Helene strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday as it was leaving the Caribbean Sea on a path for Florida’s Gulf Coast. The hurricane was expected to become more powerful as it moves through the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph Wednesday morning, making it a Category 1 storm, according to the…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A man has been arrested after making threats on social media toward Red Bank High School. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Tennessee Homeland Security and the HCSO School Resource Unit conducted an investigation at a local address. After investigating, it was determined Avery York had posted school threats to TikTok. York was…
News 12 This Morning: Cameron McAllister and Shawnna Skiles join News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview the third annual Fall Festival in East Ridge. EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Get ready for a day full of games, food, live music, and hundreds of vendors! The third annual Fall Festival is coming to East Ridge Saturday, September 28. It will be…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan’s Mason Bates is just a sophomore and he’s already making a name for himself. Said Bates:”I’ve been playing football since I was four years old. It’s just always been a part of my life. When I’m not playing sports, I feel like there’s something going on. There’s something wrong, really. Said Bucs head coach Gary Rankin:”He’s a…
Sandbags filled by Summerville residents before the arrival of Tropical Storm Helene. SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- With Tropical Storm Helene approaching the Tennessee Valley, some local communities are already preparing for its impacts. One town in North Georgia knows all too well the dangers of flooding. Summerville and Chattooga County suffered historic flooding on Labor Day Weekend in 2022 after over…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) says they are considering an increase in various license fees. They announced this at their meeting in West Tennessee this week. This increase would apply to boating, hunting, and other kinds of licenses given out by TWRA and increase fees on average about 30 percent. The agency says they haven’t increased…
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) – Anna Hutcherson has a healthy respect for her Soddy Middle school students, but she also expects them to rise to their full potential every day, and Ms. Hutcherson has a habit of saying “yes” to new ideas. All that earned her this week’s Golden Apple Award. “On behalf of Food City and news 12, I…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to an overturned semi-truck off of Compress Street. Firetrucks was dispatched to the 200 block of Compress Street at the intersection of Riverside Avenue at 4:18 p.m. Tuesday, September 24, 2024. CFD posted on Facebook that a truck carrying more than 40,000 pounds of rolled paper overturned. This caused the driver’s…
WASHINGTON — Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre said during testimony before Congress Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Favre, 54, revealed the diagnosis before the House Ways and Means Committee in Washington. The Republican-led congressional committee is examining how states are falling short on using welfare to help families in need. Favre said he has repaid more than $1 million in…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — I Heart Mac and Cheese Hixson location officially shut their doors September 23, 2024. I Heart Mac and Cheese had their first opening on Monday, July 17, 2023. It is now September, and they have chosen to shut their doors due to circumstances out of their control. Their notice posted on the front door reads, “Monday…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga’s IMAX Theater hosted this year Giant-Screen Cinema Association Conference. “It is our largest event, and we bring delegates from all over the United States and many foreign countries, and it is an opportunity for those who have giant screens to come learn about industry trends, best practices, and also industry fields,” said Jim Remar, Chairman of…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A motorcyclist was arrested after leading Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies on a pursuit up US Highway 27. HCSO reported at 4:40 p.m. September 23, 2024, a deputy noticed a dark blue motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed in the northbound lanes of US 27. The deputy observed the motorcyclist was displaying…
If your kids are complaining that they’re bored, they’re tired of all their toys, we’ve got some cute little games that you can throw together in five minutes! Now, my kids love Nerf guns. They just shoot ’em all over the house. So this hack is where you put together a little shooting range and they have actual target to…
News 12’s Chip Chapman sits with Cherokee Area Boy Scout Isabel Holland from Troop 1076 to talk about the MoonPie Sale Season. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Fall is officially here and meaning it’s pie season all across the nation, especially here in the birthplace of the extraordinary MoonPie. To commemorate the season, the Cherokee Area Council Boy Scouts of America…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Thursday, September 26th, the city will hold the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new Animal Shelter. Construction of the new animal shelter in East Ridge is now complete and city officials are inviting the public to join them for the celebration of the grand opening. The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Girl’s Leadership Academy more than lives up to its name, thanks in part to the Empower Mentoring Program. It connects students with adult advocates who support them in their academics, college and career planning. That’s a long-term example of what’s right with our schools. “Today is our introductory meeting with our students from the…
Governors Bill Lee (TN), Henry McMaster (SC), Jeff Landry (LA), and Jim Pillen (NE) discussing energy policy at the 2024 Southern States Energy Convention in Chattanooga. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- American energy is a big topic of discussion this week in Chattanooga. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen , South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry joined Tennessee Governor Bill…
North Carolina Lt. Gov and current Republican nominee for governor Mark Robinson. (Courtesy: MGN) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The fallout from a CNN report about the Republican nominee for Governor in North Carolina is prompting reaction from other Republicans around the country. That report claimed to uncover posts that current Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson had made on an adult website. Those…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- With Cold Weather quickly approaching, The Food and Drug Administration finally approved FluMist to be used at Home. “The difference is they’re basically approving it for self-use. so you do not have to go to a healthcare provider to be able to be able to administer that. They would send it to you, and you would…
News 12 This Morning: Major Douglas McClure with the Salvation Army joins News 12’s Amelia Greer in preparation of the busy holiday season fast approaching. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It might still be a little warm this fall, but things are warming up at the Salvation Army this coming holiday season. Salvation Army of Chattanooga is accepting in-person registration applications…
PFAS Georgia walking down to a creek in South Dalton to test it for a dangerous chemical. DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Water quality experts are raising alarm bells about a dangerous chemical in Northwest Georgia. The group PFAS Georgia says more than 250 tests of various water sources across that region show elevated levels of the PFAS chemical. This chemical is…
A seminar of the current state and future of the Family Justice Center on Friday. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Chattanooga Family Justice Center discussed their future plans with local judges and law enforcement during a seminar on Friday. They are an organization that provides legal and therapeutic services specialized for those who have experienced domestic violence and other…
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- The United Way of Greater Chattanooga hosted its annual Day of Caring at Reflection Riding on Friday. “Today, reflection riding is a part of United Way’s Day of Caring,” said Terran Anderson, Vice President of Community & Corporate Engagement at United Way. “We have been doing this for decades across the community, but we are so excited, because…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police released they’ve arrested two juveniles in connection to the homicide that occurred in the 1400 Lillian Lane September 11. While conducting the investigation, investigators were able to identify two 16-year-old juvenile suspects. Both suspects were arrested and transported to the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center and are facing 1st degree murder charges. Chattanooga Police…