apartment building Thursday. On May 22, 2025, at 8:58 a.m.,…
Delta flight that filled with smoke had "no oil visible" in right engine after emergency in Atlanta, NTSB report says
After a Delta flight made an emergency landing in Atlanta in February, a maintenance crew found there was barely any or possibly "no oil visible" in the aircraft's right engine, the National Transportation Safety Board said in…
Walmart to lay off roughly 1,500 employees from its corporate tech workforce
Walmart is eliminating members of its Global Tech team in an effort to increase efficiency, the company said in a memo to employees on Wednesday. Roughly 1,500 jobs will be cut as part of the…
Tennessee launches “Promise to Call” suicide prevention campaign
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has launched “Promise to Call,” a new effort to prevent suicide by encouraging people to make a simple personal commitment: promise…
Lookout Valley Middle/High School earns recognition in TN FAFSA challenge
LOOKOUT VALLEY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Lookout Valley Middle/High School earned two awards in the 2024-2025 Tennessee FAFSA Challenge. The school was honored with the awards by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) for its efforts tied to the Tennessee Promise…
Riceville woman ordered to pay nearly $27,000 after committing TennCare fraud
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Riceville woman has been convicted of TennCare fraud following an investigation by the Office of Inspector General (OIG).…
2 staff members of Israeli embassy killed in shooting near Jewish museum in DC
BY MAYA SWEEDLER ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — Two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington were shot and killed Wednesday evening while leaving an event at a Jewish museum, and the suspect yelled, “Free, free Palestine” after he was arrested, police…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Bea's Restaurant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's been a Chattanooga staple for 75 years. If you haven't been to Bea's to eat, you're missing out. From the fried chicken to the peach…
Opioid overdoses rise across region as prevention efforts continue to organize
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Department of Health says that opioid overdoses are rising across the region. (more…)
Responder pay at forefront of Chattanooga city council budget discussion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The potential raises for Chattanooga police and firefighters was at the center of Chattanooga City Council budget discussions. (more…)
Ximena Arias-Cristobal granted bond in deportation case
UPDATE: We spoke with Arias-Cristobal's lawyer, Dustin Baxter, who says that the judge instantly saw that Arias-Cristobal was deserving of this bond…
Man arrested in Collegedale for solicitation of a minor
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested in Collegedale for solicitation of a minor. On May 20, 2025, around 9:30 p.m., officers responded to 8959 Old Lee Highway (Chick-fil-A) on reports…
Bridgeport authorities searching for two missing juveniles
BRIDGEPORT, Al. (WDEF) -- Police in Bridgeport, Alabama are searching for two missing juveniles. Jaxson Alexander and Angel Elkins ran away from Bridgeport Middle School Wednesday morning. According to the Marion…
FDA expands COVID vaccine warning about heart side effect risk for young males
The Food and Drug Administration is telling Pfizer and Moderna to expand the warning labels on their COVID-19 vaccines about the risk of a possible heart injury side effect linked to the mRNA shots, primarily in teen boys and…
UTC receives $500,000 grant to advance smart traffic and safety technology
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) has received a $500,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to support smart city projects with DENSO and LG CNS.…
Get a blast from the past with a blast of energy at the Game Shack Cafe
Sara Black from the Game Shack Cafe joins News 12's Amelia Greer with homemade treats from Dunlap, TN. The local coffee shop has taken over the small town since they first…
Cleveland City Schools bus involved in a minor fender bender
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Cleveland City Schools informed families that Bus 19 was in a minor fender bender Wednesday morning. The bus was serving a route for Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary. Emergency medical services responded…