CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Whether or not high school students should be bused to vote in future elections was at the center of a Hamilton County School Board debate. Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson had announced last month that eligible students would be bused during school hours to go vote. Since these were not overnight field trips,…… MORE
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Police say Highway 58 shooting victim was a passenger in a vehicle
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police are releasing more information on the shooting on Highway 58 on Wednesday. It happened near the Highway 58 and 153 interchange after 11 AM. Police say they found a 43 year old man with non-life-threatening injuries. They believe the man was a passenger in a vehicle when someone from another…… MORE
Dalton Airport Repaving should bring larger jets
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – Dalton is shutting down their airport for a few weeks to make some improvements. They are repaving the main runway for the first time in 35 years. But when it is finished, the new runway will be able to handle larger corporate jets. “Ultimately, (the runway) will be three inches thicker than…… MORE
Student charged over bomb threat at Soddy Daisy High
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) – A student has been arrested on charges of making a bomb threat at Soddy Daisy High on Thursday. The Sheriff’s Office reports that the school resource deputy was made aware of the threat. After getting several witness statements, they say the student suspected of making the threat was uncooperative. Even…… MORE
Weather Update: Thursday – November 14, 2024
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: A few clouds. Cool. Lows: mid/high 40’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Friday: Sunny, dry, mild. Near Normal Temperatures. Highs: mid 60’s. Winds: N @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear. Chilly. Lows: mid 40’s. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH. Saturday: Mild, warmer. Sunshine. Highs: mid 60’s.…… MORE
Fights force cancellation of girls’ middle school basketball game
HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF) – The TSSAA is joining the investigation into a series of fights last night that ended a basketball game prematurely. It happened at Hixson Middle School on Thursday night. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office reports that several fights broke out among players and fans at the girl’s game. The game was cancelled.…… MORE
Tivoli Foundation announces schools taking part in Jewel Awards
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Tivoli Theatre Foundation announces that 12 schools in our area will take part in this year’s Jewel Awards. That’s more than 600 high school students. The Jewel Awards celebrate high school musical and theatre programs. The Foundation will offer constructive feedback to the programs. Then next May they will honor the…… MORE
Driving Our Economy Forward: CHI Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital opened in Chattanooga in 1952. Since then, the health organization has been striving to provide compassionate health care and has even received national recognition. Tonight, we are learning how the hospital is teaming up with Chattanooga State Community College to help students become future medical professionals in our community. Let’s take a look…… MORE
Gratefall returns to provide a free Thanksgiving luncheon to everyone
Dawn Hjelseth joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to invite people and volunteers to Gratefull, an annual Thanksgiving luncheon in Chattanooga. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The annual Thanksgiving tradition returns to East Martin Luther King Boulevard which invites everyone to one long table for a meal and to meet new friends. The luncheon takes place on…… MORE
Fire breaks out overnight in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – A fire broke out overnight at Childrers Creek Road in Polk County, Tenn. According to the West Polk Fire Rescue, Tennessee Division of Forestry, and US Forest Service, they were on the scene for several hours. At the moment, TDF says the fire was put out and contained. Courtesy: Polk…… MORE
