HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Health Experts are seeing a surge in Pediatric walking pneumonia in Hamilton County. “It’s circulating in our community, and it is also circulating nationwide. I have many, many colleagues around the country who I have spoken to the high volume of mycoplasma illness they are seeing,” said Dr. Jeffery Bennett, Erlanger.…… MORE
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Last week of early voting is underway in Tennessee and Georgia
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have reached the last week of early voting in our area. This comes as Election Day is just 8 days away. Secretary of State Tre Hargett visited Chattanooga this morning to remind voters that there’s only a handful of days left to early vote here in Tennessee. Sec. Hargett said, “If…… MORE
Mayor blasts potential water rate increase
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly speaking at a public hearing on a potential water rate increase from Tennessee-American Water Company. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly had some strong words for the Tennessee-American Water Company during a public hearing Monday. The public hearing concerned a proposed rate increase for Chattanooga residents in their Tenn-Am water…… MORE
David Begnaud comes to the scenic city for ‘Beg-Knows America’
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A national reporter stopped in Chattanooga to find a story. David Begnaud was given 48 hours to find a story in the scenic city for the CBS Mornings segment, “Beg-Knows America.” Begnaud sat on the Walnut Street bridge and in Coolidge park looking for a good lead. He ended up finding…… MORE
Man indicted on multiple charges of child sex abuse
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A Hamilton County grand jury has indicted a man on multiple child sex abuse charges. 25-year old Alex Daniel Morales was arrested on Friday. He faces 10 counts of Especially Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. And then another ten counts of Solicitation of a Minor to Observe Sexual Conduct. The indictment says…… MORE
Erlanger’s Children’s Hospital welcomes first female CEO & VP
Erlanger’s Children’s Hospital / Erlanger CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Erlanger’s Children’s Hospital has introduced its first ever female CEO and Vice President. Deborah Spielman / Erlanger Deborah Spielman officially stepped into her new role Monday, October 28, 2024. Erlanger said Spielman is setting her focus on expanding pediatric services, strengthening core programs, and supporting the…… MORE
What’s Right With Our Schools: Erlanger Clinic at Howard School
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Attendance plays a crucial role in a student’s academic success. That starts with keeping kids healthy. Howard School is home to a new clinic that’s designed to do just that. It’s a robust example of what’s right with our schools. Dr. LeAndrea Ware is the Executive Principal at Howard. She…… MORE
Weather Update: Monday – October 28, 2024
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy, cool, dry. Lows: low/mid 50’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Tuesday: More clouds AM, partly cloudy PM. Mild. Dry. Highs: high 70’s. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: More clouds. Mild. Lows: high 50’s. Winds: SE @ 5 MPH. Wednesday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Breezy at…… MORE
Signal Mountain’s ‘The Pizza Place’ closing for good
The Pizza Place / GoFundMe SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — Signal Mountain’s own ‘The Pizza Place’ is set to close for good at the end of this month. The restaurant has been a local favorite for more than 35 years. The owner, Paul Roberts, has dedicated half his life to this restaurant. Roberts made the…… MORE
One arrested after attempted robbery of Smoking Joe Tobacco Shop
John Todd Sem HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) made an arrest after an attempted robbery of the Smoking Joe Tobacco Shop on Hixson Pike. HCSO arrested John Todd Sem in connection to the attempted robbery Friday October 25, 2024. HCSO reported that deputies responded to the shop after a…… MORE
