DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Dunlap Fire Department (DFD) and several other organizations responded to a house fire over the weekend. At 10:23 a.m. Sunday, February 23, 2025, crews responded to reports of a house fire on Fredonia Mountain. Upon arrival, crews found the found residence engulfed in flames. According to DFD, the fire started on the porch, possibly from…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s premier Antiques Show & Sale is back for its 51st year, bringing history, artistry, and one-of-a-kind treasures to The Signal Ballroom at the Chattanooga Choo Choo. For more than five decades, the Chattanooga Antiques Show & Sale has been a must-visit event for collectors and history buffs alike. This year, organizers pulled out all the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – ConNooga is back at the Chattanooga Convention Center this weekend, offering nearly 500 hours of entertainment for fans of all kinds. This multi-fandom convention is a purely fan-driven event, promising something for everyone—from comic book lovers to cosplayers and pop culture enthusiasts. Junior board member Zachary Newbill emphasized the inclusive and welcoming nature of the convention….
GoMocs-The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team earned its ninth-straight victory after coming away with a game-ending defensive stop to ultimately survive The Citadel 76-75 in crucial late season Southern Conference action inside McKenzie Arena on Saturday. Entering the day with Division I’s sixth-longest winning streak (W8), Chattanooga (21-8, 13-3 SoCon) just couldn’t seem to pull away from an always-tough Citadel (5-22, 0-16…
WDEF- Calhoun took a 4th quarter lead over Dougherty but eventually fall 64-57 in Class AAA No. 2-seed Christian Heritage loses to Paideia 61-54 despite them also taking a 4th quarter lead. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Calhoun, Christian Heritage, high school sports
Chatsworth, GA-(WDEF-TV) After beating Union Co by only three points last month, Murray Co regrouped to beat Union Co 81-42 in the Sweet 16 round of the state tournament on Friday. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Basketball, Murray County, Union County
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) In a tight Sweet 16 game in the state tournament on Friday, Dalton held off Midtown by a final of 59-54. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Dalton High School, high school sports, Midtown High School
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Chestatee eliminated Heritage in the Sweet 16 last year. The Generals returned the favor on Friday in the Sweet 16 round this year. Heritage built an 18-point lead at halftime on their way to a 64-45 victory. The Generals are off to the Elite Eight. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Elite Eight, Heritage High School, High…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) If you go to a Silverdale girls basketball game, you’ll likely see Kinsely Owen do something really special. It’s one reason why she’s inspiring the next generation of players. Brian Armstrong picks up the story. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Basketball, Kinsley Owen, Silverdale Academy
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Back on January 27th, Karen Liner, a beloved Cleveland realtor was murdered at her Arthur Lane home. Her ex-husband, Craig Liner, is charged with first degree murder in her killing. It was early on that January morning as Ring surveillance video showed a vehicle pulling into Karen Liner’s driveway. What was shown next has shaken an entire…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Sale Creek man has been taken into custody after a lengthy SWAT standoff. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), along with other law enforcement agencies were serving a high risk warrant this morning at the 15000 block of Highway 27. At some point after authorities arrived on scene, the suspect barricaded himself inside the…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Cleveland pastor has plead guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor after investigators uncovered child sexual abuse material on his laptop. In the summer of 2023, the Cleveland Police Department (CLPD) received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The tip was in regards to a user in Cleveland, who…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Collegedale father has been indicted after the tragic death of his infant daughter last summer. On August 12, 2024, officers with the Collegedale Police Department (CDPD) were working an active school zone when they encountered Timothy Paul Blackdeer, and his unresponsive daughter, Violet Blackdeer. According to CDPD, despite all efforts to revive the child, she…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – In 1964 President Lyndon Johnson designated February to be National Heart Month. At the time, cardiovascular disease was the leading cause of death in the United States so he wanted people to focus on their health and heart issues in the month that would align with Valentine’s Day. Dr. William Harris invited us into his operating room…
Dr. Sabrina Sammons with the Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians joins News 12 This Morning to talk about girl scout cookie season and to judge the annual cookie eating contest. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s that time of year again where green sashes are near every grocery store, Girl Scout cookie season. The Girl Scout cookie program is the largest…
Alexis Hughes and Wren Rhoader join News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the exciting events and fandom-welcoming environment coming to the Chattanooga Convention Center for ConNooga this weekend! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Release your inner geek with entertainment, guest stars, and cosplay contests at ConNooga this weekend! This year, just about anything and everything is happening at ConNooga with…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton State beat Point 106-59 on Thursday to move into a first place tie in their conference division. The Roadrunners share the top spot with Life University. Dalton State hosts Life on Saturday in the regular season finale for both teams. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Dalton State, sports news
Calhoun, GA-(WDEF-TV) Calhoun had to wait an extra day to open the state tournament due to weather. Didn’t seem to bother the Yellow Jackets. They defeated Jenkins by a final of 72-50. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Calhoun High School, High School Basketball, Jenkins High School
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The debate over electronic devices in classrooms is intensifying as a state senator has introduced legislation to ban such devices statewide. The Hamilton County School Board met this evening to discuss a proposal to prohibit cell phones in local classrooms. State Senator Todd Gardenhire and State Representative Dan Howell have co-authored a bill aiming to eliminate…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Local Republicans are beginning to discuss what’s next for their party following sweeping victories in November. That includes the selection of a new chair of the Hamilton County GOP. The current chairman, Mark Harrison, is not seeking re-election. The two candidates vying for the top spot of the Hamilton County Republican Party are former Sheriff Jim Hammond…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — McKamey Animal Shelter is running an adoption event till march 8th. They have a new adoption goal. James Kay is the director of advancement for McKamey Animal Shelter. He says, “We initially launched this campaign, Mac 250 for what it sounds like. We want to adopt 250 animals in four weeks. We are now about two…
Change doesn’t always come peacefully in a small town. For our Thursday Throwback, we have one example in Marion County. 35 years ago, the town of Whitwell got their first traffic light. But not everyone was excited about it. In fact, some of the locals treated the new light pretty poorly. Here is the story from 1990. Categories: Featured, From…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) A new chapter has begun for ShaTaylor Thurman and her family as they step into their brand-new home, thanks to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga. For the past six years, ShaTaylor, a dedicated mother of two, lived in an apartment that lacked basic amenities—no laundry facilities, limited space, and no safe outdoor area for her children…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The state comptroller’s office accuses three Chattanooga employees with over-billing the city for up to $80,000 over a four year period. The three employees worked as traffic signal electricians for the city’s transportation division. The investigation claims the three got paid for overtime work that they didn’t do. They also say that some records were altered…