Police ask for your help in Hamilton Place Mall shooting
They have several suspect photos for you to identify
Veteran fights ptsd and substance use - finds his way back to living life
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Army Veteran Todd Sims served as a cavalry scout from 2001 through 2006 and deployed to Iraq in 2004. After serving our country, Sims returned to his Chattanooga home where he faced his next…
Investigation: Dr. Fiscus dog muzzle was no threat & bought by her own credit card
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security have closed an investigation into the case of a muzzle being sent to the official fired from the Department of Health. Dr. Michelle Fiscus said she thought it…
Ray Charles, The Judds to join Country Music Hall of Fame
By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Ten.. (AP) — R&B legend Ray Charles, who helped redefine country music in the Civil Rights era, and Grammy-winning duo The Judds will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.…
Gov. Lee issues order to let parents opt out of school mask mandate
UPDATE: Nashville schools say they will not immediately comply with the Governor's Executive Order. __________ NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Gov. Bill Lee has signed an Executive Order allowing parents to opt out of any local mask mandate for issued by…
Local organization provides aid to Haiti-here's how to help
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - After a powerful 7.2 earthquake, the death toll in Haiti continues to climb and the country is left to pick up the pieces as they prepare for tropical depression Grace. The Children’s Nutrition Program…
Hospitals nearing capacity by both pediatric patients and adults
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department reports 195 inpatients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Hamilton County hospitals. With the number of active cases and hospitalizations continuing to rise, hospitals across the state are seeing an influx…
Sen. Hagerty Eyes Annual Tennessee Economic Development Tour
The Republican says he will travel across the state each August while the Senate is in recess. He'll begin this week with stops in Gallatin, Clarksville, Knoxville and the Tri-Cities area.
The Rage Room offers one-of-a-kind experience
A new kind of mental health therapy is now here in the Tennessee Valley and it's all about breaking things. News 12's Joeli Poole has all the rage on this new activity.
Park Service pushes back against licensing Georgia spaceport
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The National Park Service is pushing back after a U.S. government report recommended approval of a launch pad for commercial rockets on the Georgia coast, saying a chance of explosive misfires over a federally protected island…
Nooga Paws celebrates their ninth birthday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local pet store is celebrating its 9th birthday here in the scenic city. Noogapaws is a natural pet market that offers natural pet foods for both dogs and cats. The event featured special…
Community Health Fair
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -A multi-organization community health fair was set up on East 11th street to offer their services to our local homeless community. Organizations such as Cempa, choices network, planned parenthood, and the Chattanooga free store…
Local Protesters host a Freedom Rally
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - At the corner of Gunbarrel road, hundreds gathered to protest against local and state officials that have recently implemented new coronavirus guidelines. “We are standing up for freedom. There are so many things such…
Experts: False claims on voting machines obscure real flaws
ATLANTA (AP) — The aftermath of the 2020 election put an intense spotlight on voting machines as supporters of former President Donald Trump claimed victory was stolen from him. While the theories were unproven — and many outlandish and blatantly…
2 indicted in connection with Atlanta shooting death of girl
ATLANTA (AP) — A prosecutor on Friday announced the indictment of two alleged gang members on charges related to the shooting death last year of an 8-year-old girl in Atlanta. Secoriea Turner was killed July 4, 2020, while riding in…
Gov. Lee debunks Top 5 Covid conspiracies now in Tennessee
The Governor says he HAS not authorized the National Guard to go to your house to force a vaccine on you or that Tennessee is injecting cattle to get the vaccine into the meet supply.
'There Are No Beds' in Middle Tennessee According to Sumner County Chief Medical Officer
The Chief Medical Officer for Sumner County Regional Medical Center said "There are no beds," due to the surge of COVID-19 patients.
Census: Alabama more diverse, a few counties driving growth
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama’s population has become more diverse over the last 10 years and a handful of counties helped drive the state’s population growth, according to U.S. Census Bureau numbers released Thursday. Mirroring a trend across the country,…
Tennessee lawmakers support special session for Covid-19 limits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - All 73 Tennessee House Republicans are signaling support for a special session to limit the authority of local officials to make rules aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. That would include mask…
Nonprofit planning to host fundraiser to help save mental health department from budget cuts
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga (WDEF) - The Children’s Advocacy Center of Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, could lose 10% of its budget next year because of federal budget cuts. To save the program, the nonprofit will host a golf tournament…
Local family experiences breakthrough cases
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - With the exception of her young children who are too young for the vaccine, Amanda Pentiah’s family has been fully vaccinated since March of 2021. Since then, they have been living their lives normally.…
Camping Free in Big South Fork on National Parks Anniversary
The Big South Fork National Recreation Area along the Kentucky-Tennessee border is offering free camping and free backcountry permits to mark the National Park Service's 105th anniversary on Aug. 25.
Tourism Decline in Tennessee Not as Bad As Nation Rate in 2020
Tennessee saw a 31.6% decline in tourism from the previous year, compared with a 42% drop for the nation at large.
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene Temporarily Suspended From Twitter
U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene was suspended from Twitter on Tuesday for posting misleading claims about COVID-19 vaccines.