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Weather Update: Saturday November 29, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Saturday: Mostly sunny becoming mostly cloudy, breezy, dry. Highs: near 50. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH, gusts to 25 MPH. Overnight: Mostly cloudy with developing showers. Lows: low 40's. Winds: S @…
Georgia Earns Another Bid to the SEC Championship Game
(press release) — After finishing 7-1 in the Southeastern Conference this year, the Bulldogs have now clinched a spot in another SEC Championship Game (SECG). Georgia topped Georgia Tech for the eighth consecutive time Saturday afternoon before watching Texas down Texas A&M Saturday night…
Tyner Falls to Gatlinburg-Pittman in State Semifinals
Gatlinburg, TN-(WDEF-TV) Tyner's bid to play for the 3A state championship came up short on Friday. The Rams lost to Gatlinburg-Pittman 23-20 in the state semifinals.
Marion Co Beats Eagleton to Advance Back to State Title Game
Maryville, TN-(WDEF-TV) Marion Co is headed back to the 2A State Championship game. After being tied at seven at halftime against Eagle ton, the Warriors pulled away for…
Mocs Bounce Tennessee Wesleyan in Coke Zero Sugar Classic
(gomocs.com) – The Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team posted a convincing 109-59 victory over NAIA-member Tennessee Wesleyan on the opening day of the 2025 Coke Zero Sugar Classic hosted inside McKenzie Arena on Friday afternoon. Chattanooga (4-3) has now won…
Georgia Holds Off Georgia Tech 16-9 For 8th Straight Win in the Rivalry
ATLANTA (AP) — There was an added edge to No. 4 Georgia’s postgame celebration after the Bulldogs’ latest win in the state rivalry known as “Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate.” Nate Frazier ran for 108 yards, Gunner Stockton threw a scoring pass…
Blood Assurance in Critical Need of Donations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Blood Assurance is offering extended hours and an incentive through November 30 to encourage the community to donate blood. From November 23 to November 30, O-negative blood donors and platelet…
Paris prosecutor says arrested man is thought to be 4th member of Louvre heist gang
PARIS (AP) — A man arrested by French police earlier this week is thought to be the fourth member of the team that stole France’s crown jewels from the Louvre Museum, the Paris prosecutor said Friday, meaning that the…
Tiny patients celebrate first Thanksgiving at Parkridge East
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Some very tiny Parkridge East Hospital patients celebrated their first Thanksgiving yesterday. "These beautiful bundles are sharing joy and gobbling up all the attention this Turkey Day." - Parkridge East Hospital said.
Hong Kong fire that engulfed apartments finally doused as death toll nears 130 with more arrests made
Hong Kong — The death toll from a fire that tore through a Hong Kong residential complex climbed to 128 on Friday as more bodies were found in the blackened towers, authorities said. Meanwhile, another eight people…
National Guard member wounded in D.C. shooting is "fighting for his life," Trump says
One of the two West Virginia National Guard members who was wounded Wednesday in what authorities described as an ambush-style shooting in Washington, D.C., is "fighting for his life," President Trump said Thursday, after announcing the…
Hundreds of shoppers brave cold for Black Friday shopping
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hundreds braved the cold this morning to begin their Christmas shopping. (more…)
Reindeer, lighted boats and fireworks all on the River tonight
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Black Friday tradition is to kick off the Holiday season downtown in the evening. Reindeer on the Riverfront & 45th Annual Lighted Boat Parade return at Ross's Landing…
Heritage Wins Double Overtime Thriller Over Murray Co 55-51
Rossville, GA-(WDEF-TV) Heritage had to play a full extra quarter to knock off Murray Co in the Ridgeland Thanksgiving tournament on Wednesday. The Generals won 55-51 in double overtime. Heritage enjoyed a 15-point lead early in the third quarter before…
Vols RB Star Thomas Takes Call From Former Teammate in Vandy QB Diego Pavia
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is no stranger to Vols running back Star Thomas. They were teammates together at New Mexico State. Pavia of course has stirred up the Vols-Vandy rivalry game saying how the Commodores are going to run the…
Kansas Hands Tennessee Their First Loss of the Year With an 81-76 Setback
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Melvin Council Jr. and Elmarko Jackson each scored 17 points and Kansas defeated previously unbeaten No. 17 Tennessee 81-76 in the third-place game of the Players Era Championship on Wednesday night. Tre White added 14 points…
Marion Co Still in the Mix For Another State Title
Jasper, TN-(WDEF-TV) Marion County captured their first state title in 29 years last season. Now the Warriors are hoping to track back-to-back state championships. They hit road in the state semis Friday against Eagleton. Brian Armstrong has the story. [blox_vms…
