CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Sunday evening outside an apartment complex on Hickory Street. Officers responded around 3:45 p.m. on May 14, 2025, to 1210 N Hickory Street after receiving reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found Jamel Sutton suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso.…… MORE
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is investigating the disappearance of a mother and her two daughters. The three were last seen on Friday, May 9, 2025. According to BCSO, 35-year-old Jhovana Short, along with her daughters, Madison Scoggins (15) and Greigh Short (8), were reported missing after family…… MORE
“Spirits in the Wild” is returning to the Chattanooga Zoo Saturday, May 17 for a special after-hours event for adults 21+. Jake Cash, Will Ternes, and ‘Thor’ the tortoise join News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview the popular event over the weekend. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The popular adults only event, “Spirits in the Wild,”…… MORE
Jake aims to establish himself as a legitimate boxer by defeating Chavez Jr – Source: SNTV… MORE
Emily Marie Hill SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WDEF) — A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a Scottsboro woman on multiple drug-related charges. On May 13, 2025, officers with the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) stopped a vehicle in the 3300 block of Bob Jones Road. During the stop, police recovered 4.7 grams of a methamphetamine/fentanyl…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A boat went up in flames on the Tennessee River Wednesday evening, prompting a multi-unit response from Chattanooga Fire. Around 5:08 p.m. on May 14, 2025 Hamilton County 911 received several calls about a boat on fire near the Chickamauga Marina Boat Ramp. Fire crews responded to 2900 Kings Point Road,…… MORE
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — There is a new charge tonight against Craig Liner, the Cleveland man accused of killing his wife, Karen. News 12 obtained newly filed documents that point to a disturbing murder-for-hire plot authorities say Liner planned while behind bars. Craig Liner is already charged with the murder of his wife. Now, investigators say he…… MORE
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) – Public Works Appreciation Week kicks off soon, and one local elementary student is helping celebrate in style. The City of Red Bank Public Works Department partnered with Alpine Crest Elementary for a special T-shirt design contest. Fourth and fifth graders were invited to create artwork highlighting the department’s vital role…… MORE
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) — Authorities in Dekalb County are investigating an incident that led to multiple suspects firing shots into homes and a vehicle on Monday evening. Around 6:20 p.m. on May 12, 2025, deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) responded to a shots fired call on County Road 1001 in…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Starting tomorrow, families across Tennessee can apply for the state’s first-ever universal school choice program — the Education Freedom Scholarships. For the 2025–26 school year, 20,000 scholarships will be available through this new initiative, marking a major step in Tennessee’s broader education reform efforts. The program is designed to give families…… MORE
