Gambling machines confiscated in Fort Payne
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) -- Fort Payne Police have confiscated illegal gambling machines this week. On Monday, they raided three local businesses after receiving tips about them. Police…
Ford recalling 1.4 million vehicles over faulty rearview camera
Ford Motor Company is recalling 1,448,655 vehicles over an issue with the rearview camera that safety regulators say could increase the risk of a crash. According to the recall notice, posted Oct. 13 by…
Scam calls spike in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) -- The Sheriff’s Office in Murphy, North Carolina report a rash of scam calls on Wednesday. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office say they have gotten several calls about the problem. The…
East Ridge Christmas Parade returning for 2025 holiday season
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of East Ridge is happy to announce its annual Christmas Parade is returning on Saturday, November 22,…
Hamilton County Health Department gives out free flu shots
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Health Department gave out free flu shots Tuesday. (more…)
Food Banks Prepare as Possible SNAP Delays Loom
Millions of families across the country could soon see delays in their food assistance as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, faces uncertainty due to the ongoing government shutdown. According to Ghyrn Wakefield, Chief Development Officer at the Chattanooga…
PawPaw’s Homeless Ministry hosts holiday events to help families in need
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In the heart of Chattanooga, a quiet movement of compassion is taking hold. The nonprofit PawPaw’s Homeless Ministry, led by the…
Golden Apple Award: Ashley Morgan, Graysville Elementary School
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) -Ashley Morgan really lights up a classroom at Graysville Elementary. She knows when to laugh and when it's time to get down to business. Mrs. Morgan…
Murder trial begins in 2016 killing of Chattanooga mother
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After nine long years, the murder of a Chattanooga mother is finally being heard by a jury from Anderson County (more…)
4th Annual Freight Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Future of Freight Festival, or F3, is underway in Chattanooga, bringing together logistics and transportation professionals, industry leaders, and innovators from across the…
Henagar 3rd Annual Halloween Costume Giveaway
HENAGAR, AL (WDEF) - The City of Henagar is preparing for Halloween with its 3rd annual costume giveaway. The city announced that free new and slightly used costumes will be…
Over 2,000 American flags set to be raised throughout Ringgold starting November 3rd
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- Ringgold's Festival of Flags will raise over 2,000 American flags and memorial crosses to honor fallen soldiers who called Catoosa County home. The display…
Woman arrested during drug trafficking investigation in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) -- The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) have concluded a drug trafficking investigation after a woman has been arrested in relation to an…
Georgia Bureau of Investigation promotes Dalton native, Daniel Nicholson
DALLAS, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has announced that they are promoting Dalton native Daniel Nicholson to assistant special agent in charge of the…
The Dream is Not Closing
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Last week (10/16/ 25) News 12 ran a story that the Dream restaurant was closing its doors. We based that report on a Facebook post from a person who had…
McMinn County man arrested and charged in connection with child exploitation case
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has indicted Micah Boring of McMinn County on multiple counts of exploitation of a minor. The TBI's Internet…
McDonald Farm becomes haunted grounds for the 'Ghouls, Goblins and Witches' event
Robert Davis is back with 'Shop the Market at' to bring news of a huge Halloween attraction this weekend. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "Shop the Market at" is bringing plenty…
Calls for local ballet dancers for the "Nutcracker"
Sarah Yvonne with Ballet Esprit joins News 12's Amelia Greer to remind local dancers that auditions are underway for this year's Nutcracker ballet in Chattanooga. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It won't be…
Happy Manufacturing Month: A peek behind the scenes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - October is Manufacturing Month, a time to honor the men and women who help build the products we rely on every single day. At…
What's Right With Our Schools: Governor's Literacy Program at Orchard Knob
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A love of reading can take a child far in the classroom and in life. Children at Orchard Knob Elementary recently got…
Flooding, water issues discussed at Northgate TIF hearing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The proposal to create a special tax district for Northgate Mall went through its next step Monday. (more…)
UAW issues counter offer to Volkswagen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The United Auto Workers says they have issued a counter offer to Volkswagen amid contract negotiations. (more…)
Mayor Wamp addresses criticisms of deed restrictions swap
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is responding to criticism over a proposed deed restriction swap involving McDonald Farm and Enterprise South Nature Park. (more…)
Meet our Pet of the Week
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Meet our “Pet of the Week”. Taz is a playful patient kitten who loves snuggles and treats. Join us tonight for Prime News at 7 to learn more about this adoption.