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Chatt Prep celebrates first cohort as all graduates accepted into college

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Prep celebrated their first senior class Friday. The school says their entire first cohort of 50 students have been accepted to at least one college or university. This comes after uncertainty if they would be able to graduate on time due to issues with teacher and course verification. All of that…MORE

Chattanooga police investigating Tacoa Circle shooting

Chattanooga police investigating Tacoa Circle shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred a few days ago on Tacoa Circle. On April 30, 2025 around 7:00 p.m., Chattanooga police responded to the 5200 block of Tacoa Circle on reports of shots fired. After officers arrived on scene, they were notified of someone arriving at a local hospital…MORE

Peacock loose in downtown Chattanooga found, returned safely

UPDATE (5/2/2025):  The loose peacock has been located and safely returned to the Chattanooga Zoo. The zoo posted on their social media platforms regarding the birds disappearance on the afternoon of May 2, 2025. A resident nearby named Eric Spear sent the zoo a direct message via Instagram saying he could see the peacock. Zoo…MORE

Peacock loose in downtown Chattanooga, zoo asking for public’s help

Peacock loose in downtown Chattanooga, zoo asking for public’s help

A peacock at the Chattanooga Zoo / Chattanooga Zoo CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —   A peacock from the Chattanooga Zoo is loose in downtown Chattanooga. On May 1, 2025, the zoo did their daily count of all of their peafowl, and all peacocks and peahens were accounted for. That afternoon, two peacocks exited the zoo grounds…MORE

DeKalb County capital murder suspect in custody in Gordon County, GA

DeKalb County capital murder suspect in custody in Gordon County, GA

FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) —  A Capital Murder warrant has been issued for Christopher Brayden Jones, 23, of Calhoun, Georgia, in connection to the murder of Marcus Adam Battles. The murder occurred on April 10, 2025, in Mentone, Alabama. The warrant was issued after a 21-day investigation. Jones is already in custody in Gordon County,…MORE

Avondale celebrates one full year without a homicide

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Avondale neighborhood in East Chattanooga has historically dealt with violence. However, a milestone has been reached today that community leaders say is a sign things are changing for that area. It has been a full year since there was a recorded homicide in the Avondale neighborhood. This is defined by Chattanooga…MORE

Inaugural Frazier Festival celebrates the completion of Frazier Avenue

Geno Wallace with the Northshore Merchants Collective joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the first ever Frazier Festival. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Lots of changes are happening in Chattanooga’s Northshore which gives the community a reason to celebrate! With the Walnut Street Bridge being closed for renovations but Frazier Avenue being updated to…MORE

14th Annual Valley Fest this weekend

Dunlap native and ‘Outlaw Gospel’ Artist Cody McCarver joins News 12’s Chip Chapman as the small town in Sequatchie County gets ready to celebrate the 14th annual Valley Fest. DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) – The annual Valley Fest returns to Dunlap, Tenn. for its 14th year with plenty of musical acts, vendors, and food! The free…MORE