CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- It only took one offensive play for Marion County to get on the score board and that was thanks to Mr. Football nominee Sam Pickett. That TD run came off of a Luke Tipton INT and Marion County never looked back from there winning 17-7. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
“Definitely not something I expected coming into work today. I thought it was just going to be a normal shift, and then I look up and the whole mountain is on fire,” says Kaden Moore, a resident who was caught by surprise this morning. A brush fire on Lookout Mountain sparked evacuations early this morning. The Chattanooga Fire Department, along with…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A dramatic scene unfolded throughout the day on the side of Lookout Mountain. A plume of smoke dotted the Chattanooga skyline, and a fire has affected a storied Chattanooga attraction. Shortly before 7 Saturday morning, the Chattanooga Fire Department says a brush fire began off of a trail above the 700 block of South Scenic Highway. Lookout…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central held off rival Cleveland 54-51 on Friday night at Raider Arena in Cleveland. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central girls basketball team continues to look like one of the best teams in the nation. They were too much for rival Cleveland on Friday winning 72-34. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Calhoun, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Calhoun Yellow Jackets are headed to the Class 3A state title game. They beat Stephenson 35-13 in their semifinal matchup on Friday night. The Jaguars scored on their opening drive to go up 7-0. Calhoun then answered with a 33-yard touchdown pass to Justin Beasley to tie the game, and they never looked back. Calhoun will face…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) South Pittsburg came up short in their bid to repeat as Class A state champions on Friday afternoon at Finley Stadium. The Pirates lost to Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering (MASE) 34-14. The game was tied at 14 at halftime. The Pirates two touchdowns came on long touchdown runs by quarterback Dayon Cooper. The Phoenix scored in the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group focused on the energy sustainability of the Southeast put out their response to a plan put out by TVA. The Southeastern Sustainability Directors Network is a coalition of over a hundred cities including Chattanooga, who collaborate on energy policy. Today, they issued their response to TVA’s Integrated Resources Plan, which has been an ongoing process…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There was a private meeting held Friday regarding who Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp wants as the next county attorney.He had attempted to fire the current attorney, Rheubin Taylor, when he took office in 2022 However, Taylor refused to leave, leading to a costly court battle in which a judge sided with Taylor to allow him to…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Collegedale Police Department (CPD) is asking the public for assistance in locating a missing teen. MISSING PERSON – 1 Skye DePrimo is a 15-year-old white female who ran away from her home on December 5, 2024 in Barnsley Park. According to CPD, seen wearing a red Ohio State sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and black slides with…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — We’re learning more details about Johnathan Allen, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Johnathan Allen deputy who was arrested on child pornography charges. According to the affidavit, a deputy from the York County Sheriff’s Department (YCSO) responded to a solicitation of a minor call September 2, 2024. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with the father…
Courtesy:TWRA MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved several price hikes to various TWRA licenses. Boating fees will go up 22 percent while hunting and fishing licenses will both go up 28 percent. Sportsman and lifetime licenses will go up 12 percent. TWRA says more than 70 percent of their revenue comes from these licenses, and…
Lawrence Goodine in court. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some Chattanooga police officers are at the center of a lawsuit following the suspected murder of a woman by a former officer. Lawrence Goodine is awaiting trial on a first degree murder charge in the November 20-23 death of Kara Akins. Akins’ daughter has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Goodine, the city…
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Rhea County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) along with other agencies assisted with a manhunt in McMinn County Thursday morning. In the early morning hours of December 5, 2024, RCSO deputies Swafford, Ritchie, and K9 deputy Blondie were asked to assist in a McMinn County manhunt. According to RCSO, a fugitive had fled on foot…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and the Cleveland Police Department (CPD) found several narcotics and weapons during a search warrant. Authorities were authorized to search a Georgetown residence December 4, 2024, due to the result of an investigation that began in May 2024. According to the BCSO, nearly 400 grams of suspected fentanyl was…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Tech shows all over the globe are constantly showing the latest and greatest in tech and gadgets but we unfortunately always leave out some of our best friends. Enter the Halo Collar 4, the tech that finally lets us tech guys include our furry friends. The Halo 4 allows you to take your dogs on all your…
General Manager Kevin Billingsley joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to show off their menu and offer gift ideas. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Big Bad Breakfast is bringing all your favorite locally sourced breakfast foods to Chattanooga’s North Shore. Start your day off with a nutritious meal from Big Bad Breakfast which features unique menu items like brûlée grapefruit, fresh juices,…
MGN Image SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A family lost their home in a fire Thursday night in Soddy Daisy. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Soddy Daisy Fire responded to the call at around 11:15 p.m. on Big Pine Lane. The house was fully involved and all the residents were out when firefighters got to the scene. Sequoyah VFD and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- McCallie was down 21-0 and 21-6 at the half. This comes after falling earlier in the season to Baylor 44-12. None of that matter as McCallie didn’t give up another point and rallied to win 27-21 in the state title game. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Pictures of Sgt. Sanford Roy both in and out of uniform, killed in a bombing raid in Nazi Germany in 1944. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For eight decades, a Chattanooga family has had a question they didn’t know the answer to. What happened to Sergeant Sanford Roy in 1944 when he went missing on a bombing mission during World War II…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As the holiday season is approaching, many of us focus on family, togetherness, and celebration. But for children in foster care, this time of year can be especially challenging. Youth Villages in Chattanooga is working tirelessly to provide support and love for these kids, but they can’t do it alone The organization is working to ensure…
Forty years ago, we were in the peak of the Cabbage Patch Doll frenzy. Parents would do just about anything to get their hands on the hottest toy of the season. So for our Thursday Throwback, we want to take you back to 1984, to the rush at one local store when a shipment of the dolls came in. Categories:…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — The Whitfield County Fire Department (WCFD) responded to a structure fire last night. At approximately 8:56 p.m., December 4, 2024, WCFD were dispatched to a structure fire off of Utility Road. Crews were able to extinguish the fire, however one individual was significantly burned. According to WCFD, the individual was transported to Erlanger for medical…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A deputy with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has been placed on administrative leave after an investigation resulted in charges related to child pornography. Johnathan Allen A law enforcement agency out of South Carolina relayed information to HCSO on December 4, 2024 in relation to the deputy. HCSO immediately began assisting in this criminal…