Top Row (L-R): Denzel Roberson, Jermaine Crayton, Jermiah Crayton | Bottom Row (L-R): Ri’Key Hudson, Keyaun Mitchell, Kayla Bridges, Juvenile CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police (CPD) uncovered a significant amount of drug paraphernalia and firearms after conducting a search warrant. On October 2, 2024, the CPD Gun Team, SWAT, Narcotics Unit, K-9, Drone Team,…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police (CPD) uncovered a significant amount of drug paraphernalia and firearms after conducting a search warrant. On October 2, 2024, the CPD Gun Team, SWAT, Narcotics Unit, K-9, Drone Team, and Neighborhood Policing, searched the 500 block of North Hawthorne Street. This search warrant was in relation to multiple shooting…… MORE
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — The Dalton Police Department (DPD) is asking the public to help them identify a man who stole a pickup truck. The suspect stole the vehicle in the morning hours of September 27, 2024, at 737 Riverbend Road. DPD reported the victim parked his 2000 red Ford F-150 outside Loa Bakery and…… MORE
Pearson Waller / Cleveland City Schools CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — A junior at Cleveland High School earned world champion status at a horse show in Louisville, Kentucky. Pearson Waller won the Junior Exhibitor Five-Gaited class and Championship at the World’s Championship Horse Show at the Kentucky State Fair. This win gives Waller the title…… MORE
The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department responded to an accident on Standifer Gap Road last night. Standifer Gap Vehicle Crash / Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department A motor vehicle accident left individuals injured just after 7:00 Wednesday. A vehicle went off the road and down an embankment. First responders found the vehicle on fire in the woods.…… MORE
Cole Webster from The Barn Nursery joins News 12’s Chip Chapman as he talks about donating supplies and aiding in relief efforts to Hurricane Helene victims. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Now with 190 known deaths following the devastating Hurricane Helene, The Barn Nursery is stepping up and driving trailer load after trailer load of supplies…… MORE
Shannon Wright joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview the Fried Pickle Festival and brought some friends, “Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel.” DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – The Fried Pickle Festival promises tons of fried pickles, family fun, and furry critters with a knack for water sports. The North Georgia Fairgrounds in Dalton, GA welcomes Touch…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Thursday: Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs: low/mid 80’s. Winds: SE @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear, mild. Low: low/mid 60’s. Winds: SE @ 5, then calm. Friday: Patchy early fog. Scattered showers, isolated thunder. Partly sunny. Warm. Highs: mid 80’s. Winds: SE @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear,…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF)- Things are getting spooky around the Tennessee Aquarium during ODDtober. This is a month-long celebration of strange creatures from around the world and in our own backyard. Some events you can plan to see are underwater pumpkin carving and even trick or treat fun. Come learn about all the odd facts about the aquarium animals…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Moccasin Bend’s plans for a new facility to replace the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute (MBMHI) have been halted as Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced the state will not build on the land. This decision comes after an archeological review that was conducted on the state-owned portion of the land. It…… MORE
