Jail calls to be allowed in Chattanooga gang murder case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga gang member charged with killing a mother in 2016 to prevent her from testifying in a murder trial was back…
Kenya White Signs Plea Agreement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A former Chattanooga teacher has pleaded guilty to federal charges after investigators say he tried to exploit two students, ages twelve and fourteen. Federal prosecutors say the…
Walnut Street Bridge Renovation Costs Rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new change order could raise the cost of restoring Chattanooga’s Walnut Street Bridge by more than $630,000. If approved, that would bring the total renovation…
Hamilton County focuses on health and education
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A local council meeting this week brought renewed attention to the future of children’s health and education in Hamilton County. Presenters introduced two key programs—each aiming to build a…
Chattanooga police investigating early morning I-24 homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are investigating a homicide that occurred on I-24 eastbound near the Westside Drive exit. At 2:57 a.m., May 4, 2025, officers with the…
Former Murray County bus driver arrested for grooming a minor
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A former Murray County bus driver has been arrested by the GBI for grooming a minor. On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the…
Gov. Brian Kemp says he won't run for Georgia Senate seat
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will not seek the GOP nomination in next year's Georgia Senate race, a key contest for control of Congress' upper chamber…
The Real ID deadline is just around the corner. Here's what to know.
The Real ID deadline is rapidly approaching. Americans will be required to switch to the enhanced form of identification by Wednesday, May 7,…
Former Chatt Prep teacher Kenya White pleads guilty to enticement of a child in federal court
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Former Chattanooga Prep teacher Kenya White has agreed to plead guilty to enticement of a child…
Dade County man found guilty on child molestation charges
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Dade County man has been found guilty of child molestation. The conviction of Jesse Miles Seals was followed by a two day…
Salvation Army Social Services temporarily relocating due to flooding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Salvation Army's Social Services are being forced to temporarily relocate due to flooding issues. The social services office, located at 800 McCallie Avenue, was forced…
What's Right With Our Schools: Ivy League Graduates
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland High School continues to excel both in and out of the classroom. This year, two graduating seniors are taking their achievements to the…
Temu halts China shipments to U.S. as de minimis tariff exemption ends
Temu, a low-cost retailer based in China, has overhauled its business model by halting shipments of Chinese-made goods to customers in the U.S. The move follows the May 2 expiration of the so-called de minimis exemption from…
Shop the Market At brings lots of vendors and fun each weekend in May
Robert Davis with Shop the Market At joins News 12's Amelia Greer as they get ready for a month-long lineup in May. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Shop the Market At…
Boating fatality in Chickamauga Lake
MEIGS County, Tenn. (WDEF) - The fifth boating fatality happened on Chickamauga Lake on May 4, 2025. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers and local authorities responded to a call shortly after 4:00 p.m. ET. Preliminary…
Fur Mama nonprofit specializes in saving the tiniest lives
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In the heart of our community, Fur Mama is doing more than just rescuing animals—it’s providing a specific kind of care that’s often…
Student rescued after falling in Blue Spring Cave
SPARTA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A weekend cave expedition in Middle Tennessee turned dangerous for a Nashville man, prompting a successful multi-agency rescue mission. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Rescue Service joined forces with the Sparta-White County Rescue Squad and White County…
Taco Festival Brings the Flavor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was a flavorful weekend at Camp Jordan as the 4th Annual Chattanooga Taco Festival took over East Ridge. Despite one day being canceled due to weather,…
Major League Fishing Stage Four Victory
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour Stage Four concluded today in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with Jake Lawrence emerging as the champion. Fishing on Nickajack Lake, the Paris,…
Scenic City Gem Show Wraps
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 2025 Scenic City Gem and Mineral Show wrapped up today at Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge. Over the past three days, visitors explored a stunning…
HCSO recognizes national correctional officers & employees week
Courtesy of HCSO: HCSO Recognizes National Correctional Officers & Employees Week This week is National Correctional Officers & Employees Week and in recognition of this designation, Sheriff Austin Garrett and the men and women of the HCSO would like to…
Congrats UTC Grads – And one of our own
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Congratulations to all of the graduating students from UTC! We posted on our social media asking for photos and videos of you or…
Community heroes clear fallen tree on Ochs Highway
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - This evening, a tree came crashing down into the middle of Ochs Highway blocking traffic heading up and down Lookout Mountain. But before road…
Turn Around, Don’t Drown: A risk taken, a car lost
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDE) - Heavy rainfall over the weekend led to flash flooding across parts of Chattanooga, leaving multiple drivers stranded — including one whose car…