WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Wednesday: Partly cloudy, warm. Widespread Thunderstorms. Highs: high 80’s to near 90. Winds: SW @ 5-10. Overnight: Partly cloudy, mild. Scattered thunderstorms. Lows: mid/high 60’s. Winds: L&V. Thursday: Partly cloudy, warm. Widespread Thunderstorms. Highs: high 80’s to near 90. Winds: SW @ 5-10. Overnight: Partly cloudy, mild.…… MORE
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) — Three people in DeKalb County have been arrested for possession of methamphetamine. On Wednesday, May 18, 2025, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) conducted a search warrant at a residence on County Road 121. During the search, DCSO located 48 grams of methamphetamine and other various drug paraphernalia. DCSO said…… MORE
Roberto Mejia-Chalate CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a shots fired incident on Dodds Avenue a few months ago. The incident occurred on April 27, 2025, in the 2300 block of Dodds Avenue. The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) says the incident resulted in extensive property damage. Several bystanders’ vehicles…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A new certified tax rate has been passed for Hamilton County amid record home prices. The approved rate is $1.51 per 100 dollars assessed. Assessor of Property Marty Haynes says this is the lowest rate since World War II as housing prices skyrocketed 60 percent. Even as the Commission voted unanimously…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County budget was approved Wednesday. It is a little over a billion dollars, and features additional money for paving, public safety, among other allocations. It passed ten to one. The one lone no vote was Commissioner David Sharpe. He said that the budget in his vote in…… MORE
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Another lawsuit has been filed against the city of Soddy-Daisy in a 2018 vehicular manslaughter case. Justin Whaley, a former Hamilton County EMT, had been convicted of the death of James Brumlow and sentenced to nine years in prison in 2023. However, that conviction was overturned and a new…… MORE
JACKSON COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) — A man has been arrested in Jackson County for identity theft after using a false identity to purchase firearms. On October 2, 2024, personnel with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) arrested a male suspect for Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth/Fentanyl). Upon further investigation, JCSO determined the name and…… MORE
Daisy Dallas Road Fire / Amy Maxwell HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Fire crews responded to a mobile home fire on Daisy Dallas Road. The Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to 8520 Daisy Dallas Road at 10:40 a.m. A motorist reported the fire after driving by the residence. Upon arrival, crewed found flames coming…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — In this week’s Driving Our Economy Forward, we’re checking out a new local business bringing fresh flavor and community energy to Chattanooga. White Duck Taco, co-owned by longtime residents, is blending Asheville-inspired eats with a vision for neighborhood connection and creative events. From movie nights to nonprofit partnerships, they’re aiming…… MORE
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Athens City Police Department (ACPD) is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident. ACPD responded to the intersection of Redfern Road Congress Parkway regarding the accident that involved a box truck and a motorcycle. Upon arrival, officers located two subjects. One of the two was pronounced dead on scene. Upon further investigation, ACPD…… MORE
