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Falcons hold on to beat Lions 30-26 thanks to NFL rule

DETROIT (AP) - Matthew Stafford's pass to Golden Tate was ruled to be just short of the goal line in the final seconds, overturning the call on the field and allowing the Atlanta Falcons to hold on for a 30-26 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Shooting on Central Drive

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Early Sunday morning, Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot at the 400 block of Central Drive. Officers responded to reports of a person shot at Sky Zoo, a nightclub and sports bar on Lee Highway.…

Shooting on Gunbarrel Road

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Early this morning, Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting on the 1300 block of Gunbarrel Road. Officers were able to locate the victim, Cameron Wiggins, 28, who was suffering from a gunshot wound and transported to…

Shooting on Ocoee Street

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Earlier this morning, Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot at 2000 Ocoee Street. Officers responded to a local hospital on reports of a victim, LaSandra Burdette, 26, who was suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.…

GoFest held at Chattanooga Zoo

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga's 13th annual GoFest brings folks with all abilities together for a one day celebration at the Chattanooga Zoo. The Zoo opened it's doors Saturday morning allowing people to enter for free for the festival. Many…

Hamilton County Fair draws a crowd

HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Fair is underway. Today a large crowd could be seen out at Dallas Island in Chester Frost Park where the weekend long event is taking place. The fair has been going on annually…

Pass rush helps sluggish Tennessee outlast UMass 17-13

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - John Kelly rushed for 101 yards with a touchdown and Tennessee's defense recorded seven sacks on Saturday as the Volunteers staggered to a 17-13 victory over 27 ½-point underdog Massachusetts. Tennessee (3-1) was trying to bounce…

Tiano throws 4 TDs as Chattanooga beats VMI 63-7

LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) - Nick Tiano threw for four touchdowns as Chattanooga beat VMI 63-7 on Saturday in a Southern Conference opener. Tiano was 25 of 33 for 249 yards passing for the Mocs (1-3, 1-0). Richardre Bagley ran for…

Mocs Roll in First Win of the Arth Era

LEXINGTON, Va.---The Chattanooga Mocs were dominant on an unseasonably warm afternoon at VMI. UTC opened Southern Conference play with a 63-7 triumph over the Keydets in Foster Stadium. The 63 points is a school record for a league game. Nine touchdowns…

IRONKIDS Chattanooga Fun Run Motivates

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - More than 350 kids participated in the UnitedHealthcare IRONKIDS Chattanooga Fun Run today at Ross’s Landing. Mascot Dr. Health E. Hound helped Senator Bo Watson and Steve Podrasky of UnitedHealthcare kick off the event. Athletes ages…

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