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18-year-old arrested in connection to March Central Avenue shooting

18-year-old arrested in connection to March Central Avenue shooting

MGN Cordai Miree CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with a March shooting that left a man injured in the 4900 block of Central Avenue. On April 22, 2025, Cordai Miree was taken into custody by Chattanooga Police with help from the U.S. Marshals Service. This arrest was the result…

Dunlap native participates in live-fire exercise on USS Milius in Indian Ocean

Dunlap native participates in live-fire exercise on USS Milius in Indian Ocean

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Gregory Johnson DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Jacob Scott, a native of Dunlap, Tennessee, took part in a live-fire weapons exercise aboard the USS Milius (DDG 69) while operating in the Indian Ocean. Scott was responsible for adjusting the fire mode on the Mark 45 5-inch…

East Ridge considering cuts to Care-A-Van service as costs increase

East Ridge considering cuts to Care-A-Van service as costs increase

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of East Ridge is considering the impact of rising costs of CARTA’s Care-A-Van service. The service specifically serves those with disabilities in Chattanooga, Red Bank, and East Ridge who cannot otherwise use CARTA’s fixed bus routes or their own transportation. Each city, including East Ridge, subsidizes the service as…

Clean Your Dirty Face with special offers for facials!

Sonia Desai with Clean Your Dirty Face joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the various services they offer to promote skin health and wellness. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A facial from Clean Your Dirty Face will leave your skin flawless without all the toxic chemicals in most commercial skincare products. Clean Your Dirty…

Man arrested in Scottsboro on attempted assault charges

Man arrested in Scottsboro on attempted assault charges

SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) —  A man has been arrested in Scottsboro for attempted assault in the first degree. At 8:35 p.m. on April 27, 2025, the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) was dispatched to the 700 block of Windsor Drive on reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found a victim who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. According to…