Ringgold Splits Playoff Opening Series Against Gilmer

Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ringgold split their opening round playoff series with Gilmer on Tuesday. Bobcats won game one 4-2, while Ringgold bounced back to win the second contest 5-3. Conner Christopher had the big blow in game two with a 3-run homer. He had 4 RBI’s in the game. Game three is at 5pm Wednesday. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News…

Golden Apple Award: Julie Kirby Jones, Gordon Lee High School

CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) – Julie Kirby Jones is a work-based learning teacher for Chickamauga City Schools. She places students in jobs that align with their goals and aspirations. She’s great at it. She’s also a full-time media specialist. She’s great at that, too. News 12 caught up with Mrs. Jones at Gordon Lee High School to give her the Golden…

Scrap yard fire covers downtown Chattanooga with smoke

WATCH: News 12 employee Russell Stroud sent in an elevated video of the fire from near the scrap yard. SEE MORE: HCEMS CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — There was a large fire at a scrap metal recycling center near Downtown Chattanooga on Tuesday afternoon. HCEMS crews were on stand-by as the Chattanooga Fire Department battled the fire. HCEMS It was located…

Mom to Mom – Banana Bites

Today we are making banana yogurt bites. My kids absolutely love anything and everything bananas, so I always try to find different types of recipes. They’re a little bit on the healthier side, so they’ll eat them and enjoy it at the same time. But these are great for little ones to eat as well. So what you need are…

What’s Right With Our Schools: University High

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Schools and UTC have teamed to put equity into action! University School serves as a college pipeline for kids who might not have considered a four-year university education. It’s an inclusive example of what’s right with our schools. Arielle Garcia-Hayes is the Principal University High. She says, “University High is a program School through…

Gov. Lee says Tennessee school voucher bill done for the year

UPDATE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Throughout the past few months, Gov. Bill Lee has pushed to expand school vouchers across the state of Tennessee. Dubbed the Education Freedom Act, he has been arguing that this piece of legislation would help expand access to quality education to students across the state. However, the bill did not pass the test of the…

Usher receives key to the City of Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chatt town, peace up! Usher is home, the eight-time grammy award winning artist was back in Chattanooga on Saturday. The artist took the stage to receive the keys to the city. The UTC Mackenzie arena was filled with explosive energy from the community. Young and old danced in the aisles to celebrate this joyous occasion the…

Bidders for Critters auction to support Chattanooga Zoo expansion

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – For all of the animal lovers out there, the Chattanooga Zoo has a neat surprise coming this summer with new animals, but they need your help with the Bidder Critter auction this upcoming week. “We have 75 total items and include hotel stays, an exclusive zoo experience, restaurant gift cards, tickets to local attractions, furniture, glassware,…

Red Wolves give up late equalizer on new grass

CHATTANOOGA, Tenneessee (WDEF)- In their home opener on the brand new grass at CHI Memorial Stadium, the Chattanooga Red Wolves got off to a flying start with a goal from Ropapa Mensah late in the first half. However, they were unable to hold on for the win, conceding a late equalizer to draw the match 1-1. Categories: Sports – Local…

McCallie’s Kenneth Chime Signs With West Georgia

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Signing party at McCallie Friday. One of those putting pen to paper was Big Blue Big Man Kenneth Chime. He’s headed to the University of West Georgia to play college basketball. Chime is 6’8 with a 7’4 wing-span. He hopes to mimic NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee when he gets to college. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News…

Cleveland Softball’s Ashley Allen Has Unique Bond With Head Coach

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland High school softball player Ashley Allen has been one the stabilizing factors for the Blue Raiders this season. News 12’s Brian Armstrong highlights how a bond with her coach goes beyond words. Said head coach K.J. Harris:”The ceiling is wherever they want to be.” Cleveland softball player Ashley Allen has played under coach KJ Harris since Allen…

Thursday Throwback: News 12’s 25th anniversary in 1979

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We continue our look back at the early days of WDEF television tonight in our Thursday Throwback as we approach our 70th anniversary. We want to share three profiles from our 25th anniversary. Andy Jones, Emory Williamson and Jimmy Sampley were not household names at the time. However, they are a good example of how we put…

High Tech Bottle Keeps the Music Hot and the Ice Cold

Chris Gronkowski has new tech and a new invention that you can carry all day every day

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Did you know that buying one reusable bottle can save up to 156 plastic bottles per person per year?  Are you tired of plastic bottles not keeping your drink cold and sweating all over your desk or your car? Have you ever held a bottle in your hand and wondered “why can’t this play my music too?”…

Driving Our Economy Forward: Phil’s Primetime Pizza

CHICKAMAUGA, GA. WDEF- Who doesn’t love a good slice of pizza?  Phil’s Primetime Pizza has been serving up some serious dough for 35 years.  Wednesday, we learned more about how the business continues to drive our economy forward.   The restaurant opened in Chickamauga, Georgia in 1989. Owner Kevin Martin says, “If you look at the menu, all the specialty pizzas…

Red Bank, Trust for Public Land restoring historic cemetery

RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) – The city of Red Bank is teaming up with a preservationist group to restore a long-forgotten cemetery. Called “The Field”, this historic cemetery was only recently discovered during construction of the White Oak Park Connector Trail. The cemetery, abandoned since 1913, was primarily used to bury African-Americans during the early 20th century, and has since…

Hopebridge celebrates Autism Month with First Responders Day

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center hosted First Responders Day on Thursday.  “Today we are celebrating World Autism Month with our First Responder Day. We invited Station 10 with their fire truck and then also an EMS ambulance as well,” said Peyton Marsh, Community Ambassador, HopeBridge. “We are looking forward to providing exposure for the kids and also…

Chattanooga police arrest break-in suspect who had a stolen gun

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga police officers arrested a break-in suspect, who was also in possession of a stolen firearm. According to the Chattanooga Police Department, two officers were patrolling Tacoa Avenue on Monday when they saw a suspect attempting to open a house’s window. They said the suspect had a red hoodie and red mask on. Malik Hughes. HCSO…