Two people charged with Mowbray Mountain arson

MOWBRAY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Arson investigators have charged two people for a fire on Mowbray Mountain. The fire happened at a home at 2300 Mowbray Pike a month ago. Investigators say a vehicle in the carport was set on fire and then spread to the house. There were two people inside at the time and a quadriplegic inside a small…

Ray Ban Gives Live Streaming New Look with High Tech Glasses

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Have you ever wanted to snap photos, listen to music, live stream AND block the sun all at the same time? Well, lucky for you Ray Ban has a full line of Meta Glasses that will do all that and more.  It’s the perfect time to check these out while you’re still making out your Christmas list….

Chattanooga Loses on Last Second Shot to Tennessee Tech 48-46

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA — Chattanooga women’s basketball suffered a heartbreaking defeat on Thursday night, as the Mocs fell to Tennessee Tech 48-46 after a last-second shot fell for the Golden Eagles with just 1.7 second remaining on the clock. The Mocs (1-1) put together a strong defensive effort on the evening, holding the Golden Eagles (2-0) to just 48 total points…

East Hamilton Celebrates Region Title

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton may not have been the favorite to win their region this fall, but they delivered when it counted most. The ‘Canes dominated Rhea County 20-7 in their regular season finale to wrap up the region title, and a first round home playoff game. Said head coach Aaron Nance:”Going into Rhea Co our kids just played with a…

Driving our Economy Forward: Covenant Logistics

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) –It’s a trucking company that started in Chattanooga back in 1985.  Now, Covenant Logistics has grown its company to help customers develop supply chains across the country.  This week we are learning how the business continues to drive our economy forward with freight transportation. “Covenant is a logistics company, out, stationed out of Chattanooga Tennessee here. And…

Catoosa Colonnade Civic Center hosted the Business Expo in Georgia

RINGGOLD, Georgia. (WDEF)– Today, the Catoosa Colonnade Civic Center hosted the yearly Business Expo in Ringgold Georgia. The holiday season is quickly approaching, and the Catoosa Colonnade wanted to ensure the community had a fun and easy way to access various businesses in the area that could make someone’s holiday event spectacular. This event was made for businesses to make…

Golden Apple Award, Joseph Mayo, Hunter Middle School

OOLTEWAH, TN (WDEF) – Joseph Mayo wears several hats at Hunter Middle School. He’s a talented teacher and a capable coach. Mr. Mayo is also passionate about improving students’ lives. All that added up to this week’s Golden Apple Award. Heidi Moses is the Principal at Hunter Middle. She says, “Mr. Mayo is definitely one of a kind. He is…

Mocs Continue to Call on Backup QB Luke Schomburg in Big Games

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs didn’t know until last Thursday, that starting quarterback Chase Artopoeus wasn’t healthy enough to go against Western Carolina. That meant back-up Luke Schomburg was called into action. Schomburg certainly didn’t look like a back-up, nearly leading UTC to a win before the Mocs fell 38-34. Mocs coach Rusty Wright wasn’t worried at all having to start…

Jackson County man charged with murder after dispute

  JACKSON COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) —  A man out of Jackson County was charged with murder after a dispute with his neighbor led to a shooting. At 3:09 p.m. November 4, 2024, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies responded to a residence off of County Road 12 for a shooting report. Upon arrival, deputies found 42-year-old Adam Douglas Cooner deceased….

