LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA, (WDEF) – Libraries are great places to learn! Melissa Cairns is an expert an instilling a lifelong love of literature in her students are Fairyland Elementary. She is great at finding just the right book for each child. Let’s see how she does it in this week’s Golden Apple Award. “Miss Cairns has…… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Scottsboro awarded $600,000 grant to fix downtown flooding issues
MGN SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) — The city of Scottsboro has been awarded a $600,000 grant from Governor Kay Ivey to help address downtown flooding problems. The Community Development Block Grant Urgent Need funds will be used to reroute a damaged, partially collapsed drainage line that has caused flooding and water damage to First Baptist Church…… MORE
Ringgold man sentenced to 30 years for trafficking and distributing fentanyl
James Blevins RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) — A Ringgold man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to drug trafficking. James Blevins was accused of selling fentanyl to individuals on several different occasions. The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) executed a search warrant at his residence, authorities found 60 grams of fentanyl, a pill press, and over…… MORE
A “Sculptacular” night with a Broadway star!
The Scuplture Fields are teaming up with two esteemed schools to bring special music to the Scenic City featuring a Broadway star! Jay Heavilon with Sculpture Fields brings choir directors Emily Tousek (GPS) and James Harr (McCallie) to preview the event Saturday. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Broadway star is coming to the Scenic City…… MORE
Celebrate the arts with ArtsWeek!
James McKissic of ArtsBuild and Charlotte Caldwell of Stoveworks join News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the fun filled celebration of Chattanooga arts for ArtsWeek! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s ArtsWeek is here with plenty of fun events all week long to celebrate our local arts! Created by ArtsBuild, over 60 events are happening…… MORE
National Work Zone Awareness Week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — This week marks National Work Zone Awareness Week across Tennessee and the rest of the country—a campaign focused on reminding drivers to slow down, stay alert, and move over when traveling through highway construction zones. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is using this week to amplify a crucial message: work zone…… MORE
Hamilton County launches Traffic Task Force
You said You said: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee Highway Safety Office has officially launched a new initiative aimed at improving roadway safety across Hamilton County. On Monday, officials announced the creation of the Hamilton County Traffic Task Force—a collaborative effort designed to reduce traffic crashes and fatalities throughout the region. The task force…… MORE
Jury still deliberating verdict in Roberts trial after tense closing arguments
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The jury in the Darryl Roberts trial is currently in the process of deciding his fate. He is charged with first degree murder in the September 2023 shooting death of Christopher Wright, a shooting that Roberts himself testified that he committed last Thursday. The jury called it a day at 6:30 on…… MORE
Weather Update: Monday April 21, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Showers/Thunderstorms. Lows: low 60’s. Winds: SW @ 5 MPH. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Showers/Thunderstorms. Highs: mid/high 70’s. Winds: SE @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Showers/Thunderstorms. Lows: low 60’s. Winds: SW @ 5 MPH. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Showers/Thunderstorms. Highs: low 80’s. Winds: SE @ 5…… MORE
Whitwell Senior Makes Naval History
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Whitwell High School senior is making history in Marion County. Ava Holder has been accepted into the United States Naval Academy for the upcoming school year, becoming the first female from the county to ever earn a spot at any of the nation’s military academies. News 12 asked Ava Holder,…… MORE
