Trey Bonham Scores 28 to Lead Mocs Over Tennessee St 85-78

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA (November 25, 2024) – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team erased an early double-digit deficit with a strong second half performance to win its fourth-straight game, defeating in-state foe Tennessee State 85-78 on the opening day of the Coke Classic MTE event Monday night inside McKenzie Arena. Trailing 37-31 at the halftime break, Chattanooga (4-3) out-scored Tennessee State…

Election Results for Collegedale Commissioner

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The public were invited to the Collegedale City Hall at 5:00 pm this afternoon where the Board of Commissioners met to decide the winner of the historic split decision election.  Last week, the two candidates, Billy Burnette and Debbie Baker, received an equal 2,282 votes in the recent election which was officially counted by the Hamilton…

Karsen Murphy and Caia Elisaldez Lead Mocs Over Lipscomb 66-60

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA — Chattanooga women’s basketball picked up a statement win on Monday in the Roundhouse, as the Mocs picked up a 66-60 victory over Lipscomb to hand the Bisons their second loss of the 2024-25 season. Career performances from Karsen Murphy and Caia Elisaldez, alongside solid outputs from Brooke Anya and Gianna Corbitt proved the difference for the Mocs…

Meigs County’s press conference on Deputy Leonard and Tabitha Smith

MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Today, General Russell Johnson conducted a press conference detailing the Deputy RJ Leonard and Tabatha Smith incident from February 14, 2024. The district attorney who represents Meigs County has provided updates on the death case of Deputy Robert Leonard and Tabatha Smith. On February 14, Deputy Leonard went missing while on a call near the…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Students Visit Sequoyah

SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) – Great things are happening at Sequoyah High School.  Students are learning the skills that employers want. Now, kids from across Hamilton County are taking a closer look.  It’s a practical example of what’s right with our schools. Amanda Baron is the Co-Principal for Early Tech at Sequoyah High School. She explains, “We are hosting what…

TBI describes process of arresting TDA gang members

TBI Director David Rausch (left), Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett (middle), and Chattanooga Police Chief John Chambers (right) discussing concerns regarding Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A hot topic of conversation over the past week is the potential presence of a Venezuelan gang here in the Chattanooga area. Monday, officials confirmed there have been arrests made related…

Who are the Tren De Aragua?

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tren De Aragua, or T.D.A has been making headlines all across the state. T.D.A has a long history. David Rausch the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director said “The history of this gang is that they started in the Venezuelan prisons. That is where they started. In those prisons they had so much power the government…

Chattanooga hosts Medal of Honor Convention next year

CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)-  Local city and state officials came together Monday to celebrate the kick off for events for next year’s Medal of Honor Convention.  “Overall, I would say it is a celebration of service, sacrifice, community, love for our great nation, and to remember and honor those that served and sacrificed to build this great nation,” said Kyle Carpenter, Medal…

Bells are ringing for the Salvation Army Angel Tree

Major Douglas McClure joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to encourage everyone to give back and help provide a memorable Christmas to families in need. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Once again, the Salvation Army bells are ringing in the season of giving with calls for volunteers and Angel Tree adoptions. Angels trees are appearing across the Chattanooga area at multiple Wal-Marts,…

R & R Farms in Lafayette Georgia

  LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)-Today, we spoke with Bill and Lisa Rector, owners of R & R Farms, about what it takes to maintain healthy livestock and produce the freshest beef around. With the holidays quickly approaching—and Thanksgiving just days away—community members are searching for the freshest produce and meat to serve on their family’s table. We had the opportunity to…

Christkindlmarkt in Coolidge Park

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With the holiday festivities continuing, people across the area gathered in Coolidge Park for a winter wonderland experience.  Many gathered in Coolidge Park throughout the weekend to step into a world of gingerbread aroma and sounds of carols.  The grounds of the park were full of twinkling lights and festive fun and activities for all ages…

Stores preparing for Black Friday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As the holiday shopping is beginning, shoppers and stores everywhere are preparing for upcoming black Friday deals With an influx of shoppers now finding black Friday deals online rather than in person throughout the last couple of years, stores across the nation are continuing to prep and stock their stores with high interest items.  Walmart, once…

The Flip Tradeshow made its way to East Ridge

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today, Camp Jordan hosted The Flip Tradeshow, where over 100 vendors gathered ready to buy, sell, or trade a wide variety of collectible items. The Flip is known as a traveling trade show where community members can come out and bring their personal collection of collectibles, in hopes to find good trades with other vendors or…

Shekai Mills-Knight Rushes For Over 200 Yards to Help Baylor Advance to State Title Game

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor running back Shekai Mills-Knight put on a show in the state semifinals against Brentwood Academy. He rushed for 266 yards and four touchdowns as Baylor won 35-21. On the Red Raiders first snap of the third quarter, Mills-Knight enjoyed an 80-yard touchdown run. The Red Raiders will now face McCalle in the state championship game in a rematch…

Mocs Coach Rusty Wright Hopes to See More Games With In-State Opponents Like Austin Peay

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs close out their regular season tomorrow afternoon as they travel to Austin Peay. UTC needs a win to maintain their slim, playoff hopes. Even though the Governors are an in-state opponent, Saturday will mark only the 9th ever meeting between the two schools. You would think the Mocs and Govs would play more often since they’re…

The Chocolate Box brings home the “turkey” this Thanksgiving

Nichelle Patel of the Chocolate Box joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview some of her latest “wickedly” good treats. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Become the most “popular” person at the party and bring the “turkey” and dessert to this year’s Thanksgiving. Nichelle Patel of the Chocolate Box returned to the News 12 studio to show off some Wicked good…

Is your phone really listening to you?

Part of what I get to do for this station in addition to being your tech byte host is my job as an account executive. That’s just a fancy way that we say advertising sales. What that means is that we are going to give you some inside information on the how and why behind all these ads that you…