GORDON COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A Chattanooga man has been arrested after threatening court judges in Georgia. On March 10, 2025, deputy sheriffs received a report of a caller threatening superior court judges in Gordon County. Gordon County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) stated deputies questioned witnesses and gathered electronic evidence which corroborated witness statements. Deputies arrested…… MORE
GORDON COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A Chattanooga man has been arrested after being accused of threatening court judges in Georgia. On March 10, 2025, deputy sheriffs received a report of a caller threatening superior court judges in Gordon County. Gordon County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) stated deputies questioned witnesses and gathered electronic evidence which corroborated witness…… MORE
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Dunlap Police Department (DPD) is asking for the public’s help in identifying a thief. On the night of March 9, 2025, a suspect stole two benches from the front of Cates Street Pharmacy. The incident was caught by the store’s security cameras. DPD says the suspect has a distinct walker,…… MORE
Billy Joe King / Dunlap Police Department via Facebook UPDATE (3/17/2025): The Dunlap bench thief has been apprehended. The Dunlap Police Department (DPD) and the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) arrested Billy Joe King after receiving a tip. He is being charged with two counts of Theft of Property. DPD says the benches were recovered…… MORE
Chief Scott Powell And Gary Patton / Hamilton County EMS HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Eight years after a near-fatal accident, a local man has reunited with the first responder who helped save his life. April 4, 2017, Gary Patton was welding atop a 30-foot tank when it suddenly exploded. Among the first responders to…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial bill being advanced by a Hamilton County lawmaker is continuing to receive pushback. Senate Bill 836, sponsored by Senator Bo Watson, would give local schools the option to not enroll students if they are undocumented. A copy of the flyer handed out to parishoners of Sen. Watson’s church over the…… MORE
Tasty Donuts owner Tony McInnis and his son A.J. McInnis join News 12’s Chip Chapman to talk about the donut shop turning GREEN for St. Patrick’s Day. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s St. Patrick’s Day and Tasty Donuts is making sure no one gets pinched by offering green sweet treats. Currently, lots of their donuts…… MORE
Ms. Rosalyn Hickman with Covenant Keepers brings Pastor Kenneth Ware and Pastor John Geeter to preview a special workshop and class for married couples. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Covenant Keepers collaborates with the Hamilton County Marriage Initiative to work towards reducing the divorce rate in local churches. Every 36 seconds, there are 3.6 petitions for…… MORE
Courtesy: Small Cities Coalition of Hamilton County CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – South Terrace Road will be closed for construction from South Lovell Avenue to McBrien Road on Wednesday from 9 PM to 6 AM. Traffic will be detoured using South Lovell Avenue. The entrance ramp on I-24 E will remain open. Residents on South St.…… MORE
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – From Shoes to Strollers: Just Between Friends consignment sale gives back to families in the local area. Camp Jordan Arena had it all—from shoes to strollers—offering parents discounted prices on gently used children’s items. For many shoppers, events like this provide an opportunity to save big on essential items for…… MORE
