WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Wednesday: Mostly Cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms afternoon. Mild. Clearing into afternoon and evening. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Partly cloudy. Mild. Humid. Lows: mid 60’s. Winds: L&V. WMO: State of the Climate 2024 The report on the State of the Climate in…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A senior at Skyuka Hall has made school history by becoming the first to receive a university athletic scholarship. Logan Smith has committed to Carson-Newman University, where he will join the track and field team as a pole vaulter this fall. His performance caught the attention of Carson-Newman coach Sam…… MORE
James Anthony Jenkins SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) — Authorities in Scottsboro are searching for a missing man. 73-year-old James Anthony Jenkins went missing around 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, near Poplar Street. Jenkins was last seen wearing a blue, short sleeve t-shirt, red sweatpants with a white stripe, and black tennis shoes. According to the…… MORE
Dr. Tom Devlin with CHI Memorial joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to spread awareness and prevention during National Stroke Awareness Month. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – May is National Stroke Awareness Month and Dr. Tom Devlin with CHI Memorial shared a few tips to recognize when someone is having a stroke. Chattanooga has the highest incidence…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Siskin Children’s Institute is expanding its continuum of care with the launch of a new Pediatric Physical Therapy Program, now available at its Chattanooga location. The program is designed to support children from infancy through adolescence, helping them build strength, improve mobility, and gain independence in a fun, encouraging environment. It…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A controversial plan to bring a micro-home community to the area near Garner Road is now on hold — at least for the time being. Developer Michael Kenner withdrew his rezoning request during Monday’s planning commission meeting, following pushback from several community members. “Michael Kenner, 114 Side Drive, Chattanooga, Tennessee. I wish…… MORE
DALTON, GA. (WDEF) – This afternoon, city and state leaders gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony at the Dalton Municipal Airport. The event marked the start of construction on three new airplane hangars, funded by a Georgia Department of Transportation grant and local matching funds. Plans include a ten-bay hangar, a sixty-by-sixty-foot hangar, and a larger…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Big events mean big changes to traffic, and Chattanooga is gearing up to welcome thousands for IRONMAN 70.3 this Sunday. The race kicks off early Sunday, May 18th, with the swim starting at 6:50 AM and athletes transitioning to the bike and run portions throughout the day. Expect road closures and…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. (WDEF)- A new council will guide the future of technical education across Hamilton County. Mayor Weston Wamp’s office announced the creation of The Council on Career and Technical Education. It is an advisory body of industry and other local leaders to shape all technical and Future Ready Institutes. Mayor Wamp says now is…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The East Ridge student who is in the middle of a controversy with a school resource officer (SRO) has been arrested again. Tauris Sledge appeared in a viral video showing a scuffle, in which an SRO dragged Sledge by his hair and backpack. However, in the evening hours of May 12,…… MORE
