CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Memorandum of Understanding for the South Broad stadium plan was approved Tuesday night. Last week at city council, the MOU was presented and had some key changes to the stadium plan. Before city council could vote on the new MOU, they had to withdraw the original plan. Jermaine Freeman with the city said last week,…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) – Areas of far southern Walker County along Ridgeway Road have been historically quiet. However, neighbors are saying that this will all soon change. One resident, Betsy Hibbett, said the peace and quiet vanished, “When we heard drilling a year ago.” That drilling was the beginning of a rock quarry. The area of the proposed rock quarry…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) – Teaching is in Jensen Floyd’s blood. She followed her father’s footsteps into the classroom, and students at Chickamauga Elementary are so happy that she did. So, we decided to give Mrs. Floyd a well-deserved Golden Apple Award. Jeff Sykes is the at principal at Chickamauga Elementary School. He says, “She is a very dedicated teacher each…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Dunlap Police Department and the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office is preparing to conduct a School Bus Blitz. It’s a move by law enforcement to target those who ignore school bus stop signs. “My officer that is on the bus, whenever he sees someone blow through the school bus stop sign or not stopping at it,…
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…
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…
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…
East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) Soddy Daisy saw their season come to an end on Monday night. They lost to Heritage 65-48 in the semifinal round of their region tournament at East Ridge High School. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, East Ridge, heritage, Soddy Daisy, women in sports
East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) Signal Mountain got off to a fast start and never looked back, as they defeated Lenoir City 57-27 in their region semifinal game at East Ridge High School on Monday night. The Eagles will now play Heritage in the championship game on Wednesday. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, East Ridge High School, High School…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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
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…
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:…
Chatsworth, GA-(WDEF-TV) Murray Co toppled Union Co 46-41 on Friday night to advance to the Elite Eight of the state high school basketball tournament. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Elite Eight, High School Basketball, Murray County, Union County, women in sports
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Dalton girls basketball team is returning to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2011. They beat Creekside 70-60 on Friday night in the Sweet 16. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Dalton, Dalton Girls Basketball Team, Elite Eight, High School Basketball, Sweet 16, women in sports
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…
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…
HAMILTON, COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s Harrison Elementary School hosted its annual Black History Month living Wax Museum. “This is our fourth year doing the wax museum, this year. This is probably our biggest one. We had the most kids, but we do it every year. This is the first year we fit it all in February for Black History…
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…
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…
