BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Bradley County and Tennessee state officials went on Mix 104.1 to address the rise in school threats. Bradley County’s Sheriff Steve Lawson, School Director Dr. Linda Cash, and Safety and Security Coordinator Zech Pike discussed the recent rise in school threats in the Tennessee Valley area. Linda Cash spoke about phishing online, and how it’s…
We have our friend Winnie Wright from Verizon joining us today to bring us some more back to school tech! PATRICK: All right. So I’ve got my homework done. That’s for obviously the big kids. What about the little kids? Let’s not leave them out today. WINNIE: Yeah, as a parent, I totally get, wanting to know your kiddos location…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — News 12 This Morning: Lillian Yi joins News 12’s Chip Chapman and Amelia Greer to introduce herself to viewers and answer the hard-hitting questions—like “bacon or sausage?” News 12 has added a new on-air personality to the mix. Lillian Yi will be taking over as the new Weekend Anchor and Reporter! She gained experience in production…
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) After trailing 6-0 at halftime, Signal Mountain rallied to beat Hixson 16-6 on Thursday night in the region opener for both teams. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Football, Hixson High School, Signal Mountain High School
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Walker Valley won the county clash over rival Bradley Central on Thursday night by a final 28-7. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bradley Central High School, High School Football, Walker Valley High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Central held on to beat Tyner 26-23 on Thursday night in the region opener for both teams. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Central High School, High School Football, Tyner Academy
Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) Northwest Whitfield was too strong for rival Southeast Whitfield on Thursday night. The Bruins enjoyed a 43-7 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Football, Northwest Whitfield High School, Southeast Whitfield High School
Washington — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday that the Senate will vote next week on legislation to protect access to IVF that Republicans blocked just months ago, bringing the package back up after former President Donald Trump claimed to be a “leader” on the issue during the presidential debate this week. “Republicans can’t claim to be pro-family only to block…
Singer Jon Bon Jovi helped bring a woman back off the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville on Tuesday night, police said, in an incident captured on video. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said on social media Wednesday that the musician and his team helped a woman on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. “A shout out to Jon Bon…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) announced they’re conducting a homicide investigation on Lillian Lane. CPD responded to a shots fired call in the 1400 block of Lillian Lane at 3:30 p.m., September 11, 2024. After officers arrived on scene, they discovered a 16-year-old male with life threatening injuries. After the Chattanooga Fire Department and Hamilton County…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Lionhearts Fitness is getting ready for the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships. Lionhearts is a free fitness gym for teenagers to compete at a high level in sports. It’s located on Cloud Springs Road in Rinngold. The students train for competitions like cross country with obstacles. The gym also offers free mentorships for students as they…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Planet Fitness tries to provide a judgement free zone at all of their gyms. They also offer trainer exercises and specialized workout routines! One of the fitness training support managers, Alyssa Latham joins News 12’s Amelia Greer in the studio for an easy full-body workout. Here’s a look at some beginner workouts you can take into…
Sale Creek, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Sale Creek volleyball team won a state title last year, and it appears they have picked up where they left off last season. The Panthers rolled to another impressive win on Wednesday evening defeating Walker Valley 3-0. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: high school volleyball, Sale Creek High School, Walker Valley High School
The Tennessee office of the Trust for Public Land and the City of Chattanooga are gearing up for exciting developments as they celebrate their selection for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Community Change Grant. With this $20 million grant, TPL and the City of Chattanooga will develop a more inclusive environment for the communities in the Alton Park area. We’re in…
Tonight we are learning more about the Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce. In tonight’s Driving Our Economy Forward we learn how many business leaders met to talk about the current state of the economy in Georgia and connect for the future. “So today is our what we call the networking at lunch for the Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce. Um,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 23 years ago, the worst terrorist attack in modern American history was carried out against our country. The 9-11 Memorial and Museum in New York says 2,977 people were killed in the attacks Wednesday, Chattanoogans took time to remember the innocent lives we lost that day. The Scenic City Women’s Network hosted a remembrance ceremony at the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County jurors may soon see an increase in their pay during trials. The Hamilton County Commission will be considering an increase in the pay of jurors up to 20 dollars a day. Currently, grand jurors are paid 13 and petty jurors are paid 10 per day. Hamilton County Circuit Court Clerk Larry Henry says these rates…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Humane Society of the United States and the McKamey Animal Center assisted in a rabbit rescue a little over 3 weeks ago. Over 100 rabbits were removed from the home of an overwhelmed caregiver. The caregiver, Mike, spoke out and told his story. Mike went onto say in an interview that the rabbit population got…
UPDATE: A petition has been organized based on the following recent events. It includes a pre-drafted letter for one’s local Congressional Representatives. In the ongoing effort for families to advocate for each other and the waiting children in China, the Phillips family encourages people to contact their representative through an online petition. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — On September 5, Foreign…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ringgold opponents pass at their own risk this year because there’s a good chance the ball will be intercepted by the Tigers Cole Runion. Brian Armstrong has more on Runion’s ridiculous I-N-T numbers. Said Ringgold head coach Austin Crisp:”But anytime you get a takeaway, it changes the momentum of the game.” When watching a Ringgold football game, you’re…
Tel Aviv — Most people in the densely packed al-Mawasi camp for displaced Palestinians were asleep in the early hours of Tuesday morning when Israeli bombs struck. Homes, possessions, and entire families were blown away in the sprawling refugee settlement, which Israel’s military has designated a “humanitarian zone” along the Mediterranean coast of the Gaza Strip. “People flew,” Eyad Madi, one…
Newly-released bodycam video from 2023 shows the teenager accused of killing four people at Apalachee High School in Georgia being interviewed along with his father by police. The May 2023 interview, conducted by a deputy from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office more than a year before last week’s deadly shooting, came after Colt Gray allegedly made online threats to “shoot up” an area middle school….
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – A good teacher needs to be caring, creative and nurturing. Ashlanett Sanders checks all those boxes and many more. She has a gift for helping her Howard High School students reach their full potential, and that earned her this week’s Golden Apple Award. “Hello, hello everybody. Hi, hi. Good morning hey good how are you? On…
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A former Marion County court officer has been charged with sexual battery of three female inmates. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) special agents began an investigation on complaints toward Marshall A. Raines about sexually assaulting female inmates in August 2023. Marshall A. Raines At the time, Raines was a part time Marion County Sheriff’s Department…