Supply Chain Issues Hit Local Auto Body Repair Shops
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - "People come in to get their car fixed and we tell them it's going to be awhile until we get the parts," says Justin Thomas who is a mechanic at Econo…
EV Fast Charge station opens in downtown Fort Payne
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - TVA cut the ribbon on a fast charging station for electric vehicles on Tuesday in Fort Payne. It is the first site for their Fast Charge Network in…
Rare eagle seen in Maine, wowing birders, might stay a bit
A rare species of eagle that has thrilled bird lovers and baffled scientists since arriving in Maine last month might not be in a hurry to leave.
Massive fire destroys one home, damages another next door in Highland Park
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - A sunny, warm afternoon became a nightmare for some homeowners in one Chattanooga neighborhood. News 12 was the first on…
Trial begins in accuser's defamation case against Roy Moore
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A jury was selected Monday in the defamation lawsuit filed by a woman who had accused failed U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore of molesting her when she was 14. [caption id="attachment_637655"…
Suspect arrested after SWAT standoff for murder of Tennessee deputy
SPRINGFIELD, Tennessee (WDEF) - After a day-long standoff, police have finally arrested a suspect for the murder of a Middle Tennessee deputy on Sunday. 22 year old Savanna Puckett failed to show up…
Cleveland Considers Increasing Punishments for Illegal Tire Dumping
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cleveland City Council met today to discuss the dumping sites at which used tires are being disposed illegally. To combat the issue, the council proposed a resolution which,…
Major rush to renew vehicle tags after emission testing ends
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Clerk's office is getting crushed by people who have put off renewing their vehicle tags until the emissions testing ended here. Clerk Bill Knowles reports an "unprecedented" number of applications over the last five…
What's Right With Our Schools: Howard Leadership Exchange Program
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Knowing each other is the cornerstone of a strong community. That's the idea behind the Leadership Exchange Program at Howard High. Students from several area schools are…
Firefighters battle blaze at large Highland Park home
UPDATE: Officials now say it took between 50-60 firefighters to control this. The home will have to be torn down to put out the last smoldering embers. ________________ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It…
TDOT Commits to Immediate but Temporary Fix to Many Chattanooga Potholes
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - "This month's back to back winter storms have created several new potholes along our interstates and state routes," says Rae Anne Bradel, Community Relations Officer for TDOT. When water enters cracks…
More To The Story: Meat Cutter competition
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Texas Roadhouse is a pretty popular steakhouse. Here in Chattanooga, when you walk inside, you'll see a lot of awards on the wall bestowed upon one Jason…
DeSoto Falls viewing area closes for next 2 months
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - Dredging work begins this week at the DeSoto Falls State Park that will close the top of the falls for the next two months, at least. Crews will dredge the area above the falls because…
3 more schools switch to virtual classes in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School system has added three more schools to the virtual learning list for this week due to Covid issues. They are Hunter Middle, Soddy Elementary and Loftis Middle. The school system now gets waives…
Suspect faces 22 charges after chase through Red Bank
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - An escapee from Middle Tennessee faces 22 charges in Hamilton County following a chase early this morning. The Sheriff's Office says a deputy spotted the vehicle speeding and driving recklessly…
Patching Potholes in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee transportation officials say they are launching a plan to use all available staff to patch potholes carved out by back-to-back winter storms. The state Department of Transportation says crews will be patching the potholes over…
Cruise ship changes course after US judge orders seizure
MIAMI (AP) — A cruise ship that was supposed to dock in Miami has instead sailed to the Bahamas, after a U.S. judge granted an order to seize the vessel as part…
TECH BYTE: Navigating COVID-19 Tests, Counterfeit Masks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As COVID-19 continues to spread, the Centers for Disease Control is urging us to step up our game to get the most protection possible. We…
LongHorn Steakhouse fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Several LongHorn Steakhouse employees acted fast Sunday morning when a fire in the kitchen got out of control, safely exiting the restaurant and calling 911 for help. Multiple CFD Red Shift companies responded to the business at 5771…
March for Life Comes to Chattanooga as Roe v. Wade Turns 49
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Today is the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade when the Supreme Court legalized abortion. March for Lifes have been taking place all over the country and Chattanooga…
Bradley Co. Sheriff Seeking Re-Election
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County Sheriff Steve Lawson wants to keep his job as sheriff awhile longer. He announced Saturday he's running for re-election in the May 3 Republican primary. Lawson was elected in 2018. He calls his…
Reddit Post Targets Two Chattanooga Hospitals
UDPATE #2: Scott Quiner passed away Saturday at a hospital in Houston. UPDATE: Since the airing of this story, the post has been deleted, and moved to a subreddit channel…
Georgia Hospitals Still Urge COVID Precautions During Pandemic
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) -- The latest surge of COVID-19 may have peaked in Georgia. But hospitals continue to warn of the strain they face from overloaded emergency rooms and inpatient wards. They're urging people to take precautions despite fatigue with…
Judge Deciding if "Racially Insensitive" Messages Allowed as Evidence
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) -- A federal judge is weighing whether prosecutors should be allowed to use “racially insensitive” text messages as evidence in the hate crimes trial of three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery. U.S. Magistrate Judge…