UPDATE: "Mr. Powers has resigned from his position with Whitfield County Schools."-- Whitfield County Schools ________ ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - A teacher at Coahulla Creek High School faces charges in a child predator sting in neighboring Floyd County. 36 year…
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - An early morning law enforcement chase ended in a fatal crash. Officials with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office say a deputy tried to stop with a missing headlight that was acting suspiciously after 1 AM…
The gunman who took four people hostage at a Texas synagogue in a 10-hour standoff was checked against law enforcement databases before entering the U.S. but raised no red flags.
A late night ride this past Saturday had one Uber driver facing the unthinkable: being sexually assaulted while driving a passenger out to Ooltewah. Poilce charged 36-year-old…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - We just saw a holiday and weather shut down most area schools. But now a growing rise in Covid cases and other illness is forcing more closings. Cleveland Schools announced they will be closed on Wednesday…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A strong understanding in Science can set the foundation for a lifetime of logical thinking. Sam Sherrill makes sure his 7th graders at Boyd Buchanan understand the world around…
UPDATE: A check of his previous arrests in Hamilton County shows a criminal history going back to 2003. Most are driving offenses, several involving alcohol. He was last charged with DUI in 2018. But none of the previous charges were…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF): Betty White, often referred to as America's Grandmother, was not only an exceptional actress, but also an avid animal advocate. In honor of Betty and her love for animals, the Betty…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - As air travel rebounded in 2021, so did gun confiscations. In fact, the TSA reports we broke records for the number of weapons they found in carry-on luggage last…
The blast from the volcano could be heard in Alaska, and the waves crossed the ocean to cause an oil spill and two drownings in Peru.
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Former Alabama quarterback and current sports radio host Jay Barker faces a March court date on domestic violence charges. The 49 year old Barker was arrested after an early morning incident over the weekend. Police investigators say…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Starting this week, Americans will be able to get at-home COVID tests for free. The news comes amid a national testing shortage. In Hixson, Access Pharmacy is feeling the…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - 15 year old Joel Westbrook has spina bifida. Every day, he and his Mom, Wendy, strap on the braces. So Joel can get around. He'll use…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. Those are the core values of the United States Air Force. Now, Students at…
UPDATE: "Due to a spike in COVID-19 numbers in our school system, students will have a Remote Learning Day on Tuesday, January 18. Teachers will be available via email. Schools and administrative offices will be closed." --- Whitfield County Schools…
YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia (WDEF) - While the snow once again only lightly dusted most of the News 12 Now coverage area, it was a different story in the mountains to our east. The Blue Ridge Mountain EMC reports widespread power…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- After a week of virtual events honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, the community gathers in person at Miller Park to remember the life of one of the…
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Three workers for the city of East Ridge has resigned in the face of an umpiring pay scandal investigation. Officials say it involved a bogus pay scheme for umpiring softball and baseball games at Camp…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a fatal shooting Saturday night in East Chattanooga. The shooting happened after 10:30 PM in the 2400 block of Glass Street. Police believe the case was a robbery attempt. They say the shooter…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The pandemic may have forced many of us not to go out during 2021, but it didn’t force us not to go buy homes. According to a new report from…
Officially, NBA players began participating in games that were scheduled to celebrate and honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1986 when the federal holiday commemorating the civil-rights leader was observed for the first time. Oscar Robertson…
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (WDEF) -- We're learning more about some of the new products announced at the Consumer Electronics Show this year. The coronavirus pandemic couldn't keep all companies from showing…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two UTC students are using running and walking as a way to go on a mission trip to Ecuador. Korie Hawthorne and Lauren Odon put on a…
For one man here in Chattanooga, possums are a passion. He's doing all he can to make their lives better. Dave Staley found out there's more to the story.