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…
President & CEO of Ruby Falls, Hugh Morrow joins News 12’s Chip Chapman as they get ready to celebrate the 10th annual Battle Below the Clouds BBQ fundraiser benefiting Lana’s Love Foundation. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Ruby Falls’ Battle Below the Clouds event reaches a milestone as it returns for its 10th year in a row to benefit Lana’s Love…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee continues to battle a deadly wave in the opioid epidemic, driven largely by the rise of fentanyl. Often lurking in counterfeit pills and street drugs, fentanyl is a synthetic opioid so potent that just a speck can cause a fatal overdose. In response, the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has launched…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Stroke is one of the most serious medical emergencies in the United States, striking without warning and often leaving a lifetime of impact. It’s the fifth leading cause of death and the number one cause of long-term adult disability. But the good news is, stroke is treatable and, in many cases, preventable. The key is recognizing…
Big Orange caravan tour kicked off its ‘spring-swing’ through the Volunteer state on Tuesday. First stop. Memphis. Meet and greet with Vols fans has to be far more relaxing for head coach Josh Heupel than dealing with the portal and NIL. Tennessee of course saw quarterback Nico Iamaleava transfer to UCLA this month. And then the Vols got Bruins quarterback…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Adison Wallington hit a 3 run homer in the top of the 9th inning to give Baylor a 7-4 win over CCS on Tuesday evening at Chattanooga Christian. Both teams entered play with unbeaten records in region play. Baylor jumped out to a 4-0 lead before the Chargers scored four runs in the fourth inning to tie it up….
Gov. Bill Lee with TDOT workers and local state representatives in front of the Apison Pike construction project. COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Much of Chattanooga’s main roads continue to be a construction zone. However, state officials are saying there is an end in sight for many of those projects. Two years ago, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee passed the Transportation Modernization Act…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A jury has convicted a man of murdering his girlfriend more than two years ago. Hamilton County Prosecutors say 21 year old Jose Ramirez strangled his girlfriend, Oliva Pena in August of 2022. He said he choked her and then fell asleep. When he woke up, she was unresponsive. But District Attorney Coty Wamp says the murder…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police have arrested a suspect in a January shooting on Glass Street. Investigators say 24 year old Reginald Siler, Jr. began shooting towards a group of people at the Dream nightclub. A security guard returned fire and hit the suspect, who was hospitalized. A grandy jury this month indicted Siler on charges of Attempted First Degree…
Meet News 12’s Pet of the Week, Bear! Bear is six and a half years old, and one of the Humane Educational Society’s sweetest seniors. He has a mellow personality most of the time, but there are times where the puppy in him comes out and he’s ready to play. Bear has experienced living with children, and did well with…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of East Ridge is considering the impact of rising costs of CARTA’s Care-A-Van service. The service specifically serves those with disabilities in Chattanooga, Red Bank, and East Ridge who cannot otherwise use CARTA’s fixed bus routes or their own transportation. Each city, including East Ridge, subsidizes the service as riders pay a flat fee…
Sonia Desai with Clean Your Dirty Face joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the various services they offer to promote skin health and wellness. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A facial from Clean Your Dirty Face will leave your skin flawless without all the toxic chemicals in most commercial skincare products. Clean Your Dirty Face opened in Chicago in…
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) — A man has been arrested in Scottsboro for attempted assault in the first degree. At 8:35 p.m. on April 27, 2025, the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) was dispatched to the 700 block of Windsor Drive on reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found a victim who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. According to SPD, the victim was transported…