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Weather Update: Monday June 9, 2025

Weather Update: Monday June 9, 2025

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Monday: Mostly cloudy. Warm. Showers & thunderstorms. Some strong to severe. Highs: mid 80’s. Winds: WSW @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Mild. Showers & thunderstorms. Some strong to severe. Lows: low 70’s. Winds: L&V. Tuesday: Sunny, warm. Highs: mid/high 80’s. Winds: W @ 5 MPH. Overnight:…MORE

Man convicted in 2020 murders of mother and daughter

Man convicted in 2020 murders of mother and daughter

Gabriel Boykins CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A second jury has convicted Gabriel Boykins of killing a mom and her eight-year-old daughter. The first jury, back in November, was unable to reach a verdict. The bodies of Tamara Church and her daughter were found off Greenwood Road in 2020. The two were reported missing three months…MORE

Teen faces multiple charges, including assault on first responder, after pursuit

Teen faces multiple charges, including assault on first responder, after pursuit

Amonchai Montgomery HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A 19-year-old is facing multiple charges after leading deputies on a pursuit early Sunday morning. A Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to a party on Gable King Drive around midnight. While in the area, the deputy was alerted about a blue Ford SUV that had nearly hit…MORE

Dade County missing juvenile located in Arkansas, suspects arrested

Dade County missing juvenile located in Arkansas, suspects arrested

MGN DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) —  A missing juvenile out of Dade County was located in Arkansas. Monday morning, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) received a report from Sand Mountain regarding a missing juvenile. DCSO discovered a 15-year-old female was picked up during the night by a male suspect she’d been communicating with via…MORE

Dade County missing juveniles located in Arkansas, suspects arrested

Dade County missing juveniles located in Arkansas, suspects arrested

MGN DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) —  A missing juvenile out of Dade County was located in Arkansas. Monday morning, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) received a report from Sand Mountain regarding a missing juvenile. DCSO discovered a 15-year-old female was picked up during the night by a male suspect she’d been communicating with via…MORE

Get the ultimate scoop with the Chattanooga Zoo!

Jake Cash and Cole Abbott return with the Chattanooga Zoo to preview the ‘Ice Cream Safari’ taking over Warner Park this weekend. Ambassador animal, ‘Giza’ the hedgehog joins the crew for the event. News 12’s Amelia Greer gets the ultimate scoop about the sweet event. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Guests are getting the ultimate scoop…MORE

Shallowford Road closed because of storm damage

Shallowford Road closed because of storm damage

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Due to the storm damage on June 7, Shallowford Road remains closed between Stein and Olan Mills Drive. According to Chattanooga Police Department, utility crews assessed the area on Sunday evening. They estimate 24 to 48 hours to remove the downed wires obstructing the roadway. Avoid the area or use alternate…MORE

24/7 Movement highlights dangers of impaired driving

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The 24/7 Movement partnered with the East Ridge Police Department for Community Safety Day at Camp Jordan, bringing an important message to the forefront: the devastating consequences of impaired and distracted driving. One of the day’s standout attractions was the Safe Driving Impairment Course. Participants were given the chance to…MORE

Good Samaritan steps up after storms in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Here in Chattanooga, strong storms left a visible mark on the city, with downed trees and snapped power lines scattered across Alton Park Boulevard. In the midst of the damage, one good Samaritan was spotted lending a hand. He was seen helping an elderly woman by clearing large tree branches that…MORE

Emergency response on Lee Highway ends in death

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Sunday, a significant police and emergency response was seen in the 7700 block of Lee Highway in Chattanooga, drawing concern and speculation from the public. When our team arrived on scene, the Motel 6 parking lot had quickly become crowded with curious onlookers. Among them was Johnny Brown, a community…MORE