Union Gospel Mission Serves Hundreds at Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- The Union Gospel Mission held its annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center today, bringing the community together for a hot holiday meal and a moment of support ahead of the holiday. Hundreds gathered for…
Blood Assurance in Critical Need of Donations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Blood Assurance is offering extended hours and an incentive through November 30 to encourage the community to donate blood. From November 23 to November 30, O-negative blood donors and platelet…
26th Annual Grateful Gobbler Set for Thanksgiving Morning
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A beloved Thanksgiving tradition returns tomorrow (11/28/25) morning at Coolidge Park. The 26th annual Grateful Gobbler gets rolling at 8 a.m. It's a 5k. You…
Golden Apple Award: Kathlina Alford, Hixson High School
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Kathlina Alford spends every school day making sure that students at Hixson High School get all the support they need to succeed. From her…
Stolen vehicle stop leads to Attempted First Degree Murder of a Police Officer charge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A man is facing multiple charges after deputies from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) located a stolen Hyundai Sonata on Highway 58 on November…
Black Friday Safety Tips from HCSO
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Sheriff Austin Garrett is offering the following tips to help make sure your “Black Friday” outing is enjoyable and safe for you and others. The tips are as…
East Ridge traffic stop leads to drug charges
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. -- The East Ridge Police Department (ERPD) conducted a traffic stop on Ringgold Road that led to the charging of 2 individuals and a short foot pursuit. The…
What's Right With Our Schools: Hunter Crochet Club
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- There is a certain satisfaction that comes from creating something with your hands. The Hunter Middle School Crochet Club makes everything from oven mitts to…
Tiny Trees makes its annual debut at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Children’s Hospital at Erlanger is inviting locals to participate in the annual Tiny Trees program. The program strives to bring the holiday spirit to pediatric patients. “Erlanger’s Tiny Trees really brighten…
Mental health services to be reintegrated into Hamilton County Schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Three months ago, the Hamilton County School voted to terminate their contract with Centerstone to provide mental health services. (more…)
Chattanooga Public Library expansion floated at City Council
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could the Chattanooga Public Library expand one day? (more…)
Firearm recovered at Brainerd High School
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HSCO) recovered a firearm from Brainerd High School on November 21, 2025. HCSO says one student has been detained. This comes after…
Second Arrest made in 2023 Orchard Knob Avenue Homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has announced a second arrest has been made in the June 14, 2023 Orchard Knob homicide. CPS says Arterrius Allen is…
Beer Board authorizes investigation into Shady's Corner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga bar is finding itself at the center of an investigation following numerous complaints.…
Gratefull event brings Chattanoogans together
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The tenth annual Gratefull event kicked off at 11:30, Thursday on East Martin Luther King Boulevard. People from all walks of life gathered together to celebrate the…
Perimeter Properties purchases Motor Wheel's facility
UPDATE: Andy Stone of Perimeter Properties says his team is brainstorming ways this building could enhance the experience…
McKamey Animal Center teams up to bring free pet care clinic to Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The McKamey Animal Center is teaming up with Dr. Miller from Cornerstone Veterinary Services and the Banfield Foundation to bring free pet care to Hamilton County locals.…
New affordable housing community opens in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new affordable housing development in Chattanooga held its ribbon cutting Wednesday. (more…)
Suspended East Ridge police officer makes initial court appearance in domestic assault case
Joseph Hawks making his initial court appearance on a domestic assault charge. He has been suspended without pay from…
Full Northgate Mall economic impact proposal unveiled
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The final plan to fix infrastructure issues at Northgate Mall was unveiled Tuesday. (more…)
Golden Apple Award: OLPH, Diana Lee
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Learning a new language is easier the earlier you start. Senora Diana Lee makes the Spanish language come to life for students in Pre-K through 5th…
