Chattanooga PD invites citizens to Community Police Academy

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police Department is inviting citizens to attend the Community Police Academy. Participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at how the department operates and train for the important work officers do each and every day. Driving simulator / CPD “They also have a chance to talk to officers and see demonstrations of K9 training methods, they…

Mom to Mom – DIY Dog Popsicles

Today on Mom to Mom, we have a special treat your pup is going to love. Today we are making dog popsicles. Spring and summer are almost here, and for those hot days, they’re going to love this special little treat and it’s super easy to make. We need some blueberries, some light coconut milk, and then dog bones. Get…

Local fertility clinic responds to Alabama Court ruling

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Legal battles have broken out after the Alabama supreme Court ruled frozen embryos can be considered children. Would be Alabama parents seeking help from places like Chattanooga’s Fertility Centers are caught in the middle. “These are patients desperate to have children. And what is happening is that they are being denied the ability to go through…

Mocs Will Finish Spring Football Practice Before Spring Even Starts

Wouldn’t it be great if we could skip winter and go right to spring. Apparently the Mocs football team does it. Even though the calendar says February, they’re nearly done with Spring football practice. For the second straight year, the Mocs are doing spring practice in the wintertime. They started February 5th this year. Reporter: “Do you still call it…

Safety of Ringgold intersection questioned after fatal crash

RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – In the wake of the fatal crash that killed two young women and has left a driver hospitalized, some Ringgold residents are wondering if the intersection where the crash happened is safe. The split between Ooltewah-Ringgold Road and Tennessee Street is the first major intersection on Georgia Highway 151 right after crossing into the Ringgold City…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Ridgeland High School FBLA

ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) – High School students in Georgia are learning how to become the business leaders of tomorrow. Lessons in employability and entrepreneurship are sowing the seeds for success. That’s a far-reaching example of what’s right with our schools. Heather Campbell is the sponsor for the Future Business Leaders for America at Ridgeland. She explains, “Future Business Leaders of…

Red Bank dominate once again in the post season

The Red Bank Lions roared once again in the postseason, putting on a dominant display to dismantle Loudon 75-49. By the final buzzer, the scoreboard reflected a commanding 26-point victory, showcasing the Lions’ undeniable dominance and securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, High School Basketball, Loudon, Red Bank,…

Silverdale makes basketball school history

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Silverdale Boys advance to its first final four in school history. The Seahawks staged a dramatic comeback to win 63-51 over the Webb School in the state quarterfinals, earning a spot in the Final Four at Tennessee Tech next weekend.   Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, final four, High School Basketball, Seahawks, Silverdale Boys,…

Tyner Rams take down Sweetwater

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Tyner put on a dominant performance, cruising to an easy 67-46 victory over Sweetwater. The Eagles soared out of the gate, quickly establishing a lead and never looking back. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, High School Basketball, Sweetwater, Tyner, Tyner Rams

Mocs women fall at home on senior night

GoMocsChattanooga women’s basketball suffered its first loss in 13 games on Saturday, with the Mocs falling victim to UNC Greensboro after a late surge from the Spartans gave them a 68-64 victory. The Mocs (23-4, 11-1 SoCon) saw themselves up by as much as 12 points on the Spartans (18-10, 7-6 SoCon) at one point during the game, but a…

Bradley Central Blows Out McMinn Co in Region Tournament

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central blasted off to a 23-0 and never looked back in beating McMinn Co 89-35 in their region tournament opener. Avary Brewer was dialed in behind the arc for the Bearettes hitting 6 of 9 three-pointers. Aubrey Gonzalez had over half of the Cherokees total points as she scored 18. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags:…

Nyziah Whaley Big Facilitator For Baylor Attack

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor looks to punch their ticket to the state final four tomorrow. And you can expect Nyziah Whaley to provide the punch for the Red Raiders attack. Brian Armstrong has more on the Baylor facilitator. Said head coach Mark Price: “Early on, you could tell he was going to be a special player.” Nyziah Whaley always seems to make…

Fire destroys house, kills pet snakes and iguana

SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Emergency Management said fire crews were battling a house fire on Friday. Some of their residents’ pets did not make it out alive. The fire was located at 119 Griffith Street. A neighbor frantically ran across the street to alert their neighbor that their back porch was on fire. The homeowners then called…

Local students react to UGA student homicide

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The University of Georgia campus in Athens is mourning after a nursing student and former UGA graduate was found dead on Thursday. After Thursday’s tragic events at UGA, we asked students here at UTC how they feel about their safety. One student, Taylynn Boggs, said, “It just depends like what time of day it is. If…

Hamilton County Health Department reopens dental clinic

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Health Department reopens their dental clinic after a three-month hiatus.  As a part of their reopening, they welcomed two new dentists, Drs. Alaina Marinello and Megan Harris.   Under their care they will provide various dental services to patients four to 20 years of age. The clinic is accepting patients without insurance as well…

Tech Byte – A pair of pros take on Artificial Intelligence in photography

Industry experts don't think the machines are taking over just yet

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Since the invention of the camera over 200 years ago, photography has gone thru significant upgrades. It’s gone from Dark Rooms, to one-hour photos to digital.  Cameras have gone from big and bulky to sleek and some even pocket sized. Artificial Intelligence has been unleashed on the world and some believe that, if left unchecked, we could…

UTC Women Beat Western Carolina and Capture SoCon Championship

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA — Chattanooga women’s basketball needed the dominoes to fall perfectly on Thursday night, and they did just that and more as the Mocs captured the program’s 23rd Southern Conference regular season title with the team’s 60-56 win over Western Carolina. The Mocs (23-3, 11-0 SoCon) needed just about every minute of the game to get the job done against…