TSSAA Wrestling state duels
FRANKLIN, Tennessee (WDEF)- Cleveland boys and girls wrestling programs defending state titles. Here is a wrap of the state title area winners. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Cleveland, TSSAA, Wrestling
North Cobb Christian Defeats LFO 61-58 in Region Showdown
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) In a region showdown on Friday night at LFO, North Cobb Christian held off the Warriors 61-58. It was a battle of the region’s top two teams. The Eagles remain unbeaten in region play with the win, while the Warriors drop to 10-3 in region action. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Basketball, LFO,…
Baylor Retires the Jersey of American League Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) During halftime of the Baylor-McCallie basketball game on Friday, Baylor honored one of their own in baseball star Nick Kurtz. He of course was just named the American League rookie of the year playing for the A’s. Kurtz batted .290 with 36 home runs in his first season in the big leagues. Besides playing baseball at Baylor, Kurtz was…
McCallie Ends Nine Game Losing Streak to Baylor With 46-45 Victory
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie ended their nine game series losing streak to rival Baylor on Friday with a 46-45 win at the Red Raiders Duke Arena. Ernas Valauskas hit a three with roughly ten seconds to play give Big Blue the one point victory. Valauskas led McCallie with 17 points. Taheim Elohem paced Baylor with 14 points. Categories: Sports – Local Sports…
Heritage Picks Up 42-32 Region Win Over LaFayette
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) After falling behind 9-0 to start the game, Heritage turned up their defense and rebounded for a 42-32 region win over LaFayette. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: heritage, High School Basketball, Lafayette
UTC Gets 10th Straight Win With 72-59 Victory Over Mercer
(gomocs.com) Behind a dominant second quarter, Chattanooga defeated Mercer 72-59, in its first home game in nearly three weeks. The win marks the 10th in a row for the Mocs, who have not lost since November 29. 10 consecutive wins is the most since the 2023-24 season when Chattanooga won 12 in a row. It was a three-way offensive attack…
Local Author Encourages Children to Reach for the Stars
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A local author held a special book signing on Wednesday. Rita Lorainne Hubbard wrote “It’s Possible, The Story of Ronald McNair”. Ronald McNair grew up poor in rural South Carolina. He went on to become the second African American astronaut in US history. The book is meant to inspire young readers to reach for the stars,…
Benton Elementary receives poor inspection report
BENTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Concerns are rising in Polk County following a negative health inspection report of Benton Elementary School. According to a report from the Tennessee Department of Health, Benton Elementary scored a 68 on an inspection that was conducted last week. This report described 16 different issues. The report describes the following issues: “Observations & Corrective Actions 4: Muliple…
June Scobee Rodgers Keeps Challenger Memory Alive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) –The 28th of January marks 40 years since the Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster that claimed the lives of seven astronaut crew members. It was supposed to be a routine mission. The crew was to release a commercial satellite into orbit and observe Haley’s Comet as it passed by. It was the first mission to have a civilian…
TechByte: Artemis Missions Take Humanity Back to the Moon
Humanity is returning to the moon before the end of this decade. On this week’s TechByte, we take a look at the roadmap to earth’s natural satellite. NASA is committed to returning humans to the moon before the close of this decade. The last person to set foot on the moon was Gene Cernan all the way back in 1972….
