CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Schools is taking a major step to ensure its facilities remain clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff. After reviewing 13 applications, the board has narrowed down two potential candidates. As part of the selection process, two companies presented their proposals today, outlining their plans to provide top-tier cleaning services across all Hamilton…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Students at Hunter Middle are making great strides in robotics and mathematics, but they are also excelling in the arts and athletics. Feast your eyes on a few of their recent accomplishments in tonight’s What’s Right With Our Schools. Heidi Moses is the Principal at Hunter Middle. She says, “We strive to provide academic press and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Zoo has welcomed two new female warthogs, marking an exciting milestone in its history. The warthogs, named Peanut and Big Girl, arrived in late January from a zoo in Florida and have joined Everett, the male warthog, in the Cape of Africa expansion. Jake Cash, Chattanooga Zoo Director of Marketing and Communications, shared details about…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Caregivers work hard to care for our loved ones. Right at Home in Home Care and Assistance is promoting care for their caregivers. Caregivers can give too much and leave themselves with burnout. Bryan Hensley the owner of Right at Home says, “Both professional caregivers and family caregivers find ways to take care of yourself. Take…
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is teaming up with the DeKalb County Animal Adoption Center (DCAAC) on a new initiative aimed at helping shelter dogs find permanent homes while providing inmates with a meaningful rehabilitation opportunity. As part of the program, inmates will work with a different shelter dog each month, teaching them basic…
Cabbage has been adopted! Meet News 12’s Pet of the Week, Cabbage! The Humane Educational Society (HES) says Cabbage has soulful brown eyes, and a soft, fluffy coat. Cabbage is probably the gentlest puppy you’ll ever meet, and is great with kids. She loves to play, belly rubs, and cuddles. Cabbage also is known to get the zoomies! HES says…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The YMCA is kicking off a massive fundraiser today. They are inviting the community to participate in a series of health and wellness events. The events include multiple bike-a-thons and a swim-a-thons, as well as a military fitness competition, graded by local soldiers and YMCA staff. All of the proceeds from each event will go back…
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A second arrest has been made in connection to the SWAT standoff in Sale Creek Friday. Robert Bowen Kenneth Lee Kizzar was arrested by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Criminal Warrants Unit at a residence on Pitts Gap Road in Bledsoe County on Monday February 24, 2025. An arrest warrant had been issued for…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Grundy County man has been arrested after stealing a four wheeler in Dunlap. On February 20, 2025 around 11:40 a.m., a subject stole a red Honda TRX four wheeler from a carport of a Dunlap residence. Several businesses and residences in the area were able to capture the incident on surveillance video. According to the…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Emergency crews responded to a vehicle crash involving a car that collided with a building on Hixson Pike Sunday afternoon. At approximately 2:11 PM on February 23, 2025, Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 5000 block of Hixson Pike after reports of a vehicle striking a structure. Upon arrival, firefighters requested additional support to further…
NEW YORK (AP) — Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style on “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and other hits made her one of the top recordings artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after, died Monday. She was 88. She died at…
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
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…