Chip's Good Word: Police food and toy drives this season
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A couple of area police departments are helping restock shelves this weekend with local food drives. East Ridge Police are asking help…
Police believe suspect in death of a child committed suicide at Hamilton Place
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say a woman who apparently took her own life on Monday was charged with the death of a young child over the weekend. The case began on September 10th, when police were called to a…
Brothers Osborne bring message of inclusivity to CMA stage
By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When the Brothers Osborne take the stage at the CMA Awards on Wednesday, the award-winning duo will have a powerful message for fans who sometimes feel like outsiders — an…
Golden Apple Award: Jennifer Murray, DuPont Elementary
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A child's first teacher plays a vital role in establishing a lifelong love of learning. It's a job that requires plenty of patience, and if you don't love…
Recount shows Randall Franks loses re-election by just 3 votes
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Catoosa County has released the results of a recount into the Ringgold City Council race last week. Officials say the recount affirms the November 2 results that show challenger Earl Henderson defeating incumbent Randall Franks by…
Used car prices still on the rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The whole world turned upside down. Typically when you drive a car off the lot and the price depreciates. Today the price appreciates. Driving is something we rely on but,…
Two Georgia Police officers have been killed in the last week, including mother of 3
HOSCHTON, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a Georgia sheriff’s deputy has died from a gunshot wound she received when responding to a domestic dispute. WAGA-TV reported the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office identified the deputy as . Officials say Marshall was…
Dean Stockwell of 'Quantum Leap,' 'Blue Velvet' dies at 85
Dean Stockwell, a top Hollywood actor who starred a variety of projects including in “Quantum Leap”, “Blue Velvet,” and “Married to the Mob,” has died.
General Electric to split into 3 public companies
General Electric will divide itself into three public companies focused on aviation, healthcare and energy.
Grateful Gobbler T-Shirt pickup day announced
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Organizers of the 22nd annual Grateful Gobbler have announced when and where you can pick up race day shirts before the Thanksgiving Day race. The first chance is on Saturday, November 20th between 10AM-2PM PLACE: Hixson Abba’s House…
Former Georgia U.S. Senator Max Cleland dies
Max Cleland, who lost three limbs to a Vietnam War hand grenade blast yet went on to serve as a U.S. senator from Georgia, died on Tuesday.
Fire Breaks Out Tuesday Morning in Hixson Neighborhood
A Hixson home caught fire early this morning. Red Shift companies were called to the 3500 block of Enclave Bay Drive at 2:46 AM.
TBI investigating Police shooting in Monteagle
MONTEAGLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into the shooting of a woman Monday by a Monteagle Police officer. In their preliminary report, the TBI says that Monteagle officers go the call of a person with…
Hamilton County School Board Narrows Down Superintendent Search to Four, Begins Interviews
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) - School board members gathered Monday night in a special session to hear the findings from a firm they hired to help find…
Chip's Good Word: Wildlife Photo contest
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This is your last week to vote for the best wildlife photos of the year in Tennessee. And we've got quite a bunch of great photos to pick…
TBI asks for public's help to solve a Warren County murder
MCMINNVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Agents with the TBI are reaching out to the public to ask for help in solving a murder in Warren County. It happened on Sunday afternoon, October 24th. 36 year old Christopher Hollis was driving on…
Chattanooga Fire Department 150 years
CHATTANOOGA , Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department is celebrating its 150 years of putting out fires and helping keep Chattanooga safe. The CFD officially went into service on November 14, 1871…
Kids 5-11 eligible for COVID vaccine in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Becky Sadler’s kids will soon be receiving the 5-11 kids version of the COVID-19 vaccine. She says after doing the research she says her kids in that age group will be getting the vaccine. As a nurse…
'Nimblewill Nomad,' 83, is oldest to hike Appalachian Trail
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An 83-year-old from Alabama started walking when he retired more than a quarter-century ago — and never stopped. M.J. “Sunny” Eberhart strode into the record books Sunday as the oldest hiker…
Covid Cases update for Hamilton County Schools
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As Hamilton County schools drop their mask mandate this week, Interim Superintendent Dr. Nakia Towns updates the number of Covid cases the system is facing now. She says during the height of the latest Delta variant outbreak…
Can you identify this murder suspect from the video?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are issuing video of a murder suspect from a couple of weeks ago. On October 24, D'Marquis Bell was shot outside of Bayberry Apartments in the 1100…
What's Right With Our Schools: Catoosa Academy Groundbreaking
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Catoosa Academy will soon have a brick and mortar facility to help young people lay a solid foundation for their future. Ground was recently broken on the building that should…
More To The Story: New type of bookstore opens in Hixson
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Dave Staley shows us a new bookstore opening in our area that promises to be more of a cultural touchstone. DAVE STALEY, NEWS 12 NOW; "This bookstore…
State Senator Mike Bell will not seek re-election
RICEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Southeast Tennessee seat in the legislature is opening up. State Senator Mike Bell announces he will not seek re-election in 2022. He does plan to serve out the rest of his current term. Bell represents…