CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga gang member charged with killing a mother in 2016 to prevent her from testifying in a murder trial was back in court Monday. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Andre Grier, who is charged with first degree murder in the death of Bianca Horton. Horton was set to…… MORE
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Kenya White Signs Plea Agreement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A former Chattanooga teacher has pleaded guilty to federal charges after investigators say he tried to exploit two students, ages twelve and fourteen. Federal prosecutors say the former East Lake Academy and Chattanooga Prep teacher used his position of trust to target two young students with inappropriate messages. The investigation began…… MORE
Walnut Street Bridge Renovation Costs Rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new change order could raise the cost of restoring Chattanooga’s Walnut Street Bridge by more than $630,000. If approved, that would bring the total renovation price tag to roughly $35.3 million. The increase comes after contractors discovered more deterioration than expected in the bridge’s support strands—damage that wasn’t visible until…… MORE
Hamilton County focuses on health and education
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A local council meeting this week brought renewed attention to the future of children’s health and education in Hamilton County. Presenters introduced two key programs—each aiming to build a stronger, healthier generation. From the dentist’s chair to the classroom, these community-led initiatives are betting big on long-term change. Dr. Andy Thomas…… MORE
Weather Update: Monday May 5, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Monday: Mild. Partly sunny. Isolated PM showers. Highs: low/mid 60’s. Winds: W @ 5. Overnight: Mostly clear with patchy fog. Lows: low 50’s. Winds: L&V. Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Near normal temperatures. Highs: low/mid 70’s. Winds: W @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Isolated showers. Cool. Lows: mid 50’s. Winds:…… MORE
Chattanooga police investigating early morning I-24 homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga police are investigating a homicide that occurred on I-24 eastbound near the Westside Drive exit. At 2:57 a.m., May 4, 2025, officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to the 18100 block of I-24 on reports of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located a 22-year-old male inside a…… MORE
Former Murray County bus driver arrested for grooming a minor
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A former Murray County bus driver has been arrested by the GBI for grooming a minor. On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the GBI was asked by the Murray County Sheriff’s Office to investigate Kenneth Knight. Knight was a former employee of the Murray County School system, and was being investigated…… MORE
Gov. Brian Kemp says he won’t run for Georgia Senate seat
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will not seek the GOP nomination in next year’s Georgia Senate race, a key contest for control of Congress’ upper chamber as Republicans look to unseat vulnerable Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. In a post on X, Kemp said, “Being on the ballot next year is not the right decision for me and…… MORE
Former Chatt Prep teacher Kenya White pleads guilty to enticement of a child in federal court
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Former Chattanooga Prep teacher Kenya White has agreed to plead guilty to enticement of a child in federal court. He signed a plea agreement last week. In the agreement, White admits to enticing two victims over the last year. One was a seventh grader at East Lake Academy. The second was…… MORE
Dade County man found guilty on child molestation charges
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) — A Dade County man has been found guilty of child molestation. The conviction of Jesse Miles Seals was followed by a two day trial that was held April 21, 2025 through April 22. During the trial the victim testified, describing several inappropriate interactions with Seals. The victim stated this started when…… MORE
