UPDATE (5/2/2025): The loose peacock has been located and safely returned to the Chattanooga Zoo. The zoo posted on their social media platforms regarding the birds disappearance on the afternoon of May 2, 2025. A resident nearby named Eric Spear sent the zoo a direct message via Instagram saying he could see the peacock. Zoo staff quickly drove to the…
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) — A Capital Murder warrant has been issued for Christopher Brayden Jones, 23, of Calhoun, Georgia, in connection to the murder of Marcus Adam Battles. The murder occurred on April 10, 2025, in Mentone, Alabama. The warrant was issued after a 21-day investigation. Jones is already in custody in Gordon County, Georgia on other unrelated charges….
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A woman in Cumberland County has pled guilty to an animal cruelty charge. On January 17, 2024, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to a civil matter at a home on Breckenridge Drive. With the help of Cumberland County Animal Control, deputies conducted a welfare check on the animals after hearing distressing sounds from…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – In May of 1939, Bob Kane and Bill Finger would introduce the world to what we would come to know as the worlds greatest detective. If you’re fortunate to own Detective Comics No. 27 that features the first appearance of Batman, then you’re probably a comic aficionado. Every year on the first Saturday of May, the North…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Avondale neighborhood in East Chattanooga has historically dealt with violence. However, a milestone has been reached today that community leaders say is a sign things are changing for that area. It has been a full year since there was a recorded homicide in the Avondale neighborhood. This is defined by Chattanooga Police’s Zone 3, which is…
Geno Wallace with the Northshore Merchants Collective joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the first ever Frazier Festival. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Lots of changes are happening in Chattanooga’s Northshore which gives the community a reason to celebrate! With the Walnut Street Bridge being closed for renovations but Frazier Avenue being updated to accommodate pedestrians better, the Northshore…
Dunlap native and ‘Outlaw Gospel’ Artist Cody McCarver joins News 12’s Chip Chapman as the small town in Sequatchie County gets ready to celebrate the 14th annual Valley Fest. DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) – The annual Valley Fest returns to Dunlap, Tenn. for its 14th year with plenty of musical acts, vendors, and food! The free event will have free entertainment…
Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) Northwest Whitfield saw their season come to an end on Thursday. They were swept in their Sweet 16 series against Cherokee Bluff. Bears won game one 6-4 and game two 6-5. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) Gordon Lee swept their Sweet 16 series with ACE Charter on Thursday. Trojans won game one 7-1 and game two 7-2. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Nashville-(WDEF-TV) Former Boyd Buchanan baseball star Brodie Johnston has made a smooth transition into the SE C this year. He has been a starter for Vanderbilt since day one, and he currently leads the team in home runs. Not bad for a freshman. Brian Armstrong caught up with Johnston this afternoon in Nashville. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Earlier this week, we told you about the passing of Hosea Pierce, Jr. But he was better known to kids around our area as EPB’s Doctor Shock. For years, he taught local school children how to be safe around electricity. So for our Thursday Throwback, we take you back a few years to one of his last classes. Categories: From…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga is getting ready to roll out the red, white, and blue as the city prepares to host the 2025 Armed Forces Parade and Luncheon this Friday. Now in its 76th year, Chattanooga’s Armed Forces Parade is the longest continuously running event of its kind in the nation. The parade kicks off at 10:30 a.m. at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The world’s top bass anglers have cast off in Chattanooga as Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour Stage 4 gets underway. From May 1st through the 4th, 66 elite pros are competing across two iconic Tennessee River fisheries: Lake Chickamauga and Nickajack Lake. The first two days feature qualifying rounds on Chickamauga, known for its trophy…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies ended Thursday morning with a crash and foot pursuit just before the I-75 and Highway 153 interchange. The Rhea County Sheriff’s Department initiated the pursuit around 9:00 a.m. on May 1, 2025, involving a black Dodge Durango. As the chase crossed into Hamilton County, Hamilton County deputies joined…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) — A Catoosa County man has been found guilty by a jury for various sex crimes involving a minor. James Myers made contact with a Facebook profile of what claimed to be an 11-year-old girl who lived in Ringgold. Over the next two months, he engaged in an online relationship with the girl. He often sent her…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Rick Davis made his first court appearance Thursday morning on just one of many charges against him. Davis was arrested in January and charged with passing worthless checks. This was before his Gold and Diamonds business on Brainerd Road was raided last month. Authorities allege he failed to return a family hairloom after finding out it was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s an earned-wage access model that is growing in our area. Tonight, we are learning how hourly employees can get faster access to their paychecks. Clock-out is this week’s Driving our Economy Forward. Vladimir Dumitrean, Co-Founder, “Clock up provides cash when you need it, if you’ve already earned it without having to wait for payday. So, imagine…
Retired Navy Captain Mickey McCamish joins News 12’s Chip Chapman as they get ready to celebrate 76 years of the Armed Forces Day Parade in Chattanooga. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The longest running parade in the United States returns for its 76th year on Friday. The parade kicks off Friday morning at 10:30 from 9th and Market Street and MLK…
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) Soddy Daisy scored four runs in the 7th inning to knock off Hixson 7-6 in game one of their best of three district tournament series. Hixson built a 5-0 lead before the Trojans mounted their comeback. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Dalton soccer team has advanced to the Elite Eight after beating Pace Academy 3-0 on Wednesday evening at Harmon Field. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
LAFAYETTE, GA (WDEF) – A disturbing discovery during a house tour leads to serious animal cruelty charges in Walker County. 5 people are now facing over 80 counts after authorities found dozens of animals living and dying in vile conditions. It started as a typical day for a couple house hunting on Highway 151 in Walker County. But when they…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) – A major retailer is breathing new life into the Northgate Mall area in Hixson, bringing with it a big boost to the local economy. The former Sears building has already been demolished, clearing the way for a new BJ’s Wholesale Club. The 99,000 square foot store is expected to create more than one hundred jobs, offering…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission heard an earful from concerned parents concerning this year’s school budget on Wednesday morning. This is as Hamilton County Schools are looking to make millions of dollars of cuts due to lower than expected local revenue. This followed the cancellation of a joint meeting on Monday between the Commission and School Board and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The new Hamilton County Veterans Treatment Court says they have come up with a way to honor graduates of their program via a donation. That court is designed to rehabilitate veterans charged with non-violent offenses and get back on their feet, similar to Mental Health Court. Wednesday, retired Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond and current judges Boyd…