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Murray County authorities searching for robbery suspect

Murray County authorities searching for robbery suspect

MURRAY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The Murray County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect involved Andrew Frances Loiseau / Murray County Sheriff’s Office in a robbery incident that occurred early Friday morning at 3080 Hwy 52 Alt. MCSO is searching for Andrew Frances Loiseau. Loiseau is currently facing charges…MORE

Tennessee releases first immigration crime report

Tennessee releases first immigration crime report

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC) has released its first immigration crime report. This report details data collected from local law enforcement agencies on criminal charges and convictions involving individuals not lawfully present in the United States. The report, issued on January 31, 2025, complies with Public Chapter 998 and…MORE

Birchwood broadband expansion project set to reach nearly 300 homes

Birchwood broadband expansion project set to reach nearly 300 homes

MORE: About ten percent of Hamilton County residents in unincorporated areas still don’t have access to broadband internet. However, for 300 residents in the Birchwood area, this will soon change, and it could lead to more than just faster internet. Retha Womack and Linda Wright are lifelong residents of Birchwood, and currently volunteer at the…MORE

Fatal crash near Charleston leaves one dead, one injured

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A single-vehicle crash in Bradley County yesterday resulted in one fatality and one injury. According to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling north on I-75 near mile marker 33, when it veered off the right side of the road and…MORE

Have ice cream for breakfast with Scoop Around Ice Cream Bar

Sharika and Quintell Wilson joined News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about their ice cream business, Scoop Around Ice Cream Bar, which has a fun event on National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day!  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Families can roll out of bed and not have to worry about breakfast on Saturday, as Scoop Around…MORE

Ernest Chinese expands their menu just in time for Valentine’s Day

Max Poppel and Tim Shields collaborate to introduce a new line of non-alcoholic drinks on the Ernest Chinese menu. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Love is in the air and so is the scent of dumplings at Ernest Chinese. After being open for a successful year, Ernest Chinese has finally expanded their lunch and dinner menu…MORE

Trial for Amazon Fulfillment Center Shooter Comes to a Verdict

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – After three long days of testimony, shocking revelations, and emotional courtroom moments, the fate of D’ante Jones is finally decided.  In court, prosecutors called the shooting a premeditated act of revenge. As shift change was occurring the night of the crime, the courtroom learned that Jones swiftly took a Lyft to…MORE

Audit finds no wrongdoing in Gateway School cost controversy

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County audit report triggered by a reported increase in the price of the Gateway School has been released. Back in October, the Chattanooga Times Free Press had reported the project had doubled in cost to $80 million dollars after being presented as a $40 million dollar project. Hamilton County Mayor…MORE

Weather Update: Thursday – January 30, 2025

Weather Update: Thursday – January 30, 2025

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy, scattered showers. Occasional thunder. Lows: high 40’s. Winds: S @ 5-15 MPH, gusts 25 MPH. Friday: M. Cloudy. showers. Occasional thunder. Highs: low 60’s. Winds: SW @ 5-10 MPH, gusts 25 MPH. Overnight: Rain ending. Skies partial clearing. Lows: low 40’s. Winds: NNW @…MORE

Chase Celebrates Grand Opening of Two New Branches in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The company held grand opening events for not just one, but two new branches in the heart of the Scenic City. The celebrations began with a ribbon-cutting at Chase’s Gunbarrel Road branch at 9 a.m. This was followed by another at the Northshore branch at 11 a.m. “This is really an…MORE