CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga is getting ready to roll out the red, white, and blue as the city prepares to host the 2025 Armed Forces Parade and Luncheon this Friday. Now in its 76th year, Chattanooga’s Armed Forces Parade is the longest continuously running event of its kind in the nation. The parade kicks…… MORE
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Reel Rivals Return to Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The world’s top bass anglers have cast off in Chattanooga as Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour Stage 4 gets underway. From May 1st through the 4th, 66 elite pros are competing across two iconic Tennessee River fisheries: Lake Chickamauga and Nickajack Lake. The first two days feature qualifying rounds on…… MORE
Weather Update: Thursday May 1, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Early showers/thunderstorms. Mild. Lows: low/mid 60’s. Winds: L&V. Friday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Warm. Widespread Showers/Thunderstorms. Highs: low 80’s. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH. NWS Morristown: Virtual Skywarn Storm Spotter Training | Your Environment: Antarctic Sea Ice Loss “In the dark and cold of winter, sea ice forms…… MORE
Multi-agency pursuit ends in crash and arrest in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies ended Thursday morning with a crash and foot pursuit just before the I-75 and Highway 153 interchange. The Rhea County Sheriff’s Department initiated the pursuit around 9:00 a.m. on May 1, 2025, involving a black Dodge Durango. As the chase crossed into Hamilton…… MORE
Catoosa County man convicted of possessing and distributing child pornography
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) — A Catoosa County man has been found guilty by a jury for various sex crimes involving a minor. James Myers made contact with a Facebook profile of what claimed to be an 11-year-old girl who lived in Ringgold. Over the next two months, he engaged in an online relationship with the…… MORE
Rick Davis told to not talk to opposing attorneys in initial court appearance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Rick Davis made his first court appearance Thursday morning on just one of many charges against him. Davis was arrested in January and charged with passing worthless checks. This was before his Gold and Diamonds business on Brainerd Road was raided last month. Authorities allege he failed to return a family hairloom…… MORE
76h Annual Armed Forces Parade on Friday
Retired Navy Captain Mickey McCamish joins News 12’s Chip Chapman as they get ready to celebrate 76 years of the Armed Forces Day Parade in Chattanooga. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The longest running parade in the United States returns for its 76th year on Friday. The parade kicks off Friday morning at 10:30 from 9th…… MORE
Bradley County Schools Celebrates Progress and a Bright Future
CLEVLAND,TN(WDEF)-At the annual school address, Bradley County Schools showcased its vision for the future, celebrating key milestones and community support. With $7 million in grants and donations, the district is expanding opportunities for students and investing in long-term success. A standout highlight: the Career and Technical Education programs, which provide hands-on training to prepare students…… MORE
SNTV Boxing | The ring will shine brightly under the lights of Times Square on a historic night for boxing
The ring will shine brightly under the lights of Times Square on a historic night for boxing – Source: Golden Boy Boxing… MORE
House Tour Uncovers Animal Cruelty
LAFAYETTE, GA (WDEF) – A disturbing discovery during a house tour leads to serious animal cruelty charges in Walker County. 5 people are now facing over 80 counts after authorities found dozens of animals living and dying in vile conditions. It started as a typical day for a couple house hunting on Highway 151 in…… MORE
