Tennessee Innocence Project to hold Chattanooga event

Representatives with the Tennessee Innocence Project. (Courtesy: Tennessee Innocence Project) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A non-profit law firm that works to exonerate convicts will be making their way to Chattanooga. The Tennessee Innocence Project has represented incarcerated individuals throughout their appeals process throughout the state at no cost. The executive director and lead counsel for the project, Jessica Van Dyke, said,…

Local alumni upset with Tennessee State board decision

MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some local alumni of Tennessee State University are voicing disapproval of the state’s decision to remove its Board of Trustees. The decision was made earlier this week as state Republicans argued that the school has mishandled their finances. TSU in a statement denied money mismanagement. Eric Atkins, who is the co-chair of the Unity Group, graduated…

Male Cleveland High School student facing felony sexual battery charge

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Cleveland Police Department says a petition for sexual battery has been filed with the Bradley County Juvenile Court this week against a male student at Cleveland High School. News 12 spoke with the parent of the female victim in this case, Kathy Varnell, who says her daughter has been scarred since an incident inside of a class…

Foundation House Ministries receives $790,000 state grant

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – A ministry that serves mothers in crisis received a large grant Thursday. Foundation House Ministries in Cleveland has received a $790,000 grant from the State of Tennessee. Foundation House Ministries executive director Suzanne Burns speaking on behalf of the organization. (Courtesy: Foundation House Ministries) This is a part of over $20 million invested in non-profits by…

A New Twist on Existing Tech is the Katalyst for your New Years Resolutions

Smart Technology suit helps people improve health and wellness

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Was your new years resolution to get in better shape and maybe work or life in general got in the way? Well, you’re in luck. We have the head personal trainer from a new company called Katalyst that is going to show you how their new twist on some existing tech can help you hit those new…

Seven Players Participate in Mocs Pro Day

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—The Chattanooga Mocs had a 7-man contingent go through their paces in front of NFL scouts at the annual Pro Day. It started in the Wolford Family Strength & Conditioning Center before shifting to Scrappy Moore Field as the group was put through its steps. “It’s a big day for our seniors,” Coach Rusty Wright explained. “It’s great to…

Mayor Wamp delivers State of the County Address

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp delivered his State of the County Address Thursday morning.  “In the weeks, months and years ahead, we should refuse to allow our strengths to become our weaknesses. Instead, let us lean into those strengths,” said Mayor Wamp. Mayor Wamp addressed several topics that impacted Hamilton County, including the downtown Chattanooga…

Soddy Daisy Basketball Coach Bill Eller Steps Down

Soddy Daisy boys basketball coach Bill Eller has announced he’s stepping down after coaching the Trojans for seven seasons. Eller helped revive a struggling program, recently delivering the Trojans first winning season in 14 years. He has over 400 career wins as a high school coach. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bill Eller, High School Basketball, Soddy Daisy…

Chattanooga Police renovates RTIC surveillance center

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Police RTIC division unveils their updated and remodeled surveillance center. “What we do is we assist the entire department in reduction of violence, crime, violent crime. That is our overall focus,” said Sergeant Billy Atwell, RTIC Supervisor. “We also assist the entire department on anything and everything that is happening, whether it is a patrol…

Teen takes on ‘Rock the Riverfront’ Wednesday with her fiddle

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Rock the Riverfront is still going on at the Chattanooga Riverfront, featuring different performers each week. On Wednesday, March 27, Abigail Snell took on the Riverfront with her fiddle. She performed from 4 to 6 p.m. on the Chattanooga Green. River City Company said Snell is “one of the youngest SoundCorps Sidewalk Stage buskers.” She is just…

Frequent user of Heritage Park concerned about increased flooding

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Frequent flooding is disrupting life in one Chattanooga park. One citizen, Henri Tenthorey, says that the flooding at Jack Benson Heritage Park in East Brainerd is completely preventable. Tenthorey said, “Everybody wants to be able to come to the park and enjoy it.” An example of flooding that occurred Wednesday morning at Jack Benson Heritage Park…

UTC students upset over lack of housing

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On-campus housing is a big part of the college experience.  However, a large number of University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (UTC) students may not be able to do so next year. 4,700 of a likely student population over 11,000 have applied for student housing next year. A message to one UTC student saying their requested room was unavailable….

Golden Apple Award: Battlefield Primary, Staci Wilson

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Staci Wilson is a second-grade teacher at Battlefield Primary School. She goes above and beyond, teaching her kids to love learning. She cares, and the kids know it. That’s why she’s this week’s Golden Apple Award winner. “Well, Mrs. Wilson is a fantastic teacher. When I think about Ms. Wilson, I think about her strengths with student relationships…

Whitfield County GOP censures representative

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – The Whitfield County Republican Party says they are censuring one of their state representatives. They are upset with Representative Kasey Carpenter over what they say are a series of votes that do not align with their party’s platform.  Rep. Kasey Carpenter (From: Georgia House of Representatives) Most recently, they opposed Representative Carpenter’s vote on a bill…

Mom to Mom – Sweet Treats for Spring

Today on Mom To Mom, we have a couple of spring treat ideas. We love springtime, and if you have a little one or a middle schooler, these are cute ideas for your kiddos to help get in that spring fill. So first, we’re going to make this cute little Easter bunny bag. You could give it to your kid’s…

Vols QB Nico Iamaleava Ready to Feast On and Off the Field

(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — “I know what I came here to do, and it’s my job to go get that done.” Those were the closing remarks for Tennessee redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava as the signal caller met with local media members on Monday inside the Anderson Training Center. One week into his second spring training camp on Rocky Top and 12…

City officials celebrate Community Project Funding in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – State Representative Chuck Fleischmann celebrates his Community Project Funding in Chattanooga on Monday.  “In my role as Tennessee’s sole appropriator in the house I was able not only to advocate for my community project fundings, but I was able to procure every community project funding project that every tendency member put in for,” said Rep. Fleischmann. …

What’s Right With Our Schools: Self Contained Class Prom at Central High

HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) – Prom Season is upon us! Late last week, the community came together to give students in self-contained classes an enchanted evening at Central High School. Feel free dance, as we take a well-dressed look at what’s right with our schools. Katheron Latham is the Ruriteen Service Club Sponsor. She explains, “This is an annual event hailed…