Food Struggles in Tennessee and Georgia Counties
A study by the Feeding America organization suggest that Hamilton, Catoosa, and Whitfield Counties, are struggling more rapidly with food insecurity, which could lead to hunger.
More Covid-19 deaths in Hamilton County, but positive tests down
While Hamilton County new cases are getting better, they are getting far worse across the state.
Chattanooga Police respond to shooting at 38th Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga police investigate a shooting in Alton Park. Crime tape blocked off a portion of West 38th Street near Central Avenue Monday afternoon. According to police, patrol got a call of a shooting at 101 West…
Southern Adventist University installs a Coronavirus killing air filtration system
COOLEGEDALE, Tenn (WDEF) - Many Schools across the country are preparing to welcome students back to school this fall. But what are they doing to keep their students safe and school clean? Southern Adventist University has unveiled a unique system that…
TECH BYTE: Apps That Help with Stress Relief
Let's look at some smartphone apps that can help you de-stress.
Man arrested for spray painting "Black Lives Matter" on house
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the Bradley County Sheriff's Office, Donald Garner was arrested on charges of Vandalism Over $1000 after he spray painted Black Lives Matter on all four sides of the residence. The house is located on Northeast…
Lightning strikes house in Hixson
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF)- The fire happened in the 1800 block of Bay Pointe Drive in Hixson. Multiple companies responded to the fire. Residents and the their pets got out of the home safely. Lighting struck a Hixson residence during this…
Fire at Huber plant in Rhea County
SPRING CITY, Tenn. (WDEF)- There was a major fire at the Huber plant this morning in Rhea County. According to Rhea County Executive George Thacker, the fire was caused by wood shavings on a conveyor belt. Firefighters fought the fire…
14-year-old shot on Grove Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.(WDEF)- The Chattanooga police is investigating a shooting that left a 14-year-old boy with life-threatening injuries. According to CPD the shooting happened around 2:30 Sunday morning at 1100 Grove Street. Police say that a large crowd was hanging out…
Shooting on Wimberly Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man was shot early Saturday morning on Wimberly Drive. According to the Chattanooga Police Department, they responded to a person shot call around 12:55 this morning. When they arrived on scene, they located a 37-year-old male…
Judge: Bolton can publish book despite efforts to block it
A federal judge has ruled that former national security adviser John Bolton can move forward in publishing his tell-all book.
DOJ tries to oust US attorney investigating Trump allies
The Justice Department moved abruptly Friday to oust Geoffrey S. Berman, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan overseeing key prosecutions of President Donald Trump’s allies and an investigation of his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani.
Juneteenth Demonstrations on the Walnut St. Bridge
News 12 captured the sights and sounds of the event and organizers explain the significance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Athens promises biggest fireworks show ever in McMinn County
High-altitude fireworks show will be proceeded by an Air National Guard flyover of Athens
Tennessee lawmakers pass one of strictest abortion bills in the country
The fetal heartbeat bill bans abortions after about six weeks
Bradley County Commission to vote on body cams
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Bradley County Commissioners are working on their new budget, and they could approve body cameras for the Sheriff's office. Taylor Woodruff, the Bradley County Sheriff's Office public information officer says, "It's something that Sheriff Lawson has been…
Salvation Army assistance still available for tornado victims
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Thanks to large donations by Food City and its partners, the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga and the United Way of Greater Chattanooga, the Salvation Army has more than $200,000 available for tornado victims. Some Hamilton…
Another law enforcement officer in trouble over social media post
Bradley deputy resigns, Hamilton Sheriff investigating a post, Rossville fires a part time officer
Lake Winnie begins the reopening process with Waterpark only
ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF)- Since the pandemic closures, many have been wondering if Lake Winnepesaukah would open for the summer. The official start of Lake Winnie, in Rossville Georgia, will be Saturday, June 20th, but it is just the beginning of the…
Hamilton County Schools invests in new curriculum called "Open Up'
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Learning from home has become the new normal-but as most school systems announce their plans to reopen in the fall, administrators and teachers are working hard all summer on how to close the skill gaps left…
Young immigrants land court win but still face uncertainty
President Donald Trump says he will renew his administration’s effort to end legal protections for young immigrants after Supreme Court blocked the first try.
AMC movie theatres reopening July 15
AMC Theatres operate most of the screens in our area
DACA Ruling Reaction
The temporary legal status of over 600 thousand plus immigrants is safe.
Businesses say they never agreed to take part in Revenue Strike
After Tuesday's Business Revenue Strike, several businesses on the list we received from event organizers, say they were neither contacted about the revenue protest, nor ever agreed to participate. News 12's Taylor Bishop spoke with the organizer, and has the…