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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
HENGAR, Al. (WDEF) — Henagar will soon begin repairs on several city streets after receiving a $200,000 grant from Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. The funds come from a Community Development Block Grant Urgent Need award, aimed at helping communities recover from natural disasters. The money will go toward fixing roads damaged by two tornadoes…… MORE
