DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — We’ve never seen a running back at Dalton like the speedster Jahmyr Gibbs. Now, we’ll never see another Catamount wear his jersey number one. The Detroit Lions star returned to his hometown tonight, as Dalton High School retired Gibbs’ jersey. News 12’s Brian Armstrong was there for the ceremony. Current Detroit Lions and Dalton alum, Jahmyr Gibbs…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central baseball team earned a trip to Spring Fling on Friday with an 8-2 victory over Riverdale in game three of their state sectional series. Tito Williams got the Bears offense going in the bottom of the second with a two RBI triple. Tyler Cook added a solo homer in the third as Bradley Central cruised…
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Northern Hamilton County has seen a lot of growth. Soddy-Daisy’s population as of the last Census in 2020 was a little over 13,000 and is likely closer to 14,000 according to recent estimates. That’s nearly double what the town’s population was 50 years ago, according to Census records. With that in mind, the lack of a hospital…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Local law enforcement took time Friday morning to honor those who have died in the line of duty in the Chattanooga area. This annual Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony, held at the Hamilton County Courthouse due to weather, concluded National Police Week ceremonies. Officers who have died in the line of duty in this area were honored,…
WASHINGTON (WDEF) – The House Oversight Committee voted last night to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for refusing to send them an audio recording of President Biden’s with a special council, even though they had already sent the transcript. The vote was along party lines. But the session was more memorable for the drama that proceeded the vote….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Zoo have been making strides to understand heart health in chimpanzees since 2011. On Thursday, one of the oldest female chimpanzees Brandi got an echocardiogram test at her vet exam. Dr Bill Warren who is the cardiologist of Chattanooga Heart Institute, talked about the results they found today. “An echocardiogram is an excellent test…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Tiffany Ahlberg from Ahlberg audiology to talk about the tech that’s available to those with hearing loss. My grandfather was always obsessed with gadgets and when he got hearing aids, he was always looking for the next tech to come his way. Unfortunately, he was not here…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) — Gordon Lee entertained Coahulla Creek in a spring football scrimmage Thursday. The home standing Trojans were up 21-14 at the half. They then went on to win the scrimmage 28-14. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Coahulla Creek, Gordon Lee
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Signal Mountain baseball team punched their ticket to Spring Fling in Murfreesboro. They beat Upperman by a final of 8-7. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, High School Baseball, Signal Mountain High School, Upperman
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Rivals Baylor and McCallie hooked up in a dogfight Thursday with the Red Raiders holding off Big Blue 8-6 to punch their ticket to Spring Fling. The game was tied at six in the bottom of the sixth when Baylor loaded the bases. They scored on a walk and then a sac fly from Graham King….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Boyd Buchanan baseball team punched their ticket to Spring Fling with a 7-2 victory over Friendship Christian on Thursday. Brodie Johnston and Cooper Jones had back-to-back homers in the third inning to ignite the Bucs offense. Johnston belted a grand slam. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Boyd Buchanan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Forty years ago, there was no social media, no smartphones in pockets and only four channels on TV. So, how did our parents’ generation entertain themselves? We’re going to find out in this edition of our Thursday Throwback. We check out a solar eclipse, antiques, belly dancing and the river raft race, all from 1984. Categories: From…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s not your father’s hardware store. We are taking you to the Woodcraft store in Brainerd Village. The shop has any woodworking tool you could ever need. They have summer camps, date nights and classes to help with projects. Learn how this family-owned business has been driving our economy forward for 10 years. Categories: Driving Our…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanoogans can now get to the city that may set their soul on fire, as Elvis Presley once said, a little bit faster. Thursday was the inaugural flight to Las Vegas via Allegiant Airlines. Dozens of passengers embarked on the historic flight on Thursday afternoon as several Allegiant and airport staff members dressed up like the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A large-scale training event was held on the Tennessee River Thursday morning. Water training exercises were held by multiple agencies, including the Chattanooga Fire Department. The goal of this exercise is to prepare our first responders for water rescues. They also received help from the Nashville Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team and their helicopter. Chattanooga firefighters…
Chatsworth, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ridgeland and Murray Co battled in a spring scrimmage on Wednesday evening in Chatsworth. Ridgeland enjoyed the upper hand winning 28-7. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Football, High School Football, Murray County High School, Ridgeland High School, spring scrimmage
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie and Baylor battled on Wednesday with a trip to Spring Fling on the line. Baylor won the first game 8-4, but McCallie rallied to take the second contest 4-3 to force one more game on Thursday to see who goes to Murfreesboro. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Baylor School, High School Baseball, McCallie School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Silverdale softball team beat Goodpasture 10-0 and 9-0 on Wednesday to advance to Spring Fling in Murfreesboro. The Seahawks will now have an opportunity to defend their state championship from 2023. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Softball, Silverdale Academy, Softball
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Boyd Buchanan baseball team will have to wait one more day to try and punch their ticket to spring fling. They split the first two games with Friendship Christian on Wednesday. Boyd Buchanan won game one 7-2, and the Commanders won the second game 8-6 on a walk off homer in the bottom of the seventh. Categories: Sports…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Pickleball is becoming one of the fastest growing sports and all the new craze these days and the people of Fort Oglethorpe are going all in. On Wednesday, the community celebrated the grand opening of the Michael L Housley court complex. Eager pickleball players gathered around to see the new state of the art facility that will…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The 14th annual VA2K Walk and Roll at the new Veterans Affairs Clinic wasn’t just in Chattanooga, but all over the state. The event was completely free, but it gave those who participated a chance to hear the stories from the veterans during Walk and Roll. “We are here to raise awareness for mental health, to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Commissioners held a monthly committee session on Building and Economic Development this morning. In the course of that meeting, they discussed ideas for some long underused properties including the former site of the Hamilton County Jail right behind me. Currently, the Hamilton County Jail, formerly known as Silverdale, is the only detention facility that currently houses…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future of school funding was also discussed during the committee session. Commissioners discussed how school construction is increasing the tax burden on the county. They say this tied up with increasing maintenance costs is placing an ever larger burden on the county. One potential solution raised is creating a dedicated revenue stream for school construction instead…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission did approve six million dollars for road improvements across the county. This will go towards safety improvements at 11 different intersections. Many of these intersections are in the Ooltewah and Middle Valley areas along Hunter and Middle Valley Roads. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp proposed these improvements as increased attention to these…
