DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- A short trip on 75 saw Calhoun take on Dalton in a Georgia match up with Calhoun getting the narrow victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Calhoun High School, Dalton High School, high school sports
GoMocs- Tip your hat, Abbey Cornelius– there’s a new record holder in town. After stepping on the court for Saturday’s 60-37 blowout victory over Mercer, Sigrun Olafsdottir set a new program record for most career games played in a Mocs jersey after appearing in her 137th game in the win. As easy as it may seem to get caught in…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan remained unbeaten in district play on Friday night knocking off rival Silverdale 60-35. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Boyd Buchanan, Silverdale Academy
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor beat rival McCallie for the 7th straight time on Friday night at Duke Arena. The Red Raiders won by a final of 73-53. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Baylor, McCallie
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Adarius Brewster scored 26 points to help lead Tyner over Chatt Prep 75-64. The Sentinels entered the game as the top ranked team in Class-A. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Chatt Prep, Tyner
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Walker Valley basketball team has enjoyed a great start this season. They’re currently ranked 7th in the state’s biggest public school classfication. But the Mustangs understand it’s not how you start, but how you finish. News 12’s Brian Armstrong explains. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: high school sports, Walker Valley High School, Walker Valley Mustangs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Fans of Science fiction can expect a weekend of activities as Chattacon makes its way back to the scenic city. “Many of the conventions that are around now are your pop culture, so comics and stuff like that. Well, that still falls within our realm as well, but our emphasis is literary. So armed guest honor is…
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) — There were developments today in the arrest of a northwest Georgia lawmaker at the state capitol yesterday. State Senator Colton Moore was arrested as he tried to enter the house chamber for a joint session of lawmakers. The House Speaker had banned him last year from entering the chambers, so state troopers arrested him. But the…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The East Ridge Police Department (ERPD) has made an arrest after ending a pursuit with a stolen Mercedes Benz. Officers with ERPD got a hit via a License Plate Reader (LPR) on a stolen Mercedes Benz, January 17, 2025. Authorities located the vehicle in the 1000 block of South Seminole. According to ERPD, it…
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) — A father-son duo was arrested Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in connection to a string of burglaries across several counties in Georgia. On Sunday, January 12, LaFayette Police responded to a burglary at a Dollar Tree in a Walmart shopping center. Clifton Mitchell / City of Lafayette Police Department Officers discovered the store’s safe was broken into,…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) — A smoke alarm likely saved a homeowner from a devastating fire early this morning in Sale Creek. Smoke Alarm saves Sale Creek home from major house fire / Sale Creek Volunteer Fire Department At approximately 2:35 a.m., January 17, 2025, the Sale Creek Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) responded to reports of a house fire at…
Chattanooga, TN – As we enter the new year you’ve probably started that new job or you’re about to start the new job. I remember when I started my first job, the thing I was most excited for was business card…with my name on them. After 20 years of sales they clearly have become less exciting and just something people…
Signal Centers board member Nicole Watson joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to invite everyone to celebrate Dolly Parton’s 79th birthday with special events happening across Chattanooga. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s country music legend Dolly Parton’s 79th birthday and Chattanooga is taking a full week to celebrate thanks to the work of Signal Centers! It’s all to help promote Dolly…
East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) Red Bank built a nine point halftime lead and went on to beat East Ridge 68-48 on Thursday evening. The Lions remained unbeaten in district play with the win. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: East Ridge High School, High School Basketball, Red Bank High School
(gomocs.com) The script was flipped and winning ways made their way back to the Roundhouse as the Chattanooga women’s basketball team captured a gritty 69-63 win over the Samford Bulldogs on Thursday night. After going up by six points in the first quarter, then falling behind by as much as eight points in the second quarter, the Mocs (7-9, 2-1…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF)- Walker County Republican Party reacts to the arrest of North Georgia State Senator Colton Moore on Thursday. “This is what tyranny looks like. This is literally what tyranny looks like. I am. I am shocked. We are shocked and appalled that this could happen in the United States of America, and especially in northwest Georgia,” said…
If he were alive today, Elvis Presley would have turned 90 years old last week. But after almost 50 years after his death, we’re still talking about the king of rock and roll. So why has the Elvis story lasted all these years? For Our Thursday Throwback, we take you back to celebrations of his 50th birthday in the 1980s. Categories:…
Note: Many of the details in this story may be disturbing to some readers. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Day four the Jason Chen murder trial is underway. Chen is charged with first degree murder in the November 2022 death of Jasmine Pace. The primary witness throughout the day on Thursday was Hamilton County Medical Examiner Dr. Stephen Cogswell. Dr. Stephen Cogswell…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With the job market continuing to evolve in 2025, older workers are continuing to face different challenges when it comes to finding employment. Companies like AARP are stepping in to offer valuable advice and resources to older adults navigating the hiring process in an increasingly competitive landscape. Experts at AARP say one of the biggest barriers…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A lawsuit has been filed by Catrina Pace against the family of Jason Chen. Catrina is the mother of Jasmine Pace, who was murdered by Jason Chen on November 22, 2022. According to the lawsuit, Catrina filed the lawsuit for: “…compensatory and punitive damages to address the wrongful death, battery, and intentional infliction of severe emotional…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Federal Government today announced their preferred location for a new courthouse in Chattanooga. But there is a catch. The owners of the property say it isn’t for sale. The General Services Administration announced that a site on Vine Street was the winning location for the new federal courts building. They want to build on parking lots near…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Students and staff at Loftis Middle School had a delay Thursday morning due to a potential gas leak. When staff arrived on January 16, 2025, they noticed an abnormal smell. Out of an abundance of caution, school officials called the Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department to investigate. According to Hamilton County Schools, parents were quickly…
Tennessee Aquarium’s Alison Pryor joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to share how the aquarium just became more financially accessible and to preview their special “Blue Angels 3D” showing on IMAX. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee Aquarium joins a new program this year to remove financial barriers for anyone wanting to learn more about aquatic life and nature. The Tennessee…
Creative Discovery Museum’s Mackenzie Steele and Swati Patel join News 12’s Amelia Greer in saying “Namaste” and previewing the newest traveling exhibit. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Creative Discovery Museum welcomes their latest traveling exhibit, “Namaste India,” which celebrates India’s beautiful culture and heritage. The 1800 foot “box” at the Creative Discovery Museum will be filled with items and interactive…