RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) — A man was arrested in Ringgold after a child exploitation investigation. The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) searched a home on Mason Drive on June 2, 2025. The search followed a cyber tip about child sexual abuse material being downloaded. Investigators traced the activity to a specific device using digital tools.…… MORE
Angela Hunt with Freedom Sings USA joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to preview a benefit concert supporting veterans. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Freedom Sings USA is hosting a benefit concert to support their non-profit which will feature HunterGirl, the runner-up on the 20th season of American Idol. Freedom Sings USA a local, veteran-driven, non-profit that…… MORE
Duane Sanders waiving his right to testify on Wednesday morning during his child sex abuse trial. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Hamilton County jury is now deciding the fate of a former first grade teacher accused of child sexual abuse. Duane Sanders is facing 15 criminal charges against seven different children while teaching at Wallace A.…… MORE
I-24 Car Hauler Fire / Haletown Volunteer Fire Department via Facebook MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Fire crews were called to the scene of a semi-truck fire on I-24 Westbound Wednesday morning. The truck was hauling nine cars when the fire broke out around 11:13 a.m. near mile marker 166. No one was hurt in…… MORE
MGN HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee State Supreme court has permanently disbarred a local attorney from practicing law in the state. Alan Christopher Norton agreed to give up his law license after admitting he couldn’t defend himself against allegations in a disciplinary investigation. According to officials, he forged a chancellor’s signature on multiple…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, TN-(WDEF) — With yellow balloons, boarding passes in hand, and excitement filling the terminal, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport celebrated a major milestone this week. Spirit Airlines has officially launched its first-ever nonstop flights from the Scenic City, connecting travelers directly to Newark, New Jersey (EWR), and Orlando, Florida (MCO). The new service marks a major step…… MORE
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Wednesday: Sunny, Mild. Dry. PM Showers/Thunder. Highs: high 80’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Dry. Mostly clear. Lows: high 60’s. Winds: L&V Thursday: Increasing clouds. PM Showers. High: mid/high 80’s. Winds: SE @ 5 MPH. WMO: State of the Climate 2024 The report on the State…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s a preschool that puts the safety of children first. Tiny Tigers makes sure children are prepared academically for kindergarten. Tonight, we are learning how the daycare is letting out a big roar, making a difference in our community. It’s this week’s Driving our Economy Forward. “Driving our economy starts with…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s a preschool that puts the safety of children first. Tiny Tigers makes sure children are prepared academically for kindergarten. Tonight, we are learning how the daycare is letting out a big roar, making a difference in our community. It’s this week’s Driving our Economy Forward. “Driving our economy starts with…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission approved the next step of a future Hixson school.The commission approved the school to go into the next step of the design process. The school is planned to replace DuPont, Rivermont, and Alpine Crest Elementary Schools. However, the closure of Rivermont and Alpine Crest have sparked backlash from…… MORE
