Jenni Berz Officially Wins District 6
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new chapter is beginning for Chattanooga’s City Council, but it’s one deeply rooted in tradition. Jenni Berz has officially won the District 6 seat, stepping…
Gas Line Strike Shuts Down Camp Jordan Parkway
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Emergency crews temporarily closed Camp Jordan Parkway Monday afternoon after a gas line was struck during construction near the park’s restaurant area. The…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Goliath
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) --Have you ever had a life changing event and needed to sell your home? That's where Goliath can help. The business located in Chattanooga has been…
Kentucky flooding evacuees hoping to return home watch for surging rivers to recede
After days of deluges overfilled rivers to near-record levels across Kentucky, residents were anxious to return to their flooded homes and assess what was salvageable, even as stubbornly high waters kept some of them waiting even longer.…
Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, increases China tariffs to 125%
President Trump on Wednesday announced a 90-day pause on most of his new tariffs, and a lowering of the "reciprocal tariff" rate to 10%, effective immediately, he said on Truth Social. The U.S. stock market surged immediately after the…
Virginia mass shooting kills 3 people and wounds 3 others; suspects in custody
Four people were charged Wednesday in connection with a shooting that killed three people and wounded three others in Virginia, authorities said. The Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office said in a statement that all four suspects —…
Former Walker County lieutenant sentenced for stealing citation funds
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A former lieutenant with the Walker County Sheriff's Office has been sentenced after pleading guilty to stealing. The charges stem from an investigation launched in June 2021, after suspicions arose that…
Architect chosen for Gateway School project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The proposed Gateway Technical School in downtown Chattanooga now has an architect. (more…)
China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods to 84%, as EU also retaliates against Trump tariffs
China said it is raising its tariffs on U.S. products to 84%, up from its previously announced 34%, after President Trump's import duties on Chinese good went into effect today at a rate of 104%. Mr. Trump's broad-based tariffs,…
Hamilton County principals oppose bill limiting immigrant student access
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Principal Association (HCPA) is opposing any legislation seeking to bar immigrant children from schools. HCPA called out Senate Bill 0836, introduced by local Senator Bo Watson, in…
Exciting spring events coming to the Creative Discovery Museum
Mackenzie Steele with the Creative Discovery Museum previews some events keeping them busy this spring. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Creative Discovery Museum is flourishing with a filled schedule of fun…
A new fundraiser and exhibit races to the Tennessee Aquarium
Alison Pryor with the Tennessee Aquarium joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about a new 5k raising money for research and rescue efforts. 'Laurel Dace Day' on May 17 is raising…
Convicted sex offender arrested for establishing campsite near a school
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) — On Monday, a Dekalb County Sheriff's Office SRO at Collinsville School received a tip that a convicted sex offender was seen on school grounds after hours…
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy wins National IMPACT Award
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy is officially on the national stage — and for all the right reasons. The all-girls public charter school has been…
Funeral for Sgt. Sanford Roy held 81 years to the day of his death in World War II
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An American hero’s journey has come to its conclusion after 81 years of mystery and…
Gordon Lee Middle Honored for Math
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - It was a proud day at Gordon Lee Middle School as Georgia’s State Superintendent Richard Woods made a special stop to celebrate student success. The school…
CALEB continues their demand to end pretrial detention, cash bail
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanoogans for Love, Equality, and Benevolence, or CALEB for short, is continuing their campaign to curb pretrial detentions. (more…)
Golden Apple Award: Deborah Baker, Dalton High School
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - Deborah Baker has dedicated her long teacher career making a difference in the lives of her students. She challenges them and equips them with…
Chattanooga police investigating self-defense claim in fatal Towerway Drive incident
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a possible self-defense claim in connection to a homicide that occurred Monday evening. Officers responded to a person shot call in the 3000…
Five suspects caught during overnight break-in at McMinn County airsoft store
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) — McMinn County deputies arrested five individuals early Monday morning after catching them in the act of burglarizing a local airsoft business. Deputies were dispatched to Sweetwater Airsoft on County Road 275 around 12:30 a.m. on…
Missing Chattanooga girl found safe after weekend disappearance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Alexas Pump has been found safe after being reported missing over the weekend. Pump left home around 12:40 p.m. Saturday. She was last seen wearing a red hoodie, blue/gray pants, and pink shoes. Authorities deemed her…
Instagram users under 16 will need parental consent for livestreams, some messages, Meta says
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval, owner Meta Platforms said Tuesday as it widened its safety measures for teenagers. The social…
Sting operation leads to jail time for Georgia child predators
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Three child predators have been sentenced to jail time after an online sting operation conducted by Georgia law enforcement. Law enforcement…
Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department seeks help replacing damaged fire truck
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local volunteer fire department is asking the public to help them fix a fire truck. Highway 58’s Engine 42 was involved…