Wofford Stuffs UTC 81-55
(gomocs.com) – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team struggled mightily on both ends of the floor during an 81-55 home loss to Wofford during Southern Conference action on Thursday evening inside McKenzie Arena. Chattanooga has now dropped three-straight games and falls to 9-13 overall and finishes the first half of SoCon play at 3-6. Wofford earned its fourth-straight win and…
Calhoun Enjoying Another Successful Season
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Calhoun beat Heritage on Wednesday to remain unbeaten in region play. Despite that perfect region mark and a 15-2 overall record, Calhoun head basketball coach Vince Layson still feels a little salty. Brian Armstrong explains why. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Calhoun, heritage, High School Basketball
Group of residents oppose Hamilton County Sheriff partnership with ICE
A group of protestors in East Ridge opposed to recent actions of ICE. (Photo by: Astral Shoots) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Since last March, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has voluntarily worked with ICE on immigration enforcement. This has continued, even as ICE has received increased criticisms for violent incidents across the country including last weekend’s shooting death of protestor Alex…
BJ’s Wholesale Club Opening Preview
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – BJ’s Wholesale Club is preparing to open a new location at 401 Northgate Mall Drive, marking the company’s sixth store in Tennessee. The warehouse club will officially begin business, January 30th. Ahead of the opening, the company held an employee event at the store on Thursday. The location includes an on-site BJ’s Gas station, offering everyday…
Love Without Reason to host Father-Daughter dance
Susan Matthews with ‘Love Without Reason’ joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as the organization gets ready to celebrate their 5th annual Father Daughter Dance ahead of Valentine’s Day. This masquerade ball raises funds for victims of human trafficking across the world. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Love Without Reason prevents human trafficking by performing free craniofacial surgeries, and they are hosting…
Bradley Central Downs East Hamilton 55-43
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) After leading by four at halftime, Bradley Central went on to beat East Hamilton 55-43 on Wednesday night at Jim Smiddy Arena. Jayden Haywood led the Hurricanes with 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting from the floor. Jermiah Brownlow topped the Bears scoring attack with 16 points as well. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bradley Central, East…
Calhoun Edges Heritage 77-73
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) After falling behind early, Calhoun rallied to beat Heritage 77-73. Trace Hawkins hit two big free throws with 11 seconds left to help seal the Yellow Jackets victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Calhoun, heritage, High School Basketball
Former Hamilton County Teacher Sentenced for Abuse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A former Hamilton County teacher, Duane Sanders, was sentenced today for multiple counts of sexual abuse of children following a lengthy investigation. Sanders was found guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child, involving several young victims. Investigators identified approximately 12 children who disclosed abuse, and forensic interviews were conducted with roughly 23 children, though only…
Romance under the falls at Ruby Falls!
Jaclyn Lewis with Ruby Falls joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as the historic area attraction gets ready for Valentine’s Day. ‘Romance at Ruby’ gives couples a chance to celebrate the holiday with special lantern tours! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s the “quiet” season at many tourist attractions, which makes it a perfect time to experience less crowds and enjoy more…
Radon Risks: What Homeowners Need to Know
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF)- Radon, a colorless and odorless gas, could be putting families at risk inside their own homes. Health officials say long-term exposure to radon can cause serious health problems. It’s the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. “Since it’s a carcinogen, radon causes the highest number of lung cancer deaths after smoking,” said Ryan…
LFO Too Strong For Coahulla Creek Winning 63-31
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) LFO built a 33-14 halftime advantage over Coahulla Creek on their way to an impressive 63-31 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Coahulla Creek, High School Basketball, LFO
Baylor Wins District Matchup Against CCS 61-51
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor used a strong fourth quarter to pull away for a 61-51 district win over Chattanooga Christian on Tuesday. The Red Raiders scored 20 points in the final quarter to seal the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, CCS, High School Basketball
Tennessee Aquarium offers indoor option during cold weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As temperatures remain extremely low, many children across the area are still out of school. For parents looking for ways to keep their families engaged, the Tennessee Aquarium is offering a warm, educational option indoors. Aquarium officials say being climate controlled makes the facility a popular destination during extreme cold. Alison Pryor, media coordinator for the…
PawPaw’s Ministry helps unhoused community during extreme cold
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Our friends from PawPaw’s Ministry were spotted in Chattanooga today, handing out blankets, hot beverages, and coats to members of the unhoused community. With temperatures remaining well below freezing, the group says their goal is to make sure people have the resources they need to survive the harsh conditions. Founder Mike Rice, also known as PawPaw,…