CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A former Lee University Campus Choir director was arrested Monday, after being indicted by a Bradley County grand jury for rape. 68-year-old "Jimmy" Phillips had been the director of the Lee University Campus Choir since 2007. He…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Despite predictions of a major stock fall with the news of President Trump's positive test, it never really happened. Wall Street's major indexes did drop, but less than many thought. The S&p lost 1%. In fact, most…
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Northwest Georgia Congressman officially informed the Governor and the House of Representatives that his last day on the job will be this Sunday. He previously stated that he is leaving office before his term is technically…
Mckamey Animal Center is investigating an apparent prank they don't think is funny.
Mayor Kevin Brooks says President Trump can use this opportunity to donate plasma and save a life.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A man who was sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty in the fatal bombing of an Alabama abortion clinic and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics is challenging his convictions. Court documents show Eric Robert Rudolph is…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say Tennessee accidentally listed 13 pallets of coronavirus testing materials and other supplies on an auction site. The Tennessean reports the state listed the items on GovDeals.com, a government liquidation website, but promptly removed them…
Both Senators Blackburn and Perdue have had contact with the President this week.
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - The President's Doctor has issued a statement on his health on Friday afternoon. The President's campaign staff also issued a statement Friday afternoon: “All previously announced campaign events involving the President’s participation are in the process…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Earlier this week Mayor Coppinger announced the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions for all businesses. On Friday, Mayor Berke announced he has signed executive order number 32. This executive order will allow the Tivoli and the Soldiers and…
CHATTANOOGA , Tenn (WDEF) - National night out is traditionally held on the first tuesday of every October but due to the coronavirus the annual event has been cancelled. National Night out is all about law enforcement and community members getting…
TENNESSEE (WDEF) - Time is ticking for Tennessee voters…. As the registration deadline is just 3 days away. “It's disappointing that Tennessee and Hamilton County as well, that we normally do not turn out well for elections. We generally do better…
President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Beer Board has approved a beer and wine license request for the two Cracker Barrel restaurants in the city. The national chain decided to add beer, wine and mimosas to their menus in September. They…
NEW TAZEWELL, Tennessee (WDEF) - A nurse in northeast Tennessee has been indicted on prescription fraud charges. The TBI began investigating a case against 40 year old Kristen Ann Powell back in June. They say she was using her position…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — State officials say a death row inmate in Tennessee has died of “apparent natural causes.” On Thursday, the state Department of Correction announced that 50-year-old Marlon Kiser was pronounced dead Wednesday night at Riverbend Maximum Security…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County deputies have arrested three suspects in the break-in at a local ballfield. Parks officials say someone broke into the Industrial Ball Fields on Urbane Road on September 9th. Investigators found the entry had been…
The Friends of special children is partnering with the Signal Center on Germantown Road to host their annual A-B-C fundrasing event online for the first time ever.
After a long break, actors at the Chattanooga Theatre Center are ready to take the stage again. This time with plenty of precautions.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - State Senator Bo Watson shared what he calls a "huge" announcement for I 24. He says TDOT revealed they will build a new interchange at 26th Street on the old Siskin property. Senator Watson says he's been…
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted people mentally, physically but most of all - financially. Cleveland State Community College has created a new program called the Job Recovery Bootcamp-to help those who have lost their job as a…
New unemployment claims dropped below 10,000 for the first time since March in Tennessee.
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Timeka Menifee showed News 12 the car she said she was pulled over in Friday night. It's a silver Ford Taurus with no plate and a piece of cardboard in the back window reading "stolen…
"everybody communicating, putting our heads together..getting a consensus ..it had to happen."