CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new exhibit honoring a Chattanooga war hero is set to open this weekend at the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. The Captain Larry L. Taylor Exhibit will officially open Saturday at 1PM, celebrating the late Vietnam War veteran’s extraordinary heroism. Captain Taylor, a Chattanooga native, was awarded the…… MORE
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Weather Update: Friday March 28, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Mild. Lows: high 50’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. NWS Morristown: Virtual Skywarn Storm Spotter Training “We have a NEW Virtual SKYWARN spotter training! It consists of four interactive sections to complete, followed by a final exam that must be taken to receive credit.…… MORE
Chattanooga firefighters battle woods fire at Shepherd Community Center
Chattanooga firefighters on the scene of a woods fire at Shepherd Community Center. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga firefighters have battled a woods fire Friday afternoon. It was reported near Shepherd Community Center. CFD says that the fire was only about an acre in size. They were able to contain it before it threatened any structures.…… MORE
Man arrested in Cherokee County for sexual assault of a minor
Steve Nolan CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) — A Cherokee County man has been arrested and charged with Sexual Assault of a Minor. On January 30, 2024, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) received a report from a social worker about the suspected sexual assault of a victim who was 12-years-old. CCSO stated they immediately launched…… MORE
Cherokee County woman arrested on various drug charges
MURPHY, Nc. (WDEF) — A Cherokee County woman has been arrested on various drug charges. Her arrest was the result of a four-month long investigation into local drug trafficking. As part of this investigation, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) executed a search warrant at the residence of Elizabeth N. Pulaski. During the search…… MORE
Trump fires member of TVA Board of Directors
Michelle Moore, Former TVA Director CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — President Trump has fired a member of the TVA Board of Directors. Michelle Moore had a year left on her term but is out immediately. The firing follows a scathing article written by Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty about the Board. They accuse TVA leadership…… MORE
Whitfield County authorities searching for escaped inmate
Vincente Vasquez-Lopez WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is actively searching for an inmate who walked away from a work crew. Vincente Vasquez-Lopez walked away near Five Springs Road and South Dixie Highway in Whitfield County. Vasquez-Lopez was serving time for a probation violation and is not considered violent, according…… MORE
Georgia woman pleads ‘no contest’ in TennCare fraud case
MGN BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Georgia woman has pleaded “no contest” to a charge of TennCare fraud. Erikea Akridge now lives in Crandall, Georgia but used to be in Tennessee. The state says she continued getting health insurance benefits after she moved. She was sentenced to 30 hours in jail and ordered to…… MORE
Historical marker honors Chattanooga Rotary Club
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new historical marker will immortalize one of Chattanooga’s longest running institutions. The Tennessee Historical Commission unveiled a historical marker that honors the Chattanooga Rotary Club Friday morning. The Tennessee state historical marker dedicated to the Chattanooga Rotary Club being unveiled. This is located in front of the UBS Building near the…… MORE
Crews battle fully involved house fire in LaFayette
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) — Fire crews in Lafayette are battling a house fire. The fire is located in the 600 block of South Main Street. Crews have closed a portion of the road to allow emergency personnel to efficiently operate. The City of LaFayette encourages the community to avoid the area and to seek alternate…… MORE
