Chattanooga Zoo gets Blue Duikers
They will breed this mini-antelope that is endangered in the wild.
Gov. Lee’s Back to School recommendations
“There are going to be positive cases in schools… that is something that is going to happen.”
Superhero Dog gets a new home
“Everyone fell in love with Union, how could you not?”
GBI announces arrests in Rome murders of two young women
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) – Investigators have charged three men with the murder of two women in northwest Georgia. Back in May, the bodies of half-sisters, Vanita Richardson and Truvenia Campbell were found under the Etowah River Bridge in Rome. The GBI announced on Thursday murder charges against 28 year old Desmond Lavonta Brown, 36 year old Devin Lashawn Watts and…
Hamilton County Health Dept Changes Isolation Guidelines for COVID-19
The Hamilton County Health Department released new guidelines that reduced the recommended isolation period following a positive COVID-19 test.
The Virtual Concert honors Chattanooga’s Fallen Five on the 5th anniversary
Listen to 108 students from across the country play a memorial piece to the Fallen Five on the anniversary.
Hamilton County Issues Mask Mandate Effective July 10
Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger announced a county-wide mask mandate that goes into effect July 10.
The Dixie Chicks officially change their name to The Chicks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Grammy-winning country group The Dixie Chicks have dropped the word Dixie from their name, now going by The Chicks. The group made of Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines and Emily Strayer posted a statement on their website saying they wanted to meet “this moment.” The group also acknowledged that there was an existing band in New Zealand…
Smokies nonprofit to hold virtual firefly event on YouTube
The annual lottery to see the synchronous fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park may be canceled this year due to the coronavirus, but a Smokies-based nonprofit will be offering a virtual firefly event.
Dalton Municipal Court returns Wednesday
In-person hearings resume with some changes
A 5th grader puts the East Brainerd Elementary tornado disaster into poetry
“EBE: Education Before Everything”
Law Enforcement Memorial goes on despite Covid-19 restrictions
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Every year at this time, the law enforcement community gathers to remember fallen officers during National Police Week. But this year was different. Instead of the rows of officers, just Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond and Chattanooga Police Chief David Roddy saluted the memorial downtown. This year, the ceremony was recorded. But our camera was also there…
Hot Country Knights cash in on ’90s nostalgia
songs about patriotism, trucks, mullets
Thank you for all the kind words about John Mercer
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – We are grateful for all the calls, messages and posts about John Mercer today. We also are sure your tributes are very comforting for his family. You can find many on the News 12 Now Twitter and Facebook accounts. But we do want to share a few of them from former co-workers, media types and viewers: _____…
Governor’s Executive Order could allow Health Department to overrule Mayor Berke
But none of the parties involved in the decision have raised this as a possibility
Hooked On Science – Capture Your Shadow
Did you know you can capture your very own shadow? It’s an amazing science experiment you are going to want to try at home.
Rolling Stones release a song that ‘resonates’ these days
The Rolling Stones have unveiled a new song the band thinks is perfect for these coronavirus times.
Mayor Jim Coppinger says Hamilton County will start reopening process
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced some businesses could start opening as soon as Monday with the majority of businesses opening by the end of the month. “It is our firm intent that by May first, the end of next week, the vast majority of closed businesses in 89 Tennessee counties will be allowed to reopen….
News 12 Then: The last Easter weekend tornado in 1997
Watch our special report on the 1997 March 29th tornado that hit the same areas of East Brainerd
Hooked On Science – Watch A Chocolate Bunny Explode
Watch the video as Jason Lindsey takes a chocolate bunny and makes it explode.
Latest: Convention Center Change & 9 deaths
Hamilton County changing where the overflow facility will be and addresses the high number of Covid-19 related deaths here.
Gov. Kemp issues his stay at home order for Georgia
Watch the Governor’s presentation plus details on what it does and does not do.
Health officials say we aren’t social distancing enough as cases rise
Two more positive cases today, one more death.
The story behind “A Mother’s Desperate Prayer”
Watch our interview with Brendalyn Shropshire and watch her humorous prayer that is a viral sensation.