Blood Assurance accepting donations through Labor Day
Caitlin Stanley, the Senior Director of Blood Assurance, reminds everyone that one donation of blood can save up to three lives. They're in need of donations and are offering gift cards…
Cracker Barrel Unveils New Logo, Sparking Conversation
WDEF- Cracker Barrel is stirring up conversation after unveiling a major brand refresh for the first time in decades. The chain has rolled out a redesigned logo, removing its…
Giving Back: Ace Bailey Comes Home to Inspire Dalewood Students
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Dalewood Middle School welcomed back one of its own this week as NBA rookie Ace Bailey returned to the halls where his basketball journey began. The school honored Bailey with a special jersey presentation, celebrating not only…
Sentencing hearing for former elementary teacher convicted of child sex abuse delayed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A former elementary school teacher convicted on 15 child sex abuse charges in June, including aggravated child rape, was back in…
Flood Relief Donation Drive Continues
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Families are still recovering from the flash floods that swept through just a couple of weeks ago, leaving homes and lives turned upside down. In response, the…
New round of school upgrades discussed
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Renovations of several Hamilton County Schools were discussed at the school board’s finance committee meeting. (more…)
Ribbon Cut on Special Kids Clinic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is celebrating a major step forward for families of children with special needs. Special Kids, a nonprofit founded 27 years ago in Murfreesboro, has officially…
Man arrested after Lakewood Avenue shooting leads to drug and gun seizure
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested after a shooting incident on Lakewood Avenue that resulted in the seizure of drugs and firearms. Around 2:00 a.m., Tuesday, August…
First human screwworm case linked to travel confirmed in U.S., HHS says
The first case of a New World screwworm infestation in a human was confirmed in the U.S., according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Travel-associated New World screwworm was detected in a patient…
11 arrested in Collegedale after joint human trafficking operation
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- 11 people were recently arrested in Collegedale after a joint human trafficking operation. The Collegedale Police Department (CPD) , the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and several other…
Menlo man sentenced to 17 years in prison after mobile home shooting
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Menlo man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison after a mobile home shooting almost three years ago.…
26-year-old killed in early morning Fort Payne crash
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- A motorcyclist died after a multi-vehicle crash in Fort Payne early Tuesday morning. At 4:45 a.m., August 26, 2025, officers with the Fort Payne Police Department (FPPD) responded to the…
Fire crews battle house fire on Brentwood Drive in Athens
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Athens Fire Department (AFD) worked a structure fire Monday afternoon. At 3:24 p.m., August 25, 2025, AFD responded to the fire on Brentwood Drive. Upon arrival, crews found the back…
Powerball estimated jackpot jumps to $815 million, game's 7th biggest, after no winners of $750 million grand prize
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the seventh biggest in the game's history, after no winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $750 million grand prize, Powerball's 10th largest ever when it…
Color Wheel opens class registration for the fall
Local artist, Harlan Lovestone joins News 12's Amelia Greer as registration opens for his Fall 2025 'Remote Art and STEM/STEAM' classes. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Developed through ArtsBuild's Periscope Program, Color Wheel…
Arrest in Ringgold goes viral as man at center of protest enters ICE custody
NOTE: We previously reported that Jimenez had a federal warrant. We have updated this to the wording of the jail report. RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- An arrest in Ringgold of an undocumented immigrant and…
Rhea County investigating racist social media posts about Red Bank
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Rhea County Schools say there is an active investigation into a series of racially charged social media posts. (more…)
Hamilton County launches new public records portal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County now has a new public records request system. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Bethlehem Center STEAM Camp
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Best Buy is famous for its Geek Squad. Those same big brains recently visited Bethlehem Center to teach students how to solve tech problems,…
Mother facing child abuse charges after hitting child with car at CGLA
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A mother is facing aggravated child abuse charges after hitting her child with a vehicle at Chattanooga Girls Leadership…
One dead, one injured in Roper Street shooting
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One person is dead and another person is injured after a shooting on Roper Street Monday afternoon. On August 25, 2025, at 3:20 p.m., officers with the East Ridge Police…
Woman sentenced to 40 years in prison for shoving victim off cliff
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A woman pleaded guilty today to shoving another woman off a cliff into Little River Canyon. Jessie Eden Kelly pleaded to one count of murder. The judge gave her a…
Polk County woman charged with murder after shooting boyfriend
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Polk County woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting and killing her boyfriend. On Friday, August 22, 2025, deputies with the…
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp to announce campaign for re-election
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is planning to run for re-election. Mayor Wamp sent out an email stating: "In just over a week, on Labor Day, I'll be announcing plans to run for re-election as…