State Reminds Horse Owners
Tennessee’s state veterinarian is reminding horse owners to protect their animals from West Nile Virus after a horse in Weakley County that contracted the disease had to be euthanized.
Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Luke Combs to play CMA stage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The CMA Awards will be a night of all-star collaborations between Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean, Kane Brown and Chris Young, and Mickey Guyton with Brittney Spencer and Madeline Edwards. The Country Music Association announced additional…
Bat week aiding conservation efforts
Bat Week continues! Ocoee Whitewater Center in the Cherokee National Forest is using the occasion to help visitors learn about bats' importance. News 12's Brian Armstrong shows why we should consider these nocturnal creatures our winged allies.
Police arrest suspect in Hwy 153/ Chickamauga Dam shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested a suspect for the shooting Tuesday night at Chickamauga Dam. 26 year old Genesis Vaughn faces charges of Criminal Homicide, Attempted Criminal Homicide, Felony Reckless Endangerment, Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession…
Jeff Eversole announces run for Hamilton County Commission
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - Jeff Eversole announces he will run for the Hamilton County Commission. We just don't know exactly which district he'll be in yet. Eversole has worked for Walmart for almost 40 years, moving to Hamilton County 25…
Collegedale Police sends Halloween impaired driving PSA
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn (WDEF) -Halloween is right around the corner and the Collegedale police department wants to remind everyone of the dangers of drunk driving. Drivers need to be extra cautious on Halloween, as more pedestrians are out at night on…
Juvenile charged with Bradley School threats
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A juvenile has been charged in connection with school threats this week in Bradley County. Sheriff Steve Lawson made the announcement this morning in an interview on Mix 104.1…
More To The Story: Chatsworth Braves Fan
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - The Braves are off to a great start in the 2021 World Series, winning game one last night in Houston. That made a lot of Braves fans…
Update on Silverdale Stabbings
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has releases more details on the stabbings at the Silverdale Detention Center that we told you about last night. In a release on Wednesday, officials say that corrections deputies were alerted to…
Chattanooga City Council approves the purchase of the Airport Inn Motel
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - On Tuesday, the Chattanooga city council unanimously approved the city’s purchase of the Airport Inn Motel. The city has big plans for this motel with hopes to turn it into an…
Walker County considering water improvement plan
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - Walker County Commissioners are faced with a big decision on whether to allocate millions of dollars to renovate water treatment and sewer infrastructure. The Walker County Water and Sewerage…
Fatal Shooting On Highway 153 Tuesday Night
A 35 year old man was killed in a shooting on Highway 153 at the Chickamauga Dam Tuesday night.
'Greatest Show On Earth' circus may return without animals
Four years after the “Greatest Show On Earth” shut down, officials are planning to bring back the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus without animal acts.
Nor'easter brings hurricane-force wind, causes power outages
A nor’easter that battered the U.S. coast with hurricane-force wind gusts left 425,000 people without power in Massachusetts and forced the closure of bridges, ferries and schools in the region on Wednesday.
Stacey Abrams group donates $1.34M to wipe out medical debts
The political organization led by Stacey Abrams is branching out into paying off medical debts.
Hamilton County's redistricting and its potential impact on school board
There is a current proposal to redistrict Hamilton County from nine to 11 districts. There are also currently 9 school board members, which could stay nine but board lines changed or could be increased to 11.
Dade Sheriff arrests woman for violating Sex Offender terms at football game
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dade County investigators have now arrested a woman on charges of violating conditions of being a registered sex offender. In 2018, substitute teacher Amanda Pardue was convicted of texting explicit photos to 14 year old students.…
Shooting at Chickamauga Dam
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting Tuesday evening at the Chickamauga Dam. Just before 8:30, they got a call about a person shot on Highway 153. They tell us a male victim has suffered life-threatening injuries.…
Sheriff's Office confirms stabbings at Silverdale Detention Center
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A developing story is coming out of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office this afternoon. The sheriff's office confirms the incident took place at the Silverdale Detention Center. Emergency scanners reported…
Alabama Governor orders state agencies to defy federal vaccine mandate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has directed state agencies not to cooperate with the federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Ivey signed an executive order forbidding executive branch agencies from penalizing employees or businesses for non-compliance with the federal…
Police Identify suspect vehicle from September fatal shooting
Chattanooga (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have identified new evidence in a fatal shooting from September. They now think they have photos of the vehicle their suspect used. On September 7th, 33 year old De'aunte Duncan was shot and killed at…
Golden Apple Award: Dr. Martha Plumlee, Dade Elementary
TRENTON, GA (WDEF) - You could give Dr. Martha Plumlee an A+ for selflessness. The Dade Elementary Teacher has been known to Zoom homebound students after her regular school day wraps up. She'll…
Hamilton County Health Department now administering Moderna Booster Shots
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Thousands of Hamilton County residents have been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to get their Moderna booster shot. Beginning today, those who qualify can sign up to receive that extra…
Chattanooga Ghost Tours Offering the Spookiest Insight on Local History
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): "When you start hearing footsteps when you're the only one in the building or one of the fellows was just telling me last night that he heard screaming and he…