Bradley County woman arrested after dog reportedly shot
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Bradley County deputies responded to a residence after a report of a dog had been shot on November 23, 2025. Witnesses reported that Crystal Palmer got a firearm and shot multiple rounds at the dog. The dog…
Single-engine aircraft incident leaves one uninjured
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Bradley County EMS responded to a single-engine experimental aircraft after it experienced a hard landing after performing a touch-and-go maneuver. The pilot was able to exit the aircraft without…
Local judge reportedly assaulted in residential neighborhood
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An arrest has been made after the Bradley County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported assault on a local judge in Cleveland,…
Bradley County firefighters push for more pay
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Bradley County firefighters are asking their county commission to increase their pay. (more…)
Man fires shots at drones assisting deputies in resolving mental health crisis
UPDATE: The Bradley County Sheriff's Office has identified the individual who shot at the drones as 47-year-old John David Possien. Possien is being held at the Bradley County Jail without bond.…
Parkridge announces plans to open new emergency room in Bradley county
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Parkridge Medical Center announced plans to build a freestanding Emergency Room in Bradley County. The ER would have 11 rooms, including…
Parkridge Medical Center plans freestanding emergency room in Cleveland
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Parkridge Medical Center has announced plans to apply for a Certificate of Need with the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission to establish a new $17.4 million freestanding emergency department…
Local YMCA serving free meals to children at 46 sites
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga…
Rockslide causes major backups on Monteagle
MONTEAGLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A rockslide on Monteagle caused major backups on November 4. TDOT reports debris on roadway at Mile Marker 137. The rockslide was reported at 2:33 p.m CST. The slide has caused all westbound lanes and…
What's Right With Our Schools: Walker Valley STEM DAY
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Walker Valley students recently got to look into their possible futures at STEM Career Day. Employers from throughout our region were on…
Solid Orange Drive Thru in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) -It's Tennessee Alabama week! With both teams ranked in the top 11, the stakes could not be *any* higher for Saturday night's showdown in Tuscaloosa. More…
Bail bondsman shootout in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland Police report an arrest after a dramatic confrontation between a bail bondsman and suspects this morning. They say the bondsman from Cumberland County tried to apprehend Jacob…
SK Foods celebrates grand opening of Cleveland plant
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Bradley County’s newest…
Sheriff Steve Lawson of Bradley County announces bid for re-election
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Sheriff Steve Lawson has announced on Thursday that he will be seeking re-election as Bradley County Sheriff. "In 2018, the people of Bradley County allowed me…
Rabies vaccination baits to be dropped throughout Eastern Tennessee
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Signal Mountain Police Department said our region will be getting some help to protect people and pets from the threat of…
What's Right With Our Schools: Cleveland Middle School's "We the People"
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Eighth graders at Cleveland Middle School recently got a civics lesson they won't soon forget. The students marched onto the football…
What's Right With Our Schools: Cleveland City Schools Historic Growth
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Cleveland City Schools is extra proud of their latest TCAP testing results Students across the district reached five-year highs in math, science,…
What's Right With Our Schools Cleveland High School Welding Grant
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - In today's rapidly evolving workforce, careers in the trades are looking more attractive than ever. The American Welding Society Foundation recently awarded…
Fire crews battle house fire on Brentwood Drive in Athens
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Athens Fire Department (AFD) worked a structure fire Monday afternoon. At 3:24 p.m., August 25, 2025, AFD responded to the fire on Brentwood Drive. Upon arrival, crews found the back…
Bradley County EMS assists with overturned truck on North Lee Highway
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A driver caught a lucky break after an accident on North Lee Highway Tuesday morning. On August 19, 2025, Bradley…
Neighbors come out against proposed neighborhood near Varnell
