CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Volunteers rolled up their sleeves this weekend to make a big impact on the Tennessee River, hauling out thousands of pounds of trash during a major cleanup effort on Chickamauga Lake. This past Saturday, more than 20 volunteers joined forces with “Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful” for the 5th annual Chickamauga…… MORE
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Weather Update: Thursday June 12, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly clear, mild. Lows: mid/high 60’s. Winds: L&V. Thursday: Mostly Sunny, hot. PM Thunderstorms. Highs: low 90. Winds: L&V. Overnight: Mostly cloudy, mild. Scattered thunderstorms. Lows: mid/high 60’s. Winds: L&V. Friday: Partly cloudy, warm. Widespread Thunderstorms. Highs: high 80’s to near 90. Winds: L&V. WMO: State…… MORE
Weather Update: Wednesday June 11, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly clear, mild. Lows: mid/high 60’s. Winds: L&V. Thursday: Mostly Sunny, hot. PM Thunderstorms. Highs: low 90. Winds: L&V. Overnight: Mostly cloudy, mild. Scattered thunderstorms. Lows: mid/high 60’s. Winds: L&V. Friday: Partly cloudy, warm. Widespread Thunderstorms. Highs: high 80’s to near 90. Winds: L&V. WMO: State…… MORE
New certified tax rate presented to Hamilton County Commission
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Commissioners questioned Hamilton County Property Assessor Marty Haynes on the new certified tax rate. Haynes announced last week that this rate is one dollar and 51 cents per 100 dollars of assessed value. He says this is the lowest countywide rate since World War II. This is after a nearly…… MORE
Commission to vote on Hamilton County Attorney restructuring
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Attorney’s Office is likely to have a new structure next month. This is as incoming attorney Janie Parks Varnell is taking over for the longtime county attorney, Rheubin Taylor. A resolution was put forward outlining formally what positions will be in the office. Many of them had…… MORE
Driving Our Economy Forward: Dynamo Studios
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s a media organization built to encourage the next generation of visual and musical artists. They’re giving local youth the opportunity to succeed in the music industry. Take a look at this week’s Driving Our Economy Forward. “We provide resources to more so underserved youth that aren’t able to get a…… MORE
15-year-old girl facing first degree murder charge in Meigs County
MGN MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A 15-year-old girl is facing a first-degree murder charge following the shooting death of Richard High in Meigs County. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning, June 10, 2025 at a home on Gunstocker Road. Authorities say High died from a single gunshot wound inside the residence. The 9th District…… MORE
Georgia officer arrested for sharing sensitive data in Tennessee drug case
MGN WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — An officer is facing serious charges after allegedly leaking official information tied to a drug investigation in Tennessee. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested 52-year-old Kenneth Rankin, an officer with the Georgia Department of Community Supervision, for Computer Theft and Violation of Oath of Office. The case began in…… MORE
Two arrested in Walker County after animal welfare check
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Two people were arrested after authorities found several emaciated animals following a welfare check. Walker County Animal Control received a complaint about multiple horses that appeared to be malnourished. When they arrived on the property, an investigation was launched into this complaint. According to Walker County, several animals on the…… MORE
Murray County drug sting ends in two arrests
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Authorities in Murray County have arrested two individuals for drug related activity. On June 10, 2025, the Murray County Sheriff’s Office’s (MCSO) Narcotics Division conducted an investigation that led to the seizure of the following: 35 grams of methamphetamine 6 lbs of marijuana, 86 grams of psilocybin a firearm $5,238…… MORE
