New Phone Restrictions for Schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new push to ban cell phones and other personal devices during class could soon become law in Tennessee. The state’s House of Representatives passed a bill…
Northwest Georgia man sentenced for attacking Chattanooga Masonic Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A northwest Georgia man who attacked the Chattanooga Masonic Center was sentenced Thursday. Kadum Harwood is serving five years in federal prison. In September of 2023, he pulled down the…
TDOT announces weekend lane closures as part of Phase 2
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers traveling through the I-75 at I-24 interchange should prepare for delays due to scheduled road construction. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced weekend lane closures as part…
President Trump pauses Mexico tariffs until April 2
President Trump on Thursday said he will pause 25% tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico that are covered under a 2020 trade agreement, delaying levies imposed on the nation and on Canada earlier this week. Mr. Trump…
Man arrested in Chattanooga for shooting in Athens
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man has been arrested for shooting someone in Athens, Tennessee. The shooting occurred on February 28, 2025, near McMinn Avenue. According to…
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office arrests a man for multiple drug trafficking charges
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) - The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit have arrested a man with multiple drug trafficking charges. The recent arrest…
Chattanooga State Community College Celebrates Grand Opening of First-Ever Student Health Clinic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga State Community College celebrated the grand opening of the first-ever Student Health Clinic. The clinic offers a wide range of healthcare services to students, It's designed to provide…
Residents react to proposed bill that would shield carpet manufacturers from lawsuits
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- A controversial bill regarding forever chemicals was the subject of a tense hearing in Atlanta. (more…)
Driving Our Economy Forward: The Hummus Bowl
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Traditional hummus is made from ground chickpeas and sesame seeds. Add a little olive oil, lemon, and garlic, and you the recipe for a delicious source of…
Court appoints Aubrey Preston as conservator in Life Care Centers case
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The legal battle for control over Life Care Centers of America has been resolved. On the morning of March 4, 2025, a Cleveland judge agreed to name Aubrey…
Powerful US storms create blizzard conditions and threaten to spawn more tornadoes
ATLANTA (AP) — Powerful storms that killed three people in Mississippi and ripped roofs from buildings in a small Oklahoma town charged eastward Wednesday, spawning tornado warnings near the East Coast while heavy snow struck…
North River Elementary to enter design phase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The development of a new Hixson elementary school continues to move forward. (more…)
Mayor Kelly wins reelection in landslide, celebrates passage of amendment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has won reelection to a second term as Chattanooga mayor. (more…)
Spirit Airlines' announces 3 new non-stop flights to CHA
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Spirit Airlines has announced its first service at the Chattanooga Airport (CHA) with the addition of three new non-stop flights. The non-stop flights…
Salvation Army Hosts Annual Mardi Bras Event
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF)- The Salvation Army hosted their annual Mardi Bras event earlier today. Hosted by the Salvation Army's Women's Auxiliary, the event was all about providing essential undergarments…
A Fun-Filled Pancake Day at St. Nicholas: A Tradition Celebrated by All
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -- Students, parents, and staff came together to celebrate Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, at St. Nicholas School, marking a fun-filled…
Suspect dead after officer involved shooting in Fairfield Glade
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A fatal officer-involved shooting that took place in Fairfield Glade Tuesday afternoon is under investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. CT while…
Hamilton County Coalition offers free resource fair for Day of Hope
Hannah Dalton from the Hamilton County Coalition joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about their upcoming Day of Hope. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Coalition gets ready to…
Shop the Market At springs into a busy year
Shop the Market At's Robert Davis returns to the News 12 studio to preview this season's upcoming markets. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Shop the Market At is ready to spring…
Dalton Opens New Soccer Mini Pitch
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - Dalton is living up to its nickname, "Soccer Town USA", with the grand opening of its newest soccer facility. Today, young athletes and professional players from…
Golden Apple Award: Macey Neal, Battlefield Primary School
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - Some people are just born to teach. Macey Neal is one of those people. She makes sure every student in her Battlefield Primary…
Juvenile arrested after making threats against Tyner Middle School
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A juvenile has been arrested after making a threat against Tyner Middle School. At 3:50 p.m., March 4, 2025, Tyner Middle School's School Resource Deputy (SRD) was made aware of a…
Several areas near Tellico Plains forced to evacuate due to 50 acre wildfire
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several areas have been asked to evacuate after a wildfire has spread across 50 acres in Tellico Plains. The areas being asked to evacuate…
Chattanooga man pleads guilty to 2023 manslaughter case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man has pleaded guilty to killing a woman more than two years ago. Around noon…