Courtesy: TBI OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issues a Silver Alert for a man from Ooltewah. The TBI and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 71-year-old Alvin Clemons. He’s 5’3″ tall, weighs 178 lbs., and has gray hair with blue eyes. Clemons was last seen on March 13, 2025 in Ooltewah,…… MORE
News 12 is recognizing first responders for their dedication to the community. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter, or police officer, their service plays a crucial role in keeping people safe, often during their most vulnerable moments. This month, the community has come together to recognize the exceptional service of Tyler Ellis, a Paramedic…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A major charter school in Chattanooga is under fire after a shocking teacher licensing scandal. Hamilton County Schools says nearly half of Chattanooga Preparatory School’s teachers are unlicensed, putting student credits and graduation eligibility in jeopardy. The investigation began after former 8th-grade teacher Kenya White was arrested for child solicitation. That…… MORE
I-75 Vehicle Fire / Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to a vehicle fire on I-75 early Thursday morning. At 5:10 a.m., March 13, 2025, deputies responded to a vehicle fire in the 15000 block of I-75 South. The vehicle fire involved a truck towing…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Preparatory School is facing big problems from the Kenya White investigation. The Hamilton County School System has begun the process of revoking their charter. This involves issues over teacher licenses at the school. The school system believes almost half of Chattanooga Prep teachers are not licensed to teach their…… MORE
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A Chattanooga man has been arrested after accidentally dropping meth inside an elementary school in Walker County. On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, a Walker County Schools employee found a plastic baggie in the floor of North LaFayette Elementary School, just inside the main entryway. The bag contained a suspicious substance,…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Fire personnel in our area are working around the clock to fight and contain wildfires. Red Bank At 12:30 a.m., The Red Bank Fire Department (RBFD) responded to 1010 Hiram Avenue on reports of a brush fire. Upon arrival, crews located a working brush fire. According to the city of Red…… MORE
UPDATE: Employees voiced their frustration with the layoffs at a rally Thursday afternoon in front of Volkswagen’s main entrance. A year ago, workers at VW voted by a nearly 3 to 1 margin to unionize in hopes that a bargaining contract would bring them more financial security and benefits. However, Thursday’s news left many of…… MORE
MGN HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Authorities arrested a juvenile Wednesday afternoon after a high speed pursuit. At 4:10 p.m., March 12, 2025, a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black motorcycle driving north in the southbound lanes in the 1200 block of Highway 27. The motorcycle…… MORE
Tiffany Miller joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the returning Coffee & Cocoa Festival coming to Catoosa County. CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) – While the last of the cold weather starts to fade out, now’s the time to enjoy some cozy, hot drinks before the spring heat kicks in! Charlotte Grace Events is…… MORE