VARNELL, Ga. (WDEF)- Rapid development…
Qcells to furlough one-third of its workers at Georgia plant
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The company "Qcells" has announced they are furloughing a thousand workers at their two plants in Georgia. And one of those plants is in…
Whitfield County scam alert
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) --Whitfield County law enforcement is warning residents of several scams going around their community now. They say scammers are posing as employees of the Sheriff's Office. They say they have…
Whitfield County man sentenced to 30 years for violating sexual offender registry statute
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Whitfield County jury found Vincent Michael Harper guilty of violating the sexual offender registry statute, leading to a sentence of 30 years in prison…
Residents pack meeting on Whitfield County property tax rate proposal
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Could Whitfield County property taxes soon go…
Property tax increase proposed by Whitfield County Board of Commissioners
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners have announced a proposed property tax increase. They say it would be roughly 23 percent higher than the rollback millage rate. The commissioners say…
12 kilograms of cocaine found during traffic stop in Whitfield County
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) conducted a traffic stop on I-75 in Whitfield County, resulting in 12 kilograms of cocaine…
Georgia Bureau of Investigation promotes Dalton native, Daniel Nicholson
DALLAS, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has announced that they are promoting Dalton native Daniel Nicholson to assistant special agent in charge of the…
Man fatally stabbed in Whitfield County
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- During the night of October 1st, the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) responded to a call at the Dollar General on Beaverdale Road about a female covered…
Calhoun man sentenced for attempted murder after stabbing his girlfriend
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Calhoun man will be behind bars for three decades after being convicted of attempted murder. On October 24, 2025, Terry Lee Chamlee purchased a knife from a…
Dalton parents arrested after toddler dies in car seat at home
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two Dalton parents have been arrested and charged after their 22-month-old son was found dead in a car seat inside their home earlier this summer. On June 5, 2025, police were…
Dalton Police searching for suspect who used counterfeit money at local store
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department (DPD) is reaching out to the public in hopes of identifying a suspect who allegedly used counterfeit money to make a purchase. On Friday, August 22, 2025, shortly before 7:00…
Whitfield County authorities make arrest in New Zion Hill Road murder
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested in connection to a murder on New Zion Hill Road. In the evening hours of August 19, 2025, deputies with the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office…
Whitfield County authorities arrest suspect in connection with armed robbery at Dixie Corner
UPDATE (8/5/2025): Authorities in Whitfield County have made an arrest in regard to the armed robbery Tuesday morning. Whitfield…
Whitfield County Sheriff's Office donates hundreds of backpacks
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office gave back to their community on Friday. Whitfield County Sheriff Darren Pierce wants the community to know that…
Early morning fire destroys vacant Dalton home, fire officials say
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Crews with the Dalton Fire Department (DFD) responded to a house fire on Fairview Drive early Wednesday morning. DFD arrived at 500…
Whitfield County authorities arrest known gang member following major drug bust
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) uncovered, what they're calling, one of the largest drug busts in Whitfield County history.…
Fire crews knock down fire at Cohutta Dollar General
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Fire crews responded Monday to a working fire at the Dollar General located at 4525 Cleveland Highway. Crews were able to bring the fire under control after confirming the primary search of the building…
Cohutta Police Department searching for driver in Apison Road hit-and-run
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Police are asking for help identifying the driver of a truck involved in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning. The incident happened between 3:00 and 4:00 a.m. on June 29, 2025…
Dalton police searching for person suspected of stealing tools from Christian Heritage School
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department (DPD) is asking the public for help in identifying a man who stole tools from Christian Heritage School. Surveillance cameras first captured the suspect at 2:00 a.m., June 8, 2025. He…
