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
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – A vehicle fire and multi-vehicle crashes cause lane closures on I-75 South at the Scenic Overlook near the Hamilton County line. The wreck was reported just after 5 A.M. on Thursday. I-75 South was reduced to just the left lane, causing traffic to backup to Cleveland. According to TDOT, two…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Officials have issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert, meaning pollution levels have reached levels that could pose health risks, particularly for sensitive groups. Children, older adults, and individuals with respiratory or heart conditions are especially vulnerable. Experts are urging residents to limit prolonged outdoor activities and avoid strenuous exercise outside…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – We have the latest updates on the recent brush fires in Walker County, Georgia, and important wildfire prevention tips to help safeguard our communities. As of this morning, the brush fires that spanned a four-mile stretch from Rossville to near Chickamauga in northern Walker County have been contained. The fires, which…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Sewage capacity in rural Hamilton County has long been a point of contention. A resolution proposed by Commissioner Gene-O Shipley of Soddy-Daisy would require all onsite wastewater treatment facilities in the county to be under the ownership of the WWTA. This is as developers say they want to come up with…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)– Discussion is continuing about how cuts to the federal Department of Education will affect local schools. Doors were closed at the Department’s office today in Washington as Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced they were beginning cuts to staff. There has been ongoing debate here in Hamilton County as to how education will…… MORE
