The U.S. Olympian Mary Lou Retton was arrested for driving under the influence in West Virginia, court records show. She posted a $1,500 personal recognizance bond on May 17, the same day she was taken into custody,…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Bradley Central High School student died Saturday after being involved in a car accident. 16-year-old Brodie King fought for his life…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Fire Chief Phil Hyman is planning to retire in July, the department says. Hyman has been with the Chattanooga Fire Department…
After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines' "bags fly free" policy is finally coming to an end. Southwest on Tuesday announced the first checked bag will cost $35, while a second checked bag will cost…
Director and cast members of Good Soil Theatre Co.'s production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" joins News 12's Amelia Greer to invite everyone to their weekend performances in Cleveland. CLEVELAND,…
With mental health needs on the rise in Chattanooga, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) is launching a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program in Fall 2025. The program will train students to diagnose, counsel, and manage medications…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On this Memorial Day, many across the Tennessee Valley took the time to remember in numerous ceremonies across the area. One…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park honored Memorial Day with a full day of historical programming. At Point Park on Lookout Mountain, visitors gathered throughout the day…
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) - Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. The annual Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by Jasper VFW Post…
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A familiar and beloved face is stepping away from the halls of Griffith Elementary School in Sequatchie County—one that has shaped…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - As Kevin McElhaney walked alongside his youngest daughter, Charlsie, up the 18th green, he knew something extraordinary had just happened. Gordon Lee’s girls golf team…
CAMBELL COUNTY, VA. (WDEF) - Sunday afternoon, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Campbell County. TBI says that just after 1:00 p.m., an officer with the Williamsburg Police Department in Kentucky attempted…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rows of white headstones stretch across the hills at Chattanooga National Cemetery, each one a name, a rank, a sacrifice. This weekend, hundreds of people walked among…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Families, friends, and supporters laced up their shoes this weekend in Chattanooga, not just for fitness, but for a powerful cause. The first-ever race hosted by Chattanooga…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Memorial Day weekend brought music, food, and a little bit of history to downtown Ringgold, Georgia. The 1890 Days Jamboree is a beloved tradition that draws thousands…
UPDATE: The Dalton Police Department has identified the people killed in shootings at two different Dalton residences which police believe are connected. Investigators say that preliminary findings of the investigation indicated that 37-year old Kevin Andrew Akins of Dalton shot…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday, the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Drone Team responded to Old Alabama Rd SW following a report of a missing juvenile. Initial responding deputies began a K9 track in the area between Old Alabama…
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) - In February, TBI agents joined Weakley County detectives in investigating a report of a 9-year-old sending child sex abuse material to an adult male via Snapchat. During the course of the investigation, Hunter Chase Ellison…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The smell of sizzling bacon is drawing crowds today at the Tri-State Exhibition Center in Cleveland, Tennessee, where the 7th annual BaCON Festival is officially underway. Running from 10 a.m. to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Early Thursday morning, the House of Representatives passed a new budget bill. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Quest, one of the largest traveling dinosaur exhibits in North America, is back, bringing life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, fossil digs, science stations, and interactive displays for the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two Chattanooga principals traded their ties for aprons in a high-heat showdown earlier this month. Battle of the Bosses: Culinary Wars took place May 3rd at…
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Murray County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing elderly man. 77-year-old Joe McDowell "Mac" Wiggins Jr. was last seen…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga will launch its Free Summer Food Program on May 27, 2025. This program offers free meals to children 18 and under across seven counties in Tennessee…
