Lawrence Goodine in court. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some Chattanooga police officers are at the center of a lawsuit following the suspected murder of a woman by a former officer. Lawrence Goodine is awaiting trial on a first degree murder charge in the November 20-23 death of Kara Akins. Akins’ daughter has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Goodine, the city…
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Rhea County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) along with other agencies assisted with a manhunt in McMinn County Thursday morning. In the early morning hours of December 5, 2024, RCSO deputies Swafford, Ritchie, and K9 deputy Blondie were asked to assist in a McMinn County manhunt. According to RCSO, a fugitive had fled on foot…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and the Cleveland Police Department (CPD) found several narcotics and weapons during a search warrant. Authorities were authorized to search a Georgetown residence December 4, 2024, due to the result of an investigation that began in May 2024. According to the BCSO, nearly 400 grams of suspected fentanyl was…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Tech shows all over the globe are constantly showing the latest and greatest in tech and gadgets but we unfortunately always leave out some of our best friends. Enter the Halo Collar 4, the tech that finally lets us tech guys include our furry friends. The Halo 4 allows you to take your dogs on all your…
General Manager Kevin Billingsley joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to show off their menu and offer gift ideas. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Big Bad Breakfast is bringing all your favorite locally sourced breakfast foods to Chattanooga’s North Shore. Start your day off with a nutritious meal from Big Bad Breakfast which features unique menu items like brûlée grapefruit, fresh juices,…
MGN Image SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A family lost their home in a fire Thursday night in Soddy Daisy. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Soddy Daisy Fire responded to the call at around 11:15 p.m. on Big Pine Lane. The house was fully involved and all the residents were out when firefighters got to the scene. Sequoyah VFD and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- McCallie was down 21-0 and 21-6 at the half. This comes after falling earlier in the season to Baylor 44-12. None of that matter as McCallie didn’t give up another point and rallied to win 27-21 in the state title game. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Pictures of Sgt. Sanford Roy both in and out of uniform, killed in a bombing raid in Nazi Germany in 1944. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For eight decades, a Chattanooga family has had a question they didn’t know the answer to. What happened to Sergeant Sanford Roy in 1944 when he went missing on a bombing mission during World War II…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As the holiday season is approaching, many of us focus on family, togetherness, and celebration. But for children in foster care, this time of year can be especially challenging. Youth Villages in Chattanooga is working tirelessly to provide support and love for these kids, but they can’t do it alone The organization is working to ensure…
Forty years ago, we were in the peak of the Cabbage Patch Doll frenzy. Parents would do just about anything to get their hands on the hottest toy of the season. So for our Thursday Throwback, we want to take you back to 1984, to the rush at one local store when a shipment of the dolls came in. Categories:…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — The Whitfield County Fire Department (WCFD) responded to a structure fire last night. At approximately 8:56 p.m., December 4, 2024, WCFD were dispatched to a structure fire off of Utility Road. Crews were able to extinguish the fire, however one individual was significantly burned. According to WCFD, the individual was transported to Erlanger for medical…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A deputy with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has been placed on administrative leave after an investigation resulted in charges related to child pornography. Johnathan Allen A law enforcement agency out of South Carolina relayed information to HCSO on December 4, 2024 in relation to the deputy. HCSO immediately began assisting in this criminal…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) — The Rossville Fire Department (RFD) responded to a commercial vehicle fire early Wednesday morning. At approximately 12:50 a.m., December 4, 2024, RFD was dispatched to 116 Walnut Avenue for a vehicle fire and structure endangerment. According to RFD, an officer with the Rossville Police Department was first on scene, and reported the vehicle fire was a…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Cleveland man wanted for attempted First Degree murder was found in Arizona. In March of 2023, the Cleveland Police Department’s (CPD) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) responded to the Classy Cat on Inman Street on a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two females who had been shot. After further investigation, it was determined that…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) There was a signing party at Cleveland high school for tight end/Linebacker Sam Sartin on Wednesday morning. Sartin will play FBS football after signing with Army. Sartin is a 6’4, 245-pound guy who can run, so he should fit in nicely with the Black Knights. Said Sartin:”I wanted to play Division one football since I was a kid….
Calhoun, GA-(WDEF-TV) Calhoun tight end Emaree Winston with the Texas Longhorns Wednesday in a packed school library. Winston was sold on Texas after going to their big rivalry game. Said Winston:”Red River game. As soon as I went, I was like I want to go here. Parents didn’t even go with me, so I brought them back. Then I had…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel welcomed 24 new signees as part of the #RockyTop25 recruiting class on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period. As of Wednesday evening, the Volunteers boasted a top 10 class by On3, 247Sports and Rivals. This comes the day after Tennessee was tabbed No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Dr. Curt Koontz, Owner and CEO, Dr. K’s Tenn Cans, says “I’m Dr. Kurt Koontz and would like to welcome you to Dr. K’s Tenn Cans. Dr. K’s Tenn Cans is a product I came up with it turns any grill into a smoker. Well, some people when they grill they like to add smoke flavor to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday afternoon for their weekly meeting to discuss future plans with the Health Department. While discussing the overall plans of the Health Department, the Board officially approved the firm HK Architects to design the new Hamilton County Health Department. With the current Health Department being functional, areas of concern…
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- Many people awaiting packages across the northern portions of our viewing area may experience some significant delays. This is because of a significant fire at the UPS facility in Athens, Tennessee. Athens firefighters say both the UPS facility on Lawn Drive and nearly two dozen delivery trucks suffered significant damage from the Tuesday night fire. They say…
Adelvis Rodriguez-Carmona, an affiliated member of Tren de Argaua, at his first court appearance in Hamilton County, CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The four people arrested two weeks ago at a Chattanooga motel connected to a Venezuelan gang in a human trafficking sting made their initial court appearance Wednesday morning. Adelvis Rodriguez-Carmona was arrested on patronizing prostitution and multiple drug and firearm…
Months after Hurricane Helene made landfall, a cold snap is gripping the Southeastern portion of the U.S., including in Asheville, North Carolina, where people still displaced by the storm are facing bitter temperatures that have dropped to the teens. Helene made landfall on Sept. 26, near Perry, Florida. It slammed six states, causing widespread damage. The North Carolina Department of Health and…
Dolly Parton’s French bulldog faces holiday dilemma in new children’s book, “Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas” Dolly Parton’s latest venture hits close to home. The country legend’s new children’s book stars her own French bulldog Billy in a Christmas tale that mirrors her career’s biggest challenge: Choosing between the spotlight and family. Appearing on “CBS Mornings” from Nashville on Wednesday,…
NEW YORK – UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed in a shooting Wednesday morning outside a hotel in Midtown, Manhattan, the NYPD says. A spokesperson for United Health told CBS News the shooting took place during the company’s investors conference. Police sources say the 50-year-old CEO was shot once in the chest in what appears to be a targeted attack. He…