Mom to Mom – Graham Cracker Apple Snacks

This is a snack that’s definitely going to give you the fall feels, and your kids are going to love it! It’s typically for preschoolers and toddlers, because they really enjoy making these. They’re called graham cracker apple snacks, and they’re so yummy! You just need a few ingredients. You need graham crackers, some pretzels, a few green chocolate melts,…

Hamilton County Party Chairs give their last remarks before Election Day polls open

Hamilton County Democratic Party Chair, Rachel Campbell, joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to discuss the change in voters’ energy and to encourage voices to be heard through the ballot. Hamilton County Republican Party Chair, Mark Harrison, joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to share his confidence in his party and discuss the passion voters have for the presidential election. HAMILTON COUNTY,…

Deandra Schirmer Wins Coaching Debut as Mocs Defeat Shorter 66-49

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA — In her first game as head coach of Chattanooga women’s basketball, head coach Deandra Schirmer and the Mocs found themselves in the win column after grabbing a 66-49 season-opening victory over Shorter University on Monday night. The Mocs (1-0) had contributors both young and old helping to guide the defending Southern Conference champions to a win in…

UTC breaks ground on their new Health Sciences Building

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Today, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Dorthy and Jim Kennedy Health Sciences Building. Olivia Walls, the Student Nurses Association president says, “As I said before, UTC nursing has given me everything. I feel like I’ve grown up here, so just being able to have faculty here that support…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Catoosa College and Career Academy Logistics Class

RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) – The Catoosa College and Career Academy specializes in helping students learn the skills they need to land a good job. We take a closer look at their logistics pathway in this week’s What’s Right With Our Schools. Mike Anderson is the Logistics Instructor. He explains, “At the Catoosa County Career Academy, you know it’s a CTAE…

Helping students further their education through tnAchieve

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Tennessee Achieves and Chattanooga State Community College got together in the CSCC Health Science Center to celebrate the over 10,000 students who have enrolled for college classes at the community college.  Tennessee Achieves, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing an opportunity for every Tennessee student to obtain a post-secondary credential works alongside CSCC and the…

Renovations to Collegedale imagination station

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Collegedale Imagination Station is undergoing some pretty exciting renovations that are set to bring more fun and enjoyment to people of all ages. Starting Monday, November 4th, the Collegedale Imagination Station will be temporarily closed for the start of the new renovations.  As this interactive park has been around for over 30 years, renovations are set…

Blackburn, Johnson speak on Senate Race day before election

The two candidates for Tennessee U.S. Senate, incumbent Sen.. Marsha Blackburn (left) and challenger Rep, Gloria Johnson (right) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Election Day is almost upon us. Months of campaigning are about to end as Americans head to the ballot box. One of the primary races we’re going to be following on Tuesday is the Senate race between incumbent Senator…

Hamilton County Health Department promotes Yellow DOT program

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Health Department is providing emergency care as a part of the Yellow DOT program.   “In 2022 there were over 5.9 estimated 5.9 million crashes, estimated with over 45,000 deaths that occurred that year and about 2.4 million injuries that occurred,” said Jake Ballard, Hamilton County Health Department.   The Yellow DOT Program is a…

Marion County mother suing school system over school threat

MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The mother of a student who was arrested in August for making a school threat in Marion County is suing the school system. In a federal lawsuit filed in the Eastern District Court of Tennessee, the mother going by “Mary Doe” says that her son was suspended for telling another student, “Stop Tapping that Pencil…

Three juveniles arrested after pursuit and carjacking incident

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Chattanooga Police (CPD) arrested three juveniles after a pursuit and carjacking incident. CPD responded to a car jacking incident November 2, 2024, at 5:50 p.m. Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Belmeade Avenue. While enroute, officers were notified of the victim’s license plate and vehicle description. An officer on patrol near Shallowford Road and…

TVA releases economic storm data from Hurricane Helene

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  More than a month has past since Hurricane Helene swept through Western Carolinas and Northeast Tennessee. It was reported well over 220 people were killed because of the storm. TVA’s Potential Hurricane Damage cost chart / TVA & River Forecast Center Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is reflecting on the performance of their infrastructure during the historic…

The Head of the Hooch is in Chattanooga this weekend

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Head of the Hooch event is back again, with over 2,000+ boats in the water, and 9,000 seats being rowed. The Head of the Hooch is a yearly event that is held on the first Saturday and Sunday in November. This event is also known by the name the Head of the Chattahoochee and ‘The Last…