Medal of Honor Heritage Center Set for Grand Opening
The public can now learn more about the rich history of war heroes at the new Charles H. Coolidge Medal of Honor Heritage Center.
Grant money given to organizations helping families overcome poverty
The Tennessee Department of Human Services is accepting applications for grant money to organizations that help families break the cycles of poverty.
Crews working to restore water to residents of Signal Mountain after ground shifts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The last few weeks of heavy rainfall is causing crews to monitor a road on Signal Mountain. Over the last year, crews have been monitoring Sunset Drive due to a continuing shift in the land. Two…
Two people arrested for Wheelchair theft of a special needs boy.
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - The Cleveland Police Department has arrested two people in connection to the stolen Wheelchair that belonged to a special needs boy. Investigators say after watching surveillance footage, they were able to determine John King and Rebekah…
3 statues arrive for Medal of Honor Cultural Center
"The recipients who received their medals showcased amazing character traits that I think could really inform anyone's life."
Chattanooga Christian School's weather in the classroom visit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Weather in the classroom had an exciting month. Students from CCS had the chance to experience a different kind of visit. Weather in the Classroom came to the News 12 Now Station. Storm team 12 Meteorologist Danielle…
Trump ally Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison
Roger Stone, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison on his convictions for witness tampering and lying to Congress.
Tennessee man to be electrocuted for killing fellow inmate
A Tennessee inmate is scheduled to become the fifth convict to die in the state's electric chair in the past 16 months.
Carbon monoxide blamed in deaths of 4 at Arkansas home
Authorities say four adults who were found dead in a central Arkansas home over the weekend died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Crews find body of missing Appalachian Trail hiker in north Georgia
Found in rough north Georgia mountains above the Amniacola state park between Ellijay and Dahlonega
Police arrest boyfriend of student found dead in Georgia
FORT VALLEY, Ga. (AP) — Police have arrested the boyfriend of a university student found dead this week in Georgia. News outlets report 23-year-old DeMarcus Little is being held on charges of criminal damage to property. Fort Valley police accuse…
Bill: Raise Georgia's minimum dropout age from 16 to 17
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers are considering raising the state's minimum dropout age from 16 to 17. A Wednesday hearing on Senate Bill 343 revealed concerns about how much additional students would cost the state. Some lawmakers also question if…
Zoo officials tell us why they are so happy to get meerkat pups
"keeping the population at a healthy number just in case the populations were to get really bad in the wild."
UT board chair recommends making interim president long term
The board met in Chattanooga today.
Lee changes course on offering 12 weeks of paid family leave
Republican lawmakers believe it will be more expensive than the Governor admits.
Scammers use the coronavirus in phishing emails
Some scammers are using the coronavirus as a way to trick people into opening emails.
Russell Gilbert Officially Announces Mayoral Run
Russell Gilbert officially made his announcement that he is running to be Chattanooga's next mayor in 2020.
A Wheelchair stolen from a special needs child has been found
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) -Over the weekend, a boy with special needs woke up to find his wheelchair stolen. The wheelchair was on the front yard and customized to him. "My wheelchair was taken and it was sitting right here,"says Preston…
14-year-olds plead not guilty in NYC college student's death
Two 14-year-old boys have pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of a Barnard College student who was fatally stabbed during a robbery in a park.
US judge sides with migrants in case against Border Patrol
A U.S. judge in Arizona has issued a permanent order requiring the Border Patrol to provide clean mats and thin blankets to migrants within 12 hours of arriving at a detention facility.
Shooting outside Mississippi hospital leaves 3 dead
Police say a man in Mississippi fatally shot his girlfriend and an unarmed security guard in a hospital parking lot before fatally shooting himself.
Students re-create the lunch counter sit-ins from 1960
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The most prominent demonstration during the Civil Rights era in Chattanooga was the lunch counter sit-in. About 30 college and high school students camped out on bar stools at a whites-only counter at the Woolworth store on…
Tennessee governor won't intervene in scheduled execution
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says he won't grant clemency to a death row inmate scheduled to be executed Thursday. Nick Sutton has an unusual group of supporters. They include current and…
New Tennessee Hunting and Fishing Licenses Now On Sale
It’s time to purchase your new hunting and fishing license. The new 2020-21 Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses are now on sale.