Dalton murder suspect arrested in Chattanooga
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police have made an arrest in a murder from a week ago. 62 year old Kenneth Townsend was shot to death at his apartment on Selvidge Street around 3 AM on March 31st. …
N Germantown Rd Shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting resulting in a man being taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries according to CPD. Chattanooga Police and investigators are working on a shooting…
US Navy intends to decommission some of its newest warships
The U.S. Navy now wants to retire nine recently built littoral combat ships, which cost about $4.5 billion to build.
US jobless claims stay at historically low levels last week
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain at historically low levels. Jobless claims fell by 5,000 to 166,000for the week ending April 2, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Michigan governor sues to secure abortion rights, vacate ban
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has sued to protect abortion rights, asking a court to recognize a right to abortion under the state constitution.
DeKalb County Man Arrested in the Hit and Run Death of a Teenager
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF)- A DeKalb County man was arrested early yesterday morning after a hit and run crash over the weekend in Geraldine that killed a 14 year-old teenager. (more…)
Catoosa County Commissioner, residents fed up over hospital dispute
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) -- CHI Memorial Hospital in Fort Oglethorpe has provided medical services to the residents of Catoosa, Walker and Dade Counties for years. But…
North Carolina man charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor after raid
MARBLE, North Carolina (WDEF) - North Carolina investigators reveal the arrest of a suspect in a Child Sexual Exploitation case. The suspect is 76 year old David Eugene Barnes from Marble. National groups that monitor child predatory image…
Fentanyl overdoses on the rise in Walker County, Georgia & Tennessee
WALKER COUNTY (WDEF) - Saying 'no' to drugs is harder than ever. Part of the reason is because pills you might get for pain actually may come with something you didn't expect. The Lookout…
Governor Lee Visits Marion County, Breaks Ground Alongside Thunder Enterprises
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. -- This morning, property developer Thunder Enterprises broke ground alongside Governor Bill Lee on a new project in Marion County. "What's happening here is a really important thing in our…
Governor declares state of emergency in southeast Georgia
PEMBROKE, Ga. (AP) - Following violent storms blamed for killing at least three people, Southerners cleared fallen trees from roadways and began cleaning up debris from homes and buildings smashed by suspected tornadoes as forecasters warned more violent weather was…
More To The Story: Female Tuba Player
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's the wind ensemble class at UTC. One of three meetings per week on campus. Sophomore Ember Evans is on the scene, getting ready to join the…
Chatsworth officer resigns after domestic violence charges
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - A northwest Georgia police officer has resigned after being arrest for a domestic violence case at his home. Cody Kintz was a Patrol Sergeant for the Chatsworth Police Department. Last week, Murray County deputies…
Alabama approves large teacher pay raise
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers have approved the largest teacher pay raise in a generation. The Alabama House of Representatives on Wednesday gave final approval to the education trust fund budget that increases the minimum starting salaries for K-12…
Smoky Mountains seeks parking fees, campsite rate increases
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - Great Smoky Mountains National Park wants to start charging parking fees and increase rates for campsites, day-use cabin rentals and picnic pavilions. The park says the changes, which include a $5 daily parking fee, would be…
The hospital war grows over northwest Georgia
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - A hospital war is brewing in northwest Georgia. Parkridge Health System is putting up a legal challenge to plans by CHI Memorial to build a new hospital on Battlefield Parkway. It's a dispute over…
Sheriff: 2 wounded, suspect dead, in shooting at SC plant
Authorities say a former employee shot and wounded two workers at an industrial plant in South Carolina before taking his own life.
Support Boys and Girls Club of Ocoee and Angela in Dancing with the Stars
UNDATED (WDEF) -- News 12 Now's sports anchor Angela Moryan will be…
Investigations Underway in Mass Russian Killings of Ukrainians
BUCHA, Ukraine (AP) - Police and other investigators are out in the silent streets of ruined towns around Ukraine’s capital. (more…)
Cleveland City Schools Cancel After-School Activities Today Due To Severe Weather Threat
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Cleveland City Schools have decided to cancel after school activities for today, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, due to the impending threat of severe weather this evening. (more…)
City Council passes vacation rental property moratorium
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga City Council recently passed a moratorium on the acceptance of vacation rental applications for non-owner rental properties. The unanimous vote took place at Tuesday…
Under One Roof: Local church needs financial assistance to preserve history
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- In 1980, the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul was listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department…
Cleveland man killed in I 75 crash involving 5 vehicles
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Cleveland man was killed in a crash this morning on I 75. It happened around 6:30 AM heading south from Cleveland. 63 year old Ricky Forshee was driving a van when he had…
Golden Apple Award: Janice McDaniel, Oakwood Christian
CHICKAMAUGA , GA (WDEF) - First grade is big adjustment in a child's life. The frivolity of kindergarten takes a back seat to more serious learning, but that doesn't mean first grade can't…